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Katsiki N, Filippatos T, Vlachopoulos C, Panagiotakos D, Milionis H, Tselepis A, Garoufi A, Rallidis L, Richter D, Nomikos T, Kolovou G, Kypreos K, Chrysohoou C, Tziomalos K, Skoumas I, Koutagiar I, Attilakos A, Papagianni M, Boutari C, Kotsis V, Pitsavos C, Elisaf M, Tsioufis K, Liberopoulos E. Executive summary of the Hellenic Atherosclerosis Society guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of dyslipidemias - 2023. Atheroscler Plus 2024; 55:74-92. [PMID: 38425675 PMCID: PMC10901915 DOI: 10.1016/j.athplu.2024.01.004] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
Abstract
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains the main cause of death worldwide, and thus its prevention, early diagnosis and treatment is of paramount importance. Dyslipidemia represents a major ASCVD risk factor that should be adequately managed at different clinical settings. 2023 guidelines of the Hellenic Atherosclerosis Society focus on the assessment of ASCVD risk, laboratory evaluation of dyslipidemias, new and emerging lipid-lowering drugs, as well as diagnosis and treatment of lipid disorders in women, the elderly and in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia, acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, stroke, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Statin intolerance is also discussed.
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- N Katsiki
- Department of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, International Hellenic University, Thessaloniki, Greece
- School of Medicine, European University Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Crete, Greece
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- Cardiology Department, First Cardiology Clinic, Athens Medical School, Hippokration Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences & Education, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Atherothrombosis Research Centre, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, University General Hospital ATTIKON, Athens, Greece
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- Head of Cardiac Department, Euroclinic Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences & Education, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece
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- Metropolitan Hospital, Cardiometabolic Center, Lipoprotein Apheresis and Lipid Disorders Clinic, Athens, Greece
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- School of Medicine, European University Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
- University of Patras, School of Health Science, Department of Medicine, Pharmacology Laboratory, Patras, 26500, Greece
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- 1st Cardiology Clinic National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 1st Department of Cardiology, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- 1st Cardiology Department, Hygeia Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 3rd Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Third Department of Pediatrics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Medicine, “Hippokrateion" General Hospital of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Hippocration Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 3rd Department of Internal Medicine, Papageorgiou Hospital, Aristotle University Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Cardiology Clinic, School of Medicine, University of Athens, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Ioannina, 45110, Ioannina, Greece
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- 1st Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippocration Hospital, Greece
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- 1st Department of Propedeutic Medicine, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laiko General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Papadopoulos A, Tzavelas M, Satsoglou S, Veneti S, Ztriva E, Tsankof A, Valanikas E, Papathanasiou E, Protopapas A, Polychronopoulos G, Neokosmidis G, Tziomalos K. The triglyceride/glucose index predicts in-hospital mortality in patients admitted with acute ischemic stroke. Atherosclerosis 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2022.06.967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Gogou C, Kontana A, Kyziroglou M, Kiosi M, Kostourou DT, Mentizis P, Gounta A, Minopoulou I, Kourtidou C, Filippidis A, Chatzopoulos G, Tziomalos K. The triglyceride/glucose index is associated with more severe acute ischemic stroke. Atherosclerosis 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2022.06.966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Rizos C, Liamis G, Garoufi A, Skoumas I, Rallidis L, Kolovou G, Tziomalos K, Skalidis E, Kotsis V, Lambadiari V, Anagnostis P, Dima I, Kiouri E, Kolovou V, Polychronopoulos G, Zacharis E, Antza C, Liberopoulos E. One year follow-up of patients with familial hypercholesterolemia: Preliminary data from the HELLAS-FH registry. Atherosclerosis 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2022.06.648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Rizos C, Skoumas I, Skalides E, Rallidis L, Tziomalos K, Sfikas G, Garoufi A, Anagnostis P, Kolovou G, Kotsis V, Doumas M, Bilianou E, Koutagiar I, Zacharis E, Kiouri E, Bantouvakis G, Agapakis D, Attilakos A, Antza C, Liberopoulos E. Implication of ESC/EAS 2019 dyslipidemia guidelines for PCSK9 inhibition in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia: An analysis from the Hellas-FH registry. Atherosclerosis 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2021.06.146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Ztriva E, Neokosmidis G, Papadopoulos A, Pilalas D, Polychronopoulos G, Protopapas A, Satsoglou S, Stogiannou D, Tzavelas M, Valanikas E, Veneti S, Vergou M, Savopoulos C, Tziomalos K. Hepatic fibrosis is associated with higher in-hospital mortality in patients admitted with acute ischemic stroke. Atherosclerosis 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2021.06.717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Chatzopoulos G, Filippidis A, Gogou C, Erythropoulou-Kaltsidou A, Kiosi M, Kontana A, Kostourou DT, Kourtidou C, Kyziroglou M, Mentizis P, Milonas D, Savopoulos C, Tziomalos K. Hepatic fibrosis is associated with more severe acute ischemic stroke. Atherosclerosis 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2021.06.124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Rizos C, Skoumas I, Skalides E, Rallidis L, Tziomalos K, Sfikas G, Garoufi A, Anagnostis P, Kolovou G, Kotsis V, Doumas M, Bilianou E, Koutagiar I, Zacharis E, Kiouri E, Bantouvakis G, Agapakis D, Attilakos A, Antza C, Koutsogianni AD, Liberopoulos E. Lipid profile and body mass index in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia: An analysis from the HELLAS-FH registry. Atherosclerosis 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2021.06.539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Anagnostis P, Rizos C, Skoumas I, Rallidis L, Tziomalos K, Skalides E, Kotsis V, Doumas M, Kolovou G, Sfikas G, Bilianou E, Koutagiar I, Kiouri E, Agapakis D, Zacharis E, Antza C, Koumaras C, Boutari C, Liamis G, Liberopoulos E. Prevalence of non-coronary heart disease in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia: An analysis from the HELLAS-FH. Atherosclerosis 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2021.06.566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Rizos C, Elisaf M, Skoumas I, Rallidis L, Tziomalos K, Skalides E, Kotsis V, Garoufi A, Athyros V, Kolovou G, Sfikas G, Bilianou E, Koutagiar I, Kiouri E, Agapakis D, Zacharis E, Antza C, Attilakos A, Katsiki N, Liberopoulos E. Coexistence of cardiovascular risk factors in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia: Data from the HELLAS-FH registry. Atherosclerosis 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2020.10.660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Rizos C, Liamis G, Skoumas I, Rallidis L, Tziomalos K, Skalides E, Kotsis V, Garoufi A, Athyros V, Kolovou G, Sfikas G, Bilianou E, Koutagiar I, Kiouri E, Agapakis D, Zacharis E, Antza C, Attilakos A, Katsiki N, Anagnostis P, Koumaras C, Liberopoulos E. Clinical characteristics of patients with familial hypercholesterolemia: Data from the HELLAS-FH registry. Atherosclerosis 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2020.10.659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Rizos C, Liamis G, Skoumas I, Rallidis L, Tziomalos K, Skalides E, Kotsis V, Garoufi A, Athyros V, Kolovou G, Sfikas G, Bilianou E, Koutagiar I, Kiouri E, Agapakis D, Zacharis E, Antza C, Attilakos A, Katsiki N, Koumaras C, Liberopoulos E. Cholesterol levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL-C), APOB/APOA1 ratio and cardiovascular risk in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH): Data from the HELLAS-FH registry. Atherosclerosis 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2020.10.127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Rizos C, Skoumas I, Rallidis L, Tziomalos K, Skalides E, Kotsis V, Garoufi A, Athyros V, Kolovou G, Sfikas G, Bilianou E, Koutagiar I, Kiouri E, Agapakis D, Zacharis E, Antza C, Attilakos A, Katsiki N, Anagnostis P, Elisaf M, Liberopoulos E. Latest European guidelines for dyslipidemias in the setting of familial hypercholesterolemia: Data from the hellas-fh registry. Atherosclerosis 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2020.10.131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Boutari C, Tziomalos K, Pappas P, Sfikas G, Koumaras C, Doumas M, Athyros V, Karagiannis A. Effect of high and low dose of rosuvastatin on fatty liver disease and adipokines in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Atherosclerosis 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2020.10.303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Liberopoulos E, Rizos C, Garoufi A, Kolovou G, Athyros V, Skoumas I, Kotsis V, Rallidis L, Tziomalos K, Skalides E, Attilakos A, Katsiki N, Koutagiar I, Antza C, Elisaf M. P5324Children with familial hypercholesterolemia: lipid profile, treatment and evaluation of different formulas for calculating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol: an analysis from the HELLAS-FH registry. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz746.0293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Introduction
There is limited data on cardiometabolic characteristics and treatment of underage patients with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). Accurate estimation of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is essential to tailor hypolipidemic treatment.
Purpose
To report lipid profile and current treatment of underage patients with FH in Greece as recorded in the HELLAS-FH registry. Also, to compare the Friedewald with the Martin/Hopkins equation, (which provides a customized estimation of VLDL-C) and the Dahlen's formula [(which adjusts the LDL-C measurements for the amount of cholesterol in Lp(a)].
Methods
Underage patients with FH were evaluated. Lipid profile, current treatment regimen as well as LDL-C levels as assessed with different formulas were evaluated.
Results
A total of 191 children were included (51.0% boys, 11.0±3.5 years old). Children at baseline had mean LDL-C as calculated by the Friedewald equation (LDL-CF) 233±65 mg/dL and median Lp(a) 15.3 (IQR 8–51) mg/dL. A total of 59.2% of subjects were receiving hypolipidemic treatment, mainly statins (29.4%) and sterols/stanols (25.5%). Children on hypolipidemic therapy had mean LDL-CF 183±98 mg/dL with 22.1% achieving an LDL-C≤130 mg/dL. When LDL-C was calculated based on the Martin-Hopkins equation (LDL-CM/H) respective values were 180±58 mg/dL and 24.8%. When LDL-C was corrected for Lp(a) [= LDL-CM/H − (Lp(a) * 0.30)], LDL-C was 174±105 mg/dL with 33.3% of patients within the LDL-C target.
Conclusions
Nearly two-thirds of children were receiving some kind of hypolipidemic treatment at the time of registration. For those on treatment, LDL-C goal is achieved by one in five, which rises to 1 in 3 when LDL-C is corrected for Lp(a) levels.
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- E Liberopoulos
- University of Ioannina, Department of Internal Medicine, Ioannina, Greece
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- University of Ioannina, Department of Internal Medicine, Ioannina, Greece
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- General Children Hospital Pan. & Aglaia Kyriakou, 2nd Pediatrics Clinic, Athens, Greece
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- Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Cardiology Clinic, Athens, Greece
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- Hippocration General Hospital of Thessaloniki, Department of Internal Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Hippokration General Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Athens, Greece
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- Hospital Papageorgiou, Department of Internal Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Attikon University Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Athens, Greece
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- Ahepa University Hospital, 1st Department of Propaedeutic Internal Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- University Hospital of Heraklion, Cardiology Clinic, Heraklion, Greece
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- Attikon University Hospital, 3rd Pediatrics Clinic, Athens, Greece
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- Hippocration General Hospital of Thessaloniki, Department of Internal Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Hippokration General Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Athens, Greece
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- Hospital Papageorgiou, Department of Internal Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- University of Ioannina, Department of Internal Medicine, Ioannina, Greece
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Liberopoulos E, Rizos C, Skoumas I, Tziomalos K, Rallidis L, Kotsis V, Athyros V, Skalides E, Kolovou G, Garoufi A, Koutagiar I, Papagianni M, Kiouri E, Antza C, Elisaf M. P5321The association of Lp(a) levels and cardiovascular disease in adult patients with familial hypercholesterolemia: analysis from the HELLAS-FH registry. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz746.0290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) as well as elevated Lp(a) levels are both associated with increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. There are limited data on the association of Lp(a) levels with CVD in FH Patients.
Purpose
To evaluate the association between Lp(a) levels and CVD in adult FH patients included in the HELLAS-FH registry in Greece.
Methods
Adult patients with FH and measured Lp(a) levels were included in this analysis. Demographics, CVD prevalence and lipid profile were evaluated.
Results
A total of 337 patients were evaluated (46% male, 48.3±15.4 years old). The median [IQR] of Lp(a) at baseline was 22.6 (9.7–56.2) mg/dL. Patients were categorized into 4 different groups according to the Lp(a) levels quartiles. There was no gender or age difference between the 4 groups. Moreover, all groups had similar smoking status, hypertension, body mass index and type 2 diabetes prevalence. There was no significant difference between groups regarding baseline and on treatment lipid profile. We observed a significant positive association between Lp(a) quartile and coronary artery disease (CAD) prevalence (p=0.004). Patients in the highest vs lowest quartile had greater CAD prevalence (21.7% vs 7%, p=0.006). No association was observed between Lp(a) quartile and the prevalence of cerebrovascular disease or peripheral artery disease.
Conclusions
Elevated Lp(a) levels have a positive correlation with CAD in patients with FH.
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- E Liberopoulos
- University of Ioannina, Department of Internal Medicine, Ioannina, Greece
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- University of Ioannina, Department of Internal Medicine, Ioannina, Greece
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- Hippokration General Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Athens, Greece
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- Ahepa University Hospital, 1st Department of Propaedeutic Internal Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Attikon University Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Athens, Greece
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- Hospital Papageorgiou, Department of Internal Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Hippocration General Hospital of Thessaloniki, Department of Internal Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- University Hospital of Heraklion, Cardiology Clinic, Heraklion, Greece
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- Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Cardiology Clinic, Athens, Greece
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- General Children Hospital Pan. & Aglaia Kyriakou, 2nd Pediatrics Clinic, Athens, Greece
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- Hippokration General Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Athens, Greece
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- Ahepa University Hospital, 1st Department of Propaedeutic Internal Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Attikon University Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Athens, Greece
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- Hospital Papageorgiou, Department of Internal Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- University of Ioannina, Department of Internal Medicine, Ioannina, Greece
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Papagianni M, Evangeliou A, Mamalis S, Karypidou E, Tsachouridou O, Georgiou A, Gogou C, Chrysanthidis T, Valagouti D, Kollaras P, Tziomalos K, Zembekakis P, Metallidis S. A Comparison Of The Predictive Ability Of Pooled Cohort Equation, Score Equation And D:A:D Study Equation In People Living With Hiv. Atherosclerosis 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2019.06.329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Rizos C, Garoufi A, Elisaf M, Kolovou G, Athyros V, Skoumas I, Kotsis V, Rallidis L, Tziomalos K, Skalides E, Attilakos A, Katsiki N, Koutagiar I, Antza C, Kiouri E, Papagianni M, Loulakakis M, Liberopoulos E. Children With Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Cardiometabolic Profile Data From The Hellas-Fh Registry. Atherosclerosis 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2019.06.640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Rizos C, Elisaf M, Skoumas I, Tziomalos K, Rallidis L, Kotsis V, Athyros V, Skalides E, Kolovou G, Garoufi A, Koutagiar I, Papagianni M, Kiouri E, Antza C, Katsiki N, Zacharis E, Attilakos A, Liberopoulos E. Cardiovascular Disease And Lp(A) Levels In Adult Patients With Familial Hydrocholesterolemia. Atherosclerosis 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2019.06.641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Rizos C, Elisaf M, Skoumas I, Tziomalos K, Rallidis L, Kotsis V, Athyros V, Skalides E, Kolovou G, Garoufi A, Florentin M, Koutagiar I, Papagianni M, Kiouri E, Antza C, Katsiki N, Zacharis E, Attilakos A, Liberopoulos E. Adults With Familial Hydrocholesterolemia: Latest Update On Cardiometabolic Profile From The Hellas-Fh Registry. Atherosclerosis 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2019.06.639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Stogiannou D, Protopapas A, Protopapas A, Tziomalos K. Is propofol the optimal sedative in gastrointestinal endoscopy? Acta Gastroenterol Belg 2018; 81:520-524. [PMID: 30645922] [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] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
Propofol is a sedative agent commonly used for sedation in gastrointestinal endoscopy. Its pharmacologic properties render propofol an almost ideal drug to achieve and maintain the targeted level of sedation in even complex gastrointestinal procedures. When compared with other sedative agents, propofol is associated with better patient and endoscopist satisfaction and shorter recovery times. Furthermore, propofol can be combined with other sedatives to reduce the total dosage required to achieve the targeted sedation. Its safety is demonstrated by multiple studies, in which adverse events occurred very rarely. Nevertheless, the use of propofol by non-anesthesiologists is illegal in many countries and in those permitted, a structured curriculum with clinical training must first be successfully completed. However, various studies have shown that non-anesthesiologist administration of propofol is comparable in efficacy and safety to administration by an anesthesiologist and more cost-effective. The results of numerous studies indicate that propofol is superior in many aspects compared with traditional sedative agents.
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- D Stogiannou
- First Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Papagianni M, Tziomalos K, Kostaki S, Angelopoulou S, Christou K, Sofogianni A, Alkagiet S, Chatzopoulos G, Savopoulos C, Hatzitolios A. Obesity is an independent risk factor for pneumonia in patients admitted with acute ischemic stroke. Atherosclerosis 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2018.06.209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- M Papagianni
- First Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Giampatzis V, Tziomalos K, Bouziana S, Spanou M, Kostaki S, Aggelopoulou S, Christou K, Savopoulos C, Hatzitolios A. P4312Effect of prior treatment with non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants on severity and in-hospital outcome of acute ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. Eur Heart J 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx504.p4312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Charalampidou S, Simitsopoulou Μ, Skoura L, Tziomalos K, Koulourida V, Goulis DG. Soluble receptor for advanced glycation end products in male infertility. Hippokratia 2017; 21:19-24. [PMID: 29904252 PMCID: PMC5997018] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Soluble receptor of advanced glycation end-products (sRAGE) is widely expressed in various organs including male genital tract and spermatozoa. Their regulation depends on many simultaneous conditions that may occur. Male fertility is a multifactorial condition which is influenced by various parameters, some of which are detrimental to the spermatozoa. The aim of this study was to detect possible differences in sRAGE concentrations between serum and seminal plasma of infertile men, compared to fertile men population. METHODS Seventy-five men were included in the study and divided into three groups: a group of fertile controls (age 34.8 ± 4.6 years, n =12) and two groups of men from infertile couples (age 36.1 ± 5.2 years) with normal (NS, n =10) and abnormal (AS, n =53) semen parameters, respectively. sRAGE was measured by ELISA in serum, and seminal plasma samples of all participants and biochemical, hormonal examinations, as well as anthropometric characteristics, were co-evaluated. Data were statistically analyzed using the chi-square test and the independent samples t-test. A two-tailed p <0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS Serum sRAGE levels of fertile men were higher than those of men of infertile couples with AS or NS semen parameters (2,061 ± 884 pg/ml vs 1,673 ± 613 pg/ml and 1,411 ± 405 pg/ml, respectively; p <0.058). Seminal plasma sRAGE levels in fertile men were similar to the ones measured in both groups of men from infertile couples AS and NS (327 ± 81 pg/ml vs 322 ± 162 - 413 ± 207 pg/ml; p =0.197). Interestingly, the seminal plasma sRAGE levels in those three groups were significantly lower than the corresponding serum sRAGE levels (p <0.001). CONCLUSION Serum and seminal plasma sRAGE concentrations seem to show variations worth considering between fertile and infertile men. Moreover, further research is required to elucidate the role of the sRAGEs and oxidative stress in male infertility. HIPPOKRATIA 2017, 21(1): 19-24.
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- S Charalampidou
- Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hippokration Hospital of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Infectious Diseases, 3 Department of Pediatrics, Hippokration Hospital of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Microbiology, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Propaedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, AHEPA University Hospital, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Biochemistry-Microbiology-Virology, Papageorgiou Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Unit of Reproductive Endocrinology, 1 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, Papageorgiou Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Boutari C, Tziomalos K, Athyros VG. The adipokines in the pathogenesis and treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Hippokratia 2016; 20:259-263. [PMID: 29416297 PMCID: PMC5788238] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Insulin resistance, abdominal obesity, and inflammation play important roles in the pathogenesis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Several adipokines, particularly adiponectin but also leptin, resistin, irisin, ghrelin, and visfatin modulate these pathogenetic mechanisms and appear to play a role in the development of hepatic steatosis and the progression to steatohepatitis and cirrhosis. Accordingly, these adipokines might represent attractive targets in patients with NAFLD. Notably, both lifestyle changes and many pharmacological agents that are used in the management of NAFLD, particularly pioglitazone and statins, exert favorable effects on adipokine levels. However, it is unclear whether these effects play a role in the improvement in liver histology. Therefore, mechanistic studies are needed to clarify the contribution of changes in adipokine levels to the effects of these interventions on hepatic steatosis, inflammation, and fibrosis. In parallel, the development of novel agents that specifically target adipokine levels might offer additional insights into the potential role of adipokines as therapeutic targets in NAFLD. Hippokratia 2016, 20(4): 259-263.
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- C Boutari
- Second Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Hippokration Hospital, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, AHEPA Hospital, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Hippokration Hospital, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Tziomalos K, Gkougkourelas I, Sarantopoulos A, Bekiari E, Raptis N, Makri E, Tselios K, Pantoura M, Hatzitolios A, Boura P. Prevalence of increased arterial stiffness and peripheral arterial disease in patients with systemic sclerosis. Atherosclerosis 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2016.07.805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Tziomalos K, Gkougkourelas I, Sarantopoulos A, Bekiari E, Makri E, Raptis N, Tselios K, Pantoura M, Hatzitolios A, Boura P. Prevalence of increased arterial stiffness and peripheral arterial disease in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Atherosclerosis 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2016.07.804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Kakaletsis N, Tziomalos K, Savopoulos C, Riga M, Bouziana S, Spanou M, Kostaki S, Angelopoulou S, Karatzas K, Hatzitolios I. Outdoor air pollution and ischemic stroke severity: An ecological study in Thessaloniki. Atherosclerosis 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2016.07.304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Macut D, Tziomalos K, Božić-Antić I, Bjekić-Macut J, Katsikis I, Papadakis E, Andrić Z, Panidis D. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is associated with insulin resistance and lipid accumulation product in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Hum Reprod 2016; 31:1347-53. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dew076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2015] [Accepted: 03/15/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Papagianni M, Tziomalos K. Cardiovascular effects of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors. Hippokratia 2015; 19:195-199. [PMID: 27418775 PMCID: PMC4938463] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors are effective glucose-lowering agents that do not increase body weight and are associated with a low risk for hypoglycemia. Also, they appear to exert beneficial effects on other established cardiovascular risk factors, including dyslipidemia and hypertension. Moreover, DPP-4 inhibitors exert antiinflammatory and antioxidant actions, improve endothelial function and reduce urinary albumin excretion. In contrast to these favorable cardiovascular effects, three recent large, randomized, placebo-controlled trials in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and established cardiovascular disease or multiple cardiovascular risk factors showed that DPP-4 inhibitors do not affect the risk of myocardial infarction or ischemic stroke and might increase the risk of heart failure. The findings of the former randomized studies highlight the limitations of surrogate markers and show that beneficial effects on cardiovascular risk factors do not necessarily translate into reductions in hard clinical endpoints. Ongoing trials will shed more light on the safety profile of DPP-4 inhibitors and will clarify whether they will improve the cardiovascular outcomes of patients with T2DM. Hippokratia 2015; 19 (3): 195-199.
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- M Papagianni
- 1 Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 1 Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Tziomalos K, Giampatzis V, Bouziana S, Spanou M, Papadopoulou M, Kazantzidou P, Dourliou V, Kostaki S, Savopoulos C, Hatzitolios A. Real-life comparative effectiveness of anticoagulant agents in patients with atrial fibrillation discharged after acute ischemic stroke. Atherosclerosis 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2015.04.993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Tziomalos K. Clinical controversies in lipid management. Panminerva Med 2015; 57:65-70. [PMID: 25669164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Even though it is firmly established that statins are the cornerstone of management of dyslipidemias, several controversies still exist in this area. In the present review, the most pertinent controversies in lipid management are discussed and the current evidence is summarized. Treatment with statins increases the risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) but this increase appears to be small and outweighed by the benefits of statins on cardiovascular disease prevention. Accordingly, statin treatment-associated T2DM should not affect management decisions. In patients who cannot achieve low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) targets despite treatment with the maximum tolerated dose of a potent statin, adding ezetimibe appears to be the treatment of choice. Finally, patients who achieved LDL-C targets with a statin but have elevated triglyceride levels appear to have increased cardiovascular risk and adding fenofibrate appears to reduce this risk. Even though additional large randomized controlled trials are unlikely to be performed with the existing lipid-lowering agents, mechanistic, genetic and epidemiological studies, as well as careful analyses of the existing trials will provide further insights in these controversial issues and will allow the optimization of the management of dyslipidemia aiming at further reductions in cardiovascular morbidity.
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- K Tziomalos
- First Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece -
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Tziomalos K, Bouziana S, Spanou M, Papadopoulou M, Giampatzis V, Kazantzidou P, Dourliou V, Kostaki S, Savopoulos C, Hatzitolios A. Less aggressive compared with more aggressive statin treatment in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Atherosclerosis 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2014.05.785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Athyros V, Ganotakis E, Kolovou G, Nicolaou V, Achimastos A, Bilianou E, Alexandrides T, Karagiannis A, Paletas K, Liberopoulos E, Tziomalos K, Petridis D, Kakafika A, Elisaf M, Mikhailidis D. Assessing the treatment effect in metabolic syndrome without perceptible diabetes (ATTEMPT): A prospective-randomized study in middle aged men and women. Atherosclerosis 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2013.11.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Vainas I, Marthopoulos A, Chrisoulidou A, Raptou K, Tziomalos K, Pazaitou-Panayiotou K. Calcitonin stimulation tests for the early diagnosis and follow-up of patients with C cell disease: a descriptive analysis. Hippokratia 2013; 17:246-251. [PMID: 24470736 PMCID: PMC3872462] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIM Residual or recurrent medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) after thyroidectomy is diagnosed by elevated serum calcitonin (CT) levels. However, in minimal residual MTC or C-cell hyperplasia (CCH), where imaging studies are often negative, basal CT levels are frequently normal and CT stimulation tests are required. We aimed to compare CT stimulation tests with calcium, pentagastrin and their combination in identifying minimal residual MTC and CCH. MATERIAL AND METHODS We studied 10 post-thyroidectomy patients with MTC and 20 first-degree relatives of the patients who had no clinically apparent MTC. We performed 54 combined (calcium plus pentagastrin) stimulation tests, 35 calcium stimulation tests and 26 pentagastrin stimulation tests. RESULTS Basal CT levels were abnormal (≥500 pg/ml) in 4 patients with apparent metastatic disease (Group 1A) and in 2 patients with minimal residual disease (Group 1B) but were normal (0-300 pg/ml) in 4 patients with no residual disease (Group 1C) and in the relatives (Group 2). In Groups 1A, 1B and 1C, maximal elevation in CT levels was greater after the combined stimulation test than after calcium or pentagastrin tests. The combined stimulation test induced the greatest increases (920, 700 and 706 pg/ml, respectively) in 3 relatives (Group 2); CCH was confirmed histologically in these patients. Side-effects were mild, short-lasting and of similar intensity and duration during all tests. CONCLUSIONS Patients with subclinical MTC (minimal residual or recurrent MTC) or their relatives (with CCH) usually have normal basal CT levels and stimulation tests are necessary. Combined test represents the most sensitive and safe stimulation test for the diagnosis of subclinical hypercalcitonemia.
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- Department of Endocrinology-Endocrine Oncology, Theagenion Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Endocrinology Outpatient Clinic, Euromedica Clinic, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Endocrinology-Endocrine Oncology, Theagenion Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Theagenion Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 1 Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Endocrinology-Endocrine Oncology, Theagenion Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Pazaitou-Panayiotou K, Iliadou P, Chrisoulidou A, Mitsakis P, Doumala E, Fotareli A, Boudina M, Mathiopoulou L, Patakiouta F, Tziomalos K. The Increase in Thyroid Cancer Incidence is not only due to Papillary Microcarcinomas: a 40-year Study in 1 778 Patients. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 2013; 121:397-401. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1345125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- K. Pazaitou-Panayiotou
- Department of Endocrinology & Endocrine Oncology, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Endocrinology & Endocrine Oncology, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Endocrinology & Endocrine Oncology, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Endocrinology & Endocrine Oncology, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Endocrinology & Endocrine Oncology, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Endocrinology & Endocrine Oncology, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Endocrinology & Endocrine Oncology, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Endocrinology & Endocrine Oncology, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Endocrinology & Endocrine Oncology, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Endocrinology & Endocrine Oncology, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Tziomalos K, Katsikis I, Papadakis E, Kandaraki EA, Macut D, Panidis D. Comparison of markers of insulin resistance and circulating androgens between women with polycystic ovary syndrome and women with metabolic syndrome. Hum Reprod 2013; 28:785-793. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/des456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Kyrou D, Al-Azemi M, Papanikolaou E, Donoso P, Tziomalos K, Devroey P, Fatemi H. The relationship of premature progesterone rise with serum estradiol levels and number of follicles in GnRH antagonist/recombinant FSH-stimulated cycles. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2012; 162:165-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2012.02.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2011] [Revised: 01/04/2012] [Accepted: 02/24/2012] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Tziomalos K, Bouziana S, Giampatzis V, Pavlidis A, Spanou M, Papadopoulou M, Doumarapis E, Kakaletsis N, Savopoulos C, Hatzitolios A. P4.62 PROGNOSTIC VALUE OF ARTERIAL STIFFNESS INDICES IN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE. Artery Res 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.artres.2012.09.208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Morbid obesity is associated with increased morbidity and represents a major healthcare problem with increasing incidence worldwide. Bariatric surgery is considered an effective option for the management of morbid obesity. We searched MEDLINE, Current Contents and the Cochrane Library for papers published on bariatric surgery in English from 1 January 1990 to 20 July 2010. We also manually checked the references of retrieved articles for any pertinent material. Bariatric surgery results in resolution of major comorbidities including type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, nephropathy, left ventricular hypertrophy and obstructive sleep apnea in the majority of morbidly obese patients. Through these effects and possibly other independent mechanisms bariatric surgery appears to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) appears to be more effective than laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) in terms of weight loss and resolution of comorbidities. Operation-associated mortality rates after bariatric surgery are low and LAGB is safer than LRYGB. In morbidly obese patients bariatric surgery is safe and appears to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
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- V G Athyros
- Second Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Aristotelian University, Hippocration Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Tzotzas T, Karras S, Gautier T, Deckert V, Tziomalos K, Kaltsas T, Lagrost L. 879 EXPLORING THE CONTRIBUTION OF PLASMA CETP TO THE MODULATION OF HDL CHOLESTEROL DURING NIACIN ADMINISTRATION IN DIABETIC PATIENTS WITH DYSLIPIDEMIA. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(11)70880-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Tsantilas D, Hatzitolios AI, Tziomalos K, Karamitsos D, Papadimitriou D. Effects of buflomedil on skin blood flow in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus without overt micro- or macroangiopathy. INT ANGIOL 2011; 30:164-171. [PMID: 21427654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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AIM The aim of this study was to assess the effects of buflomedil on the peripheral microcirculation in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) without overt micro- or macroangiopathy. METHODS Twenty-three patients with T2DM were randomly assigned to receive buflomedil 600 mg/day for six months (N.=12) or no medication (N.=11). Skin blood flow in the lower limbs was assessed at baseline and after 3 and 6 months using Laser Doppler. We measured the following laser Doppler parameters: volume, flow and velocity. RESULTS In patients treated with buflomedil, there was a significant increase in volume (P=0.039) and a trend for an increase in both flow and velocity (P=0.097 for both parameters). In contrast, significant decreases in volume and flow were observed in the control group (P=0.045 and P=0.027, respectively) whereas velocity did not change (P=0.150). CONCLUSION In conclusion, buflomedil appears to have a beneficial effect on the peripheral microcirculation in patients with T2DM.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Georgios Gennimatas General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Athyros VG, Kakafika AI, Papageorgiou AA, Tziomalos K, Peletidou A, Vosikis C, Karagiannis A, Mikhailidis DP. Effect of a plant stanol ester-containing spread, placebo spread, or Mediterranean diet on estimated cardiovascular risk and lipid, inflammatory and haemostatic factors. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2011; 21:213-221. [PMID: 19939653 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2009.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2009] [Revised: 08/18/2009] [Accepted: 08/24/2009] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Mediterranean diet is associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Use of plant stanols decreases low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) concentrations. We compared the effects of the Mediterranean diet and plant stanol esters on vascular risk factors and estimated CVD (eCVD) risk. METHODS AND RESULTS In this prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study, 150 mildly hypercholesterolaemic subjects were randomized to Mediterranean diet, a spread containing plant stanol esters (2 g/day) or a placebo spread. Vascular risk factors were assessed every month for 4 months and the eCVD risk was calculated using the PROspective- Cardiovascular-Munster (PROCAM), Framingham, and Reynolds risk engines. Placebo had no significant effect on risk factors or eCVD risk. Mediterranean diet gradually induced a significant reduction in total cholesterol (TC), LDL-C, triglycerides, high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), blood pressure and eCVD risk (24-32%). The plant stanol ester spread reduced (by 1 month) TC (-14%), LDL-C (-16%), hsCRP (-17%), and estimated CVD risk (26-30%). eCVD risk reduction was sustained at 4th months when the gradual Mediterranean diet eCVD risk reduction became comparable to that of the stanol group. CONCLUSIONS Plant stanol esters yielded an early, by 1st treatment month, reduction of eCVD risk that resulted from a TC, LDL-C, and hsCRP decrease. eCVD risk reduction on the Mediterranean diet resulted from a change in several CVD risk factors and equaled that of plant stanol at 4 months. The consumption of plant stanol esters by moderately hypercholesterolaemic patients may be a useful option to reduce CVD risk in those who do not adopt a Mediterranean diet.
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- V G Athyros
- Atherosclerosis and Metabolic Syndrome Units, 2nd Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Aristotelian University, Hippocration Hospital, 49 Konstantinoupoleos St, Thessaloniki 546 42, Greece
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Katsinelos P, Tziomalos K, Fasoulas K, Paroutoglou G, Koufokotsios A, Mimidis K, Terzoudis S, Maris T, Beltsis A, Geros C, Chatzimavroudis G. Can capsule endoscopy be used as a diagnostic tool in the evaluation of nonbleeding indications in daily clinical practice? A prospective study. Med Princ Pract 2011; 20:362-7. [PMID: 21576998 DOI: 10.1159/000324548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2010] [Accepted: 12/05/2010] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the diagnostic yield of capsule endoscopy (CE) and its impact on treatment and outcome in patients without bleeding indications. SUBJECTS AND METHODS One hundred and sixty-five nonbleeding patients were enrolled in the study. The most common indications for CE were chronic abdominal pain alone (33 patients) or combined with chronic diarrhea (31 patients) and chronic diarrhea alone (30 patients). Among the 165 patients, 129 underwent CE for evaluation of gastrointestinal symptoms and 36 for surveillance or disease staging. RESULTS CE findings were positive, suspicious and negative in 73 (44.2%), 13 (7.9%) and 79 (47.9%) of cases, respectively. The diagnostic yield was highest in patients with refractory celiac disease (10/10, 100%) and suspected Crohn's disease (5/6, 83.3%), followed by patients with chronic abdominal pain and chronic diarrhea (13/31, 41.9%), established Crohn's disease (2/6, 33.3%), chronic diarrhea alone (8/30, 26.7%), chronic abdominal pain alone (8/33, 24.2%) and other indications (3/13, 23.1%) (p < 0.005). The CE findings led to a change of medication in 74 (47.7%) patients, surgery in 15 (9.7%), administration of a strict gluten-free or other special diet in 13 (8.4%) and had other consequences in 11 (6.7%). Management was not modified in 42 (27.1%) patients. Among symptomatic patients (n = 129), 29 (22.5%) were lost to follow-up. The remaining 100 patients were followed up for 8.7 ± 4.0 months (range 2-19). Among the latter, resolution or improvement of symptoms was observed in 86 (86%) patients, no change in 11 (11%) and 3 (3%) died. All 86 patients who experienced resolution or improvement of their symptoms had a modification of their management after CE; only 7/11 patients whose symptoms did not change (63.6%) and 2/3 patients who died (66.7%) had a modification of management (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS CE appears to be a useful tool in the evaluation of patients with nonbleeding indications. The outcome of most patients with negative findings was excellent.
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- P Katsinelos
- Department of Endoscopy and Motility Unit, G. Gennimatas General Hospital, Ethnikis Amnis 41, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Tzotzas T, Kapantais E, Tziomalos K, Ioannidis I, Mortoglou A, Bakatselos S, Kaklamanou M, Lanaras L, Kaklamanou D. Prevalence of overweight and abdominal obesity in Greek children 6-12 years old: Results from the National Epidemiological Survey. Hippokratia 2011; 15:48-53. [PMID: 21607036 PMCID: PMC3093145] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To provide estimates of overweight (OW), obesity (OB) and abdominal obesity (AO) in a sample of children throughout the whole of Greece. MATERIAL AND METHODS This epidemiological, cross-sectional survey examined 3,140 children aged 6-12 y (1,589 boys and 1,551 girls) who were selected by stratified sampling through household family members of Greek adolescents attending school. Participants reported data on height, weight and waist circumference (WC). BMI and Waist-to-Height ratio (WHtR) were calculated. AO was estimated using WC and WHtR. RESULTS Overall prevalence of OW including OB was 31.2% in boys and 26.5% in girls, while OB prevalence was 9.4% and 6.4% respectively. The prevalence of AO based on WC (AO-WC), was similar in girls (14.2%) and boys (12.5%) while the prevalence of AO, based on WHtR (AO-WHtR), was higher in boys than in girls (25.6% vs 20.0%, p<0.0001). With increasing age, the prevalence of OW and OB decreases in both genders, and AO-WHtR only in girls. Rates of OW were significantly more prevalent in Greeks than in immigrants. CONCLUSIONS Overweight and obesity in Greek children is very prevalent, particularly in boys, comparable with that reported for Mediterranean European countries. Abdominal obesity also appears high. Preventive and treatment strategies are urgently needed to combat this national epidemic.
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- T Tzotzas
- Hellenic Medical Association for Obesity (HMAO), Athens, Greece
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G. Athyros V, Tziomalos K, Karagiannis A, P. Mikhailidis D. Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Room for Residual Risk Reduction After Lifestyle Changes? Curr Pharm Des 2010; 16:3939-847. [DOI: 10.2174/138161210794455085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2010] [Accepted: 11/13/2010] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Pagourelias ED, Giannoglou G, Kouidi E, Efthimiadis GK, Zorou P, Tziomalos K, Karagiannis A, Athyros VG, Geleris P, Mikhailidis DP. Brain natriuretic peptide and the athlete's heart: a pilot study. Int J Clin Pract 2010; 64:511-7. [PMID: 20456196 DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2009.02184.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The role of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) in differentiating the athlete's heart from maladaptive cardiac hypertrophy is unclear. METHODS To address this issue, an integrated M mode, two-dimensional B mode and Doppler echocardiographical study were performed and plasma BNP levels were measured in 25 strength athletes, 25 patients with established hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and 25 healthy volunteers. RESULTS Among athletes, BNP levels correlated negatively with the total training time (r = -0.79, p = 0.002) and positively with ejection fraction (r = 0.58, p = 0.049) and fractional shortening (r = 0.57, p = 0.049). A BNP cut-off value of 11.8 pg/ml had 88% specificity and 74% negative predictive value for the exclusion of HCM. CONCLUSIONS Brain natriuretic peptide might be useful as a preparticipation screening test in athletes.
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- E D Pagourelias
- Second Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Hippokration Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Tziomalos K, Athyros VG, Karagiannis A, Mikhailidis DP. Endothelial dysfunction in metabolic syndrome: prevalence, pathogenesis and management. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2010; 20:140-146. [PMID: 19833491 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2009.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2009] [Revised: 06/09/2009] [Accepted: 08/03/2009] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is characterized by the presence of central obesity, impaired glucose metabolism, dyslipidemia and hypertension. Several studies showed that MetS is associated with increased risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and vascular events. All components of MetS have adverse effects on the endothelium. Endothelial dysfunction plays a role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and might also increase the risk for insulin resistance and T2DM. We review the prevalence and pathogenesis of endothelial dysfunction in MetS. We also discuss the potential effects of lifestyle measures and pharmacological interventions on endothelial function in these patients. It remains to be established whether improving endothelial function in MetS will reduce the risk for T2DM and vascular events.
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- K Tziomalos
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry (Vascular Prevention Clinic), Royal Free Hospital Campus, University College Medical School, University College London (UCL), London, UK
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MESH Headings
- Aged
- Antibodies, Monoclonal/administration & dosage
- Antibodies, Monoclonal/adverse effects
- Antibodies, Monoclonal/therapeutic use
- Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived
- Heart Diseases/chemically induced
- Heart Diseases/complications
- Humans
- Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell/complications
- Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell/drug therapy
- Male
- Rituximab
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