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Luo XM, Tang M, Wei XH, Tang X, Peng YD. Association Between Nickel Exposure and Metabolic Syndrome: Data from NHANES 2017-2018. Cardiovasc Toxicol 2024; 24:1028-1036. [PMID: 39136863 DOI: 10.1007/s12012-024-09912-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 08/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/12/2024]
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Previous studies have found a possible association between nickel and metabolic syndrome (MetS), but with conflicting results. No studies have determined whether nickel exposure increases the prevalence of MetS in the general U.S. population. Therefore, we used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) to assess the association between urinary nickel and MetS. Since urinary nickel levels were presented as a skewed distribution, they were normalized using a logarithmic transformation. Weighted multivariate logistic models, restricted cubic spline, threshold effect analysis, and subgroup analyses were used to examine the association between urinary nickel concentration and the risk of MetS and its components. Based on data from 1577 participants, individuals in the second, third, and fourth quartiles of urinary nickel had an adjusted OR for MetS of 1.42 (95% CI: 0.88, 2.28), 2.00 (95% CI: 1.22, 3.28), and 1.68 (95% CI: 1.05, 2.70), respectively, representing an inverted "L"-shaped nonlinear dose-response relationship with an inflection point at 0.2141 ng/L. Patients over the age of 40, males, less educated, and smokers are more susceptible to nickel exposure. In addition, there were significant associations between nickel and most components of the MetS, with the strongest to weakest correlations being high fasting glucose, reduced high-density lipoprotein, abdominal obesity, and elevated blood pressure; however, there was no significant correlation between nickel and hyperlipidemia. In conclusion, environmental nickel exposure increases the prevalence of MetS in U.S. adults, particularly in males over 40 years of age, those with less education, and smokers.
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- Xiao-Min Luo
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Precision Research Center for Refractory Diseases, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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Azimi-Nezhad M, Aminisani N, Ghasemi A, Farimani AR, Khorashadizadeh F, Mirhafez SR, Hyde M, Shamshirgaran SM. Metabolic Syndrome and Body Composition Among People Aged 50 Years and Over: Results from The Neyshabur Longitudinal Study on Ageing (NeLSA). Indian J Clin Biochem 2022; 37:432-440. [PMID: 36262782 PMCID: PMC9573828 DOI: 10.1007/s12291-021-01014-8] [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: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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There are few studies regarding body composition and metabolic syndrome (MetS) association in older adults. To evaluate the association between MetS and body composition indices in a large-scale population of subjects with an age of 50 and up. This study was based on the data from Neyshabur Longitudinal Study on Ageing (NeLSA) in a total of 7462 people of Neyshabur city in IRAN. The best cut-off scores and AUC value of body composition variables for having association with likelihood of MetS were determined by using a receiver operating curve analysis. Each unit increase in the Waist/Hip ratio, the odds of having MetS increase 3-6 times (OR: 4.937, 95%CI: 3.930, 6.203 in men; OR: 3.322, 95%CI: 2.259, 4.884 in women). In addition, in the case of BMI (OR: 1.256, 95% Cl: 1.226, 1.286 in men; OR: 1.104, 95% Cl: 1.086, 1.121 in women) and BFM (OR: 1.119, 95% Cl: 1.105, 1.133 in men; OR: 1.050, 95% Cl: 1.041, 1.060 in women), the chance of having MetS increases with increasing these variables. Totally, BMI and BFM showed the best AUC values. The optimal cut-off values for BMI in men was 26.45 and in women was 27.35 and for BFM in men was 23.35 and in women was 26.85. These results suggest that adiposity measures such as BMI and BFM are associated with likelihood of having MetS in subjects with an age of 50 and up, and that avoiding high adiposity is important to prevent MetS incidence.
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- Mohsen Azimi-Nezhad
- Healthy Ageing Research Centre, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
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- Healthy Ageing Research Centre, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
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- Healthy Ageing Research Centre, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
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- Healthy Ageing Research Centre, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
- Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
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- Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
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- Centre for Innovative Ageing, College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University, Swansea, Wales UK
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Foucan L, Afassinou Y, Chingan-Martino V, Ancedy Y, Bassien-Capsa V, Galantine O, Nicolas L, Tabue Teguo M, Martino F, Larifla L. Metabolic Syndrome Components in a Nondiabetic Afro-Caribbean Population: Influence of Gender and Age. Metab Syndr Relat Disord 2022; 20:243-249. [PMID: 35167367 DOI: 10.1089/met.2021.0027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background: Our aim was to describe the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components among Afro-Caribbean adults without diabetes and cardiovascular complications. Methods: Participants were recruited from a Health Center in Guadeloupe, French West Indies. MetS was defined according to the NCEP ATP III. Prevalence of MetS and MetS components were compared across age groups and sex. The odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals were obtained using logistic regression. Results: There were 1011 participants (68.8% women, mean age 47.8 ± 11.8 years). Prevalence of MetS was 17.9% (21.1% women, 10.8% men) and increased by age in women. High blood pressure had the highest prevalence among men and among women ≥60 years. Prevalence of abdominal obesity (AbO) was higher in women than in men. High triglyceride levels were uncommon at all ages and, men and women <40 years, compared with the other groups had higher prevalence of low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels. With multiple logistic regression, compared with adults <40 years, those ≥60 years had the highest OR for prevalent hypertension 7.8 (4.8-12.8); P < 0.001, AbO 2.1 (1.3-3.3); P = 0.002 and high fasting blood glucose levels 5.5 (3.1-9.8); P < 0.001. They also had lower odds for having low HDL-C than the younger ones (G1: age <40 years). Among persons ≥60 years, OR for MetS was 1.9 (1.1-3.6); P = 0.013 compared with the referent group. Compared with men, women had higher odds of MetS 2.2 (1.5-3.3); P < 0.001. Conclusion: Women were more likely to have MetS than men and persons ≥60 years were significantly more likely to have MetS than persons <40 years. Preventive measures are required to reduce the prevalence of MetS.
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- Lydia Foucan
- Research Team on Cardiometabolic Risk/ECM, University Hospital, University of the Antilles, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, France.,LAMIA, EA4540. University of the Antilles, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, France
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- Research Team on Cardiometabolic Risk/ECM, University Hospital, University of the Antilles, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, France.,Cardiology Unit, University Hospital, University of the Antilles, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, France
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- Research Team on Cardiometabolic Risk/ECM, University Hospital, University of the Antilles, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, France
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- Research Team on Cardiometabolic Risk/ECM, University Hospital, University of the Antilles, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, France.,Cardiology Unit, University Hospital, University of the Antilles, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, France
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- Research Team on Cardiometabolic Risk/ECM, University Hospital, University of the Antilles, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, France
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- Research Team on Cardiometabolic Risk/ECM, University Hospital, University of the Antilles, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, France
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- Research Team on Cardiometabolic Risk/ECM, University Hospital, University of the Antilles, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, France
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- Research Team on Cardiometabolic Risk/ECM, University Hospital, University of the Antilles, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, France
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- Research Team on Cardiometabolic Risk/ECM, University Hospital, University of the Antilles, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, France.,LAMIA, EA4540. University of the Antilles, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, France.,Cardiology Unit, University Hospital, University of the Antilles, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, France
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Aortic diastolic pressure decay explains sex-related differences in the subendocardial viability ratio: the Wakuya study. J Hypertens 2022; 40:1099-1106. [PMID: 35081583 DOI: 10.1097/hjh.0000000000003076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of mortality in women. Despite a higher risk of heart failure after the first myocardial infarction in women compared with men, the sex-specific mechanisms are unknown. We hypothesized that myocardial ischemia is attributable to sex-related diastolic alterations in the central hemodynamics. METHODS We investigated the subendocardial viability ratio (myocardial oxygen supply/demand) and aortic diastolic pressure decay index in 962 apparently healthy adults (mean age, 56 ± 10 years). Using noninvasive applanation tonometry, the subendocardial viability ratio, aortic diastolic pressure decay index, and aortic augmentation index were estimated in all participants. The aortic diastolic pressure decay index was quantified by fitting an exponential curve: P(t) = P0e-λt (λ, decay index; P0, end-systolic pressure; t, time from end-systole). RESULTS Women showed a significantly higher aortic diastolic pressure decay index, even after adjusting for age, hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes, and a significantly lower subendocardial viability ratio than men (P < 0.001). Analysis demonstrated a mediating effect of the aortic decay index on the sex-related differences in the subendocardial viability ratio (71%), despite different effects of the augmentation index (5%). CONCLUSION These results suggest that the predisposition of women to coronary heart disease is more likely attributable to impaired myocardial perfusion caused by accelerated aortic diastolic pressure decay, rather than increased myocardial load due to augmented aortic systolic pressure.
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Mizrak I, Asserhøj LL, Lund MAV, Kielstrup LR, Greisen G, Clausen TD, Main KM, Jensen RB, Vejlstrup NG, Madsen PL, Pinborg A. Cardiovascular function in 8- to 9-year-old singletons born after ART with frozen and fresh embryo transfer. Hum Reprod 2022; 37:600-611. [PMID: 35015837 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deab284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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STUDY QUESTION Do 8- to 9-year-old singletons conceived after frozen embryo transfer (FET) or fresh embryo transfer (Fresh-ET) have increased arterial stiffness compared to naturally conceived (NC) children? SUMMARY ANSWER The process of FET or Fresh-ET is not associated with altered cardiovascular function in 8- to 9-year-old singletons, including arterial stiffness, as compared to NC children. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY ART has been suggested to influence cardiovascular risk factors (i.e. endothelial dysfunction, increased arterial blood pressure and insulin resistance). It is not known if ART procedures alter arterial stiffness in singletons. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION A cohort study was carried out, including 8- to 9-year-old singletons conceived after FET, Fresh-ET and NC children (50 children in each group). This study was conducted between November 2018 and August 2020. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS In total, 150 singletons were identified through the Danish IVF Registry and the Medical Birth Registry. They underwent cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) and anthropometric measurements. Parental data were collected using questionnaires. NC children were matched by sex and birth year with FET/Fresh-ET children. Exclusion criteria were congenital heart disease, maternal gestational diabetes or maternal diabetes mellitus. Our primary outcome was arterial stiffness, which is assessed from noninvasive arterial blood pressure and aortic ascendens distensibility. The secondary outcome was the pulse wave velocity of total aorta and exploratory outcomes were left ventricular ejection fraction, mean arterial pressure, cardiac output and total peripheral resistance. Measurements and analyses were performed blinded to the child group. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE Aortic ascendens distensibility of children conceived after FET and Fresh-ET did not differ from NC children (mean (SD): FET 11.1 (3.6) 10-3 mmHg-1, Fresh-ET 11.8 (3.0) 10-3 mmHg-1, NC 11.4 (2.8) 10-3 mmHg-1, P > 0.05). Multivariate linear regression was performed to adjust for potential confounders (i.e. child sex and age, maternal BMI at early pregnancy and maternal educational level). Data showed no statistically significant differences between study groups and aortic ascendens distensibility. However, the fully adjusted model showed a non-significant tendency of lowered aortic ascendens distensibility in children born after FET compared to Fresh-ET (β estimate (95% CI): -0.99 10-3 mmHg-1 (-2.20; 0.21)) and NC children (β estimate (95% CI): -0.77 10-3 mmHg-1 (-1.98; 0.44)). Lastly, secondary and exploratory outcomes did not differ between the groups. Primary and secondary outcomes showed good intra-rater reliability. LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION This study is possibly limited by potential selection bias as the participation rate was higher in the ART compared to the NC group. Also, in some variables, the study groups differed slightly from the non-participant population. The non-participant population (n = 1770) included those who were excluded, not invited to CMR scan, or declined to participate in this study. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS Our findings indicate that children born after FET or Fresh-ET do not have altered cardiovascular function, including arterial stiffness. This is reassuring for the future use of ART. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) This study was funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation (grant reference number: NNF19OC0054340) and The Research Foundation of Rigshospitalet. All authors declared no conflict of interests. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03719703.
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- I Mizrak
- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev-Gentofte, Herlev, Denmark.,Fertility Department, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark, Copenhagen
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- Fertility Department, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark, Copenhagen.,Department of Growth and Reproduction and EDMaRC, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark, Copenhagen
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- Fertility Department, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark, Copenhagen
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- Department of Neonatology, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, North Zealand Hospital, Hillerød, Denmark
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- Department of Growth and Reproduction and EDMaRC, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Growth and Reproduction and EDMaRC, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark, Copenhagen
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- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev-Gentofte, Herlev, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Fertility Department, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark, Copenhagen
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Sleep and Risk for Metabolic Syndrome, Hypertension, Diabetes and Obesity Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXERCISE SCIENCE 2022; 15:88-102. [PMID: 36895436 PMCID: PMC9987437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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Older adults often face a variety of health problems that are found less frequently in younger populations. Metabolic syndrome and other related diseases are common due to a variety of age and lifestyle factors. Sleep, often operationalized only as duration, quality, or apnea diagnosis, is associated with worse health outcomes across the lifespan. However, sleep is multi-faceted and may require a collection of measures in order to reflect this. This study examined a suite of self-reported sleep habits (risk for sleep apnea, night time duration, nap duration, quality, timing, and consistency of duration and timing) and physiological data in a sample of 144 older adults. Sleep-related variables as a group predicted risk for metabolic syndrome, hypertension, and diabetes but was not a clear predictor of obesity. Of the individual measures, risk for apnea and consistency of sleep duration throughout the week predicted risk for metabolic syndrome (apnea b = .64, p < .05; duration inconsistencies b = .22, p < .05). The findings of the study suggest that greater consistency in sleep schedules may benefit the health of older adult populations' risk for these disorders.
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Sequí-Domínguez I, Cavero-Redondo I, Álvarez-Bueno C, Saz-Lara A, Mesas AE, Martínez-Vizcaíno V. Association between arterial stiffness and the clustering of metabolic syndrome risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Hypertens 2021; 39:1051-1059. [PMID: 33323912 DOI: 10.1097/hjh.0000000000002754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of different cardiometabolic risk factors (CMRFs), and its different combinations with other CMRFs, such as arterial stiffness have been hypothesized to explain, at least partially, increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Thus, in this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to synthesize the evidence regarding the association between the clustering of MetS-related CMRFs and arterial stiffness measured using pulse wave velocity (PWV). METHODS Original studies analysing the association between arterial stiffness, measured using PWV, and MetS were systematically searched. Pooled effect size estimates and their respective 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated using the DerSimonian and Laird method for two separate analyses: the diagnosis of MetS and PWV values and the number of CMRFs and PWV values. RESULTS Moderate effect size estimates were observed between MetS and PWV (0.68, 95% CI: 0.54-0.82) with a slightly higher effect size for the low-risk compared with the high-risk population group (0.75, 95% CI: 0.58-0.92; and 0.51, 95% CI: 0.32-0.82, respectively). A trend between the number of MetS-related CMRFs and PWV was found with the pooled effect size nearly doubling as the number of MetS-related CMRFs increased, 0.11 (95% CI: 0.04-0.17) for one MetS-related CMRF, 0.26 (95% CI: 0.13-0.4) for two, and 0.4 (95% CI: 0.2-0.6) for three or more. CONCLUSION These results demonstrated a clinically relevant association between MetS and PWV and an increasing trend in PWV values, such as a MetS-related CMRF increase. Although these results should be considered cautiously because of the considerable heterogeneity, our findings reinforce the rationale of MetS as an aggregation of risk factors with common causes, which could provide additional useful information to guide clinical management.
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- Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Health and Social Research Center, Cuenca, Spain
- Universidad Politécnica y Artística del Paraguay, Asunción, Paraguay
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- Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Health and Social Research Center, Cuenca, Spain
- Universidad Politécnica y Artística del Paraguay, Asunción, Paraguay
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- Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Health and Social Research Center, Cuenca, Spain
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- Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Health and Social Research Center, Cuenca, Spain
- Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Department of Public Health, Paraná, Brazil
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- Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Health and Social Research Center, Cuenca, Spain
- Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Talca, Chile
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Sri-Amad R, Huipao N, Prasertsri P, Roengrit T. Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity, Ankle-Brachial Index, and Malondialdehyde in Older Adults with or without Metabolic Syndrome. Pulse (Basel) 2020; 8:31-39. [PMID: 32999876 DOI: 10.1159/000505838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2019] [Accepted: 01/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Metabolic syndrome is an important health problem associated with both subclinical atherosclerosis and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and it leads to an elevated total mortality. Aortic pulse wave velocity (aPWV) is widely used for noninvasive assessment of arterial stiffness. Ankle-brachial index (ABI) predicts peripheral arterial disease (PAD) of the lower extremities. In addition, malondialdehyde (MDA) is thought to be involved in the development of arterial stiffness. The present study aimed to: (1) compare aPWV, ABI, and MDA between participants with MetS and those without MetS and (2) investigate the correlation of aPWV and ABI with the components of MetS and MDA. A total of 48 Thai elderly subjects were divided into 2 groups (MetS and non-MetS) according to the parameters set by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). aPWV and ABI were measured using the VaSera VS-1500 system (Fukuda Denshi Co., Tokyo, Japan). MDA was determined by spectrophotometry. aPWV and MDA were significantly higher in the MetS group compared to the participants in the non-MetS group (9.33 ± 2.72 vs. 7.95 ± 1.37 m/s, p = 0.03, and 0.74 ± 0.71 vs. 0.45 ± 0.20 μmol, p = 0.02, respectively). However, ABI did not differ between the groups. Analysis of the risk factors of aPWV in each group revealed that there were no statistical associations between the components of MetS and MDA and aPWV in both the MetS and the non-MetS groups. A high aPWV is more prevalent among patients with MetS than among those without MetS. Monitoring of aPWV might help to explore potential detection of vascular damage in the elderly.
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- Ruchada Sri-Amad
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Burapha University, Chonburi, Thailand.,Exercise and Nutrition Sciences and Innovation Research Unit, Burapha University, Chonburi, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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Kruszyńska E, Łoboz-Rudnicka M, Palombo C, Vriz O, Kozakova M, Ołpińska B, Morizzo C, Łoboz-Grudzień K, Jaroch J. Carotid Artery Stiffness in Metabolic Syndrome: Sex Differences. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2020; 13:3359-3369. [PMID: 33061497 PMCID: PMC7524178 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s262192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The effect of metabolic syndrome (MS) on carotid stiffness (CS) in the context of gender is under research. OBJECTIVE We examined the relationship between the MS and CS in men (M) and women (W) and investigated if the impact of cardiovascular risk factors on CS is modulated by gender. PATIENTS AND METHODS The study included 419 subjects (mean age 54.3 years): 215 (51%) with MS (109 W and 106 M) and 204 (49%) without MS (98 W and 106 M). Carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) and CS parameters (beta stiffness index (beta), Peterson's elastic modulus (Ep), arterial compliance (AC) and one-point pulse wave velocity (PWV-beta)) were measured with the echo-tracking (eT) system. RESULTS ANCOVA demonstrated that MS was associated with elevated CS indices (p = 0.003 for beta and 0.025 for PWV-beta), although further sex-specific analysis revealed that this relationship was significant only in W (p = 0.021 for beta). Age was associated with CS in both M and W, pulse pressure (PP) and body mass index turned out to be determinants of CS solely in W, while the effect of mean arterial pressure (MAP) and heart rate was more pronounced in M. MANOVA performed in subjects with MS revealed that age and diabetes mellitus type 2 were determinants of CS in both sexes, diastolic blood pressure and MAP - solely in M and systolic blood pressure, PP and waist circumference - solely in W (the relationship between the waist circumference and AC was paradoxical). CONCLUSION The relationship between MS and CS is stronger in W than in M. In subjects with MS, various components of arterial pressure exert different sex-specific effects on CS - with the impact of the pulsative component of arterial pressure (PP) observed in W and the impact of the steady component (MAP) observed in M.
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- Ewa Kruszyńska
- Cardiology Department, T. Marciniak Hospital, Emergency Medicine Center, Wrocław, Poland
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- Cardiology Department, T. Marciniak Hospital, Emergency Medicine Center, Wrocław, Poland
- Correspondence: Maria Łoboz-Rudnicka Email
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- Department of Surgical, Medical and Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa, School of Medicine, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology and Emergency, San Antonio Hospital, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Cardiology Department, T. Marciniak Hospital, Emergency Medicine Center, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Surgical, Medical and Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa, School of Medicine, Pisa, Italy
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- Cardiology Department, T. Marciniak Hospital, Emergency Medicine Center, Wrocław, Poland
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Wrocław Medical University, Wrocław, Poland
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- Cardiology Department, T. Marciniak Hospital, Emergency Medicine Center, Wrocław, Poland
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Wrocław Medical University, Wrocław, Poland
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Li RC, Xu WD, Lei YL, Bao T, Yang HW, Huang WX, Tang HR. The risk of stroke and associated risk factors in a health examination population: A cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e17218. [PMID: 31577712 PMCID: PMC6783153 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000017218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Health examination is an important method for early detection of people with different risk of stroke. This study estimates the risk of stroke and identify risk factors for people who underwent health examinations at the Health Examination Center at West China Hospital, Sichuan University from July 2014 to February 2018.A total of 31,464 people were recruited in this study and divided into 3 groups (low risk, moderate risk, and high risk) according to risk of stroke. We explored possible factors associated with the risk of stroke by using multivariable stepwise logistic regression analysis.Among the participants, 17,959 were at low risk, 11,825 were at moderate risk, and 1680 were at high risk. Age, smoking, alcohol consumption, body mass index, uric acid, diastolic pressure, systolic pressure, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, glucose, and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) were independent significant risk factors for stroke, whereas high-density lipoprotein cholesterol was an independent protective factor for stroke. Interestingly, with increasing age, the percentage of people at moderate or high risk of stroke was increased. The percentages of people at moderate and high risk of stroke were also increased with respect to the stages of baPWV.This study showed that >40% of the participants were at moderate or high risk of stroke, especially the older participants. Several factors were related to the risk of stroke, especially baPWV. Some preventive action may be adopted early, and more attention can be paid to the health examination population.
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- Rui-Cen Li
- Health Management Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu
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- Department of Evidence-based Medicine, School of Public Health, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou
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- Health Management Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu
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- Health Management Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu
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- Health Management Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu
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- Department of Equipment, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Health Management Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu
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Choudhary MK, Eräranta A, Koskela J, Tikkakoski AJ, Nevalainen PI, Kähönen M, Mustonen J, Pörsti I. Atherogenic index of plasma is related to arterial stiffness but not to blood pressure in normotensive and never-treated hypertensive subjects. Blood Press 2019; 28:157-167. [PMID: 30821503 DOI: 10.1080/08037051.2019.1583060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Atherogenic index of plasma (AIP), defined as the logarithm of triglycerides to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) ratio, is a strong predictor of future cardiovascular disease. Our aim was to examine the association of AIP with haemodynamic variables in normotensive and never-treated hypertensive subjects in a cross-sectional study. METHODS Supine haemodynamics in 615 subjects without antihypertensive and lipid-lowering medications were examined using whole-body impedance cardiography and radial pulse wave analysis. Linear regression analysis was applied to investigate the association of AIP with haemodynamic variables and age, sex, body mass index (BMI), smoking status, alcohol consumption, plasma C-reactive protein, electrolytes, uric acid, low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), estimated glomerular filtration rate, and quantitative insulin sensitivity check index. RESULTS The demographics and laboratory values of the study population were (mean ± 95% confidence interval): age 44.9 ± 1.0 years, BMI 26.8 ± 0.4 kg/m2, office blood pressure 140.6 ± 1.6/89.4 ± 1.0 mmHg, total cholesterol 5.2 ± 0.08, LDL-C 3.1 ± 0.08, triglycerides 1.2 ± 0.08, HDL-C 1.6 ± 0.04 mmol/l, and AIP -0.15 ± 0.02. Age (standardized coefficient Beta 0.508, p < .001) and aortic systolic blood pressure (Beta 0.239, p < .001) presented with the strongest associations with pulse wave velocity. However, AIP was also associated with pulse wave velocity (Beta 0.145, p < .001). AIP was not related with aortic or radial blood pressure, cardiac output, systemic vascular resistance, or augmentation index. CONCLUSIONS AIP is directly and independently associated with arterial stiffness, a variable strongly related to cardiovascular risk. This supports more widespread use of AIP in standard clinical cardiovascular disease risk evaluation.
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- Manoj Kumar Choudhary
- a Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology , Tampere University , Tampere , Finland
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- a Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology , Tampere University , Tampere , Finland
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- a Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology , Tampere University , Tampere , Finland.,b Department of Internal Medicine , Tampere University Hospital , Tampere , Finland
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- a Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology , Tampere University , Tampere , Finland.,c Department of Clinical Physiology , Tampere University Hospital , Tampere , Finland
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- b Department of Internal Medicine , Tampere University Hospital , Tampere , Finland
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- a Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology , Tampere University , Tampere , Finland.,c Department of Clinical Physiology , Tampere University Hospital , Tampere , Finland
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- a Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology , Tampere University , Tampere , Finland.,b Department of Internal Medicine , Tampere University Hospital , Tampere , Finland
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- a Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology , Tampere University , Tampere , Finland.,b Department of Internal Medicine , Tampere University Hospital , Tampere , Finland
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Lee Y, Lee HN, Kim SJ, Koo J, Lee KE, Shin JE. Higher parity and risk of metabolic syndrome in Korean postmenopausal women: Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2010-2012. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2018; 44:2045-2052. [PMID: 30058110 DOI: 10.1111/jog.13766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2018] [Accepted: 06/29/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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AIM We sought to examine whether parity is associated with higher incidence of metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study on 4098 Korean postmenopausal women by using nationally representative data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2010-2012. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to evaluate the relationship between parity and metabolic syndrome, with adjustment for potential confounding variables. RESULTS The rate of metabolic syndrome was significantly higher with increasing number of parity, with dose-response relationship in univariate analysis (P <0.001). In addition, higher parity (≥3 live births) was associated with more prevalence of all components of metabolic syndrome compared with two live births (parity 2 vs 3 vs ≥4: 5.5 vs 12.1 and 14.4%, respectively; P < 0.001). However, after adjusting for demographic, socioeconomic, lifestyle and reproductive factors, we found that only higher parity was significantly associated with metabolic syndrome compared with two live births, and failed to show a dose-dependent relationship (parity 2 vs 3 vs ≥4: odds ratio 1 vs 1.404 vs 1.379, respectively; P = 0.043). We also proved that among the components of metabolic syndrome, only waist circumference had a significant positive relationship with parity in a multivariable adjusted model (parity 2 vs 3 vs ≥4: odds ratio 1 vs 1.559 vs 1.656, respectively; P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Higher parity was independently associated with a higher risk of metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women.
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- Young Lee
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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The Incidence of Metabolic Syndrome and the Most Powerful Components as Predictors of Metabolic Syndrome in Central Iran: A 10-Year Follow-Up in a Cohort Study. IRANIAN RED CRESCENT MEDICAL JOURNAL 2017. [DOI: 10.5812/ircmj.14934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Lopes-Vicente WRP, Rodrigues S, Cepeda FX, Jordão CP, Costa-Hong V, Dutra-Marques ACB, Carvalho JC, Alves MJNN, Bortolotto LA, Trombetta IC. Arterial stiffness and its association with clustering of metabolic syndrome risk factors. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2017; 9:87. [PMID: 29090024 PMCID: PMC5657069 DOI: 10.1186/s13098-017-0286-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2017] [Accepted: 10/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with structural and functional vascular abnormalities, which may lead to increased arterial stiffness, more frequent cardiovascular events and higher mortality. However, the role played by clustering of risk factors and the combining pattern of MetS risk factors and their association with the arterial stiffness have yet to be fully understood. Age, hypertension and diabetes mellitus seem to be strongly associated with increased pulse wave velocity (PWV). This study aimed at determining the clustering and combining pattern of MetS risk factors and their association with the arterial stiffness in non-diabetic and non-hypertensive patients. METHODS Recently diagnosed and untreated patients with MetS (n = 64, 49 ± 8 year, 32 ± 4 kg/m2) were selected, according to ATP III criteria and compared to a control group (Control, n = 17, 49 ± 6 year, 27 ± 2 kg/m2). Arterial stiffness was evaluated by PWV in the carotid-femoral segment. Patients were categorized and analyzed according MetS risk factors clustering (3, 4 and 5 factors) and its combinations. RESULTS Patients with MetS had increased PWV when compared to Control (7.8 ± 1.1 vs. 7.0 ± 0.5 m/s, p < 0.001). In multivariate analysis, the variables that remained as predictors of PWV were age (β = 0.450, p < 0.001), systolic blood pressure (β = 0.211, p = 0.023) and triglycerides (β = 0.212, p = 0.037). The increased number of risk factors reflected in a progressive increase in PWV. When adjusted to systolic blood pressure, PWV was greater in the group with 5 risk factors when compared to the group with 3 risk factors and Control (8.5 ± 0.4 vs. 7.5 ± 0.2, p = 0.011 and 7.2 ± 0.3 m/s, p = 0.012). Similarly, the 4 risk factors group had higher PWV than the Control (7.9 ± 0.2 vs. 7.2 ± 0.3, p = 0.047). CONCLUSIONS The number of risk factors seems to increase arterial stiffness. Notably, besides age and increased systolic blood pressure, alterations in the triglycerides worsened the stiffness of large vessels, emphasizing the importance in addressing this risk factor in MetS patients.
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- Wanda R. P. Lopes-Vicente
- Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), Programa de Pós Graduação em Medicina, Rua Vergueiro 235/249, São Paulo, CEP 01504-001 Brazil
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- Heart Institute (InCor), Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Heart Institute (InCor), Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Heart Institute (InCor), Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Heart Institute (InCor), Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Heart Institute (InCor), Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Heart Institute (InCor), Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Heart Institute (InCor), Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), Programa de Pós Graduação em Medicina, Rua Vergueiro 235/249, São Paulo, CEP 01504-001 Brazil
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Wang A, Su Z, Liu X, Yang Y, Chen S, Wang S, Luo Y, Guo X, Zhao X, Wu S. Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity and metabolic syndrome in general population: the APAC study. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2016; 16:228. [PMID: 27863466 PMCID: PMC5116188 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-016-0409-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2016] [Accepted: 11/14/2016] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is correlated with arterial stiffness and can be evaluated by brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV). We investigated potential associations between MetS and baPWV in a Chinese community population. Methods The community-based Asymptomatic Polyvascular Abnormalities in Community study examined asymptomatic polyvascular abnormalities in a Chinese population aged ≥40 years. The relationship between MetS and its components and baPWV was analyzed by multivariate logistic and linear regression models. Results Out of 5181 study participants, 1271 subjects (24.53%) had MetS. Mean values of baPWV in subjects with 0, 1, 2,3, 4, and 5 components of MetS were 1430, 1526, 1647, 1676,1740, and 1860 cm/s, respectively (p < 0.001 for trend). After adjusting for confounding risk factors, MetS was significantly associated with baPWV (odds ratio [OR]: 2.74; 95% CI: 2.28, 3.30). Among the five components of MetS, elevated blood pressure was the most important factor for baPWV. All models of multivariate linear regression analysis showed a significant positive correlation between the increasing numbers of MetS components and baPWV (p < 0.0001). Conclusions baPWV was associated with MetS and was greater with increasing numbers of MetS components. Elevated blood pressure was the most important factor for baPWV.
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- Anxin Wang
- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 6 Tiantanxili, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100050, People's Republic of China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, People's Republic of China.,Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, People's Republic of China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Cerebrovascular Disease, Beijing, People's Republic of China.,Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Academy of public health and management, Weifang Medical University, No. 7166 Baotongxijie, Weicheng District, Weifang, 261053, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tangshan People's Hospital, Tangshan, People's Republic of China
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- Graduate School, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Kailuan Hospital, North China University of Science and Technology, No. 57 Xinhua Road, Lubei District, Tangshan, 063000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Academy of public health and management, Weifang Medical University, No. 7166 Baotongxijie, Weicheng District, Weifang, 261053, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 6 Tiantanxili, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100050, People's Republic of China. .,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, People's Republic of China. .,Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, People's Republic of China. .,Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Cerebrovascular Disease, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Kailuan Hospital, North China University of Science and Technology, No. 57 Xinhua Road, Lubei District, Tangshan, 063000, People's Republic of China.
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Chuang TJ, Huang CL, Lee CH, Hsieh CH, Hung YJ, Hung CF, Liang YJ, Chen YL, Hsia TL, Pei D. The differences of metabolic syndrome in elderly subgroups: A special focus on young-old, old-old and oldest old. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2016; 65:92-7. [PMID: 27016645 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2016.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2015] [Revised: 03/07/2016] [Accepted: 03/10/2016] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is known to be correlated to future diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Due to the aging society, the increasing prevalence of MetS in the elderly is an important health issue. However, there were few studies focusing in this field. We investigated the changes of MetS components in the subgroups of the elderly. METHODS Subjects aged above 65 years old who underwent routine health checkups in Taiwan (N=18916) were divided into three groups (young-old: ≧65 and <75, old-old: ≧75 and <85 and oldest-old ≧85). By using multiple logistic regressions, the odds ratio (OR) of subjects with abnormal MetS components to have MetS were evaluated. RESULTS For men, the systolic blood pressure (SBP) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol increased as the age got older. On the contrary, the diastolic blood pressure and triglycerides (TG) decreased. In women, the waist circumference and SBP increased significantly from the young-old to the oldest-old groups. The highest percentage having MetS was 35% in old-old men and 62% in oldest-old women. Finally, subjects with high TG had the highest and BP had the lowest ORs for having MetS in both genders except oldest-old women. CONCLUSIONS In the elderly, the MetS and its components have different patterns not only in young-, old- and oldest-old groups but also in men and women. Moreover, among the five components, hypertension was always the most prevalent one. Finally, subjects had high TG had the highest ORs to have MetS compared to other components.
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- Tsung-Ju Chuang
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC, Taiwan, ROC; Department of Internal Medicine, Armed Forces Taichung General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC, Taiwan, ROC
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC, Taiwan, ROC
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC, Taiwan, ROC
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC, Taiwan, ROC
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC, Taiwan, ROC
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- Big Data Research Center, School of Medicine, Fu-Jen Catholic University, New Taipei, Taiwan, ROC, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department and Institute of Life-Science, Fu-Jen Catholic University, New Taipei, Taiwan, ROC, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Pathology, Cardinal Tien Hospital, School of Medicine, Fu-Jen Catholic University, New Taipei, Taiwan, ROC, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cardinal Tien Hospital, School of Medicine, Fu-Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan, ROC, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cardinal Tien Hospital, School of Medicine, Fu-Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan, ROC, Taiwan, ROC.
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The relationships between hematogram and metabolic syndrome in elderly subgroups: A Taiwan cohort study. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2016; 63:59-66. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2015.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2015] [Revised: 09/22/2015] [Accepted: 11/06/2015] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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HbA1c is significantly associated with arterial stiffness but not with carotid atherosclerosis in a community-based population without type 2 diabetes: The Dong-gu study. Atherosclerosis 2016; 247:1-6. [PMID: 26854970 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2016.01.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2015] [Revised: 12/15/2015] [Accepted: 01/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We examined the associations between HbA1c levels and various atherosclerotic vascular parameters among adults without diabetes from the general population. METHODS A total of 6500 community-dwelling adults, who were free of type 2 diabetes and ≥50 years of age, were included. High-resolution B-mode ultrasound was used to evaluate carotid artery structure, including intima-media thickness (IMT), plaque, and luminal diameter. Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV), which is a useful indicator of systemic arterial stiffness, was determined using an automatic waveform analysis device. RESULTS No significant associations were observed between HbA1c, carotid IMT, plaque, or luminal diameter in a fully adjusted model. However, the odds ratio (95% confidence interval) for high baPWV (defined as the highest quartile) increased by 1.43 (1.19-1.71) per 1% HbA1c increase after adjusting for conventional risk factors in a multivariate logistic regression analysis. In addition, HbA1c was independently associated with baPWV in a multivariate linear regression analysis. CONCLUSIONS High-normal HbA1c level was independently associated with arterial stiffness, but not with carotid atherosclerotic parameters, in the general population without diabetes. Our results suggest that the functional atherosclerotic process may already be accelerated according to HbA1c level, even at a level below the diagnostic threshold for diabetes.
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Kim NL, Suh HS. Correlation of Arterial Stiffness and Bone Mineral Density by Measuring Brachial-Ankle Pulse Wave Velocity in Healthy Korean Women. Korean J Fam Med 2015; 36:323-7. [PMID: 26634100 PMCID: PMC4666869 DOI: 10.4082/kjfm.2015.36.6.323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2015] [Accepted: 09/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND An association between arterial stiffness and osteoporosis has previously been reported. Therefore, we investigated the relationship between arterial stiffness, measured by brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity, and bone mineral density in a sample of healthy women undergoing routine medical checkup. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the medical charts of 135 women who had visited the Health Promotion Center (between May 2009 and December 2012). Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity was measured using an automatic wave analyzer. Bone mineral density of the lumbar spine (L1-L4) and femur was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Metabolic syndrome was defined according to National Cholesterol Education Program-Adult Treatment Panel III criteria, using body mass index >25 kg/m(2) instead of waist circumference >88.9 cm. RESULTS Pearson's correlation analysis revealed significant inverse relationships between pulse wave velocity and bone mineral density of the lumbar spine (r=-0.335, P<0.001), femur neck (r=-0.335, P<0.001), and total femur (r=-0.181, P=0.04). Pulse wave velocity showed the strongest association with age (r=0.586, P<0.001). Multiple regression analysis identified an independent relationship between pulse wave velocity and lumbar spine bone mineral density in women after adjusting for age, metabolic syndrome, body mass index, smoking status, alcohol intake, and exercise (r=-0.229, P=0.01). CONCLUSION This study confirmed an association between arterial stiffness and bone mineral density in women.
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- Nam-Lee Kim
- Department of Family Medicine, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea
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Alavi SS, Makarem J, Mehrdad R, Abbasi M. Metabolic syndrome: a common problem among office workers. THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE 2015; 6:34-40. [PMID: 25588224 PMCID: PMC6977056 DOI: 10.15171/ijoem.2015.492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2014] [Accepted: 10/25/2014] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Background:
Metabolic syndrome (MSx) is associated with several health problems. Workers
are an important part of any organization.
Objective: To determine the prevalence of MSx and related variables among office workers.
Methods: This cross-sectional study evaluated 1488 office workers in Qom province, Central
Iran, by using a multi-stage cluster sampling. Diagnosis of MSx was based on blood HDL-cholesterol,
triglyceride, and fasting blood sugar (FBS) levels and waist circumference, and blood
pressure.
Results: The overall prevalence of MSx was 35.9% (95% CI 33.5% to 38.3%), higher in
men (37.2%) than in women (20.6%), and increased with age. The most common laboratory
findings of MSx were hypertriglyceridemia (45.9%) and low HDL-cholesterol level (45.5%).
Office workers with MSx had a significantly (p<0.001) higher body mass index than those
without MSx. Lack of regular leisure time physical activity (p=0.003), and low intake of fruits
(p=0.02) were associated with MSx. Conclusion: The prevalence of MSx was very high among office workers. Workplace health
improvement programs through identifying and preventing MSx are necessary for improvement
of staff's health.
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- S S Alavi
- Center for Research on Occupational Diseases, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Wang G, Zheng L, Li X, Wu J, Zhang L, Zhang J, Zou L, Li X, Zhang Y, Zhou Q, Fan H, Li Y, Li J. Using brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity to screen for metabolic syndrome in community populations. Sci Rep 2015; 5:9438. [PMID: 25820176 PMCID: PMC4377586 DOI: 10.1038/srep09438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2014] [Accepted: 02/16/2015] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The aim of this study is to investigate the viability of using brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) as a primary tool to screen metabolic syndrome (MetS), and to explore the risk factors of MetS in community populations. A total of 1914 subjects completed medical examination in Shanghai. BaPWV was significantly associated with the components of MetS. The area under curve (AUC) and its 95% confidence interval (CI) in total group were 62.50% and 60.00%-65.30% with the appropriate cut-off point being 1435 cm/sec. The AUC (95%CI) of three subgroups (40-50 yrs, 50-60 yrs and over 60 yrs group) were 75.30% (67.48%-83.35%), 63.35% (58.96%-67.60%), 55.37% (51.19%-60.01%), respectively. A clear pattern surfaced in the process of investigation: the younger were the subjects group, the better receiver operating characteristic (ROC) efficacy would emerge; and the higher sensitivity was, the better negative predictive value (NPV) would be. Male gender, high baPWV values, elevated uric acid (UA) and excess hypersensitive C reaction protein (hs-CRP) levels were stayed in the two regression models as the independent risk factors for MetS. We conclude that baPWV may serve as a potential screening tool for MetS at the cut-off point of 1435 cm/sec.
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- Guanghua Wang
- Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 201204, China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 200120, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Prevention, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Department of Prevention, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Department of Prevention, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Department of Prevention, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 200120, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 201204, China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 200120, China
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- Department of Health Management Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200120, China
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- Department of Prevention, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
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Chen L, Zhu W, Mai L, Fang L, Ying K. The association of metabolic syndrome and its components with brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity in south China. Atherosclerosis 2015; 240:345-50. [PMID: 25875386 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2015.03.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2015] [Revised: 03/05/2015] [Accepted: 03/18/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) can reflect both central and peripheral arterial stiffness. Metabolic syndrome (MS) and its components may increase arterial stiffness and the risks of cardiovascular diseases. However, the correlation of MS and its components with arterial stiffness has not been not well studied. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between MS/its components and arterial stiffness by the measurement of baPWV in south China population. METHODS A total of 8599 subjects were selected from those who underwent health examination in our hospital. MS was defined by Joint Scientific Statement. BaPWV, waist circumference, blood pressure (BP), fasting plasma glucose (FPG), lipid profile and serum uric acid (UA) were measured. The relationship between baPWV and MS/its components was analyzed. RESULTS BaPWV was significantly higher in the subjects with MS than in those without MS (P < 0.001 for both genders). By multivariate regression analysis, all the metabolic components were correlated to baPWV in the male and female subjects except low HDL-C and high UA in the male group. BP and FPG had the strongest correlation factors. The values of baPWV were positively correlated with the advanced age (P < 0.001) and the values of the MS components, and this correlation was stronger in the females than in the males (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Metabolic syndrome and its individual components were positively correlated with baPWV. Monitoring baPWV is helpful to identify early stage of arterial stiffness in those people with MS.
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- Liying Chen
- Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No. 3 Qingchun East Road, Hangzhou 310016, PR China
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- Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No. 3 Qingchun East Road, Hangzhou 310016, PR China
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- Shajing People's Hospital, Shenzhen, No. 3 Shajing Street, Baoan District, Shenzhen 518104, PR China
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- Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No. 3 Qingchun East Road, Hangzhou 310016, PR China
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- Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No. 3 Qingchun East Road, Hangzhou 310016, PR China.
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Kim HL, Lee JM, Seo JB, Chung WY, Kim SH, Zo JH, Kim MA. The effects of metabolic syndrome and its components on arterial stiffness in relation to gender. J Cardiol 2014; 65:243-9. [PMID: 25034706 DOI: 10.1016/j.jjcc.2014.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2014] [Revised: 05/16/2014] [Accepted: 05/23/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The influence of gender-dependent metabolic risk factors on arterial stiffness has not been fully determined. This study was performed to investigate the relationship between components of metabolic syndrome and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) according to gender. METHODS A total of 537 subjects (54.4±7.5 years and 70.6% men) who underwent baPWV measurement during routine check-ups were analyzed. RESULTS BaPWV was 1363±229cm/s in men and 1387±269cm/s in women (p=0.313). The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was not different according to gender (23% in men versus 27% in women, p=0.335). In multiple linear regression analyses, after adjustment for age, baPWV was significantly associated with systolic and diastolic blood pressures, fasting glucose, and triglyceride in both genders. Waist circumference was associated with baPWV in women but not in men. High-density lipoprotein levels were not associated with baPWV in either gender. Subjects with metabolic syndrome had a higher baPWV than those without metabolic syndrome for women aged <55 years, but not for all men and women aged ≥55 years. As the number of the components of metabolic syndrome increased, baPWV increased proportionally in both genders. However, this correlation was more strong in women than that in men (β=0.408 versus β=0.146 after adjustment for age). CONCLUSION In middle-aged Koreans, women showed stronger associations between each component of metabolic syndrome and baPWV than men. The association of each component of metabolic syndrome to arterial stiffness may differ between men and women.
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- Hack-Lyoung Kim
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Kim NL, Jang HM, Kim SK, Ko KD, Hwang IC, Suh HS. Association of arterial stiffness and osteoporosis in healthy men undergoing screening medical examination. J Bone Metab 2014; 21:133-41. [PMID: 25006570 PMCID: PMC4075267 DOI: 10.11005/jbm.2014.21.2.133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2013] [Revised: 04/16/2014] [Accepted: 04/17/2014] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Background Association of arterial stiffness and osteoporosis has been previously reported in women. However, this association is still controversial for men. Therefore, we investigated correlation of arterial stiffness and osteoporosis by measuring brachial-ankle (ba) pulse wave velocity (PWV) and bone mineral density (BMD). Methods We reviewed medical charts of 239 people (women: 128, men: 111) who visited the Health Promotion Center, retrospectively. ba-PWV was measured by automatic wave analyzer. Lumbar spine (L1-L4) BMD and femur BMD were measured by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. Metabolic syndrome was based on the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP)-Adult Treatment Panel (ATPIII) definition. Body mass index (BMI)>25 kg/m2 was used instead of waist circumference. Results In Pearson's correlation analysis, PWV and femur BMD (Neck, total) had a significant inverse relationship in men (r=-0.254, P=0.007; r=-0.202, P=0.034). In women, PWV and the L-spine, femur (Neck, total) had a significant inverse relationship. (r=-0.321, P<0.001; r=-0.189, P=0.032; r=-0.177, P=0.046) Age and PWV showed the greatest association in both men and women (r=0.46 P<0.001; r=0.525, P<0.001) In multiple regression analysis, the L-spine BMD and PWV had an independent relationship in women after adjusting for age, metabolic syndrome, BMI, smoking, drinking and exercise. (r=-0.229, P=0.015). No independent association was found between PWV and BMD in men. Conclusions The association between arterial stiffness and BMD was confirmed in women. However, this association was not statistically significant for men.
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- Nam Lee Kim
- Department of Family Medicine, Gachon University Gil Hospital, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Gachon University Gil Hospital, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Gachon University Gil Hospital, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Gachon University Gil Hospital, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Gachon University Gil Hospital, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Gachon University Gil Hospital, Incheon, Korea
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Wang X, Du Y, Fan L, Ye P, Yuan Y, Lu X, Wang F, Zeng Q. Relationships between HDL-C, hs-CRP, with central arterial stiffness in apparently healthy people undergoing a general health examination. PLoS One 2013; 8:e81778. [PMID: 24312587 PMCID: PMC3849294 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0081778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2013] [Accepted: 10/16/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Some cardiovascular risk factors have been confirmed to be positively correlated with arterial stiffness. However, it is unclear whether HDL-C, a well-established anti-risk factor, has an independent association with arterial stiffness. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between HDL-C levels and arterial stiffness and the possible role of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) in this potential correlation in apparently healthy adults undergoing a general health examination in China. Materials and Methods This was a cross-sectional survey. In total, 15,302 participants (age range, 18–82 years; mean, 43.88±8.44 years) were recruited during routine health status examinations. A questionnaire was used and we measured the body mass index, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and fasting glucose, and serum lipid, uric acid, hs-CRP, and serum creatinine levels of each participant. Central arterial stiffness was assessed by carotid–femoral pulse wave velocity (cf-PWV). Results HDL-C levels decreased as cf-PWV increased. Pearson’s correlation analysis revealed that HDL-C levels were associated with cf-PWV (r=−0.18, P<0.001). hs-CRP levels were positively associated with cf-PWV (r=0.13). After adjustment for all confounders, HDL-C was inversely independently associated with all quartiles of cf-PWV. Furthermore, HDL-C was associated with cf-PWV in different quartiles of hs-CRP, and the correlation coefficients (r) gradually decreased with increasing hs-CRP levels (quartiles 1–4). Conclusions HDL-C is inversely independently associated with central arterial stiffness. The anti-inflammatory activity of HDL-C may mediate its relationship with cf-PWV. Further, long-term follow-up studies are needed to evaluate whether high HDL-C levels are protective against central artery stiffening through the anti-inflammatory activity of HDL-C.
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- Xi Wang
- Department of Geriatric Cardiology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Geriatric Respiratory, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Geriatric Cardiology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Geriatric Cardiology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Institute of Aviation Medicine, Air Force, Beijing, China
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- Department of Geriatric Cardiology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Geriatric Cardiology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- International Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Hwang JH, Kam S, Shin JY, Kim JY, Lee KE, Kwon GH, Chun BY, Chae SC, Yang DH, Park HS, Hwang TY. Incidence of metabolic syndrome and relative importance of five components as a predictor of metabolic syndrome: 5-year follow-up study in Korea. J Korean Med Sci 2013; 28:1768-73. [PMID: 24339707 PMCID: PMC3857373 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2013.28.12.1768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2013] [Accepted: 10/08/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to describe the incidence of metabolic syndrome and to identify five components as metabolic syndrome predictors. The final study included 1,095 subjects enrolled in a rural part of Daegu Metropolitan City, Korea for a cohort study in 2003. Of these, 762 (69.6%) subjects had participated in the repeat survey. During the five-year follow-up, incidence density was significantly higher for women than for men (men, 30.0/1,000 person-years; women, 46.4/1,000 person-years). In both men and women, incidence of metabolic syndrome showed a significant increase with increasing number of metabolic syndrome components at baseline. Compared with individuals presenting none of components at baseline, relative risks were increased 1.22 (men; 95% CI, 0.43-3.51), 2.21 (women; 95% CI, 0.98-4.97) times more for individuals with one component of metabolic syndrome and 5.30 (men; 95% CI, 2.31-12.13), 5.53 (women; 95% CI, 2.78-11.01) times more for those who had two components. In multivariate analysis, the most powerful risk factor for metabolic syndrome was abdominal obesity in men and low HDL-cholesterol in women (adjusted relative risk, 3.28, 2.53, respectively). Consequently, finding a high risk group for metabolic syndrome according to gender and prevention of metabolic syndrome through lifestyle modification are essential.
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- Jun Hyun Hwang
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- National Cancer Control Institute, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Division of Health and Science, Yeungnam College of Science and Technology, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine & Public Health, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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Ito R, Satoh-Asahara N, Yamakage H, Sasaki Y, Odori S, Kono S, Wada H, Suganami T, Ogawa Y, Hasegawa K, Shimatsu A. An increase in the EPA/AA ratio is associated with improved arterial stiffness in obese patients with dyslipidemia. J Atheroscler Thromb 2013; 21:248-60. [PMID: 24270918 DOI: 10.5551/jat.19976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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AIM Previous epidemiological studies demonstrated that the ratio of n-6 to n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids is associated with cardiovascular diseases. We herein investigated whether the beneficial effect of highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid(EPA) on arterial stiffness is associated with changes in the ratio of polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as EPA, docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) and dihomo-γ-linolenic acid(DGLA), relative to arachidonic acid(AA), in obese Japanese patients with dyslipidemia. METHODS The EPA/AA, DHA/AA and DGLA/AA ratios were compared between obese patients with(n=94) and without (n=31) dyslipidemia. Among the former group, 88 patients received either highly purified EPA treatment(1.8g daily, n=45) or treatment without EPA(control, n=43). RESULTS At baseline, the ratios of DHA/AA and DGLA/AA were significantly(P<0.05) higher in obese patients with dyslipidemia than in those without, while the EPA/AA ratio was similar between patients with and without dyslipidemia. EPA significantly reduced the hemoglobin A1c, total cholesterol, triglycerides, CRP, cardio-ankle vascular index(CAVI)(an index of arterial stiffness) and the DGLA/AA ratio relative to the control at three months after the treatment. On the other hand, EPA significantly increased the adiponectin level and EPA/AA ratio(P<0.05). A multivariate regression analysis revealed that only age, an increase in the EPA/AA ratio and a decrease in the CRP level were significant determinants of a reduction of the CAVI by EPA. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that EPA improves the arterial stiffness in association with an increase in the EPA/AA ratio and a decrease in inflammation in obese patients with dyslipidemia.
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- Ryo Ito
- Diabetes Center, National Hospital Organization, Kyoto Medical Center
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Sun WX, Jin D, Li Y, Wang RT. Increased arterial stiffness in stable and severe asthma. Respir Med 2013; 108:57-62. [PMID: 24238772 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2013.10.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2013] [Revised: 10/20/2013] [Accepted: 10/27/2013] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Systemic inflammation is related to disease progression in asthma. The brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) is a marker for early atherosclerotic changes. The aim of this study is to evaluate the baPWV levels in patients with stable and severe asthma. METHODS We examined baPWV, high sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP), lung function parameters, and arterial blood gas analysis in patients with asthma and control subjects. 85 stable asthma patients and 85 severe asthmatics were investigated. 85 control subjects matched for age, gender, body mass index (BMI) and smoking status were recruited. RESULTS The patients with severe asthma had increased baPWV and CRP compared with the patients with stable asthma and control subjects. Furthermore, baPWV was elevated in stable asthma compared with control subjects. There was a negative correlation between baPWV and forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1), after adjusting age, gender, BMI and smoking status (r = -0.414, p < 0.001). Similarly, baPWV was negatively correlated with FEV1/forced vital capacity (FVC) (r = -0.431, p < 0.001). Although there was no correlation between CRP and baPWV in patients with stable asthma, CRP was positively correlated with baPWV in patients with severe asthma (r = 0.229, p = 0.039). CONCLUSIONS baPWV tends to increase as pathogenic condition aggravated in asthma. In addition, elevated baPWV correlates with impaired lung function. Our observation suggests that baPWV is useful for early detection of subclinical atherosclerosis in asthma.
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- Wen-Xue Sun
- Department of Respiratory, The First Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China; International Physical Examination and Healthy Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
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Differential impact of statin on new-onset diabetes in different age groups: a population-based case-control study in women from an asian country. PLoS One 2013; 8:e71817. [PMID: 23951249 PMCID: PMC3741277 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0071817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2013] [Accepted: 07/03/2013] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Background Statins reduce cardiovascular risks but increase the risk of new-onset diabetes (NOD). The aim of this study is to determine what effect, if any, statins have on the risk of NOD events in a population-based case-control study. An evaluation of the relationship between age and statin-exposure on NOD risks was further examined in a female Asian population. Method In a nationwide case-controlled study, the authors assessed 1065 female NOD patients and 10650 controls with matching ages, genders and physician visit dates. The impact of statin-exposure on NOD was examined through multiple logistic regression models. Subgroup analysis for exploring the risk of NOD and statin-exposure in different age groups was performed. Results Statin-exposure was statistically significantly associated with increased new-onset diabetes risks using multivariate analysis. Interaction effect between age and statin-exposure on NOD risk was noted. For atorvastatin, the risk of cDDDs>60 was highest among the 55–64 year-olds (adjusted odds ratio [OR], 8.0; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.57–24.90). For rosuvastatin, the risk of cDDDs>60 was highest among the 40–54 year-olds (adjusted OR, 14.8; 95% CI, 2.27–96.15). For simvastatin, the risk of cDDDs>60 was highest among the 55–64 year-olds (adjusted OR, 15.8; 95% CI, 5.77–43.26). For pravastatin, the risk of cDDDs>60 was highest among the 55–64 year-olds (adjusted OR, 14.0; 95% CI, 1.56–125.18). Conclusions This population-based study found that statin use is associated with an increased risk of NOD in women. The risk of statin-related NOD was more evident for women aged 40–64 years compared to women aged 65 or more, and was cumulative-dose dependent. The use of statins should always be determined by weighing the clinical benefits and potential risks for NOD, and the patients should be continuously monitored for adverse effects.
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