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Scott DA, Ponir C, Shapiro MD, Chevli PA. Associations between insulin resistance indices and subclinical atherosclerosis: A contemporary review. Am J Prev Cardiol 2024; 18:100676. [PMID: 38828124 PMCID: PMC11143894 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpc.2024.100676] [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: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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Even in the absence of hyperglycemia or hyperlipidemia, it has been demonstrated that insulin resistance is an independent risk factor for atherosclerosis. Finding markers of insulin resistance that are associated with markers of atherosclerosis could help identify patients early in their disease course and allow for earlier initiation of preventative treatments. We reviewed available evidence regarding associations between known markers of insulin resistance and known markers of atherosclerosis. Serum triglycerides (TG), triglyceride-glucose index (TyG), and homeostasis model assessment (HOMA) were the insulin resistance markers reviewed. The coronary artery calcium score (CAC), carotid intimal medium thickness (cIMT), and pulse wave velocity (PWV) were reviewed as markers of atherosclerosis. TyG showed the most consistent association with CAC across broad demographic groups, though HOMA showed potential in obese individuals and those without diabetes. The data regarding cIMT and the reviewed insulin resistance markers did not yield any consistent associations, though very elevated TyG did appear to be associated with cIMT among normal weight individuals. Serum triglycerides showed a strong and consistent association with PWV across numerous studies and populations, though TyG index also demonstrated a strong association with PWV in a large systematic review. Of the insulin resistance markers reviewed, the TyG index appears to be most consistently associated with markers of atherosclerosis. TyG can be easily calculated with routine labwork and has the potential to inform decisions regarding early initiation of therapies in patients who would otherwise not be treated. Targeting insulin sensitivity prior to the development of T2DM has the potential to reduce development and progression of atherosclerosis, and patients without T2DM but who have elevated TyG index should be the topic of further research.
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- Drake A. Scott
- Department of Internal Medicine, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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Miao R, Dong Q, Liu X, Chen Y, Wang J, Chen J. A cost-effective, machine learning-driven approach for screening arterial functional aging in a large-scale Chinese population. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1365479. [PMID: 38572001 PMCID: PMC10987946 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1365479] [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: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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Introduction An easily accessible and cost-free machine learning model based on prior probabilities of vascular aging enables an application to pinpoint high-risk populations before physical checks and optimize healthcare investment. Methods A dataset containing questionnaire responses and physical measurement parameters from 77,134 adults was extracted from the electronic records of the Health Management Center at the Third Xiangya Hospital. The least absolute shrinkage and selection operator and recursive feature elimination-Lightweight Gradient Elevator were employed to select features from a pool of potential covariates. The participants were randomly divided into training (70%) and test cohorts (30%). Four machine learning algorithms were applied to build the screening models for elevated arterial stiffness (EAS), and the performance of models was evaluated by calculating the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy. Results Fourteen easily accessible features were selected to construct the model, including "systolic blood pressure" (SBP), "age," "waist circumference," "history of hypertension," "sex," "exercise," "awareness of normal blood pressure," "eat fruit," "work intensity," "drink milk," "eat bean products," "smoking," "alcohol consumption," and "Irritableness." The extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) model outperformed the other three models, achieving AUC values of 0.8722 and 0.8710 in the training and test sets, respectively. The most important five features are SBP, age, waist, history of hypertension, and sex. Conclusion The XGBoost model ideally assesses the prior probability of the current EAS in the general population. The integration of the model into primary care facilities has the potential to lower medical expenses and enhance the management of arterial aging.
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- Rujia Miao
- Health Management Medicine Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- School of Science, Hunan University of Technology and Business, Changsha, China
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- Health Management Medicine Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Health Management Medicine Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Health Management Medicine Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- School of Science, Hunan University of Technology and Business, Changsha, China
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Ballenger BK, Carter SL, Norman G, Brown SP, Fernhall B, Motl RW, Agiovlasitis S. Physical activity and arterial stiffness: is body fat a mediator? Eur J Appl Physiol 2024; 124:527-535. [PMID: 37578537 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-023-05296-z] [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: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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PURPOSE Physical activity (PA) and body fat percentage (%BF) are independently associated with arterial stiffness, but it has not been explored if there is an associative pathway among these variables. This study examined whether %BF mediates the relationship between PA or sedentary behavior levels with arterial stiffness. METHODS Fifty adults (1:1 men:women; age 28 ± 11 year) had carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (CF-PWV) measured by applanation tonometry, %BF by bioelectrical impedance, and PA levels by accelerometry. Accelerometer data determined minutes per day spent in sedentary, light, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and Total PA. RESULTS Pearson correlation indicated statistically significant associations among age, %BF, CF-PWV, MVPA, and Total PA (r = 0.34-0.65, p < 0.05). Sedentary and light PA were not associated with CF-PWV. Mediation analysis indicated significant total effects of MVPA (β = - 0.34, p = 0.044) and age (β = 0.65, p < 0.001) on CF-PWV. %BF mediated the relationship between Total PA and CF-PWV due to indirect effect of Total PA on %BF (β = - 0.34, p = 0.02) and %BF on CF-PWV (β = 0.44, p = 0.002), and partially mediated the relationship between age and CF-PWV (β = 0.54, p < 0.001). Total PA retained its significant effect on %BF (β = - 0.28, p = 0.04) and the effect of %BF on CF-PWV remained significant (β = 0.26, p = 0.03), despite age having a significant effect on both %BF (β = 0.31, p = 0.023) and CF-PWV (β = 0.54, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS %BF mediated the relationship between Total PA and arterial stiffness, even after accounting for age. Engagement in more Total PA may help to reduce %BF, resulting in decreased arterial stiffness.
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- Brantley K Ballenger
- Department of Kinesiology, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, USA.
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- Department of Kinesiology, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, USA
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- Department of Exercise and Health Science, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition, Univeristy of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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Wang H, Mo Z, Sui H, Qi Y, Xu P, Zheng J, Zhang T, Qi X, Cui C. Association of baseline and dynamic arterial stiffness status with dyslipidemia: a cohort study. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1243673. [PMID: 38075050 PMCID: PMC10704037 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1243673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Background and aims Dyslipidemia is known to contribute to arterial stiffness, while the inverse association remains unknown. This study aimed to explore the association of baseline arterial stiffness and its changes, as determined by brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV), with dyslipidemia onset in the general population. Methods This study enrolled participants from Beijing Health Management Cohort using measurements of the first visit from 2012 to 2013 as baseline, and followed until the dyslipidemia onset or the end of 2019. Unadjusted and adjusted Cox proportional regression models were used to evaluate the associations of baseline baPWV and baPWV transition (persistent low, onset, remitted and persistent high) with incident dyslipidemia. Results Of 4362 individuals (mean age: 55.5 years), 1490 (34.2%) developed dyslipidemia during a median follow-up of 5.9 years. After adjusting for potential confounders, participants with elevated arterial stiffness at baseline had an increased risk of dyslipidemia (HR, 1.194; 95% CI, 1.050-1.358). Compared with persistent low baPWV, new-onset and persistent high baPWV were associated with a 51.2% and 37.1% excess risk of dyslipidemia. Conclusion The findings indicated that arterial stiffness is an early risk factor of dyslipidemia, suggesting a bidirectional association between arterial stiffness and lipid metabolism.
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- China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Jilin, China
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- China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Jilin, China
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Chen X, Li LH. Remnant Cholesterol, a Valuable Biomarker for Assessing Arteriosclerosis and Cardiovascular Risk: A Systematic Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e44202. [PMID: 37767252 PMCID: PMC10521762 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.44202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Arteriosclerosis, as the foundation for the development of cardiovascular diseases, is influenced by disturbances in lipid metabolism. Extensive research has consistently shown a correlation between conventional lipid parameters, arteriosclerosis, and cardiovascular diseases. Guidelines highlight the importance of targeting low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases, with reducing LDL-C remaining the primary lipid-lowering strategy. However, even when LDL-C is lowered to optimal levels, there is a residual risk of cardiovascular disease. Recent findings have brought attention to remnant cholesterol (RC) as a significant factor contributing to this residual risk. The close association between RC, arteriosclerosis, and cardiovascular diseases presents exciting opportunities for lifestyle interventions and medical treatments to control and lower RC levels, offering new targets for preventing and managing related cardiovascular conditions. Our systematic review sheds light on the importance of considering RC as a valuable biomarker in assessing arteriosclerosis and its potential impact on cardiovascular health. By understanding the link between remnant cholesterol and arteriosclerosis, researchers and healthcare professionals can develop targeted interventions to mitigate cardiovascular risks, thus improving public health outcomes and reducing the economic burden associated with cardiovascular diseases.
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- Xiang Chen
- Gerontology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dali University, Dali, CHN
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- Gerontology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dali University, Dali, CHN
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Baba M, Maris M, Jianu D, Luca CT, Stoian D, Mozos I. The Impact of the Blood Lipids Levels on Arterial Stiffness. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2023; 10:jcdd10030127. [PMID: 36975891 PMCID: PMC10056627 DOI: 10.3390/jcdd10030127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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Arterial stiffness is a recognized predictor of cardiovascular morbidity and death. It is an early indicator of arteriosclerosis and is influenced by numerous risk factors and biological processes. The lipid metabolism is crucial and standard blood lipids, non-conventional lipid markers and lipid ratios are associated with arterial stiffness. The objective of this review was to determine which lipid metabolism marker has a greater correlation with vascular aging and arterial stiffness. Triglycerides (TG) are the standard blood lipids that have the strongest associations with arterial stiffness, and are often linked to the early stages of cardiovascular diseases, particularly in patients with low LDL-C levels. Studies often show that lipid ratios perform better overall than any of the individual variables used alone. The relation between arterial stiffness and TG/HDL-C has the strongest evidence. It is the lipid profile of atherogenic dyslipidemia that is found in several chronic cardio-metabolic disorders, and is considered one of the main causes of lipid-dependent residual risk, regardless of LDL-C concentration. Recently, the use of alternative lipid parameters has also been increasing. Both non-HDL and ApoB are very well correlated with arterial stiffness. Remnant cholesterol is also a promising alternative lipid parameter. The findings of this review suggest that the main focus should be on blood lipids and arterial stiffness, especially in individuals with cardio-metabolic disorders and residual cardiovascular risk.
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- Mirela Baba
- Center for Translational Research and Systems Medicine, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300173 Timisoara, Romania
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- Center for Translational Research and Systems Medicine, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300173 Timisoara, Romania
- Department of Functional Sciences-Pathophysiology, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300173 Timisoara, Romania
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- 1st Department of Internal Medicine, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Department of Internal Medicine, Military Hospital, 300080 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Cardiology, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, 300310 Timisoara, Romania
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Center of Molecular Research in Nephrology and Vascular Disease, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Center for Translational Research and Systems Medicine, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300173 Timisoara, Romania
- Department of Functional Sciences-Pathophysiology, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300173 Timisoara, Romania
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Zheng Q, Wang H, Wang X, Lan Y, Wu W, Yu X, Huang Z, Chen Z, Cai Z, Lin Q, Zhou H, Zhu Y, Liu M, Wu K, Zheng H, Wu S, Chen Y. Individual and combined contributions of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity to cardiovascular disease risk: Results of a prospective study using the Kailuan cohort. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1105464. [PMID: 36844718 PMCID: PMC9947564 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1105464] [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: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to characterize the relationship of a combination of circulating non-high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (non-HDL-C) concentration and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) with cardiovascular disease (CVD). METHODS We performed a prospective cohort study of the residents of the Kailuan community, with data from a total of 45,051 participants being included in the final analysis. The participants were allocated to four groups according to their non-HDL-C and baPWV status, each of which was categorized as high or normal. Cox proportional hazards models were used to explore the relationships of non-HDL-C and baPWV, individually and in combination, with the incidence of CVD. RESULTS During the 5.04-year follow-up period, 830 participants developed CVD. Compared with the Normal non-HDL-C group independently, the multivariable adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for CVD in the High non-HDL-C was 1.25 (1.08-1.46). Compared with the Normal baPWV group independently, the HRs and 95% CIs for CVD in the High baPWV was 1.51 (1.29-1.76). In addition, compared with the Normal both non-HDL-C and baPWV group, the HRs and 95% CIs for CVD in the High non-HDL-C and normal baPWV, Normal non-HDL-C and high baPWV, and High both non-HDL-C and baPWV groups were 1.40 (1.07-1.82), 1.56 (1.30-1.88), and 1.89 (1.53-2.35), respectively. CONCLUSION High non-HDL-C concentration and high baPWV are independently associated with a higher risk of CVD, and individuals with high both non-HDL-C and baPWV are at a still higher risk of CVD.
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- Qiongbing Zheng
- Department of Neurology, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou, China
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- School of Nursing, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Graduate School, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Graduate School, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Graduate School, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
- Department of Cardiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Graduate School, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China
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- Graduate School, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou, China
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- Department of Head and Neck, Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- Graduate School, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Graduate School, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Kailuan General Hospital, Tangshan, China
- *Correspondence: Shouling Wu ✉
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- Department of Cardiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
- Youren Chen ✉
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Liu J, Fan F, Liu B, Li K, Jiang Y, Jia J, Chen C, Zheng B, Zhang Y. Association between remnant cholesterol and arterial stiffness in a Chinese community-based population: A cross-sectional study. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:993097. [PMID: 36440032 PMCID: PMC9691684 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.993097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objectives As a surrogate of arterial stiffness, the brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) is a good predictor of incident cardiovascular disease. Remnant cholesterol (RC) is a proven independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, the relationship between RC and baPWV is unknown. The present study was performed to explore this relationship. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting and participants This study involved 8,028 participants of a community-based atherosclerosis cohort from China. Community residents aged ≥40 years were enrolled by responding to detailed research recruitment posters or by phone invitation. The participants comprised 2,938 (36.60%) men, and their mean age was 56.57 ± 9.04 years. Methods and results The baPWV was measured with a standard protocol using the Omron Colin BP-203RPE III device (Omron Healthcare, Kyoto, Japan). RC was calculated as follows: RC = TC – LDL-C – HDL-C. The mean baPWV was 1,646.85 ± 374.11 cm/s. The median RC concentration was 0.56 (0.41–0.74) mmol/L. In the multivariate logistic regression analyses, the concentrations of RC, triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) were all positively and independently associated with baPWV. The baPWV was higher in the fourth than first lipid profile quartile. The HDL-C concentration was inversely associated with baPWV. When RC was forced into the model with other lipid profile indices simultaneously, only the RC and TG concentrations remained significantly associated with baPWV. Conclusion Lipids are independently associated with baPWV. The RC and TG concentrations have stronger associations with arterial stiffness than other lipid indices in the Chinese community-based population.
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Anghel R, Adam CA, Marcu DTM, Mitu O, Roca M, Tinica G, Mitu F. Cardiac Rehabilitation in Peripheral Artery Disease in a Tertiary Center-Impact on Arterial Stiffness and Functional Status after 6 Months. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12040601. [PMID: 35455092 PMCID: PMC9024562 DOI: 10.3390/life12040601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) plays an essential role in peripheral artery disease (PAD), leading to improved functional status, increased quality of life, and reduced arterial stiffness. We aimed to assess factors associated with clinical improvement 6 months after enrolment in a rehabilitation program at an academic medical center in north-eastern Europe. Materials and Methods: We conducted a prospective cohort study on 97 patients with PAD admitted to a single tertiary referral center. At the 6-months follow-up, 75 patients (77.3%) showed improved clinical status. We analyzed demographics and clinical and paraclinical parameters in order to explore factors associated with a favorable outcome. Results: Hypertension (p = 0.002), diabetes mellitus (p = 0.002), dyslipidemia (p = 0.045), and obesity (p = 0.564) were associated with no clinical improvement. Smoking cessation (p < 0.001), changing sedentary lifestyle (p = 0.032), and improvement of lipid and carbohydrate profile as well as functional status parameters and ambulatory arterial stiffness index (p = 0.008) were factors associated with clinical improvement at the 6-months follow-up. Conclusions: PAD patients require an integrative, multidisciplinary management to maintain functional status and increase quality of life. Improving carbohydrate and lipid profile, adopting a healthy lifestyle, quitting smoking and increasing exercise capacity are predictors for clinical improvement 6 months after enrolment in a CR program.
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- Razvan Anghel
- Clinical Rehabilitation Hospital, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Clinic, Pantelimon Halipa Street nr 14, 700661 Iași, Romania; (R.A.); (C.A.A.); (M.R.); (F.M.)
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, University Street nr 16, 700115 Iași, Romania;
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- Clinical Rehabilitation Hospital, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Clinic, Pantelimon Halipa Street nr 14, 700661 Iași, Romania; (R.A.); (C.A.A.); (M.R.); (F.M.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, University Street nr 16, 700115 Iași, Romania;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, University Street nr 16, 700115 Iași, Romania;
- “Sf. Spiridon” Clinical Emergency Hospital, Independence Boulevard nr 1, 700111 Iași, Romania
- Correspondence:
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- Clinical Rehabilitation Hospital, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Clinic, Pantelimon Halipa Street nr 14, 700661 Iași, Romania; (R.A.); (C.A.A.); (M.R.); (F.M.)
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, University Street nr 16, 700115 Iași, Romania;
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, University Street nr 16, 700115 Iași, Romania;
- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases “Prof. Dr. George I.M. Georgescu”, 700503 Iași, Romania
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- Clinical Rehabilitation Hospital, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Clinic, Pantelimon Halipa Street nr 14, 700661 Iași, Romania; (R.A.); (C.A.A.); (M.R.); (F.M.)
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, University Street nr 16, 700115 Iași, Romania;
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Li K, Fan F, Zheng B, Jia J, Liu B, Liu J, Chen C, Zhou J, Zhang Y, Huo Y. Associations between remnant lipoprotein cholesterol and central systolic blood pressure in a Chinese community-based population: a cross-sectional study. Lipids Health Dis 2021; 20:60. [PMID: 34174876 PMCID: PMC8235613 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-021-01490-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background The lipid profile is reportedly related to peripheral blood pressure or pulse wave velocity. However, no studies have investigated the associations between lipid parameters, especially remnant lipoprotein cholesterol (RLP-C), and central systolic blood pressure (cSBP). Methods This study used baseline data of a community-based cohort in Beijing, China. Participants who had been treated with anti-hypertensive or lipid-lowering agents were excluded. RLP-C is equal to total cholesterol (TC) minus the sum of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). An Omron HEM-9000AI device was used to measure non-invasive cSBP. The associations between blood lipid profile and non-invasive cSBP were evaluated using multivariable regression models. Results The 5173 included participants were 55.0 ± 8.5 years old; 35.7% (1845) of participants were men. Increased cSBP was significantly associated with increased TC, LDL-C, non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C), triglyceride (TG), and RLP-C but with decreased HDL-C, even after adjusting for possible covariates. When simultaneously entering individual pairs of RLP-C and other blood lipid parameters into the multivariable regression model, RLP-C remained significantly associated with cSBP, even after adjusting for other lipids. Compared with participants who had RLP-C levels in the first quartile (Q1), cSBP for those with RLP-C in Q4 was increased to 4.57 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 3.08–6.06) mmHg after adjusting for LDL-C, 4.50 (95%CI: 2.98–6.02) mmHg after adjusting for TC, 3.91 (95%CI: 1.92–5.89) mmHg after adjusting for TG, 5.15 (95%CI: 3.67–6.63) mmHg after adjusting for HDL-C, and 4.10 (95%CI: 2.36–5.84) mmHg after adjusting for non-HDL-C. Conclusions Increased blood RLP-C level was significantly associated with higher cSBP in a Chinese population, independently of other lipids, which indicates its importance in individual cardiovascular risk assessment.
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- Kaiyin Li
- Department of Cardiology, Peking University First Hospital, No. 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University First Hospital, No. 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University First Hospital, No. 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University First Hospital, No. 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University First Hospital, No. 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University First Hospital, No. 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University First Hospital, No. 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University First Hospital, No. 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University First Hospital, No. 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, China. .,Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Peking University First hospital, No. 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University First Hospital, No. 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, China
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