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Kim C, Schreiner PJ, Yin Z, Whitney R, Sidney S, Ebong I, Levine DA. Migraines, vasomotor symptoms, and cardiovascular disease in the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults study. Menopause 2024; 31:202-208. [PMID: 38350045 PMCID: PMC10940187 DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000002311] [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] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To examine whether vasomotor symptoms (VMS) and migraine headaches, hypothesized to be vasoactive conditions, are associated with greater risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) events including strokes. METHODS We performed a secondary data analysis of a subset of women (n = 1,954) in the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) study, a population-based cohort, which began data collection at 18 to 30 y of age. We examined whether migraine headaches and VMS trajectories (characterized as minimal, increasing, and persistent) at CARDIA year 15 examination were associated with higher risk of CVD events and stroke (both ischemic and hemorrhagic) using Cox proportional hazards regression models and adjustment for traditional CVD risk factors (age, cigarette use, and levels of systolic and diastolic blood pressure, fasting glucose, high- and low-density cholesterol, and triglycerides) and reproductive factors. RESULTS Among women with minimal VMS (n = 835), increasing VMS (n = 521), and persistent VMS (n = 598), there were 81 incident CVD events including 42 strokes. Women with histories of migraine and persistent VMS had greater risk of CVD (hazard ratio [HR], 2.25; 95% CI, 1.15-4.38) after adjustment for age, race, estrogen use, oophorectomy, and hysterectomy compared with women without migraine histories and with minimal/increasing VMS. After adjustment for CVD risk factors, these associations were attenuated (HR, 1.51; 95% CI, 0.73-3.10). Similarly, women with histories of migraine and persistent VMS had greater risk of stroke (HR, 3.15; 95% CI, 1.35-7.34), but these associations were attenuated after adjustment for CVD risk factors (HR, 1.70; 95% CI, 0.66-4.38). CONCLUSIONS Migraines and persistent VMS jointly associate with greater risk for CVD and stroke, although risk is attenuated with adjustment for traditional CVD risk factors.
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- Catherine Kim
- Departments of Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Epidemiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Division of Epidemiology & Community Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Biostatistics, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland, CA
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- Department of Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA
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Ye J, Yang Y, Tang L, He L, Zhou M. Recurrent stroke in a reproductive age women with patent foramen ovale. BMC Womens Health 2024; 24:70. [PMID: 38273311 PMCID: PMC10809491 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-024-02909-3] [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: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a known cause of ischemic stroke in young adults and combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are widely used by women of reproductive age. If young women with PFO are taking COCs, they may be subjected to a synergistic increase in the occurrence of stroke, though reports of ischemic stroke in this population are rare. We report a woman of reproductive age who was taking COC suffered repetitive ischemic strokes before a patent foramen ovale (PFO) was detected and closed, which may raise concerns in this field. CASE PRESENTATION A 31-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with sudden-onset right upper- and lower-limb weakness and dysarthria for 1 hour, whose only risk factor of stroke was oral contraceptive use. On admission, she was alert with left gaze deviation, dysarthria, and right-sided hemiplegia. Her symptoms improved after receiving the revascularization therapy. About 24 hours later, her left eye experienced sudden painless vision loss. Then the PFO with a substantial right-to-left shunt was detected and then she received a trans-catheter closure of the defect. Over 3 months of follow-up, there were no signs of stroke, but visual loss persisted. CONCLUSION This case of disabling stroke raises concerns regarding optimal management in primary and secondary prevention of stroke in young women on COCs with additional risk factors of stroke.
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- Jing Ye
- Department of Neurology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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Ibrahim MJ, Khalife LE, Ghanem YD, Baz GS, Cherfane MM. Gap in knowledge of health benefits and risks of combined oral contraceptives among Lebanese women. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:60. [PMID: 38166806 PMCID: PMC10763276 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-17439-0] [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: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Oral Contraceptive Pills (OCPs) are among the most commonly used forms of contraception, but they are associated with several health benefits and risks. This study aims to determine the gap in knowledge of the underlying health benefits and risks of OCPs among Lebanese women and to identify the factors that might influence their beliefs. METHODS A questionnaire was completed by 817 Lebanese women aged 18-64 years old and assessed sociodemographic details, medical information, contraceptive practices, knowledge of underlying health benefits and risks, and information needs related to OCPs. RESULTS Among the total participants, 41.5% of women reported using OCPs at some point in their lives yet 46.6% denied receiving information about their benefits and 48% denied receiving information about their risks. The mean total OCP knowledge score was 5.70 out of 25, the mean OCP risk knowledge score was 4.09 out of 15, and the mean OCP benefit knowledge score was 0.77 out of 6. Sociodemographic factors associated with greater total knowledge, risk knowledge and benefit knowledge included OCP usage, being a student, confidence in one's knowledge and satisfaction with one's information. Both the total and risk knowledge scores were found to be higher in women who found that receiving information related to OCPs was important. Finally, participants who lived in central governates had greater total knowledge scores, whereas those with higher levels of education and a family history of endometrial cancer demonstrated better benefit knowledge. CONCLUSIONS This study highlighted the poor knowledge of health benefits and risks associated with OCP use among Lebanese women and the associated sociodemographic factors that might influence their beliefs.
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- Maroun J Ibrahim
- Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon, Level 4, Office 4702, Byblos, P.O. Box 36, Lebanon
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- Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon, Level 4, Office 4702, Byblos, P.O. Box 36, Lebanon
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- Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon, Level 4, Office 4702, Byblos, P.O. Box 36, Lebanon
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- Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon, Level 4, Office 4702, Byblos, P.O. Box 36, Lebanon
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- Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon, Level 4, Office 4702, Byblos, P.O. Box 36, Lebanon.
- INSPECT-LB (Institut National de Santé Publique, d'Épidémiologie Clinique et de Toxicologie-Liban), Beirut, Lebanon.
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Lababidi H, Salerno PRVO, Wass SY, Shafiabadi Hasani N, Bourges-Sevenier B, Al-Kindi S. The Global Burden of premature cardiovascular disease, 1990-2019. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY. CARDIOVASCULAR RISK AND PREVENTION 2023; 19:200212. [PMID: 37876911 PMCID: PMC10590819 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcrp.2023.200212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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Aims Premature cardiovascular disease (pCVD) definition varies in literature, with age cut-offs ranging from 50-65 years. While there is some literature available on pCVD in North America, comprehensive data on its global burden is still lacking which hinders the development of efficient strategies for early detection and prevention. In this study we aimed to investigate the global trends in pCVD related morbidity and mortality from 1990 to 2019. Methods The 1990-2019 Global Burden of Disease (GBD) database was utilized to examine global trends in cardiovascular disease-related total mortality, mortality rates, and Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) within individuals aged 15-49 years. The findings were further analyzed based on factors such as age, sex, and Socio-Demographic Index (SDI). Results From 1990 to 2019, the number of global annual pCVD deaths increased by 25%, from 992,067 (95% UI 1,042,261 - 946,383) to 1,241,484 (95% UI 1,339,193 -1,146,252). The rate of associated mortality decreased by 13%. Metabolic conditions were the most significant risk factors for pCVD mortality. Ischemic heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death across all age groups. pCVD mortality presented progressive widening between high and low SDI regions. Additionally, sex-specific disparities in CVD mortality were significantly greater in the premature age group as compared to all-age groups. Conclusion pCVD is an increasingly significant global cause of morbidity and mortality that disproportionately affects males and individuals living in less privileged regions. Furthermore, ischemic heart disease and stroke were identified as the main drivers of pCVD global burden.
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- Hossam Lababidi
- Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness, DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston Methodist, Houston, TX, USA
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Fan JS, Wang M, Chen N, Sun BC, Zhang QB, Li Y, Huang MJ. Association between inflammatory bowel disease and risk of stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1204727. [PMID: 38046580 PMCID: PMC10693426 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1204727] [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: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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Background/objectives Recently, four meta-analyses have explored the association between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the risk of stroke. These studies have demonstrated that people with IBD may be at an increased risk of stroke. However, some limitations such as high heterogeneity and the lack of uniformity in the types of research, especially the reuse of some sample sizes, cannot be neglected. These factors reduce the credibility of their research conclusions. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to explore this possible association. Methods PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science were searched from inception to 30 June 2023. A random effects model with the generic inverse variance method was used in this meta-analysis. The Review Manager software was used to obtain all relative risks (RRs) and their 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Publication bias was tested, and sensitivity and subgroup analyses were conducted to explore possible heterogeneities. Results This meta-analysis included 12 cohort studies (involving 4,495,055 individuals). Meta-analysis of these data has shown that IBD was associated with an increased risk of stroke (RR = 1.19, 95%CI:1.14-1.24, p < 0.00001). Our results were stable and robust in subgroup and sensitivity analyses. Conclusions Our results suggest that IBD is associated with an increased risk of stroke. To reduce the incidence of stroke, patients with IBD are encouraged to undergo stroke risk assessments, especially for young female patients; assessing the risk of ischemic stroke is of particular importance. Prospective studies considering stroke subtypes, IBD severity and treatments, regions, and other confounding factors are needed to further explore the nature of each association. Systematic review registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier CRD42022373656.
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- Jin-Shan Fan
- Department of Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Qian Jiang Central Hospital of Hubei Province, Qian Jiang Hospital Affiliated to Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Qian Jiang Clinical Medical College, Health Science Center, Yangtze University, Qianjiang, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Third Clinical Medical College of China, Three Gorges University, Gezhouba Central Hospital of Sinopharm, Yichang, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Third Clinical Medical College of China, Three Gorges University, Gezhouba Central Hospital of Sinopharm, Yichang, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Third Clinical Medical College of China, Three Gorges University, Gezhouba Central Hospital of Sinopharm, Yichang, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Third Clinical Medical College of China, Three Gorges University, Gezhouba Central Hospital of Sinopharm, Yichang, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Third Clinical Medical College of China, Three Gorges University, Gezhouba Central Hospital of Sinopharm, Yichang, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Third Clinical Medical College of China, Three Gorges University, Gezhouba Central Hospital of Sinopharm, Yichang, China
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Considerations for Contraceptive Use Among Patients with Migraines. CURRENT OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY REPORTS 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s13669-023-00349-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Purpose of Review
There is an overlap in the populations of patients who suffer from migraine headaches and patients who seek contraception. The purpose of this review is to present recent studies on contraception among patients with migraines and provide clinical recommendations.
Recent Findings
Migraine with aura and combined hormonal contraceptive (CHC) use are associated with increased ischemic stroke risk. The use of CHCs in patients with migraine with aura produces a higher risk of ischemic stroke than either factor individually; therefore, CHC is contraindicated in this population by certain guidelines. However, recent studies suggest that oral contraceptive may reduce migraine days, pain scores, and migraine medication use.
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Certain guidelines recommend against use of CHCs in patients with migraine with aura. CHC use is acceptable among patient with migraines without aura. In patients with menstrual-related migraines, there may be benefit from continuous use of oral contraceptives. Further studies are needed on migraine and specific formulations of CHC, if the frequency of migraines with aura impacts ischemic stroke risk and the impact of oral and non-oral contraceptives on menstrual headaches.
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Jeong SM, Jeon KH, Jung W, Yoo JE, Yoo J, Han K, Kim JY, Lee DY, Lee YB, Shin DW. Association of reproductive factors with cardiovascular disease risk in pre-menopausal women: nationwide population-based cohort study. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2023; 30:264-273. [PMID: 36355619 DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwac265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2022] [Revised: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although the morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are rising in young women, the risk factors of CVD among Korean pre-menopausal women have not been intensively investigated. AIMS To determine how age at menarche and other female reproductive factors are associated with the risk of CVD in pre-menopausal women. METHODS AND RESULTS A total of 1 088 992 pre-menopausal women who participated in health screening in 2009 were included. The study outcomes were myocardial infarction (MI) and ischaemic stroke. Cox proportional hazards regression analysis was conducted with adjustment of traditional CVD risk factors and reproductive factors. RESULTS Mean age was 43.8 ± 5.3 years (98.9%, < 55 years), 3.5% were current smokers, and 1.2% were heavy drinkers. During a mean follow-up of 8.3years [9 032 685.9 person-years (PY)], there were 10 876 CVD events (1.0 per 1000 PY).With later menarche, the risk of CVD increased; ≤12 years [adjusted hazard ratio (HR) 1.04, 95% confidence interval 0.93-1.16], 13 years (reference), 14 years (1.06, 0.98-1.14), 15 years (1.15, 1.07-1.24), 16 years (1.23, 1.14-1.34), and ≥17 years (1.33, 1.24-1.44). Compared with non-users, oral contraceptives (OC) users (≥1 year) had an increased risk of CVD (1.11, 1.01-1.22) (P for trend = 0.007). CONCLUSIONS Later menarche than the mean age at menarche (13 years old) and the use of OC (≥1 year) were associated with a higher risk of CVD, after adjusting for traditional cardiovascular risk factors. This study suggests that female reproductive factors could be unique risk factors for CVD in pre-menopausal women.
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- Su-Min Jeong
- Department of Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
- Department of Family Medicine, Seoul National University Health Service Center, 1, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- Department of Family Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, 101, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, CHA Gumi Medical Center, CHA University, 12, Sinsi-ro 10-gil, Gumi-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do 39295, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine/Supportive Care Center, Samsung Medical Center, 81 Irwon-Ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06351, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Healthcare System Gangnam Center, Seoul National University Hospital, 152, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06236, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medical Statistics, The Catholic University of Korea, 296-12, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03083, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, Soongsil University, 369, Sangdo-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 06978, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-Ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06351, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-Ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06351, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-Ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06351, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine/Supportive Care Center, Samsung Medical Center, 81 Irwon-Ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06351, Republic of Korea
- Department of Clinical Research Design & Evaluation, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Science & Technology (SAIHST), Sungkyunkwan University, 81 Irwon-Ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06351, Republic of Korea
- Center for Wireless and Population Health System, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr. La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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Ekker MS, Verhoeven JI, Schellekens MM, Boot EM, van Alebeek ME, Brouwers PJ, Arntz RM, van Dijk GW, Gons RA, van Uden IW, den Heijer T, de Kort PL, de Laat KF, van Norden AG, Vermeer SE, van Zagten MS, van Oostenbrugge RJ, Wermer MJ, Nederkoorn PJ, Zonneveld TP, Kerkhoff H, Rooyer FA, van Rooij FG, van den Wijngaard IR, Klijn CJ, Tuladhar AM, de Leeuw FE. Risk Factors and Causes of Ischemic Stroke in 1322 Young Adults. Stroke 2023; 54:439-447. [PMID: 36511150 PMCID: PMC9855752 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.122.040524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Identification of risk factors and causes of stroke is key to optimize treatment and prevent recurrence. Up to one-third of young patients with stroke have a cryptogenic stroke according to current classification systems (Trial of ORG 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment [TOAST] and atherosclerosis, small vessel disease, cardiac pathology, other causes, dissection [ASCOD]). The aim was to identify risk factors and leads for (new) causes of cryptogenic ischemic stroke in young adults, using the pediatric classification system from the IPSS study (International Pediatric Stroke Study). METHODS This is a multicenter prospective cohort study conducted in 17 hospitals in the Netherlands, consisting of 1322 patients aged 18 to 49 years with first-ever, imaging confirmed, ischemic stroke between 2013 and 2021. The main outcome was distribution of risk factors according to IPSS classification in patients with cryptogenic and noncryptogenic stroke according to the TOAST and ASCOD classification. RESULTS The median age was 44.2 years, and 697 (52.7%) were men. Of these 1322 patients, 333 (25.2%) had a cryptogenic stroke according to the TOAST classification. Additional classification using the ASCOD criteria reduced the number patients with cryptogenic stroke from 333 to 260 (19.7%). When risk factors according to the IPSS were taken into account, the number of patients with no potential cause or risk factor for stroke reduced to 10 (0.8%). CONCLUSIONS Among young adults aged 18 to 49 years with a cryptogenic ischemic stroke according to the TOAST classification, risk factors for stroke are highly prevalent. Using a pediatric classification system provides new leads for the possible causes in cryptogenic stroke, and could potentially lead to more tailored treatment for young individuals with stroke.
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- Merel S. Ekker
- Department of Neurology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Nijmegen, the Netherlands (M.S.E., J.I.V., M.M.I.S., E.M.B., C.J.M.K., A.M.T., F.-E.d.L.)
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- Department of Neurology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Nijmegen, the Netherlands (M.S.E., J.I.V., M.M.I.S., E.M.B., C.J.M.K., A.M.T., F.-E.d.L.)
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- Department of Neurology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Nijmegen, the Netherlands (M.S.E., J.I.V., M.M.I.S., E.M.B., C.J.M.K., A.M.T., F.-E.d.L.)
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- Department of Neurology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Nijmegen, the Netherlands (M.S.E., J.I.V., M.M.I.S., E.M.B., C.J.M.K., A.M.T., F.-E.d.L.)
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- Department of Neurology, Amphia Hospital, Breda, the Netherlands (M.E.v.A., A.G.W.v.N)
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- Department of Neurology, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands (P.J.A.M.B., R.M.A.)
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- Department of Neurology, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands (P.J.A.M.B., R.M.A.)
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- Department of Neurology, Canisius-Wilhelmina Hospital, Nijmegen, the Netherlands (G.W.v.D.)
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- Department of Neurology, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, the Netherlands (R.A.R.G., I.W.M.v.U)
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- Department of Neurology, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, the Netherlands (R.A.R.G., I.W.M.v.U)
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- Department of Neurology, Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland, Rotterdam, the Netherlands (T.d.H.)
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- Department of Neurology, Elisabeth-TweeSteden Hospital, Tilburg (P.L.M.d.K.)
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- Department of Neurology, Haga Hospital, The Hague, Netherlands (K.F.d.L.)
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- Department of Neurology, Amphia Hospital, Breda, the Netherlands (M.E.v.A., A.G.W.v.N)
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- Department of Neurology, Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, the Netherlands (S.E.V.)
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- Department of Neurology, Jeroen Bosch Hospital, ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands (M.S.G.v.Z.)
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- Department of Neurology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands (M.J.H.W.)
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- Department of Neurology, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Amsterdam, the Netherlands (P.J.N., T.P.Z.)
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- Department of Neurology, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Amsterdam, the Netherlands (P.J.N., T.P.Z.)
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- Department of Neurology, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht, the Netherlands (Henk Kerkhoff, MD, PhD)
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- Department of Neurology, Zuyderland Hospital, Sittard-Geleen, the Netherlands (F.A.R.)
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- Department of Neurology, Medical Centre Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, the Netherlands (F.G.v.R.)
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- Department of Neurology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Nijmegen, the Netherlands (M.S.E., J.I.V., M.M.I.S., E.M.B., C.J.M.K., A.M.T., F.-E.d.L.)
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- Department of Neurology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Nijmegen, the Netherlands (M.S.E., J.I.V., M.M.I.S., E.M.B., C.J.M.K., A.M.T., F.-E.d.L.)
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- Department of Neurology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Nijmegen, the Netherlands (M.S.E., J.I.V., M.M.I.S., E.M.B., C.J.M.K., A.M.T., F.-E.d.L.)
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Gaikwad V, Ponde S, Yalla S, Gaikwad S. Massive Intracerebral Hemorrhage Following Injudicious Use of Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills. Cureus 2023; 15:e35078. [PMID: 36945280 PMCID: PMC10024636 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.35078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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Contraceptive methods have taken various shapes since their inception and the most widely used are oral contraceptive pills (OCPs). In addition to contraception, OCPs have a variety of uses in the treatment of a number of gynaecological disorders, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, irregular menses, menorrhagia and dysmenorrhea. Since they were first introduced, OCPs have been linked to a higher risk of intracranial haemorrhage (ICH) and stroke. We report a case where the patient irrationally took OCPs for a long period of time and presented to the emergency department in a state of altered sensorium with symptoms of vomiting and headache which are suggestive of hemorrhagic stroke.
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- Vidya Gaikwad
- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune (Deemed to be University), Pune, IND
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune (Deemed to be University), Pune, IND
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune (Deemed to be University), Pune, IND
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune (Deemed to be University), Pune, IND
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Cherian L. Women and Ischemic Stroke. Neurol Clin 2023; 41:265-281. [PMID: 37030957 DOI: 10.1016/j.ncl.2022.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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Although men are at higher risk of stroke throughout most of their lifespan, the incidence of stroke in women climbs with age, increasing after menopause and rising sharply after 85 years. This, combined with women's longer life expectancy, results in most of the stroke deaths occurring in women. In addition to accounting for a larger proportion of strokes, women may also suffer a survival disadvantage, which may be due to several factors. In many families, women are the primary caretakers. When they become disabled, there may be limited options to care for them. Others suggest that some of the disparities in stroke outcomes in women may be related to age, pre-stroke functional status, and comorbidities. Regardless of the cause, the increased disability and post-stroke care requirements of women, particularly in our aging population, highlight the importance of determining successful strategies for stroke prevention, acute stroke treatments, optimization of stroke rehabilitation, and effective secondary prevention measures in women.
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Singh AA, Kharwar A, Dandekar MP. A Review on Preclinical Models of Ischemic Stroke: Insights Into the Pathomechanisms and New Treatment Strategies. Curr Neuropharmacol 2022; 20:1667-1686. [PMID: 34493185 PMCID: PMC9881062 DOI: 10.2174/1570159x19666210907092928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Stroke is a serious neurovascular problem and the leading cause of disability and death worldwide. The disrupted demand to supply ratio of blood and glucose during cerebral ischemia develops hypoxic shock, and subsequently necrotic neuronal death in the affected regions. Multiple causal factors like age, sex, race, genetics, diet, and lifestyle play an important role in the occurrence as well as progression of post-stroke deleterious events. These biological and environmental factors may be contributed to vasculature variable architecture and abnormal neuronal activity. Since recombinant tissue plasminogen activator is the only clinically effective clot bursting drug, there is a huge unmet medical need for newer therapies for the treatment of stroke. Innumerous therapeutic interventions have shown promise in the experimental models of stroke but failed to translate it into clinical counterparts. METHODS Original publications regarding pathophysiology, preclinical experimental models, new targets and therapies targeting ischemic stroke have been reviewed since the 1970s. RESULTS We highlighted the critical underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of cerebral stroke and preclinical stroke models. We discuss the strengths and caveats of widely used ischemic stroke models, and commented on the potential translational problems. We also describe the new emerging treatment strategies, including stem cell therapy, neurotrophic factors and gut microbiome-based therapy for the management of post-stroke consequences. CONCLUSION There are still many inter-linked pathophysiological alterations with regards to stroke, animal models need not necessarily mimic the same conditions of stroke pathology and newer targets and therapies are the need of the hour in stroke research.
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- Aditya A. Singh
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, Balanagar, TS 500037, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, Balanagar, TS 500037, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, Balanagar, TS 500037, India,Address correspondence to this author at the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, Balanagar, TS 500037, India; Tel: +91-40-23074750; E-mail:
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A. Al-Gham M, A. Baothma O, Afzal M, I. Alzarea S, Anwar F, Shahid Nad M, Kazmi I. Levonorgestrel and Desogestrel Modulate Gut Microbiota and Blood Biochemistry of Female Wistar Rats. INT J PHARMACOL 2022. [DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2022.826.841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Alberti EJ, Targa ADS, Pichorim SF, Brawerman A. Ludic Table: a comparative study between playful rehabilitation and kinesiotherapy in restricting upper limb movements in individuals with stroke. Med Biol Eng Comput 2022; 60:1187-1198. [PMID: 35244860 DOI: 10.1007/s11517-022-02532-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Stroke is a neurological syndrome resulting from the sudden interruption of blood flow. Among the symptoms/consequences of the stroke are muscle weakness in the lower and/or upper limbs, decreased sensitivity, altered fine motor skills, proprioception, and reflections. The treatment for the motor consequences is orthopedic management, in which the physiotherapist assists the individual in repetitive range of motion exercises, which can be demotivating during the treatment. The Ludic Table (LT), on the other hand, incorporates playfulness into therapy, making it a motivating tool. This research describes the comparative study between kinesiotherapy techniques and exercises using the LT, applied to the development of upper limb movements. For this, fourteen volunteers were divided into groups, submitted to interventions according to the techniques, and evaluated using systems such as goniometry, HAQ-DI, GMFM-88, and neurofunctional assessment. In general, it can be stated that regardless of the intervention, the individuals obtained gain in movements (minimum average of 7 degrees) and that the use of the LT allows the development of the angular amplitude and the reduction of the effects of spasticity. The individuals submitted to the intervention through the LT obtained the development of a greater number of articular movements of the shoulder and elbow.
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- Eduardo Juliano Alberti
- Graduate School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (CPGEI), Federal University of Technology, Paraná (UTFPR), Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. .,Computer Engineering School, Positivo University, Bloco Vermelho, Sala 217, Rua Professor Pedro Viriato Parigot de Souza, 5300, Campo Comprido, Curitiba, Paraná, 81280-330, Brazil.
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- Translational Research in Respiratory Medicine, Hospital Universitari Arnau de Vilanova-Santa Maria, IRBLleida, Lleida, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Madrid, Spain
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- Graduate School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (CPGEI), Federal University of Technology, Paraná (UTFPR), Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Bioinformatics Graduate Program, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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Kim R, Nijhout HF, Reed MC. One-carbon metabolism during the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. PLoS Comput Biol 2021; 17:e1009708. [PMID: 34914693 PMCID: PMC8741061 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1009708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Many enzymes in one-carbon metabolism (OCM) are up- or down-regulated by the sex hormones which vary diurnally and throughout the menstrual cycle. During pregnancy, estradiol and progesterone levels increase tremendously to modulate physiological changes in the reproductive system. In this work, we extend and improve an existing mathematical model of hepatic OCM to understand the dynamic metabolic changes that happen during the menstrual cycle and pregnancy due to estradiol variation. In particular, we add the polyamine drain on S-adenosyl methionine and the direct effects of estradiol on the enzymes cystathionine β-synthase (CBS), thymidylate synthase (TS), and dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR). We show that the homocysteine concentration varies inversely with estradiol concentration, discuss the fluctuations in 14 other one-carbon metabolites and velocities throughout the menstrual cycle, and draw comparisons with the literature. We then use the model to study the effects of vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and folate deficiencies and explain why homocysteine is not a good biomarker for vitamin deficiencies. Additionally, we compute homocysteine throughout pregnancy, and compare the results with experimental data. Our mathematical model explains how numerous homeostatic mechanisms in OCM function and provides new insights into how homocysteine and its deleterious effects are influenced by estradiol. The mathematical model can be used by others for further in silico experiments on changes in one-carbon metabolism during the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.
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- Ruby Kim
- Department of Mathematics, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
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- Department of Biology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
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- Department of Mathematics, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
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Bentivegna E, Luciani M, Scarso F, Bruscia C, Chiappino D, Amore E, Nalli G, Martelletti P. Hormonal therapies in migraine management: current perspectives on patient selection and risk management. Expert Rev Neurother 2021; 21:1347-1355. [PMID: 34739361 DOI: 10.1080/14737175.2021.2003706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The link between sex hormones and migraines has long been investigated but the mechanisms underlying this altered interaction are not yet fully understood. Herein, we retrace the knowledge on this association in relationship with risk of stroke. AREAS COVERED Estrogens fluctuations could trigger migraine attacks and exogenous estrogens intake could be a risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE) and stroke. At the same time, ischemic heart diseases and stroke share a common substrate with migraine and other mood disorders, depression, and anxiety. EXPERT OPINION The use of hormonal therapies in the context of contraception or replacement therapy must be closely evaluated in a careful risk assessment. We highlight the complex interaction of hormone/neuroinflammation pathways underlying the pathophysiology of migraine glimpsing in mood disorders a possible common denominator of link between hormonal and neuronal systems.
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- Enrico Bentivegna
- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.,Regional Referral Headache Centre, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.,Regional Referral Headache Centre, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.,Regional Referral Headache Centre, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.,Regional Referral Headache Centre, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.,Regional Referral Headache Centre, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.,Regional Referral Headache Centre, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.,Regional Referral Headache Centre, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.,Regional Referral Headache Centre, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Correia P, Machado S, Meyer I, Amiguet M, Eskandari A, Michel P. Ischemic stroke on hormonal contraceptives: Characteristics, mechanisms and outcome. Eur Stroke J 2021; 6:205-212. [PMID: 34414296 DOI: 10.1177/23969873211019586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Introduction Systemic contraceptives increase the risk of ischemic stroke but little is known about the characteristics, mechanisms and long-term outcome post stroke of patients on hormonal contraception. We sought to To assess characteristics and outcome of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in young women using systemic hormonal contraceptives (SHC) and compare them to strokes in non-contraceptive users. Patients and methods Using the Acute STroke Registry and Analysis of Lausanne (ASTRAL), we analyzed demographics, risk factors, clinical, radiological and treatment data of consecutive female patients of <50 years between 2003 to 2015. We compared groups with and without SHC in a logistic regression analysis. Results Of the 179 female patients of <50 years during the observation period, 57 (39.6%) used SHC, 71.9% of whom, a combined oral contraceptive pill. On logistic regression contraceptive users were significantly younger but had comparable stroke severity. They had less migraine with aura and tobacco use, and more hyperlipidaemia. Also, contraceptive users had significantly less intra and extracranial stenosis and occlusion on arterial imaging, but more focal hypoperfusion on CT-perfusion. Undetermined mechanism of stroke was more frequent with SHC users, whereas rare mechanisms were more frequent in non-users. The contraceptive user group had a more favourable adjusted 12-month outcome with significantly fewer ischemic recurrences after stopping systemic contraception in all. Conclusion Contraceptive users with ischemic strokes are younger and have lesser tobacco use and migraine with aura and more hyperlipidemia. Their stroke mechanism is more often undetermined using a standardised work-up, and their adjusted long-term outcome is more favourable with less stroke recurrence.
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- P Correia
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Stroke Centre, Neurology Service, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland.,Stroke Unit, Neurology Service, Cantonal Hospital of Biel, Biel, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Stroke Centre, Neurology Service, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland.,Neurology Department, Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca, Amadora, Portugal
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Stroke Centre, Neurology Service, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland.,Stroke Unit, Neurology Service, Cantonal Hospital of Biel, Biel, Switzerland
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- Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Stroke Centre, Neurology Service, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Stroke Centre, Neurology Service, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease as a Precondition for Stroke or TIA: A Matter of Crohn's Disease Rather than Ulcerative Colitis. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2021; 30:105787. [PMID: 33865232 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2021.105787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Revised: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND As a chronic systemic inflammation may be associated with an increased risk of vascular events, the aim of the present study was to assess the incidence of stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease over a period of 15 years. METHODS This cohort study included patients for whom the initial diagnosis of an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (Crohn's disease: CD and ulcerative colitis: UC) was documented anonymously between 2000 and 2015 in 1,262 general practices in Germany. IBD patients were matched to patients without IBD using propensity scores based on age, sex, physician, co-diagnoses and co-therapies. Cox regression models were used to study the incidence of stroke and TIA as a function of CD and UC. RESULTS Each of the matched groups included 11,947 participants. In the IBD group, 43.5% had CD and 56.5% UC respectively. Higher incidences of both stroke and TIA were detected for IBD (stroke: 279.0 versus 222.6 cases per 100,000 patient years, HR 1.30, p=0.011; TIA: 203.1 versus 141.1 cases per 100,000 patient years, HR 1.42, p=0.006). Stroke and TIA incidences (cases per 100,000 patient years) were higher than in controls (stroke: 314.7 versus 204.5, HR: 1.50, p=0.013; TIA: 183.8 versus 95.3, HR: 1.93, p=0.004) in CD patients only. No relevant differences in incidences were found for patients with UC. CONCLUSION While CD turned out to be a relevant precondition for stroke or TIA, this was not the case for UC.
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Luo D, Li H, Chen P, Xie N, Yang Z, Zhang C. Association between oral contraceptive use and incident heart failure. ESC Heart Fail 2021; 8:2282-2292. [PMID: 33835724 PMCID: PMC8120415 DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.13328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Revised: 03/14/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Aims Oral contraceptives (OCs) are widely used in women of reproductive age, but their influences on heart failure (HF) development have yet to be reported. This study was performed to assess HF risk associated with OC use. Methods and results We studied women participating in the Multi‐Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis with available data on OC use. Inverse probability of treatment weighting analyses were used to reduce baseline imbalances. Cox proportional hazards models were applied to evaluate the associations of OC use and HF risk. The primary analysis comprised a total of 3594 participants [average age 62.10 (10.24) years]. During an average follow‐up of 12.45 (3.75) years, 138 incident HF occurred. In unadjusted Cox model, OC use was associated with a decreased risk of HF [hazard ratio (HR) = 0.45, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.31–0.64, P < 0.001]. However, in multivariable‐adjusted and inverse probability of treatment weighting models, the results were attenuated and became non‐significant (HR = 0.96, 95% CI 0.63–1.48, P = 0.86 and HR = 0.79, 95% CI 0.45–1.40, P = 0.43, respectively). Duration of OC use was not related to increased risks of HF. When stratifying HF into subtypes, similar associations were observed. In multivariable–adjusted regression models, OC use was positively associated with left ventricular end‐diastolic mass [coefficient (β) = 3.04, P = 0.006] and stroke volume (β = 1.76, P = 0.01 for the left ventricle; β = 2.17, P = 0.005 for the right ventricle) but had no impact on left ventricular ejection fraction (β = 0.09, P = 0.75) and right ventricular ejection fraction (β = 0.33, P = 0.25). Conclusions Oral contraceptive use in women of reproductive age does not portend increased risk of HF. However, whether the formulations or dosages differently impact this association should be further investigated.
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- Dongling Luo
- Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, 106 Zhongshan 2nd Road, Guangzhou, 510080, China.,Department of Cardiology, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Echocardiography, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guangdong General Hospital's Nanhai Hospital, The Second Hospital of Nanhai District Foshan City, Foshan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, 106 Zhongshan 2nd Road, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, 106 Zhongshan 2nd Road, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, 106 Zhongshan 2nd Road, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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Norouzi S, Jafarabadi MA, Shamshirgaran SM, Farzipoor F, Fallah R. Modeling Survival in Patients With Brain Stroke in the Presence of Competing Risks. J Prev Med Public Health 2021; 54:55-62. [PMID: 33618500 PMCID: PMC7939750 DOI: 10.3961/jpmph.20.463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2020] [Accepted: 12/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Objectives After heart disease, brain stroke (BS) is the second most common cause of death worldwide, underscoring the importance of understanding preventable and treatable risk factors for the outcomes of BS. This study aimed to model the survival of patients with BS in the presence of competing risks. Methods This longitudinal study was conducted on 332 patients with a definitive diagnosis of BS. Demographic characteristics and risk factors were collected by a validated checklist. Patients’ mortality status was investigated by telephone follow-up to identify deaths that may be have been caused by stroke or other factors (heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, etc.). Data were analyzed by the Lunn-McNeil approach at alpha=0.1. Results Older age at diagnosis (59–68 years: adjusted hazard ratio [aHR], 2.19; 90% confidence interval [CI], 1.38 to 3.48; 69–75 years: aHR, 5.04; 90% CI, 3.25 to 7.80; ≥76 years: aHR, 5.30; 90% CI, 3.40 to 8.44), having heart disease (aHR, 1.65; 90% CI, 1.23 to 2.23), oral contraceptive pill use (women only) (aHR, 0.44; 90% CI, 0.24 to 0.78) and ischemic stroke (aHR, 0.52; 90% CI, 0.36 to 0.74) were directly related to death from BS. Older age at diagnosis (59–68 years: aHR, 21.42; 90% CI, 3.52 to 130.39; 75–69 years: aHR, 16.48; 90% CI, 2.75 to 98.69; ≥76 years: aHR, 26.03; 90% CI, 4.06 to 166.93) and rural residence (aHR, 2.30; 90% CI, 1.15 to 4.60) were directly related to death from other causes. Significant risk factors were found for both causes of death. Conclusions BS-specific and non-BS-specific mortality had different risk factors. These findings could be utilized to prescribe optimal and specific treatment.
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- Solmaz Norouzi
- Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Statistics and Epidemiology and Road Traffic Injury Research Center, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
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- Department of Health Education and Promotion, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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Menstrual migraine: what it is and does it matter? J Neurol 2020; 268:2355-2363. [PMID: 31989282 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-020-09726-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2019] [Revised: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The diagnostic criteria of menstrual migraine (MM), migraine related to menstruation and pure menstrual migraine, are placed in the appendix of the International Classification of Headache Disorders and are still primarily considered as research criteria that need validation. Although there is a great wealth of knowledge about the neurobiological processes underlying MM and its symptoms, the mechanisms by which an attack starts during the menstrual cycle remain baffling, and the disease is still undertreated. In this narrative review, we aim to summarize recent data on pathophysiology, epidemiology, burden of disease and treatment of MM. The vast majority of the literature focuses on the relationship between MM and hormonal factors. The role of falling in estrogen levels is believed to increase the susceptibility of blood vessels to prostaglandins, which have been implicated in neurogenic inflammation. Moreover, fluctuations of ovarian steroid hormone levels modulate calcitonin gene-related peptide in the trigeminovascular system. In addition, it has been observed that gonadal hormones modulate cortical spreading depression susceptibility in animal models. Sex hormone influences on MM affect not only the frequency and severity of headache attack but also its treatment. Understanding the mechanisms that contribute to neuroendocrine vulnerability in some women and some menstrual cycles may yield possible marker of the disease opening treatment options specifically targeting MM. An increased interest for future research on the subject will further elucidate how to manage this debilitating type of migraine.
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Shaaban YM, Badran TAF. The effect of oral contraceptive pills on the macula, the retinal nerve fiber layer, the ganglion cell layer and the choroidal thickness. BMC Ophthalmol 2019; 19:250. [PMID: 31823761 PMCID: PMC6904990 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-019-1263-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Backgroun To evaluate the effect of oral contraceptive pills (OCP) on the macula, the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL), the ganglion cell layer (GCL), and the choroidal thickness (CT). Methods In this prospective observational cross-sectional study, 60 eyes of 30 healthy women taking monophasic OCP (0.03 mg ethinylestradiol and 0.15 mg levonorgestrel) for contraception for at least 1 year were compared with 60 eyes of a control group of 30 healthy women who were not taking any OCP. Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (SD-OCT) was used to evaluate the macula, the RNFL, the GCL, and the CT. Measurements were taken in the follicular phase (day 3) of the last menstrual cycle in all women. The body mass index (BMI) scores of all participants were also recorded. Results No disparity in terms of age and BMI between both groups was observed (p = 0.444, p = 0.074, respectively). All the macular parameters measurements were considerably lower in the OCP group compared to the control group (p < 0.001). Also, the RNFL thickness, the GCL thickness, and the CT were all significantly thinner in the OCP group (p < 0.001). Conclusions The use of OCP can cause significant changes in the retina and choroid thickness over 1 year period. The women who are using OCP for a longer duration could have some eye problems. OCT should be routinely done for follow up. Further long term studies are required, using different preparations of OCP. It is important to find out when this thickness alterations can be clinically significant or symptomatic and if these changes are reversible or not.
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- Yasmine Maher Shaaban
- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Abbassyia, Cairo, 11566, Egypt. .,The Eye Subspecialty Center, (ESC), 18 El Khalifa El Maamoun Street, Heliopolis, Cairo, 11402, Egypt. .,, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Abbassyia, Cairo, 11566, Egypt.,The Eye Subspecialty Center, (ESC), 18 El Khalifa El Maamoun Street, Heliopolis, Cairo, 11402, Egypt
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