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Emamat H, Jamshidi A, Farhadi A, Ghalandari H, Ghasemi M, Tangestani H. The association between the visceral to subcutaneous abdominal fat ratio and the risk of cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1827. [PMID: 38982435 PMCID: PMC11232263 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-19358-0] [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: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the primary cause of mortality globally. The prevalence of obesity is rising worldwide; there seems to be a significant positive association between obesity and CVDs. The distribution of fat in the abdominal area in the form of visceral (VAT) or subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) affects the risk of CVDs. The aim of the present study was to conduct a systematic review of the available literature regarding the association between the VAT-to-SAT ratio and CVDs. METHODS A comprehensive search strategy was used to retrieve all human observational studies indexed in PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar databases/search engines (from Jan 2000 up to Oct 2023). The VAT-to-SAT or SAT-to-VAT ratio was an independent variable and various cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease and heart failure, were considered as outcomes of interest. RESULTS Out of 1173 initial studies, 910 papers were screened. Based on the inclusion criteria, 883 papers were excluded. Finally, 27 papers (18 cross-sectional and 9 cohort studies) published between 2010 and 2023 which met the inclusion criteria were reviewed. CONCLUSIONS The distribution of abdominal fat seems to be associated with the risk of CVDs; the majority of the evidence suggests that a higher abdominal VAT-to-SAT ratio is associated with the development of CVDs. Therefore, this ratio can be used as a prognostic indicator for CVDs. TRIAL REGISTRATION Not applicable.
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- Hadi Emamat
- The Persian Gulf Tropical Medicine Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran.
- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Health and Nutrition, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran.
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- The Persian Gulf Tropical Medicine Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- The Persian Gulf Tropical Medicine Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Students Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Health and Nutrition, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran.
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Lin H, Zhu J, Zheng C, Xu X, Ye S. The correlation between visceral fat/subcutaneous fat area ratio and monocyte/high-density lipoprotein ratio in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and albuminuria. J Diabetes Complications 2023; 37:108521. [PMID: 37806237 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2023.108521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to observe the correlation between the visceral fat/subcutaneous fat area ratio (VSR) and peripheral blood monocyte/high-density lipoprotein ratio (MHR) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and albuminuria. METHODS Based on the urinary albumin/creatinine ratio (UACR), 89 T2DM patients were divided into normo-albuminuria group (n = 49, UACR <30 mg/g) and albuminuria group (n = 40, UACR ≥30 mg/g). Gender, age, body mass index (BMI), duration of T2DM, blood pressure, visceral fat area (VA), subcutaneous fat area (SA), biochemical indexes of blood serum and urinary were collected and compared between the two groups, and the relationship between VSR and MHR was analyzed in albuminuria group. RESULTS No significant differences existed in gender, age, BMI, duration of diabetes, blood pressure, serum lipids, and hemoglobin Alc between the two groups. The levels of VA, VSR, MHR, and UACR were higher in the albuminuria group (P < 0.05). VSR was positively correlated with MHR (r = 0.39, P < 0.01), whereas VA was not significantly correlated with MHR in the albuminuria group. CONCLUSION Compared with VA, VSR was significantly correlated with MHR, suggesting that VSR is more closely related to the occurrence of chronic inflammation in type 2 diabetics with albuminuria.
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- Haiyan Lin
- Department of Endocrinology, Maanshan General Hospital of Ranger-Duree Healthcare, Maanshan, Anhui, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Maanshan General Hospital of Ranger-Duree Healthcare, Maanshan, Anhui, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Maanshan General Hospital of Ranger-Duree Healthcare, Maanshan, Anhui, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Maanshan General Hospital of Ranger-Duree Healthcare, Maanshan, Anhui, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC (Anhui Provincial Hospital), Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, Hefei, Anhui 230001, China.
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Duangjai A, Phanthurat N, Sajjapong W, Ontawong A, Pengnet S, Yosboonruang A, Jongsomchai K, Thatsanasuwan N. Association of abdominal obesity and systolic blood pressure indices with cardiovascular disease risk prediction among community-dwelling older adults. ELECTRONIC JOURNAL OF GENERAL MEDICINE 2023. [DOI: 10.29333/ejgm/12855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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<b>Background:</b> Excess adiposity is an established risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), therefore the early screening indies with predicted CVD risk is more useful for older adults. The current study evaluated the associations between anthropometric, body composition and dietary indices and elevated 10-year CVD risk in older people.<br />
<b>Methods:</b> This research, which involved 55 to 94-year-olds living in the community. Standard techniques were used to determine anthropometric factors and body composition indicators. The risk prediction chart created by World Health Organization and International Society of Hypertension was used to calculate the CVD risk score. Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were determined.<br />
<b>Results:</b> CVD risk prediction was positively correlated with the anthropometric and body composition parameters. After controlling for confounding variables, the logistic regression analysis revealed that waist circumference (OR=16.34; 95% CI: 7.22, 36.98; <i>p</i><0.001), systolic blood pressure (BP) (OR=9.53; 95% CI: 4.52, 20.07; <i>p</i><0.001), and visceral adipose tissue percentage (OR=5.47; 95% CI: 2.98, 10.01; <i>p</i><0.001) were correlated with cardiovascular risk prediction.<br />
<b>Conclusions:</b> Abdominal obesity and increase of systolic BP were associated to increased risk for CVD. Additionally, a positive association between the risk factors for CVD (%visceral adipose tissue) and diet (cholesterol consumption) was established.
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- Acharaporn Duangjai
- Division of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao, THAILAND
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- Division of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao, THAILAND
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- Division of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao, THAILAND
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- Division of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao, THAILAND
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- Division of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao, THAILAND
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- Division of Microbiology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao, THAILAND
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- Division of Anatomy, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao, THAILAND
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- Division of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao, THAILAND
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Liu Z, Zhang Y, Wang J, Xia L, Yang Y, Sun L, Zhang D, Li W, Yao X, Yang R, Liu Y, Liu H. Association of higher plasma leptin levels with HOMA-IR index, high sensitivity C-reactive protein and glycolipid metabolism in patients with chronic schizophrenia: A multi-center cross-sectional study. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:992988. [PMID: 36090349 PMCID: PMC9453303 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.992988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous research has revealed that plasma leptin levels were closely related to glycolipid metabolism in schizophrenic patients. Insulin resistance (IR) and high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) were involved in glucolipid metabolism disorders. This study explored the correlation between plasma higher leptin levels, homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) index, hs-CRP and glycolipid metabolism in patients with chronic schizophrenia (CS). METHODS 322 subjects were enrolled, and the psychopathological symptoms of each patient were assessed by a 30-item Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS-30). Patients' plasma leptin levels were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels were determined by oxidase method. Insulin levels were tested by electrochemiluminescence, and hs-CRP levels were tested by immunoturbidimetry. IBM SPSS 22.0 was used for data analysis. RESULTS Compared to the lower leptin group, patients in the higher leptin group had significantly higher body mass index (BMI), total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C), insulin, HOMA-IR and hs-CRP levels; and lower negative factor scores, cognitive factor scores, and PANSS total scores (P < 0.05). Plasma leptin levels in CS patients were positively correlated with BMI, TC, TG, LDL-C, insulin, HOMA-IR and hs-CRP levels, and were negatively correlated with gender (male = 1, Female = 2), positive factor scores, negative factor scores, cognitive factor scores and PANSS total scores. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that gender, BMI, positive factor scores, PANSS total scores, FBG, LDL-C, insulin, HOMA-IR and hs-CRP levels were independent influencing factors of leptin levels in CS patients (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Gender, BMI, positive factor scores, PANSS total scores, FBG, LDL-C, insulin, HOMA-IR and hs-CRP levels were independent influencing factors of plasma leptin levels in CS patients. Plasma leptin, HOMA-IR and hs-CRP levels should be measured regularly in CS patients to prevent or treat the disorders of glucose and lipid metabolism comorbidity with schizophrenia patients in clinical diagnosis and treatment.
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- Zhiwei Liu
- Department of Psychiatry, The Third People's Hospital of Fuyang, Fuyang, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Chaohu, China.,Anhui Psychiatric Center, Anhui Medical University, Chaohu, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Chengdu Fourth People's Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Chaohu, China.,Anhui Psychiatric Center, Anhui Medical University, Chaohu, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Chaohu, China.,Anhui Psychiatric Center, Anhui Medical University, Chaohu, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Third People's Hospital of Fuyang, Fuyang, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Third People's Hospital of Fuyang, Fuyang, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Hefei Fourth People's Hospital, Hefei, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Maanshan Fourth People's Hospital, Maanshan, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Third People's Hospital of Fuyang, Fuyang, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Third People's Hospital of Fuyang, Fuyang, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Chaohu, China.,Anhui Psychiatric Center, Anhui Medical University, Chaohu, China
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