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Gyawali P, Lillicrap TP, Esperon CG, Bhattarai A, Bivard A, Spratt N. Whole Blood Viscosity and Cerebral Blood Flow in Acute Ischemic Stroke. Semin Thromb Hemost 2024; 50:580-591. [PMID: 37813371 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1775858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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Existing effective treatments for ischemic stroke restore blood supply to the ischemic region using thrombolysis or mechanical removal of clot. However, it is increasingly recognized that successful removal of occlusive thrombus from the large artery-recanalization, may not always be accompanied by successful restoration of blood flow to the downstream tissues-reperfusion. Ultimately, brain tissue survival depends on cerebral perfusion, and a functioning microcirculation. Because capillary diameter is often equal to or smaller than an erythrocyte, microcirculation is largely dependent on erythrocyte rheological (hemorheological) factors such as whole blood viscosity (WBV). Several studies in the past have demonstrated elevated WBV in stroke compared with healthy controls. Also, elevated WBV has shown to be an independent risk factor for stroke. Elevated WBV leads to endothelial dysfunction, decreases nitric oxide-dependent flow-mediated vasodilation, and promotes hemostatic alterations/thrombosis, all leading to microcirculation sludging. Compromised microcirculation further leads to decreased cerebral perfusion. Hence, modulating WBV through pharmacological agents might be beneficial to improve cerebral perfusion in stroke. This review discusses the effect of elevated WBV on endothelial function, hemostatic alterations, and thrombosis leading to reduced cerebral perfusion in stroke.
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- Prajwal Gyawali
- Heart and Stroke Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute and School of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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- Heart and Stroke Program, Department of Neurology, Hunter Medical Research Institute, John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
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- Heart and Stroke Program, Department of Neurology, Hunter Medical Research Institute, John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Neurology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Heart and Stroke Program, Department of Neurology, Hunter Medical Research Institute, School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, University of Newcastle, John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
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Uzunget SB, Sahin KE. Another possible determinant for ischemic stroke with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation other than conventional oral anticoagulant treatment: The relationship between whole blood viscosity and stroke☆. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2022; 31:106687. [PMID: 35932540 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2022.106687] [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: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) still experience ischemic stroke despite recommended medications and this could be the consequence of increased whole blood viscosity (WBV). We evaluated the predictive value of WBV for stroke in patients with NVFA despite receiving oral anticoagulant (OAC) therapy. METHODS One thousand and forty-three NVAF patients on OAC medication were followed up for median 36.13 ± 18.31 months. WBV was calculated according to the validated de Simone's formula. RESULTS WBV was significantly higher in stroke group when compared to non-stroke group at both low shear rate (LSR) and high shear rate (HSR). Multiple regression analysis demonstrated an independent association between WBV and stroke when adjusted for other risk factors. CONCLUSIONS WBV appears to be a profitable predictor of ischemic stroke in patients with NVAF receiving OAC.
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- Sezen Baglan Uzunget
- Department of Cardiology, Sincan State Hospital Ankara, Sincan, Ankara 06933, Turkey.
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- Department of Cardiology, Adiyaman University Education and Research Hospital, Adiyaman, Turkey
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Identification of Differentially Expressed Genes and Prediction of Expression Regulation Networks in Dysfunctional Endothelium. Genes (Basel) 2022; 13:genes13091563. [PMID: 36140731 PMCID: PMC9498925 DOI: 10.3390/genes13091563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The detection of early coronary atherosclerosis (ECA) is still a challenge and the mechanism of endothelial dysfunction remains unclear. In the present study, we aimed to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and the regulatory network of miRNAs as well as TFs in dysfunctional endothelium to elucidate the possible pathogenesis of ECA and find new potential markers. The GSE132651 data set of the GEO database was used for the bioinformatic analysis. Principal component analysis (PCA), the identification of DEGs, correlation analysis between significant DEGs, the prediction of regulatory networks of miRNA and transcription factors (TFs), the validation of the selected significant DEGs, and the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis as well as area under the curve (AUC) values were performed. We identified ten genes with significantly upregulated signatures and thirteen genes with significantly downregulated signals. Following this, we found twenty-two miRNAs regulating two or more DEGs based on the miRNA–target gene regulatory network. TFs with targets ≥ 10 were E2F1, RBPJ, SSX3, MMS19, POU3F3, HOXB5, and KLF4. Finally, three significant DEGs (TOX, RasGRP3, TSPAN13) were selected to perform validation experiments. Our study identified TOX, RasGRP3, and TSPAN13 in dysfunctional endothelium and provided potential biomarkers as well as new insights into the possible molecular mechanisms of ECA.
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Kuck L, McNamee AP, Simmonds MJ. Impact of small fractions of abnormal erythrocytes on blood rheology. Microvasc Res 2021; 139:104261. [PMID: 34624306 DOI: 10.1016/j.mvr.2021.104261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Red blood cell (RBC) populations are inherently heterogeneous, given mature RBC lack the transcriptional machinery to re-synthesize proteins affected during in vivo aging. Clearance of older, less functional cells thus aids in maintaining consistent hemorheological properties. Scenarios occur, however, where portions of mechanically impaired RBC are re-introduced into blood (e.g., damaged from circulatory support, blood transfusion) and may alter whole blood fluid behavior. Given such perturbations are associated with poor clinical outcomes, determining the tolerable level of abnormal RBC in blood is valuable. Thus, the current study aimed to define the critical threshold of blood fluid properties to re-infused physically-impaired RBC. Cell mechanics of RBC were impaired through membrane cross-linking (glutaraldehyde) or intracellular oxidation (phenazine methosulfate). Mechanically impaired RBC were progressively re-introduced into the native cell population. Negative alterations of cellular deformability and high shear blood viscosity were observed following additions of only 1-5% rigidified RBC. Low-shear blood viscosity was conversely decreased following addition of glutaraldehyde-treated cells; high-resolution microscopy of these mixed cell populations revealed decreased capacity to form reversible aggregates and decreased aggregate size. Mixed RBC populations, when exposed to supraphysiological shear, presented with compounded mechanical impairment. Collectively, key determinants of blood flow behavior are sensitive to mechanical perturbations in RBC, even when only 1-5% of the cell population is affected. Given this fraction is well-below the volume of rigidified RBC introduced during circulatory support or transfusion practice, it is plausible that some adverse events following surgery and/or transfusion may be related to impaired blood fluidity.
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- Lennart Kuck
- Biorheology Research Laboratory, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, QLD, Australia
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- Biorheology Research Laboratory, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, QLD, Australia
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- Biorheology Research Laboratory, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, QLD, Australia.
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Role of Purinergic Signalling in Endothelial Dysfunction and Thrombo-Inflammation in Ischaemic Stroke and Cerebral Small Vessel Disease. Biomolecules 2021; 11:biom11070994. [PMID: 34356618 PMCID: PMC8301873 DOI: 10.3390/biom11070994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The cerebral endothelium is an active interface between blood and the central nervous system. In addition to being a physical barrier between the blood and the brain, the endothelium also actively regulates metabolic homeostasis, vascular tone and permeability, coagulation, and movement of immune cells. Being part of the blood–brain barrier, endothelial cells of the brain have specialized morphology, physiology, and phenotypes due to their unique microenvironment. Known cardiovascular risk factors facilitate cerebral endothelial dysfunction, leading to impaired vasodilation, an aggravated inflammatory response, as well as increased oxidative stress and vascular proliferation. This culminates in the thrombo-inflammatory response, an underlying cause of ischemic stroke and cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD). These events are further exacerbated when blood flow is returned to the brain after a period of ischemia, a phenomenon termed ischemia-reperfusion injury. Purinergic signaling is an endogenous molecular pathway in which the enzymes CD39 and CD73 catabolize extracellular adenosine triphosphate (eATP) to adenosine. After ischemia and CSVD, eATP is released from dying neurons as a damage molecule, triggering thrombosis and inflammation. In contrast, adenosine is anti-thrombotic, protects against oxidative stress, and suppresses the immune response. Evidently, therapies that promote adenosine generation or boost CD39 activity at the site of endothelial injury have promising benefits in the context of atherothrombotic stroke and can be extended to current CSVD known pathomechanisms. Here, we have reviewed the rationale and benefits of CD39 and CD39 therapies to treat endothelial dysfunction in the brain.
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Ahmadizad S, Daraei A, Bassami M, Rahmani H. Acute L-Arginine supplementation does not affect red blood cell aggregation and deformability during high intensity interval exercise in healthy men. Clin Hemorheol Microcirc 2018; 71:215-223. [PMID: 30584131 DOI: 10.3233/ch-189413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND L-Arginine, the precursor of NO might be involved in improving the cardiovascular disorders via regulation of functional properties of erythrocytes. OBJECTIVE This study investigated the effects of L-Arginine supplementation on responses of red blood cell (RBC) properties to high intensity interval exercise (HIIE). METHODS Ten overweight healthy men participated voluntarily in the study and performed two HIIE trials with and without L-Arginine in two separate weeks. The HIIE protocol included 12 intervals of 3-min encompassed 1-min running at 100% of vVO2max and 2-min active recovery at 40% of vVO2max. Three blood samples were taken before and after supplementation, and immediately after exercise; and were used to measure red blood cell properties. RESULTS The HIIE protocol increased hematocrit, hemoglobin and lactate significantly (P < 0.05), but had no significant effect on RBC aggregation, RBC deformability, and fibrinogen concentration. When data were compared for two trials no significant differences between the responses of RBC properties to two HIIE protocols were detected (P > 0.05), whereas the increases in lactate concentration following HIIE was significantly lower in L-Arginine than placebo trial (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS It is concluded that L-Arginine consumption prior to HIIE does not lead to any improvement in RBC properties during HIIE in overweight healthy men.
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- Sajad Ahmadizad
- Department of Biological Sciences in Sport and Health, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Health, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biological Sciences in Sport and Health, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Health, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biological Sciences in Sport and Health, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Health, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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Farber PL, Freitas T, Saldanha C, Silva-Herdade AS. Beta-estradiol and ethinylestradiol enhance RBC deformability dependent on their blood concentration. Clin Hemorheol Microcirc 2018; 70:339-345. [DOI: 10.3233/ch-180392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Institute of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, Portugal
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Institute of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, Portugal
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Institute of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, Portugal
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Hitsumoto T. Clinical Impact of Hemorheology on Subclinical Myocardial Injury in Patients with Hypertension. J Clin Med Res 2018; 10:928-935. [PMID: 30425766 PMCID: PMC6225855 DOI: 10.14740/jocmr3652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2018] [Accepted: 10/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background The blood concentration of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) is a useful biomarker for myocardial injury or the pathogenesis of hypertension. Little is known about the relationship between hemorheology and myocardial injury in patients with hypertension. This cross-sectional study aimed to clarify the clinical impact of hemorheology on subclinical myocardial injury assessed with a microchannel array flow analyzer (MC-FAN) and its impact on hs-cTnT in patients with hypertension. Methods A total of 447 outpatients (men: 181; women: 266; mean age: 65 ± 13 years), with no history of cardiovascular disease, including admission for heart failure, who were undergoing treatment for hypertension, were enrolled. Whole blood passage time (WBPT) as a marker of hemorheology was measured with a MC-FAN, and the relationship between hs-cTnT levels and various clinical parameters, including WBPT, was examined. Results hs-cTnT levels were detected in 400 patients (89.5%). WBPT was significantly higher in patients with detectable hs-cTnT levels than in those with undetectable hs-cTnT levels (60.5 ± 16.8 s versus 50.2 ± 14.2 s, P < 0.001). In patients with detectable hs-cTnT levels, there was a significant positive correlation between WBPT and hs-cTnT level (r = 0.33; P < 0.001). Multiple regression analysis revealed that WBPT was an independent variable when hs-cTnT was a subordinate factor (β = 0.15; P < 0.01). Receiver-operating characteristic curve analysis indicated that a cutoff value for WBPT of 55.6 s yielded the largest area under the curve (0.744; P < 0.001) for discriminating high hs-cTnT levels as ≥ 0.014 ng/mL. Conclusion The results indicate that WBPT is independently associated with hs-cTnT in hypertensive patients with no history of cardiovascular events, suggesting that impairment of hemorheology in small cardiac vessels causes subclinical myocardial injury. In addition, the study suggests that progression of myocardial injury can be prevented by maintaining WBPT at approximately ≤ 55 s.
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Smirnova E, Shulkina S, Loran E, Podtaev S, Antonova N. Relationship between skin blood flow regulation mechanisms and vascular endothelial growth factor in patients with metabolic syndrome. Clin Hemorheol Microcirc 2018; 70:129-142. [DOI: 10.3233/ch-170247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- E. Smirnova
- Perm State Medical University, Perm, Russia
- Institute of Continuous Media Mechanics, Russian Academy of Sciences Ural Branch, Korolyova str, Perm, Russia
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- Perm State Medical University, Perm, Russia
- Institute of Continuous Media Mechanics, Russian Academy of Sciences Ural Branch, Korolyova str, Perm, Russia
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- Perm State Medical University, Perm, Russia
- Institute of Continuous Media Mechanics, Russian Academy of Sciences Ural Branch, Korolyova str, Perm, Russia
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- Institute of Continuous Media Mechanics, Russian Academy of Sciences Ural Branch, Korolyova str, Perm, Russia
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- Institute of Mechanics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Effect of hemorheological parameters on myocardial injury after primary or elective percutaneous coronary intervention. Coron Artery Dis 2018; 29:638-646. [PMID: 30289776 DOI: 10.1097/mca.0000000000000661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Abnormal blood viscosity favors atherosclerosis owing to endothelial dysfunction and changes in shear stress. Its effect on coronary microvasculature during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is still unknown. We aimed to investigate the role of hemorheological parameters in the incidence of microvascular obstruction (MVO) and the periprocedural necrosis after primary or elective PCI, and secondarily, we evaluated their prognostic significance. MATERIALS AND METHODS We enrolled 25 patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), 30 patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), and 30 patients with stable angina (SA) undergoing PCI. MVO in patients with STEMI and periprocedural necrosis in patients with NSTEMI and those with SA were assessed using angiographic/electrocardiographic and laboratory methods, respectively. Hemorheological profile included blood viscosity (η) at shear rates 200 s and 1 s, the erythrocyte aggregation index (η1/η200), and plasma viscosity. Major adverse cardiovascular events occurrence was evaluated at follow-up. RESULTS Patients with STEMI experiencing angiographic MVO (28%) had higher η200 (5.42±1.28 vs. 3.98±1.22 mPa[BULLET OPERATOR]s; P=0.015). Similarly, patients with STEMI experiencing electrocardiographic MVO (56%) had higher η200 (4.58±0.36 vs. 3.94±0.19 mPa[BULLET OPERATOR]s; P<0.001). Among patients with SA and patients with NSTEMI, those experiencing periprocedural necrosis (23.3%) had higher η200 (5.30±0.86 vs. 4.37±0.88 mPa[BULLET OPERATOR]s; P=0.001), η1 (19.52±9.62 vs. 13.29±7.65 mPa[BULLET OPERATOR]s; P=0.015) and η1/η200 values (3.64±1.50 vs. 2.72±0.92; P=0.007). These significant differences were maintained after adjustment for age, sex, and cardiovascular risk factors. At follow-up (30±6 months), 25 (29.4%) patients presented major adverse cardiovascular events, and they had higher η200 (5.18±1.00 vs. 4.25±1.01 mPa[BULLET OPERATOR]s; P<0.001). CONCLUSION In patients undergoing either urgent or elective PCI, hemorheological parameters might contribute to myocardial injury and, if furtherly confirmed, to an unfavorable outcome.
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Hitsumoto T. Usefulness of the Whole Blood Passage Time as a Predictor of Primary Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Traditional Cardiovascular Risk Factors. Cardiol Res 2018; 9:231-238. [PMID: 30116451 PMCID: PMC6089470 DOI: 10.14740/cr763w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2018] [Accepted: 08/03/2018] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Recent clinical studies have reported that impaired hemorheology is a significant cardiovascular risk factor, but there has been no prospective study of its relationship with cardiovascular events. The aim of this prospective study was to assess the efficacy of whole blood passage time (WBPT), measured by a microchannel array flow analyzer (MC-FAN), as a predictor of primary cardiovascular events in patients with traditional cardiovascular risk factors. METHODS The study enrolled 1,134 outpatients with traditional cardiovascular risk factors but no history of cardiovascular events (438 men and 696 women; mean ± standard deviation age, 67 ± 11 years). Based on the value of WBPT, the patients were assigned to one of three groups: L (low, WBPT < 50 s; n = 499), M (medium, WBPT 50 - 70 s; n = 295), or H (high, WBPT > 70 s; n = 340). The utility of the WBPT as a predictor of primary cardiovascular events was evaluated. RESULTS During the follow-up period (median 81.9 months), major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) occurred in 95 cases (L, 21 cases (4.2%); M, 24 cases (8.1%); H, 50 cases (14.7%); P < 0.001, log-rank test). In multivariate Cox regression analyses, the risk for MACE was significantly higher in group H than in group L (hazard ratio, 2.32; 95% confidence interval, 1.31 - 3.20; P < 0.01). A WBPT cut-off of 72.4 s yielded the largest area under the curve of 0.705 (95% confidence interval: 0.678 - 0.732), with a sensitivity of 51.7% and specificity of 85.4% for discriminating between those who did and did not experience MACE during the follow-up period. CONCLUSION This study showed that WBPT evaluated by a MC-FAN was a predictor of primary cardiovascular events in patients with traditional cardiovascular risk factors.
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- Takashi Hitsumoto
- Hitsumoto Medical Clinic, 2-7-7, Takezakicyou, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi, 750-0025, Japan.
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Hitsumoto T. Association of Hemorheology With High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin T Levels in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Assessed by Microchannel Array Flow Analyzer. Cardiol Res 2018; 8:304-311. [PMID: 29317973 PMCID: PMC5755662 DOI: 10.14740/cr632w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2017] [Accepted: 11/23/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Background Recent studies on high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) and whole blood passage time (WBPT), estimated by hemorheology assessed with the microchannel array flow analyzer (MC-FAN), have revealed the significance of cardiovascular risk factors. However, there are no known reports on the relationship between these two clinical parameters. This cross-sectional study aimed to clarify the associations between WBPT and hs-cTnT levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus from the perspective of subclinical myocardial injury or the primary prevention of cardiovascular events. Methods A total of 301 outpatients (men, 116; women, 185; mean age, 65 ± 11 years), with no history of cardiovascular diseases, undergoing treatment for diabetes mellitus were enrolled. Hs-cTnT levels and WBPT were measured using a commercial device, and the relationship between hs-cTnT levels and various clinical parameters, including WBPT, was examined. Results Hs-cTnT levels were detected in 261 (86.7%) patients. WBPT was significantly higher in patients with detectable hs-cTnT levels than in those with undetectable hs-cTnT levels (64 ± 18 s vs. 51 ± 13 s, P < 0.001). In patients with detectable hs-cTnT levels, there was a significantly positive correlation between WBPT and hs-cTnT levels (r = 0.40; P < 0.001). Furthermore, multiple regression analysis revealed that WBPT (β = 0.24; P < 0.001) was an independent variable when hs-cTnT was a subordinate factor. Conversely, patients with high (≥ 70 s; odds ratio, 5.3 (95% CI, 1.6 - 16.1); P < 0.01) and median (50.2 - 69.8 s; odds ratio, 3.8 (95% CI, 1.2 - 12.4); P < 0.05) WBPT had a significantly higher risk for high hs-cTnT levels (≥ 0.014 ng/mL) than those with low WBPT (≤ 50.0 s). Conclusions The results of this study indicated independent associations of hemorheology with hs-cTnT in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus assessed by MC-FAN. We suggest that an increase in hs-cTnT levels can be prevented by maintaining WBPT at ≤ 50.0 s.
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- Takashi Hitsumoto
- Hitsumoto Medical Clinic, 2-7-7, Takezakicyou, Shimonoseki-City, Yamaguchi 750-0025, Japan.
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Tarantino G, Barrea L, Capone D, Citro V, Mosca T, Savastano S. Hematocrit Values Predict Carotid Intimal-Media Thickness in Obese Patients With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2018; 9:203. [PMID: 29760679 PMCID: PMC5937011 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2018.00203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2017] [Accepted: 04/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Literature data suggest with some criticism that full-fledged cardiovascular (CV) events (acute or chronic) are likely predicted by blood components, which are reported to be associated with the presence/severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This study was aimed at determining which marker(s) derived from blood count, such as white blood cells, neutrophils, neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio, platelet count, hemoglobin, mean corpuscular volume, hematocrit values were associated with ear or subclinical atherosclerosis, in obese patients of various classes suffering from NAFLD. METHODS One hundred consecutive obese patients presenting NAFLD at ultrasound, with low prevalence of co-morbidities and no history or instrumental features of CV diseases, underwent carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) assessment by Doppler ultrasonography. All of them were studied taking into account anthropometric parameters, the metabolic profile, and inflammatory markers. RESULTS White blood cells and neutrophil count showed no statistical association with IMT, which was predicted by the amount of visceral adiposity, as appreciated by ultrasonography. After adjusting for visceral adiposity and smoking status, only age and hematocrit contextually predicted early atherosclerosis, evaluated as IMT. Visceral adiposity was a confounding factor in foreseeing IMT. CONCLUSION Hematocrit values along with the patient's age suggest an initial atherosclerosis, evaluated as IMT, and if this finding is confirmed in larger cohorts, could be added to other canonical CV risk factors. Inferences can be enhanced by future prospective studies that aim to identify the relationships between incident cardio-metabolic cases and this hematologic parameter.
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- Giovanni Tarantino
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Medical School, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
- *Correspondence: Giovanni Tarantino,
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Medical School, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Anesthesiology and Drug-Use, Section of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Umberto I Hospital, Nocera, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Anesthesiology and Drug-Use, Section of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Medical School, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Hitsumoto T. Relationship Between Hemorheology Assessed Using Microchannel Array Flow Analyzer and Kidney Function in Hypertensive Patients. Cardiol Res 2017; 8:147-153. [PMID: 28868099 PMCID: PMC5574286 DOI: 10.14740/cr572w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2017] [Accepted: 07/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background Kidney function is known to be closely associated with the pathogenesis of hypertension. In contrast, hemorheology assessed using microchannel array flow analyzer (MC-FAN) has demonstrated the significance of cardiovascular risk factors in recent clinical studies. The present cross-sectional study aimed to clarify the relationship between hemorheology assessed by MC-FAN and kidney function in hypertensive patients from the perspective of primary prevention of cardiovascular events. Methods In total, 453 outpatients undergoing treatment for hypertension (176 men and 277 women; mean age ± standard deviation: 65 ± 13 years) with no history of cardiovascular disease were enrolled. Whole blood passage time (WBPT) was measured using MC-FAN as a marker of hemorheology, and the relationships with various clinical parameters including kidney function were examined. Results A significant correlation was observed between WBPT and the parameters of kidney function such as estimated glomerular filtration rate (r = -0.14, P < 0.01), urinary albumin excretion (r = 0.40, P < 0.001), and renal resistive index (r = 0.44, P < 0.001). Furthermore, multivariate analysis demonstrated urinary albumin excretion, renal resistive index, skin autofluorescence, derivatives of reactive oxygen metabolites, and hematocrit as independent variables for WBPT as a subordinate factor. Conclusions The results of the present study indicate that hemorheology assessed by the MC-FAN is significantly associated with markers of kidney function, such as albuminuria and increased renovascular resistance, in hypertensive patients.
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- Takashi Hitsumoto
- Hitsumoto Medical Clinic, 2-7-7, Takezakicyou, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi 750-0025, Japan.
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Hitsumoto T. Impact of Hemorheology Assessed by the Microchannel Method on Pulsatility Index of the Common Carotid Artery in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. J Clin Med Res 2017; 9:579-585. [PMID: 28611858 PMCID: PMC5458655 DOI: 10.14740/jocmr3031w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus is known to be closely associated with the risk of ischemic stroke. Recent clinical studies have reported that a high pulsatility index (PI) of the cerebral or carotid artery, which is estimated by ultrasonography, also reflects a risk of ischemic stroke. This cross-sectional study aimed to clarify the impact of hemorheology assessed by the microchannel method on the PI of the common carotid artery (CCA) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in terms of the primary prevention of ischemic stroke. Methods In total, 349 outpatients on treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus (131 men and 218 women; mean age ± standard deviation: 65 ± 11 years) with no history of cardiovascular events, including ischemic stroke, were enrolled. The whole blood passage time (WBPT) as a marker of hemorheology and the PI of CCA were measured using commercial devices, and their relationships to various clinical parameters were examined. Results A significant positive correlation was observed between WBPT and the PI of CCA (r = 0.49, P < 0.001). Furthermore, multivariate analysis revealed that patients with high WBPT (≥70 s) had significantly higher risk (odds ratio: 5.2; 95% confidence interval: 2.4 - 9.2; P < 0.001) of being detected with a high PI of CCA (≥ 2) than those with low WBPT (≤ 52.0 s). Conclusion The results of this study indicated that WBPT was an important determination factor for the PI of CCA, suggesting that an increase in WBPT can potentially predict the incidence of ischemic stroke in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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- Takashi Hitsumoto
- Hitsumoto Medical Clinic, 2-7-7, Takezakicyou, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi 750-0025, Japan.
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Hitsumoto T. Relationship between cardiovascular risk factors and hemorheology assessed by microchannel method in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Diabetol Int 2017; 8:316-322. [PMID: 30603337 DOI: 10.1007/s13340-017-0314-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2016] [Accepted: 02/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Aim In addition to atherosclerosis, impairment of blood rheology is an important factor in cardiovascular events. The present study attempted to clarify the relationship between hemorheology and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus assessed by a microchannel method. Methods We enrolled 294 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (109 males and 185 females; mean age, 69 ± 11 years) with no history of cardiovascular events. Hemorheology was evaluated with a microchannel array flow analyzer, and the relationship between whole-blood passage time (WBPT) and various clinical parameters was examined. Results WBPT was significantly correlated with advanced glycation end-product (AGE) levels at the skin (r = 0.49, p < 0.001), serum reactive oxygen metabolite concentrations (oxidative stress markers) (r = 0.25, p < 0.001), the cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI, arterial function marker) (r = 0.32, p < 0.001), and a number of classical cardiovascular risk factors in an individual (r = 0.45, p < 0.001). Multiple regression analysis revealed that these factors were selected as independent variables for WBPT as a subordinate factor. Conclusion Hemorheology is significantly associated with novel cardiovascular risk factors, such as AGEs, in vivo oxidative stress, and CAVI, and clustering of classical cardiovascular risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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- Takashi Hitsumoto
- Hitsumoto Medical Clinic, 2-7-7, Takezakicyou, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi 750-0025 Japan
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Antonova N, Tsiberkin K, Podtaev S, Paskova V, Velcheva I, Chaushev N. Comparative study between microvascular tone regulation and rheological properties of blood in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Clin Hemorheol Microcirc 2017; 64:837-844. [DOI: 10.3233/ch-168000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- N. Antonova
- Department of Biomechanics, Institute of Mechanics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Theoretical Physics, Perm State University, Perm, Russia
- Institute of Continuous Media Mechanics UB Russian Academy of Sciences, Perm, Russia
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- Institute of Continuous Media Mechanics UB Russian Academy of Sciences, Perm, Russia
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- Department of Biomechanics, Institute of Mechanics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- University Hospital of Neurology and Psychiatry “St. Naum”, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- University Hospital of Neurology and Psychiatry “St. Naum”, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Gori T. Endothelial function, fluid dynamics, hemorheology implications for clinical and preclinical vascular disease and implications for the ESCHM. Clin Hemorheol Microcirc 2017; 64:521-524. [DOI: 10.3233/ch-168017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Arihan O, Caglayan G, Bayrak S, Akinci A, Falkmarken ND. Hemorheological parameters in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome. Clin Hemorheol Microcirc 2016; 65:309-315. [PMID: 27814281 DOI: 10.3233/ch-16160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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AIM To evaluate hemorheological parameters in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) in order to elucidate the etiology of the disease. METHODS Twenty-three adult FMS patients and 20 healthy controls were enrolled in the study. Diabetics, hypertensives and those with any rheumatological disorder or use drugs or smoking cigarette were excluded from the study. Following parameters were analyzed in each subject; erythrocyte deformability, erythrocyte aggregation, plasma viscosity, complete blood count, fasting blood glucose, fibrinogen, albumin, globulin and lipid profile. RESULTS Erythrocyte elongation indices indicating deformability of erythrocytes were higher in FMS patients (0.564±0.002 at 16.87 mPa and 0.605±0.002 at 30 mPa shear rate) than controls (0.558±0.001 at 16.87 mPa and 0.600±0.003 at 30 mPa shear rate). Erythrocyte aggregation speed was higher in FMS patients (2.1±0.1 s) than controls (2.3±0.2 s). Erythrocyte aggregation index was also higher in FMS patients (65.5±1.3) than controls (62.9±1.5). Erythrocyte aggregation amplitude and plasma viscosity values were similar in both groups (both p > 0.05). Among the complete blood count and biochemical parameters, only albumin levels were lower in the FM patients than controls (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Our results indicate higher erythrocyte deformability and quicker erythrocyte aggregation in FM patients.
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- Okan Arihan
- Department of Physiology, Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Medicine, Van, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Sivas, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Ahmadizad S, Bassami M, Hadian M, Eslami M. Influences of two high intensity interval exercise protocols on the main determinants of blood fluidity in overweight men. Clin Hemorheol Microcirc 2016; 64:827-835. [PMID: 27802216 DOI: 10.3233/ch-168009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Acute effects of continuous exercise on the markers of blood fluidity have been addressed in different populations and the changes are intensity related. However, the effect of different high intensity interval exercise (HIIE) on these variables is unclear. OBJECTIVE This study is designed to determine the effects of two different HIIE with different work/rest ratios but the same energy expenditure on the main determinants of blood fluidity. METHODS Ten overweight men (age, 26.3±1.7 yrs) completed two HIIE protocols on two separate occasions with one week intervening. The two HIIE encompassed performing: 1) 6 intervals of 2 min activity at 85% of VO2max interspersed by 2 min active recovery at 30% of VO2max (ratio 1 to 1, HIIE1/1), and 2) 6 intervals of 30 s activity at 110% of VO2max interspersed by 4 min active recovery at 40% of VO2max (ratio 1 to 8, HIIE1/8). Each exercise trial was followed by 30 min rest. Venous blood samples were obtained before exercise, immediately after exercise and after recovery and analyzed for blood and plasma viscosity, fibrinogen and red blood cell indices. RESULTS The HIIE1/1 protocol led to higher reduction (P < 0.01) in plasma volume changes compared to HIIE1/8 (9.9% vs 5.7%). Moreover, increases in blood viscosity, plasma viscosity, hematocrit, RBC count and mean arterial blood pressure observed following HIIE1/1 were significantly (P < 0.05) higher than HIIE1/8 ; whereas, the changes in fibrinogen concentration neither were significant in response to both trials nor were significantly different between two protocols (P > 0.05). However, the changes in all variables during exercise were transient and returned to the baseline levels after 30 min recovery. CONCLUSIONS It is concluded that the HIIE protocol with lower intensity and shorter rest intervals (higher work to rest ratio) clearly results in more physiological strain than HIIE with higher intensity but longer rest intervals (lower work to rest ratio) in overweight individuals, and that the work to rest ratio could be as important as exercise intensity when considering the hemorheological variables during HIIE.
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- Sajad Ahmadizad
- Department of Sport and Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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Kózka M, Słoczyńska K, Szkaradek N, Waszkielewicz AM, Pękala E, Marona H. Effect of some newly synthesized xanthone and piperazine derivatives with cardiovascular activity on rheology of human erythrocytes in vitro. Clin Hemorheol Microcirc 2016; 67:1-14. [PMID: 27567798 DOI: 10.3233/ch-16001a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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This in vitro study was designed to examine the effect of some newly synthesized aminoalcanolic derivatives of xanthone (I, II) and aroxyalkyl derivatives of 2-methoxyphenylpiperazine (III, IV) having cardiovascular activity on the haemorheological parameters of RBCs from healthy individuals and patients with chronic venous disease. Additionally, the influence of compounds I-IV on some RBCs associated enzymes such as acetylcholinesterase (Ache), glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) and glutathione reductase (GR) as well as glutathione (GSH) content were determined in vitro in RBCs from healthy subjects. The study showed that compounds I, III and IV significantly increased RBCs deformability. Moreover, both xanthone derivatives reduced RBCs aggregation and diminished RBCs aggregates strength in all RBCs groups. Compounds II and III significantly improved Ache activity, whereas compounds I and II increased G6PD and GR activity and GSH level. In conclusion, compounds I, III and IV, which significantly improved RBCs deformability in vitro, may facilitate the passage of blood in the vascular system. Additionally, compounds I and II which inhibit RBCs aggregates formation in vitro may contribute to more rapid degradation of red blood cell aggregates in circulating blood.
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- Mariusz Kózka
- Department of General Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, 5th Military Hospital with Polyclinic, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Bioorganic Chemistry, Chair of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Bioorganic Chemistry, Chair of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Bioorganic Chemistry, Chair of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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Fontana F, Ballestri M, Makomi C, Morandi R, Cappelli G. Hemorheologic alterations in peritoneal dialysis. Clin Hemorheol Microcirc 2016; 65:175-183. [PMID: 27340762 DOI: 10.3233/ch-16152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Dialysis patients present a cardiovascular risk substantially higher than general population, due to both traditional and non-traditional risk factors. Hemorheologic alterations have been extensively described in hemodialysis patients (HD), while little data on hemorheology exist about peritoneal dialysis patients (PD). Aim of our study is to characterize the hemorheological profile of 49 PD, and to compare these data with HD and healthy volunteers. PD showed an improvement of parameters related to macro-circulation (plasma viscosity, whole blood viscosity at 1-Hz, erythrocyte aggregation index and yield stress) when compared to HD, while microcirculatory function resulted severely impaired, as expressed by high values for whole blood viscosity 200-Hz shear rate and lower erythrocyte deformability (ED). In conclusion, we found hemorheologic alterations in PD, with substantial differences with respect to HD; in particular, PD showed profound dysfunction in microcirculatory flow with impaired ED. This alterations may act as a risk factor for accelerated atherosclerosis and precipitate cardiovascular events, and it may have a detrimental effect in the peritoneal microcirculation promoting endothelial activation with subsequent fibrosis, leading to peritoneal membrane malfunctioning.
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- Francesco Fontana
- Surgical, Medical and Dental Department of Morphological Sciences, Section of Nephrology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Divisione di Nefrologia, Dialisi e Trapianto Renale, Dipartimento di Medicina e Specialitá Mediche, Policlinico di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Surgical, Medical and Dental Department of Morphological Sciences, Section of Nephrology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Haematology, Section of Transfusion Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Surgical, Medical and Dental Department of Morphological Sciences, Section of Nephrology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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Cetin EHO, Cetin MS, Canpolat U, Aydin S, Aras D, Topaloglu S, Temizhan A, Aydogdu S. Prognostic significance of whole blood viscosity estimated by de Simone’s formula in ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Biomark Med 2016; 10:495-511. [PMID: 27075858 DOI: 10.2217/bmm.16.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background: We assessed the predictive value of estimated whole blood viscosity (WBV) in-hospital and long-term cardiovascular outcomes in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Materials & methods: One thousand eight hundred and thirty-five STEMI patients were followed up for median 34.6 months. WBV was calculated consistent with the de Simone’s formula. Results: In-hospital and long-term major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) demonstrated an incremental trend in ascending order of WBV tertiles at low and high shear rate. Kaplan–Meier analysis showed a higher occurrence of long-term MACE in third WBV tertiles compared with other tertiles. Conclusion: WBV seems to be a feasible prognostic indicator of short- and long-term cardiovascular adverse events in patients with STEMI. As an easily available parameter, WBV may be utilized in identifying high-risk patients for subsequent MACE.
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- Elif Hande Ozcan Cetin
- Cardiology Department, Turkey Yuksek Ihtisas Training & Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Cardiology Department, Turkey Yuksek Ihtisas Training & Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Cardiology Department, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Cardiology Department, Turkey Yuksek Ihtisas Training & Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Cardiology Department, Turkey Yuksek Ihtisas Training & Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Cardiology Department, Turkey Yuksek Ihtisas Training & Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Cardiology Department, Turkey Yuksek Ihtisas Training & Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Cardiology Department, Turkey Yuksek Ihtisas Training & Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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