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Acosta S, Fatemi S, Zarrouk M, Gottsäter A. Novel Plasma Biomarkers Associated with Future Peripheral Atherosclerotic Disease and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm-Insights from Contemporary Prospective Studies from the Malmö Diet and Cancer Study. Biomolecules 2024; 14:844. [PMID: 39062558 PMCID: PMC11275106 DOI: 10.3390/biom14070844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2024] [Revised: 07/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION The potential utility of inflammatory and hemodynamic plasma biomarkers for the prediction of incident lower extremity arterial disease (LEAD), carotid artery stenosis (CAS), isolated atherosclerotic disease without concomitant abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), and isolated AAA without concomitant atherosclerotic disease has not yet been integrated in clinical practice. The main objective of this prospective study was to find predictive plasma biomarkers for cardiovascular disease and to evaluate differences in plasma biomarker profiles between asymptomatic and symptomatic CAS, as well as between isolated atherosclerotic disease and isolated AAA. METHODS Blood samples collected at baseline from participants in the prospective Malmö Diet and Cancer study (MDCS) cardiovascular cohort (n = 5550 middle-aged individuals; baseline 1991-1994) were used for plasma biomarker analysis. Validation of each incident cardiovascular diagnosis was performed by random sampling. Cox regression analysis was used to calculate hazard ratios (HRs) per one standard deviation increment of each respective log-transformed plasma biomarker with 95% confidence intervals (CI). RESULTS Adjusted lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) activity (HR 1.33; CI 1.17-1.52) and mass (HR 1.20; CI 1.05-1.37), C-reactive protein (CRP) (HR 1.55; CI 1.36-1.76), copeptin (HR 1.46; CI 1.19-1.80), N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (N-BNP) (HR 1.28; 1.11-1.48), and cystatin C (HR 1.19; 95% 1.10-1.29) were associated with incident symptomatic LEAD. Adjusted N-BNP (HR 1.59; CI 1.20-2.11), mid-regional proadrenomedullin (HR 1.40; CI 1.13-1.73), cystatin C (HR 1.21; CI 1.02-1.43), and CRP (HR 1.53; CI 1.13-1.73) were associated with incident symptomatic but not asymptomatic CAS. Adjusted HR was higher for Lp-PLA2 (mass) for incident isolated AAA compared to for isolated atherosclerotic disease. CONCLUSIONS Plasma biomarker profile data support that subclinical vascular inflammation and cardiovascular stress seem to be relevant for the development of atherosclerotic disease and AAA.
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- Stefan Acosta
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, 20213 Malmö, Sweden; (S.F.); (M.Z.); (A.G.)
- Vascular Centre, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Ruth Lundskogsgata 10, 20502 Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, 20213 Malmö, Sweden; (S.F.); (M.Z.); (A.G.)
- Vascular Centre, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Ruth Lundskogsgata 10, 20502 Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, 20213 Malmö, Sweden; (S.F.); (M.Z.); (A.G.)
- Vascular Centre, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Ruth Lundskogsgata 10, 20502 Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, 20213 Malmö, Sweden; (S.F.); (M.Z.); (A.G.)
- Department of Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Skåne University Hospital, 20502 Malmö, Sweden
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Penn MS, MacRae C, Goldfaden RF, Choksi RR, Smith S, Wrenn D, Saghir MX, Klemes AB. Association of chronic neutrophil activation with risk of mortality. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0288712. [PMID: 37471318 PMCID: PMC10358907 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0288712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Levels of free myeloperoxidase (MPO), a cardiovascular risk marker, have been reported to decline with standard care. Whether such declines signify decreased risk of mortality remains unknown. DESIGN Cox proportional hazard models were generated using data from a retrospective cohort study of prospectively collected measures. PARTICIPANTS Patients (3,658) who had MPO measurements and LDL-C ≥ 90 mg/dL during 2011-2015 were selected based on a stratified random sampling on MPO risk level. Baseline MPO was either low (<470 pmol/L), moderate (470-539 pmol/L), or high (≥540 pmol/L). MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES First occurrence of MACE (myocardial infarction, stroke, coronary revascularization, or all-cause death). RESULTS Mean age was 66.5 years, and 64.7% were women. During a mean 6.5-year follow-up, crude incidence per 1000 patient years was driven by death. The incidence and all-cause death was highest for patients with high MPO (21.2; 95% CI, 19.0-23.7), then moderate (14.6; 95% CI, 11.5-18.5) and low (2.3; 95% CI, 1.2-4.6) MPO. After adjusting for age, sex, and cardiovascular risk factors, risk of cardiovascular death did not differ significantly between patients with high and low MPO (HR, 1.57; 95% CI, 0.56-4.39), but patients with high MPO had greater risk of non-cardiovascular (HR, 6.15; 95% CI, 2.27-16.64) and all-cause (HR, 3.83; 95% CI, 1.88-7.78) death. During follow-up, a 100 pmol/L decrease in MPO correlated with a 5% reduction in mortality (HR, 0.95; 95% CI, 0.93-0.97) over 5 years. CONCLUSIONS Free circulating MPO is a strong marker of risk of mortality. Monitoring changes in MPO levels over time may provide insight into changes in physiology that mark a patient for increased risk of mortality.
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- Marc S Penn
- Summa Health Heart and Vascular Institute, Summa Health, Akron, Ohio, United States of America
- Quest Center of Excellence for Cardiometabolic Testing at Cleveland HeartLab, Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, One Brave Idea - American Heart Association, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- East Coast Institute of Research, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America
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- East Coast Institute of Research, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy & Translational Research, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States of America
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- Quest Center of Excellence for Cardiometabolic Testing at Cleveland HeartLab, Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America
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- Quest Center of Excellence for Cardiometabolic Testing at Cleveland HeartLab, Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America
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Ziegler L, Hedin U, Gottsäter A. Circulating Biomarkers in Lower Extremity Artery Disease. Eur Cardiol 2022; 17:e09. [PMID: 35401792 PMCID: PMC8978021 DOI: 10.15420/ecr.2021.58] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Lower extremity artery disease (LEAD), a chronic condition with disturbed lower extremity circulation due to narrowing of the arteries, is predominantly caused by atherosclerosis and is associated with the presence of cardiovascular risk factors and an increased risk of cardiovascular events. LEAD is prevalent among older individuals and predicted to rise with the ageing population. In progressive disease, the patient experiences symptoms of ischaemia when walking and, in advanced critical limb-threatening ischaemia, even at rest. However, LEAD is asymptomatic in most patients, delaying diagnosis and treatment. In this setting, circulating biomarkers may facilitate earlier diagnosis in selected individuals. This review provides a broad overview of the circulating biomarkers investigated to date in relation to LEAD and discusses their usefulness in clinical practice.
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- Louise Ziegler
- Division of Internal Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Karolinska Institute, Danderyd Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Vascular Surgery Division, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden; Department of Medicine, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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Patoulias D, Stavropoulos K, Imprialos K, Athyros V, Grassos H, Doumas M, Faselis C. Inflammatory Markers in Cardiovascular Disease; Lessons Learned and Future Perspectives. Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2021; 19:323-342. [PMID: 32188386 DOI: 10.2174/1570161118666200318104434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2020] [Revised: 02/24/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cardiovascular disease (CVD) still remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is now established that inflammation plays a crucial role in atherosclerosis and atherothrombosis, and thus, it is closely linked to cardiovascular disease. OBJECTIVE The aim of the present review is to summarize and critically appraise the most relevant evidence regarding the potential use of inflammatory markers in the field of CVD. METHODS We conducted a comprehensive research of the relevant literature, searching MEDLINE from its inception until November 2018, primarily for meta-analyses, randomized controlled trials and observational studies. RESULTS Established markers of inflammation, mainly C-reactive protein, have yielded significant results both for primary and secondary prevention of CVD. Newer markers, such as lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2, lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor-1, cytokines, myeloperoxidase, cell adhesion molecules, matrix metalloproteinases, and the CD40/CD40 ligand system, have been largely evaluated in human studies, enrolling both individuals from the general population and patients with established CVD. Some markers have yielded conflicting results; however, others are now recognized not only as promising biomarkers of CVD, but also as potential therapeutic targets, establishing the role of anti-inflammatory and pleiotropic drugs in CVD. CONCLUSION There is significant evidence regarding the role of consolidated and novel inflammatory markers in the field of diagnosis and prognosis of CVD. However, multimarker model assessment, validation of cut-off values and cost-effectiveness analyses are required in order for those markers to be integrated into daily clinical practice.
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- Dimitrios Patoulias
- Second Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- VA Medical Center, and George Washington University, Washington, DC 20422, United States
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Xu XY, Guo L, Wang Q, Yu XB, Li L, Wei Q. Association between lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 and lower extremity arterial disease in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Clin Chim Acta 2020; 510:228-231. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2020.07.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2020] [Revised: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Chong Y, Ren Q, Li Y, Li C, Feng F, Zhou Y. Biomarkers for Prediction of Cardiovascular Events in Community-Dwelling Adults Aged 40 or Older. Int Heart J 2020; 61:109-114. [DOI: 10.1536/ihj.19-240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Yingzhi Chong
- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology
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- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology
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- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology
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- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology
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- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology
- Medical Experiment Center, North China University of Science and Technology
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- Sanbo Brain Institute, Sanbo Brain Hospital, Capital Medical University
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Santoso A, Heriansyah T, Rohman MS. Phospholipase A2 is an Inflammatory Predictor in Cardiovascular Diseases: Is there any Spacious Room to Prove the Causation? Curr Cardiol Rev 2020; 16:3-10. [PMID: 31146670 PMCID: PMC7393598 DOI: 10.2174/1573403x15666190531111932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2019] [Revised: 05/01/2019] [Accepted: 05/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) is an enzyme family of phospholipase A2 produced by the inflammatory cell in atherosclerotic plaque. It is transported in the circulation, attached mainly to low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C). It hydrolyzes glycerophospholipids particularly fatty acids at the sn-2 position and produces numerous bioactive lipids; and leads to endothelial dysfunction, atherosclerotic plaque inflammation, and development of the necrotic core in plaques. There are two kinds of phospholipase A2, namely: secretory phospholipase A2 (sPLA2) and Lp- PLA2. They are deemed as evolving predictors of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in hospitaland population-based studies, including healthy subjects, acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and patients with CVD. Unfortunately, Lp-PLA2 inhibitor (darapladib) and s-PLA2 inhibitor (varespladib methyl) failed to prove to lower the risk of composite CVD mortality, myocardial infarction and stroke in those with stable CVD and ACS. Herein, we describe the explanation based on the existing data why there is still a discrepancy among them. So, it highlights the opinion that phospholipase A2 is merely the inflammatory biomarkers of CVD and playing an important role in atherosclerosis. Further, there is more spacious room to prove the causation.
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- Anwar Santoso
- Address correspondence to this author at the Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, National Cardiovascular Centre, Harapan Kita Hospital, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia; Tel: +62 21 5684093;
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De Mauri A, Vidali M, Chiarinotti D, Dianzani U, Rolla R. Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 predicts lower limb ischemia in hemodialysis subjects. Ther Apher Dial 2019; 24:548-553. [PMID: 31863555 DOI: 10.1111/1744-9987.13465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Revised: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 12/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Hemodialyzed patients (HD) have high prevalence of peripheral arterial disease. In the general population, lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2 ) is associated with peripheral arterial disease but no data are available for renal subjects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between Lp-PLA2 and lower limb ischemia among dialyzed patients. One hundred and two dialyzed subjects, with median (IQR) age of 71 (59-78) years, enrolled in June 2013 and followed until June 2018, were investigated for Lp-PLA2 activity and the occurrence of peripheral arterial disease and lower limb ischemia. The median (IQR) levels of Lp-PLA2 were 184 nmol/min/mL (156.5-214.5). The 43 HD patients with abnormal Lp-PLA2 activity (>194 nmol/min/mL) had higher levels of total and LDL-cholesterol, ApoB/A1 ratio, and higher occurrence of lower limb ischemia during the follow up (44% vs 17%, P = .003). In multivariate analysis, Lp-PLA2 activity (P = .018) and diabetes (P < .001) were independently associated with time to lower limb ischemia, and when the presence of previous PAD was added to the multivariate model, only presence of previous PAD (P < .001) and Lp-PLA2 (P = .003) remained associated. Lp-PLA2 is an independent predictor of lower limb ischemia in dialyzed patients.
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- Andreana De Mauri
- Nephrology and Dialysis Unit, "Maggiore della Carità" University Hospital, Novara, Italy.,Department of Health Sciences, Amedeo Avogadro University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara, Italy
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- Clinical Chemistry Laboratory, "Maggiore della Carità" University Hospital, Novara, Italy
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- Nephrology and Dialysis Unit, "Maggiore della Carità" University Hospital, Novara, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Amedeo Avogadro University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara, Italy.,Clinical Chemistry Laboratory, "Maggiore della Carità" University Hospital, Novara, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Amedeo Avogadro University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara, Italy.,Clinical Chemistry Laboratory, "Maggiore della Carità" University Hospital, Novara, Italy
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Fatemi S, Gottsäter A, Zarrouk M, Engström G, Melander O, Persson M, Acosta S. Lp-PLA 2 activity and mass and CRP are associated with incident symptomatic peripheral arterial disease. Sci Rep 2019; 9:5609. [PMID: 30948779 PMCID: PMC6449361 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-42154-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2019] [Accepted: 03/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Long follow up is needed in prospective cohort study evaluation of plasma biomarkers for incident peripheral arterial disease (PAD) Middle-aged PAD-free individuals from the cardiovascular cohort of the Malmö Diet and Cancer study (n = 5550; 1991-94) were followed prospectively for a median time of 23.4 years. The plasma biomarkers lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) activity and mass, proneurotensin, and CRP, were studied in relation to incidence of PAD until December 31st, 2016. The diagnosis of PAD could be validated and confirmed in 98%. Cox regression was used to calculate hazard ratios (HR) per 1 standard deviation increment of each respective log transformed plasma biomarker. Cumulative incidence of PAD was 4.4% (men 5.9%, women 3.3%). Adjusting for age, gender, smoking, body mass index, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, Lp-PLA2 activity (HR 1.33; 95% CI 1.17-1.52), Lp-PLA2 mass (HR 1.20; 95% CI 1.05-1.37) and CRP (HR 1.55; 95% CI 1.36-1.76) remained independently associated with incident PAD. The plasma biomarkers Lp-PLA2 activity and mass, and CRP were markers of PAD risk, implying that they might be useful biomarkers for subclinical atherosclerosis and atherosclerotic disease.
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- Shahab Fatemi
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.,Department of Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.,Vascular Centre, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.,Vascular Centre, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.,Department of Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden. .,Vascular Centre, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden.
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Tibaut M, Caprnda M, Kubatka P, Sinkovič A, Valentova V, Filipova S, Gazdikova K, Gaspar L, Mozos I, Egom EE, Rodrigo L, Kruzliak P, Petrovic D. Markers of Atherosclerosis: Part 1 - Serological Markers. Heart Lung Circ 2018; 28:667-677. [PMID: 30468147 DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2018.06.1057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2018] [Revised: 05/30/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
Abstract
Atherosclerosis is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality worldwide. With therapeutic consequences in mind, several risk scores are being used to differentiate individuals with low, intermediate or high cardiovascular (CV) event risk. The most appropriate management of intermediate risk individuals is still not known, therefore, novel biomarkers are being sought to help re-stratify them as low or high risk. This narrative review is presented in two parts. Here, in Part 1, we summarise current knowledge on serum (serological) biomarkers of atherosclerosis. Among novel biomarkers, high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) has emerged as the most promising in chronic situations, others need further clinical studies. However, it seems that a combination of serum biomarkers offers more to risk stratification than either biomarker alone. In Part 2, we address genetic and imaging markers of atherosclerosis, as well as other developments relevant to risk prediction.
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- Miha Tibaut
- General Hospital Murska Sobota, Murska Sobota, Slovenia
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- 1st Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Medical Biology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, Slovakia; Department of Experimental Carcinogenesis, Division of Oncology, Biomedical Center Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Cardiology, National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases and Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Nursing and Professional Health Studies, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia; Department of General Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia.
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- 1st Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia.
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- Department of Functional Sciences, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; Center for Translational Research and Systems Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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- Jewish General Hospital and Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Montreal, Canada; Department of Cardiology, The Adelaide and Meath Hospital Dublin, Incorporating the National Children Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, Central University Hospital of Asturias (HUCA), Oviedo, Spain
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- 2nd Department of Surgery, Center for Vascular Disease, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University and St. Anne's University Hospital, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Internal Medicine, Brothers of Mercy Hospital, Brno, Czech Republic.
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- Institute of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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Liu Z, Li H, Zheng Y, Gao Z, Cong L, Yang L, Zhou Y. Association of Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2 with the Prevalence of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Result from the APAC Study. Sci Rep 2018; 8:10127. [PMID: 29973631 PMCID: PMC6031645 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-28494-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2018] [Accepted: 06/18/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a worldwide chronic liver disease. Few studies have investigated the association between NAFLD and Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2), a unique enzyme correlated with oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between Lp-PLA2 and NAFLD in a Chinese community-based cohort. A total of 1587 adults aged ≥40 years were enrolled in the current study. Participants underwent a standardized evaluation. The serum Lp-PLA2 concentration was measured by ELISA and NAFLD was diagnosed by ultrasonography. Multivariable logistic regression was used to assess the association between Lp-PLA2 and NAFLD. Increased Lp-PLA2 levels were significantly associated with decreased NAFLD prevalence after adjusting for other potential confounders. The adjusted ORs of NAFLD in Q2, Q3 and Q4 compared with Q1 were 0.88 (0.64–1.21), 0.71 (0.51–0.98) and 0.67 (0.48–0.95), respectively (P < 0.05). Furthermore, the adjusted ORs of moderate and heavy NAFLD in Q2, Q3 and Q4 compared to Q1 were 0.64 (0.41–1.01), 0.48 (0.29–0.80) and 0.47 (0.28–0.79), respectively (P < 0.01). In conclusions, increased Lp-PLA2 levels were independently associated with decreased NAFLD prevalence.
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- Zhongni Liu
- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
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- Beijing Institute of Heart, Lung and Blood Vessel Disease, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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Alcivar-Franco D, Purvis S, Penn MS, Klemes A. Knowledge of an inflammatory biomarker of cardiovascular risk leads to biomarker-based decreased risk in pre-diabetic and diabetic patients. J Int Med Res 2018; 48:300060517749111. [PMID: 29383972 PMCID: PMC7113488 DOI: 10.1177/0300060517749111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Objective Diabetes is a risk equivalent for cardiovascular events. The increase in
vascular inflammation with diabetes is believed to be responsible for
increased risk of ischemic events in diabetic patients. Our goal was to
assess whether knowledge of vascular inflammation alters cardiovascular risk
over time, and how knowledge of vascular inflammation changes risk in
non-diabetic, pre-diabetic and diabetic patients. Methods We retrospectively studied >100,000 primary-care patients per annum for 5
years (baseline in 2011 through 2015) with tests including lipoprotein
profile, hemoglobin A1C and the vascular-specific inflammation risk marker
myeloperoxidase. Results were obtained during the patient’s MD Value In
Prevention (MDVIP) annual wellness program physical. Results We show that rates of patients with elevated myeloperoxidase levels were
reduced from 14.4%, 15.2% and 21.3% to 4.0%, 4.0% and 6.7% in non-diabetic,
pre-diabetic and diabetic patients, respectively, over the 5-year period.
Decreases in vascular inflammation were achieved without decreases in the
prevalence of pre-diabetes (hemoglobin A1C 5.7%–6.4%) or diabetes
(hemoglobin A1C >6.4%) and were observed in patients below or above
guideline low-density lipoprotein targets. Conclusions These data demonstrate that physicians informed of elevated markers of
vascular inflammation can lower vascular inflammation correlating with
biomarker-based decreased risk of cardiovascular events.
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- Summa Cardiovascular Institute, 1080 Summa Health System , Akron, OH, USA.,Cleveland HeartLab Inc., Cleveland, OH, USA
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Garg PK, Norby FL, Polfus LM, Boerwinkle E, Gibbs RA, Grove ML, Folsom AR, Garimella PS, Matsushita K, Hoogeveen RC, Ballantyne CM. Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A 2 and risk of incident peripheral arterial disease: Findings from The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study (ARIC). Atherosclerosis 2017; 268:12-18. [PMID: 29169030 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2017.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2017] [Revised: 10/13/2017] [Accepted: 11/10/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND AIMS Results from prospective studies evaluating the relationship between elevated lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) activity and incident peripheral arterial disease (PAD) have been mixed. We investigated whether higher Lp-PLA2 levels are associated with increased risk of incident PAD and whether PLA2G7 gene variants, which result in lower Lp-PLA2 levels, are associated with reduced risk of incident PAD. METHODS Our analysis included 9922 participants (56% female; 21% African-American; mean age 63 years) without baseline PAD at ARIC Visit 4 (1996-1998), who had Lp-PLA2 activity measured and were subsequently followed for the development of PAD, defined by occurrence of a PAD-related hospitalization, through 2012. Cox proportional hazard models were performed to determine the association of Lp-PLA2 levels and PLA2G7 gene variants with incident PAD. RESULTS During a median follow-up of 14.9 years, we identified 756 incident cases of PAD. In analyses adjusting for age, race, and sex, each standard deviation increment in Lp-PLA2 activity (62 nmol/ml/min) was associated with a higher risk of developing PAD (hazard ratio (HR) 1.17; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.09, 1.26). This association remained significant after additional adjustment for risk factors, other cardiovascular disease, and medication use, but was strongly attenuated (HR: 1.09; 95% CI 1.00, 1.20). PLA2G7 variants were not associated with a lower risk of PAD in both white carriers (HR: 1.21; 95% CI: 0.17-8.56) and African-American carriers (HR: 0.83; 95% CI: 0.41-1.67), although statistical power was quite limited for this analysis, particularly in whites. CONCLUSIONS While higher Lp-PLA2 activity was associated with an increased risk for incident PAD, it is likely a risk marker largely represented by traditional risk factors.
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Affiliation(s)
- Parveen K Garg
- Division of Cardiology, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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- Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Division of Nephrology-Hypertension, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, The Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Section of Atherosclerosis and Vascular Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA; The Center for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Methodist DeBakey Heart Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Section of Atherosclerosis and Vascular Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA; The Center for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Methodist DeBakey Heart Center, Houston, TX, USA
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