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Singh B, Manita B, Suman F, Kumari N, Shiza ST, Samreen I, Shah S, Mokhtar SM, Patel U, Devi J, Reza RR, Mohamed KH, Ahmad S, Nasir H. A Systematic Review of COVID-19 Vaccine-Induced Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A 2023 Update. Cureus 2023; 15:e50319. [PMID: 38205494 PMCID: PMC10777791 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.50319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a life-threatening transient left ventricular dysfunction triggered by either physical or emotional stressors. Concerns have been raised on reports of TCM after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine. Our study provides comprehensive detail on COVID-19 vaccine-induced TCM. We conducted a systemic literature search using major databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, and Google Scholar up to November 2023, to identify cases of COVID-19 vaccine-induced TCM using the MeSH terms and keywords "covid-19 vaccines" and "takotsubo cardiomyopathy". We identified 15 case reports, including 16 patients with COVID-19 vaccine-induced TCM. The mean age was 55.81 ± 19.13 years, and 75% of the patients were female. The most common presentation was chest pain (62.5%), and the average time to first symptom onset was 3.12 ± 2.24 days. COVID-19 vaccine-induced TCM was reported in 43.75% of patients receiving the first and second dose each, and 87% of patients had messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna). The elevated level of cardiac troponins was found in all the patients with a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of <50% in 15 patients, and T-wave inversion (50%) was the most common electrocardiographic finding. The mean length of the hospital stay was 7.27 ± 3.95 days, and 87% of patients were discharged. COVID-19 vaccine-induced TCM is a rare but life-threatening complication. TCM should be included in the differential diagnosis of chest pain or dyspnea in patients recently receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Affiliation(s)
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- Internal Medicine, Ghulam Muhammad Mahar Medical College, Sukkur, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Ghulam Muhammad Mahar Medical College, Sukkur, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Ghulam Muhammad Mahar Medical College, Sukkur, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, NYC Health and Hospitals-Lincoln Hospital, New York, USA
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- Medicine, Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, IND
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- Medicine and Surgery, Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray (HBT) Medical College and Dr. RN (Rustom Narsi) Cooper Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai, IND
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- Research, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Medical College Baroda and SSG (Sir Sayajirao General) Hospital, Vadodara, IND
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- Pharmacy, Clifton Medical Services, Karachi, PAK
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- Neurology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, GBR
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- Internal Medicine, Saint James School of Medicine, Chicago, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, PAK
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Oshikoya AF, Kumari N, Bai M, Suman F, Haseeb M. Acute Pancreatitis, Hypertriglyceridemia, and Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Life-Threatening Triad. Cureus 2023; 15:e45631. [PMID: 37868435 PMCID: PMC10588976 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.45631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG)-induced pancreatitis is a known complication of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (DM). However, the coexistence of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and acute pancreatitis in the presence of HTG is rare and presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. We present the case of a 42-year-old female with poorly controlled type 2 DM who developed severe HTG-induced pancreatitis complicated by DKA. She initially presented with abdominal pain, metabolic acidosis, and marked hyperglycemia. Subsequent investigations revealed significantly elevated serum triglyceride and lipase levels and characteristic findings of acute pancreatitis on imaging. This case report highlights the complex interplay of metabolic disturbances in diabetes and the importance of timely recognition and tailored management to achieve a successful outcome.
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- Adetola F Oshikoya
- Medicine, Near East University, Nicosia, CYP
- General Practice, General Hospital Odan, Lagos Island, Lagos, NGA
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- Internal Medicine, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University, Larkana, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University, Larkana, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University, Larkana, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, PAK
- Internal Medicine, Bahria International Hospital, Lahore, PAK
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Kumari N, Khan A, Shaikh U, Lobes K, Kumar D, Suman F, Bhutto NS, Anees F, Shahid S, Rizwan A. Comparison of Testosterone Levels in Patients With and Without Type 2 Diabetes. Cureus 2021; 13:e16288. [PMID: 34381648 PMCID: PMC8350217 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.16288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Introduction Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism is a common disorder associated with type 2 diabetes. Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism in type 2 diabetic patients requires further assessment to understand the etiology, and the possible consequences, complications, and treatment This study aims to highlight the testosterone level in type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). Moreover, it further emphasizes the association of testosterone with the duration of DM. Materials and method This case-control survey was conducted from September 2020 to March 2021 in the outpatient department of internal medicine in a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan. The experiment group included 200 diabetic male participants aged between 30 and 69 years. In the control group, 200 participants without DM were enrolled in the study. The venous blood sample was collected via phlebotomy and sent to the laboratory to test for total testosterone level. Results The mean total testosterone level was significantly lower in diabetic patients compared to the non-diabetic patients (8.9 ± 5.1 mmol/L vs. 14.1 ± 7.2 mmol/L; p-value: <0.0001) and the prevalence of androgen deficiency was significantly higher in diabetic patients compared to non-diabetic patients (45.5% vs. 20.5%; p-value: <0.00001). For each age group, the mean total testosterone level was significantly higher in the diabetic group compared to the non-diabetic group. There was a significant decline in mean total testosterone level as the duration of diabetes increased (p-value: 0.01). Conclusion Strong interlink between type 2 DM and low testosterone level has once again highlighted the importance of a broader approach toward men presenting in the diabetic clinic and provided a huge ground for prescribing testosterone replacement therapy in hypogonadal men with DM.
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- Naina Kumari
- Internal Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College, Karachi, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Peoples University of Medical Health Sciences for Women, Nawabshah, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Chandka Medical College, Chandka, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, PAK
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- Family Medicine, Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center, Karachi, PAK
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Ali A, Ali A, Kumar D, Kumar R, Elahi K, Suman F, Anjum Z, Tharwani P, Jahangir M, Rizwan A. Comparison of Incidence of Myocardial Infarction in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diabetes Mellitus. Cureus 2021; 13:e15716. [PMID: 34295575 PMCID: PMC8290906 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.15716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Introduction Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) when compared to the general population, with most deaths attributed to myocardial infarctions (MI). However, patients with RA do not get the same attention in terms of cardiovascular screening as compared to other diseases, like diabetes mellitus (DM). Therefore, this study aims to compare the risk of CVD among patients with RA and DM. Methods This prospective study was carried out in Pakistan's two tertiary care hospitals. A total of 750 participants were enrolled in three groups with a 1:1:1 ratio; patients with RA, type 2 DM, and the control group. Patients were observed for 12 months or until the development of a major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE), whichever occurred first. Results Both fatal (12.66% vs. 13.48%; p-value: 0.79) and non-fatal (3.93% vs. 4.35%; p-value: 0.82) MI was comparable between both RA and DM group. However, compared to the control group, non-fatal MI (12.66% vs. 5.58%; p-value: 0.01) was significantly higher in the RA group. Conclusion Our study shows that RA and DM have an equal risk of cardiovascular (CV) events. It is important that RA should be considered as a prominent risk factor for CV events. The management of these patients should be multidisciplinary, including cardiologists.
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- Azka Ali
- Internal Medicine, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, PAK
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- Pulmonology and Critical Care, Services Hospital, Lahore, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Chandka Medical College, Larkana, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Peoples University of Medical and Health Sciences for Women, Nawabshah, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Dow, Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, PAK
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- Family Medicine, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, PAK
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Bellone G, Carbone A, Tibaudi D, Mauri F, Ferrero I, Smirne C, Suman F, Rivetti C, Migliaretti G, Camandona M, Palestro G, Emanuelli G, Rodeck U. Differential expression of transforming growth factors-beta1, -beta2 and -beta3 in human colon carcinoma. Eur J Cancer 2001; 37:224-33. [PMID: 11166150 DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(00)00391-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta is a protein family which affects multiple cellular functions including survival, proliferation, differentiation and adhesion. Among the three known isoforms, TGF-beta1 is commonly overexpressed in solid malignancies. Recent studies in knock-out mice demonstrated non-redundant roles of different TGF-beta isoforms in development. The present study was performed to assess tumour-associated expression of the three TGF-beta isoforms in colon carcinoma. We report that colon carcinoma progression is associated with gradual and significant increases in expression of TGF-beta1 and TGF-beta2 mRNA and proteins. By contrast, TGF-beta3 expression was detected in normal colonic mucosa and, at slightly higher levels, in tumour tissues. In addition, plasma levels of both TGF-beta1 and TGF-beta2 were significantly higher in cancer patients when compared with unaffected individuals. Taken together, our results indicate distinct expression patterns of the three TGF-beta isoforms in colon carcinoma cells and possible systemic effects of TGF-beta1 and TGF-beta2 in tumour patients.
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- G Bellone
- Department of Clinical Physiopathology, University of Torino, Via Genova, 3, 10126, Turin, Italy.
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