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Majumdar SK. Triglyceride Clearance in Hypertriglyceridemic Pancreatitis: Time Course and Its Implications for Management. Endocr Pract 2023; 29:971-979. [PMID: 37714331 DOI: 10.1016/j.eprac.2023.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To characterize the time course of triglyceride (Tg) lowering in hypertriglyceridemic (HTg) pancreatitis according to the initial Tg values, causes, and interventions. METHODS Patients hospitalized from October 2013 through December of 2018 with a diagnosis of pancreatitis associated with HTg (Tg level, ≥500 mg/dL), in the absence of other causes, were identified by medical record review. Tg lowering was retrospectively assessed for differences in relation to the initial Tg values, use of intravenous insulin, ethanol-associated versus nonethanol-associated causes, and time to Tg values of <500 versus <1000 mg/dL. RESULTS Sixty-six cases were identified, and 45 had multiple measurements for time-course evaluation. Those with initial Tg values of <4000 mg/dL achieved Tg levels of <1000 mg/dL in <3 days, whereas 18.8% with higher values took 5-9 days. Insulin therapy was associated with a longer duration of HTg, whereas ethanol was associated with a shorter duration. Tg clearance in ethanol-associated HTg appeared independent of insulin treatment. Time to Tg levels of <500 mg/dL versus <1000 mg/dL was significantly longer when the initial Tg levels were >2000 mg/dL. CONCLUSION A threshold of 4000 mg/dL for the initial Tg levels in HTg pancreatitis appears to separate patients who are likely to achieve Tg levels of <1000 mg/dL in <3 versus >3 days, independent of cause or treatment. Insulin therapy is appropriate for patients with hyperglycemia but appears unnecessary for those with isolated ethanol-associated HTg. A threshold Tg level of <1000 mg/dL appears more practical than that of <500 mg/dL for resuming nutritional intake.
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- Sachin K Majumdar
- Section of Endocrinology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; Departments of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Bridgeport Hospital, Yale New Haven Health System, Bridgeport, Connecticut.
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Gaudet D, Clifton P, Sullivan D, Baker J, Schwabe C, Thackwray S, Scott R, Hamilton J, Given B, Melquist S, Zhou R, Chang T, San Martin J, Watts GF, Goldberg IJ, Knowles JW, Hegele RA, Ballantyne CM. RNA Interference Therapy Targeting Apolipoprotein C-III in Hypertriglyceridemia. NEJM EVIDENCE 2023; 2:EVIDoa2200325. [PMID: 38320498 DOI: 10.1056/evidoa2200325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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BACKGROUND: Apolipoprotein C-III (APOC3) inhibits triglyceride clearance by reducing lipoprotein lipase–mediated hydrolysis and hepatocyte uptake of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins. ARO-APOC3, a hepatocyte-targeting RNA interference therapeutic, inhibits APOC3 messenger ribonucleic acid expression, lowering triglyceride levels. The objective of this trial was to assess the safety, pharmacodynamic variables, and pharmacokinetic variables of ARO-APOC3 treatment. METHODS: Healthy participants and adults with hypertriglyceridemia were randomly assigned to receive escalating single (day 1) or repeat (days 1 and 29) doses, respectively, of subcutaneous injections of ARO-APOC3 10, 25, 50, or 100 mg or placebo; they were followed up until day 113. Additional cohorts of healthy participants and adults with chylomicronemia received repeat doses of open-label ARO-APOC3. The primary objective was to evaluate the safety and side effect profile of ARO-APOC3. Key secondary and exploratory objectives included pharmacokinetic variables and changes in serum APOC3, triglyceride, and cholesterol levels. RESULTS: Eighty-eight participants received ARO-APOC3 and 24 participants received placebo across double-blind and open-label cohorts. Treatment-emergent adverse events (AEs) of transient, mild to moderate liver transaminase changes occurred in 10 participants: 1 patient receiving ARO-APOC3 25 mg, 5 patients receiving ARO-APOC3 50 mg, and 4 participants receiving ARO-APOC3 100 mg (1 healthy participant and 3 patients with hypertriglyceridemia). These events were asymptomatic, and transaminase levels returned to near baseline by the end of the trial. No AEs related to thrombocytopenia or platelet declines were reported. In the hypertriglyceridemia cohorts, the day 113 mean changes from baseline in APOC3 at the 10-, 25-, 50-, and 100-mg doses were −62.0%, −81.7%, −90.1%, and −94.4%, respectively, compared with −1.6% with placebo. This corresponded to median changes in triglyceride levels of −65.6%, −69.9%, −81.2%, and −81.0% compared with −2.8% with placebo. CONCLUSIONS: In this small trial of short duration, ARO-APOC3 was associated with few AEs and reduced serum levels of APOC3 and triglycerides in healthy participants and patients with hypertriglyceridemia. (Funded by Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT03783377.)
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- Daniel Gaudet
- Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal and ECOGENE 21 Clinical Research Center, Chicoutimi, Quebec, QC, Canada
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- NSW Health Pathology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney
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- Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia
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- Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pasadena, CA
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- Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pasadena, CA
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- Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pasadena, CA
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- School of Medicine, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
- Department of Cardiology, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Australia
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- Stanford Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiovascular Institute, School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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Bhatt DL, Bays HE, Miller M, Cain JE, Wasilewska K, Andrawis NS, Parli T, Feng S, Sterling L, Tseng L, Hartsfield CL, Agollah GD, Mansbach H, Kastelein JJP. The FGF21 analog pegozafermin in severe hypertriglyceridemia: a randomized phase 2 trial. Nat Med 2023; 29:1782-1792. [PMID: 37355760 PMCID: PMC10353930 DOI: 10.1038/s41591-023-02427-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023]
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Pegozafermin, a long-acting glycopegylated analog of human fibroblast growth factor 21, is in development for the treatment of severe hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Here we report the results of a phase 2, double-blind, randomized, five-arm trial testing pegozafermin at four different doses (n = 67; 52 male) versus placebo (n = 18; 12 male) for 8 weeks in patients with SHTG (triglycerides (TGs), ≥500 mg dl-1 and ≤2,000 mg dl-1). Treated patients showed a significant reduction in median TGs for the pooled pegozafermin group versus placebo (57.3% versus 11.9%, difference versus placebo -43.7%, 95% confidence interval (CI): -57.1%, -30.3%; P < 0.001), meeting the primary endpoint of the trial. Reductions in median TGs ranged from 36.4% to 63.4% across all treatment arms and were consistent regardless of background lipid-lowering therapy. Results for secondary endpoints included significant decreases in mean apolipoprotein B and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations (-10.5% and -18.3% for pooled doses compared to 1.1% and -0.6% for placebo (95% CI: -21.5%, -2.0%; P = 0.019 and 95% CI: -30.7%, -5.1%; P = 0.007, respectively), as well as a significant decrease in liver fat fraction for pooled treatment (n = 17) versus placebo (n = 6; -42.2% pooled pegozafermin, -8.3% placebo; 95% CI: -60.9%, -8.7%; P = 0.012), as assessed in a magnetic resonance imaging sub-study. No serious adverse events were observed to be related to the study drug. If these results are confirmed in a phase 3 trial, pegozafermin could be a promising treatment for SHTG (ClinicalTrials.gov registration: NCT0441186).
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- Deepak L Bhatt
- Mount Sinai Heart, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Health System, New York City, NY, USA.
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- Louisville Metabolic and Atherosclerosis Research Center, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Family Medicine Clinic Science, Lampasas, TX, USA
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- Department of Vascular Medicine, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Park JM, Park N, Lee SH, Han KD, Kang CD, Lee JM, Paik WH, Ryu JK, Kim YT. A population-based cohort study on risk factors for acute pancreatitis: A comparison by age group. Pancreatology 2023; 23:321-329. [PMID: 36964006 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2023.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND /objectives: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an acute inflammatory disorder that can occur in all age groups. The risk of AP has been shown to increase with age. However, no study has compared risk factors for AP according to age group yet. Thus, the aim of this study was to perform such comparison. METHODS Clinical data from individuals 20 years of age and older who received a health examination arranged by the Korean national health insurance program in 2009 (n = 4,238,822) were used. First-attack AP was identified using claims data from baseline to December 2018. Incidence and risk factors of AP were analyzed for young (20-39 years old), middle-aged (40-64 years old), and old (over 65 years old) groups. RESULTS Incidences of AP in young, middle-aged, and old groups were 16.30, 27.85, and 57.19 per 100,000 person-years, respectively. Smoking, alcohol drinking, diabetes, gallstone, and chronic pancreatitis were associated with increased risk of AP in all age groups. Meanwhile, male, older age, and higher waist circumference were associated with increased risk of AP in middle-aged and old groups. In young and middle-aged groups, risk of AP was increased in the presence of hypertension and dyslipidemia. However, high income was associated with decreased risk of AP in these groups. CONCLUSIONS In this population-based cohort study, incidences and risk factors for AP differed according to age group. Thus, a tailored strategy might be needed to prevent AP according to age group.
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- Jin Myung Park
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangwon National University Hospital, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, South Korea
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- Departments of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea.
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- Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, Soongsil University, Seoul, South Korea.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangwon National University Hospital, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Changwon, South Korea
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- Departments of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Departments of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Departments of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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Blonde L, Umpierrez GE, Reddy SS, McGill JB, Berga SL, Bush M, Chandrasekaran S, DeFronzo RA, Einhorn D, Galindo RJ, Gardner TW, Garg R, Garvey WT, Hirsch IB, Hurley DL, Izuora K, Kosiborod M, Olson D, Patel SB, Pop-Busui R, Sadhu AR, Samson SL, Stec C, Tamborlane WV, Tuttle KR, Twining C, Vella A, Vellanki P, Weber SL. American Association of Clinical Endocrinology Clinical Practice Guideline: Developing a Diabetes Mellitus Comprehensive Care Plan-2022 Update. Endocr Pract 2022; 28:923-1049. [PMID: 35963508 PMCID: PMC10200071 DOI: 10.1016/j.eprac.2022.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 154] [Impact Index Per Article: 77.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this clinical practice guideline is to provide updated and new evidence-based recommendations for the comprehensive care of persons with diabetes mellitus to clinicians, diabetes-care teams, other health care professionals and stakeholders, and individuals with diabetes and their caregivers. METHODS The American Association of Clinical Endocrinology selected a task force of medical experts and staff who updated and assessed clinical questions and recommendations from the prior 2015 version of this guideline and conducted literature searches for relevant scientific papers published from January 1, 2015, through May 15, 2022. Selected studies from results of literature searches composed the evidence base to update 2015 recommendations as well as to develop new recommendations based on review of clinical evidence, current practice, expertise, and consensus, according to established American Association of Clinical Endocrinology protocol for guideline development. RESULTS This guideline includes 170 updated and new evidence-based clinical practice recommendations for the comprehensive care of persons with diabetes. Recommendations are divided into four sections: (1) screening, diagnosis, glycemic targets, and glycemic monitoring; (2) comorbidities and complications, including obesity and management with lifestyle, nutrition, and bariatric surgery, hypertension, dyslipidemia, retinopathy, neuropathy, diabetic kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease; (3) management of prediabetes, type 2 diabetes with antihyperglycemic pharmacotherapy and glycemic targets, type 1 diabetes with insulin therapy, hypoglycemia, hospitalized persons, and women with diabetes in pregnancy; (4) education and new topics regarding diabetes and infertility, nutritional supplements, secondary diabetes, social determinants of health, and virtual care, as well as updated recommendations on cancer risk, nonpharmacologic components of pediatric care plans, depression, education and team approach, occupational risk, role of sleep medicine, and vaccinations in persons with diabetes. CONCLUSIONS This updated clinical practice guideline provides evidence-based recommendations to assist with person-centered, team-based clinical decision-making to improve the care of persons with diabetes mellitus.
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- Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
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- Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute, La Jolla, California
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- Lundquist Institute/Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California
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- Colorado Mountain Medical, LLC, Avon, Colorado
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- Houston Methodist; Weill Cornell Medicine; Texas A&M College of Medicine; Houston, Texas
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- American Association of Clinical Endocrinology, Jacksonville, Florida
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- University of Washington and Providence Health Care, Seattle and Spokane, Washington
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- University of South Carolina School of Medicine-Greenville, Prisma Health System, Greenville, South Carolina
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Guarneiri LL, Paton CM, Cooper JA. Angiopoietin-Like Protein Responses to Pecan-Enriched Diets Versus a Nut-Excluded Diet. J Med Food 2022; 25:1066-1072. [PMID: 36036731 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2022.0034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Daily pecan consumption improves fasting and postprandial triglycerides, but its effect on angiopoietin-like proteins (ANGPTLs) is unknown. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of daily pecan consumption for 8 weeks on fasting and postprandial ANGPTL3, -8, and -4. This was an 8-week, randomized, controlled trial with three treatments: two pecan groups and a nut-free control group (n = 16). The ADD group (n = 15) consumed pecans (68 g) as part of a free-living diet, and the SUB group (n = 16) substituted the pecans (68 g) for isocaloric foods from their habitual diet. Fifty-six participants were randomized but nine subjects did not begin or finish the 8-week intervention and/or testing visits. At pre- and post-intervention, a high saturated fat meal was consumed with 3.5 h postprandial blood draws to determine changes in ANGPTL3, -8, and -4. There was a significant suppression in postprandial ANGPTL3 from pre- to post-intervention within ADD and SUB (P = .004 and P = .002, respectively) but not control (ns). There were no other changes within or between groups for fasting and postprandial outcomes. Daily pecan consumption improved postprandial ANGPTL3, which may mediate improvements in lipid metabolism.
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- Liana L Guarneiri
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA.,Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA
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Prevalence, Severity and Management of Hypertriglyceridemia-Associated Pancreatitis; A 7-Year Retrospective Cohort Study at Canadian Quaternary Care Hospitals. J Clin Lipidol 2022; 16:455-462. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2022.05.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Revised: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Hasan SM, Alaa K. Mohammed, Abdulelah M. Taha. Measurement of paraoxonase-1, visfatin levels in Iraqi diabetic and diabetic with hypothyroidism. Biomedicine (Taipei) 2022. [DOI: 10.51248/.v42i1.943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Introduction and Aim: This study is to evaluate the levels of paraoxonase-1 and visfatin in diabetic and diabetic with hypothyroidism patients and to discover the relationship of paraoxonase-1 and visfatin levels in these patients.
Materials and Methods: The study included 35 subjects in control group (G1), 35 with diabetes (G2), and 35 diabetes with hypothyroidism (G3), aged ranging 25-50 years for all the study groups and BMI with (20.5-25.4) Kg/m2. Serum and whole blood were used for estimating F.B.S., HbA1c%, lipid profile, T4, TSH, paraoxonase-1 and visfatin.
Results: The results revealed a significant elevation in F.B.S., HbA1c%, TC, TG, VLDL and LDL in G2 and G3 compared to G1. The HDL levels showed a significant decrease in G2, G3 compared to G1. Also, showed significant reduction in T4 in G3 compared to G2 and G1. A significant elevation in TSH in G3 compared to G2 and G1 and a significant decrease in paraoxonase-1 but increase in visfatin for G3 more than G2 when compared to G1 were observed.
Conclusion: The study concluded that paraoxonase -1 and visfatin are suggestive reliable markers for the diagnosis of thyroid disorder in diabetics with hypothyroidism depending on their relation with T4 and TSH.
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Guarneiri LL, Paton CM, Cooper JA. Pecan-Enriched Diets Alter Cholesterol Profiles and Triglycerides in Adults at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease in a Randomized, Controlled Trial. J Nutr 2021; 151:3091-3101. [PMID: 34383903 DOI: 10.1093/jn/nxab248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Research indicates that tree nuts are cardioprotective, but studies on pecans are limited. OBJECTIVES We examined the impact of daily pecan consumption on blood lipids and glycemia in adults at-risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). METHODS This was a randomized, controlled trial where 56 adults (BMI ≥28 kg/m2 or hypercholesterolemia) were randomly allocated into a control group (n = 18) or 1 of 2 pecan groups. The ADD group (n = 16) consumed pecans (68 g) as part of a free-living diet. The SUB group (n = 18) substituted the pecans (68 g) for isocaloric foods from their diet. At baseline and 8 wk, a high-fat meal was consumed with 4-h postprandial blood draws to determine changes in blood lipids and glycemia. RESULTS There was a significant reduction from baseline to 8 wk in fasting total cholesterol (TC) (204 ± 8.76 to 195 ± 8.12; 205 ± 8.06 to 195 ± 6.94 mg/dL), LDL cholesterol (143 ± 8.09 to 129 ± 7.71; 144 ± 6.60 to 135 ± 6.16 mg/dL), triglycerides (TGs) (139 ± 12.1 to 125 ± 14.6; 133 ± 10.7 to 120 ± 10.3 mg/dL), TC/HDL cholesterol ratio (3.92 ± 0.206 to 3.58 ± 0.175; 4.08 ± 0.167 to 3.79 ± 0.151), non-HDL cholesterol (151 ± 8.24 to 140 ± 7.95; 155 ± 6.87 to 143 ± 6.00 mg/dL), and apolipoprotein B (99.1 ± 5.96 to 93.0 ± 5.35; 104 ± 3.43 to 97.1 ± 3.11 mg/dL) in the ADD and SUB groups, respectively (P ≤ 0.05 for all), with no changes in control. There was a reduction in postprandial TGs (P ≤ 0.01) in ADD, and a reduction in postprandial glucose (P < 0.05) in SUB. CONCLUSIONS Pecan consumption improves fasting and postprandial blood lipids in CVD at-risk adults. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT04376632.
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- Liana L Guarneiri
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA.,Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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Guarneiri LL, Spaulding MO, Marquardt AR, Cooper JA, Paton CM. Acute consumption of pecans decreases angiopoietin-like protein-3 in healthy males: a secondary analysis of randomized controlled trials. Nutr Res 2021; 92:62-71. [PMID: 34274555 DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2021.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Angiopoietin-like proteins (ANGPTL)-3 and -4 regulate lipid metabolism, but the effect of tree nuts of varying fatty acid composition on post-meal responses is unknown. The purpose of the study was to conduct a secondary analysis of two studies on ANGPTL3 and -4 responses to meals containing different tree nuts. We hypothesized that the pecan-containing meal would mitigate postprandial rises in ANGPTL3 compared to the traditional meal without nuts in males, but not females. In addition, we hypothesized that there would be no other differences between any other treatments in ANGPTL3 or -4 responses. The two studies were double-blind, randomized crossover trials. Twenty-two adults (10=male, 12=female) completed study 1, which compared meals containing pecans vs. no nuts (control), and thirty adults (14=male, 16=female) completed study 2, which compared meals containing black walnuts, English walnuts (EW), or no nuts (control). Blood was collected at fasting, 30, 60, 120, and 180min postprandially. In study 1, ANGPTL3 was suppressed more in pecan vs. control in males (iAUC: -579.4±219.4 vs. -128.4±87.1pg/mL/3h, P<.05). In study 2, there was no difference in ANGPTL3 between black walnuts vs. EW, but ANGPTL3 was suppressed more in control vs. black walnuts in females only (iAUC: -196.4±138.4 vs. 102.1±90.1pg/mL/3h, P<.05). There were no differences in ANGPTL4 between treatments. In conclusion, adding pecans to a meal decreased ANGPTL3 in males, but not females. These data highlight the importance of investigating the impact of nutrients and sex on postprandial ANGPTL3 ad -4 responses to better understand their ability to reduce cardiovascular disease risk.
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- Liana L Guarneiri
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA; Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA.
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Hypertriglyceridemic acute pancreatitis is an emerging issue in gastroenterology, frequently underdiagnosed in clinical practice. Despite the rarity of the disease, hypertriglyceridemia should be considered as a leading cause of acute pancreatitis, especially in defined subsets of patients. Primary and secondary forms of hypertriglyceridemia need to be considered and excluded during the diagnostic work-up of all patients with acute pancreatitis. An accurate diagnosis is crucial to establish an appropriate treatment and to reduce the risk of recurrences. The aim of the present article is to briefly review epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis and therapy of hypertriglyceridemic acute pancreatitis, based on a clinical and practical point of view.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Verona, Verona, Italy -
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Munro MJL, Hulsebosch SE, Marks SL, Gilor C. Efficacy of a micronized, nanocrystal fenofibrate formulation in treatment of hyperlipidemia in dogs. J Vet Intern Med 2021; 35:1733-1742. [PMID: 34096101 PMCID: PMC8295657 DOI: 10.1111/jvim.16190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Safe, effective, and readily available drug therapies are required for the management of hyperlipidemia and its associated complications in dogs. Objectives To investigate the efficacy of a micronized, nanocrystal formulation of fenofibrate (Tricor) in the treatment of hyperlipidemia in dogs. Animals Ten client‐owned dogs with primary (n = 7) and secondary (n = 3) hyperlipidemia. All dogs had hypertriglyceridemia at baseline; 3 dogs also had hypercholesterolemia. Methods Prospective dose‐escalation study. Dogs were treated with fenofibrate orally once daily in up to 3 cycles of 21 days each. Fenofibrate dose was increased at the end of each cycle if hypertriglyceridemia persisted and adverse effects were not documented. Complete blood count, biochemistry, and urine protein:creatinine ratio were collected serially. Baseline (T0) parameters were compared to time of maximal reduction in serum triglyceride concentrations (T1) and reported as median (range). Results Triglycerides normalized in all dogs (T0 = 662 mg/dL [189‐2391]; T1 = 113 mg/dL [81‐132]; P = .002). Fenofibrate dose at T1 = 6.4 mg/kg PO q24h (range, 2.2‐13.5). T1 was achieved at 3 (n = 4), 6 (n = 4), and 9 (n = 2) weeks. Serum cholesterol concentrations decreased in 9 of 10 dogs. Quiet demeanor and firm stools in 1 dog were the only reported adverse reactions. Fenofibrate administration resulted in a significant reduction in median alkaline phosphatase activity (P = .049). Conclusions and Clinical Importance Over 21 to 63 days, TriCor was effective in the management of primary and secondary hyperlipidemia in dogs.
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- Matthew J L Munro
- Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, 1 Garrod Drive, Davis, California 95616, USA.,Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Melbourne Veterinary School, University of Melbourne, 250 Princes Highway, Werribee, Victoria 3030, Australia
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- Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, 1 Shields Ave., Davis, California 95616, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, 1 Shields Ave., Davis, California 95616, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, 1 Shields Ave., Davis, California 95616, USA.,Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, 2560 SE 16th Ave., Gainesville, Florida 32610, USA
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Okazaki H, Gotoda T, Ogura M, Ishibashi S, Inagaki K, Daida H, Hayashi T, Hori M, Masuda D, Matsuki K, Yokoyama S, Harada-Shiba M. Current Diagnosis and Management of Primary Chylomicronemia. J Atheroscler Thromb 2021; 28:883-904. [PMID: 33980761 PMCID: PMC8532063 DOI: 10.5551/jat.rv17054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Primary chylomicronemia (PCM) is a rare and intractable disease characterized by marked accumulation of chylomicrons in plasma. The levels of plasma triglycerides (TGs) typically range from 1,000 - 15,000 mg/dL or higher.
PCM is caused by defects in the lipoprotein lipase (LPL) pathway due to genetic mutations, autoantibodies, or unidentified causes. The monogenic type is typically inherited as an autosomal recessive trait with loss-of-function mutations in LPL pathway genes (
LPL
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LMF1
,
GPIHBP1
,
APOC2
, and
APOA5
). Secondary/environmental factors (diabetes, alcohol intake, pregnancy, etc.) often exacerbate hypertriglyceridemia (HTG).
The signs, symptoms, and complications of chylomicronemia include eruptive xanthomas, lipemia retinalis, hepatosplenomegaly, and acute pancreatitis with onset as early as in infancy. Acute pancreatitis can be fatal and recurrent episodes of abdominal pain may lead to dietary fat intolerance and failure to thrive. The main goal of treatment is to prevent acute pancreatitis by reducing plasma TG levels to at least less than 500-1,000 mg/dL. However, current TG-lowering medications are generally ineffective for PCM. The only other treatment options are modulation of secondary/environmental factors. Most patients need strict dietary fat restriction, which is often difficult to maintain and likely affects their quality of life. Timely diagnosis is critical for the best prognosis with currently available management, but PCM is often misdiagnosed and undertreated. The aim of this review is firstly to summarize the pathogenesis, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and management of PCM, and secondly to propose simple diagnostic criteria that can be readily translated into general clinical practice to improve the diagnostic rate of PCM. In fact, these criteria are currently used to define eligibility to receive social support from the Japanese government for PCM as a rare and intractable disease. Nevertheless, further research to unravel the molecular pathogenesis and develop effective therapeutic modalities is warranted. Nationwide registry research on PCM is currently ongoing in Japan with the aim of better understanding the disease burden as well as the unmet needs of this life-threatening disease with poor therapeutic options.
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- Hiroaki Okazaki
- Department of Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
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- Department of Metabolic Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Kyorin University
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- Department of Molecular Innovation in Lipidology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center Research Institute
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University
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- Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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- Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine
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- School of Health Sciences, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Endocrinology, Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, Nagoya University
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- Department of Cardiology, Health Care Center, Rinku Innovation Center for Wellness Care and Activities (RICWA), Rinku General Medical Center
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Molecular Pathogenesis, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center Research Institute
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Gouni-Berthold I, Alexander VJ, Yang Q, Hurh E, Steinhagen-Thiessen E, Moriarty PM, Hughes SG, Gaudet D, Hegele RA, O'Dea LSL, Stroes ESG, Tsimikas S, Witztum JL. Efficacy and safety of volanesorsen in patients with multifactorial chylomicronaemia (COMPASS): a multicentre, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol 2021; 9:264-275. [PMID: 33798466 DOI: 10.1016/s2213-8587(21)00046-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Revised: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Volanesorsen is an antisense oligonucleotide that targets hepatic apolipoprotein C-III synthesis and reduces plasma triglyceride concentration. The aim of this study was to explore the safety and efficacy of volanesorsen in patients with multifactorial chylomicronaemia syndrome. METHODS The COMPASS trial was a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, phase 3 study done at 38 international clinical sites in Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, UK, and USA. Eligible patients were aged 18 years or older with multifactorial severe hypertriglyceridaemia or familial chylomicronaemia syndrome, who had a BMI of 45 kg/m2 or less and fasting plasma triglyceride of 500 mg/dL or higher. Patients were randomly assigned (2:1) with an interactive response system using an allocation sequence and permuted block randomisation to receive subcutaneous volanesorsen (300 mg) or a matched volume of placebo (1·5 mL) once a week for 26 weeks. After 13 weeks of treatment, dosing was changed to 300 mg of volanesorsen or placebo every 2 weeks for all patients, except those who had completed 5 months or more of treatment as of May 27, 2016. Participants, investigators, sponsor personnel, and clinical research staff were all masked to the treatment assignments. The primary outcome was percentage change from baseline to 3 months in fasting triglyceride in the full analysis set (all patients who were randomly assigned and received at least one dose of study drug and had a baseline fasting triglyceride assessment). This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02300233 (completed). FINDINGS Between Feb 5, 2015, and Jan 24, 2017, 408 patients were screened for eligibility. 294 were excluded and 114 randomly assigned to receive either volanesorsen (n=76) or placebo (n=38). One patient in the volanesorsen group discontinued before receiving the study drug. The total number of dropouts was 28 (four in the placebo group and 24 in the treatment group). Volanesorsen reduced mean plasma triglyceride concentration by 71·2% (95% CI -79·3 to -63·2) from baseline to 3 months compared with 0·9% (-13·9 to 12·2) in the placebo group (p<0·0001), representing a mean absolute reduction of fasting plasma triglycerides of 869 mg/dL (95% CI -1018 to -720; 9·82 mmol/L [-11·51 to -8·14]) in volanesorsen compared with an increase in placebo of 74 mg/dL (-138 to 285; 0·83 mmol/L [-1·56 to 3·22]; p<0·0001). In the key safety analysis, five adjudicated events of acute pancreatitis occurred during the study treatment period, all in three of 38 patients in the placebo group. The most common adverse events were related to tolerability and included injection-site reactions (average of 24% of all volanesorsen injections vs 0·2% of placebo injections), which were all mild or moderate. One participant in the volanesorsen group had a platelet count reduction to less than 50 000 per μL and one patient had serum sickness, both of which were regarded as serious adverse events. INTERPRETATION Volanesorsen significantly reduced triglyceride concentrations in patients with multifactorial chlyomicronaemia and might reduce acute pancreatitis events in these patients. FUNDING Ionis Pharmaceuticals and Akcea Therapeutics.
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- Ioanna Gouni-Berthold
- Polyclinic for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Preventive Medicine, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Saguenay, QC, Canada
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- Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department Vascular Medicine, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Carlsbad, CA, USA; Department of Medicine, University California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA.
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Secondary Causes of Hypertriglyceridemia are Prevalent Among Patients Presenting With Hypertriglyceridemia Induced Acute Pancreatitis. Am J Med Sci 2021; 361:616-623. [PMID: 33618838 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjms.2021.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2020] [Revised: 09/19/2020] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hypertriglyceridemia induced acute pancreatitis (HIAP) is the third common cause of acute pancreatitis. HIAP can result in recurrent attacks of severe AP with significant morbidity and mortality. Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) could be primary or secondary. Although genetic causes of HTG are well studied, the prevalence of secondary causes of HTG in patients presenting with HIAP is not well characterized. This study aimed to identify the prevalence of risk factors for secondary hypertriglyceridemia among patients presenting with HIAP in a tertiary referral center in a large metropolitan area. METHODS This is a retrospective analysis of all patients admitted with AP from August 2012-2017. A subgroup of patients with triglycerides >880 mg/dl were included for analysis. Secondary causes of HTG were identified. Secondary analysis evaluating the severity of pancreatitis was performed. RESULTS There were 3,746 patients admitted for AP of which 57 patients had AP and HTG. Of these 57 patients, 70.2% had history of diabetes mellitus, 26.3% had history of heavy alcohol use, 22.8% had chronic kidney disease, 47.3% with obesity, and 21.1% with metabolic syndrome. Two patients were classified as unexplained HTG. Secondary analysis showed a total of 45.6% of patients requiring ICU admission. 26.3% of patients with severe inflammatory pancreatitis and 17.5% of patients with severe necrotizing pancreatitis. CONCLUSIONS In our cohort of HIAP, 55 out of 57 patients had secondary causes for HTG. Identifying secondary causes of HTG during acute hospitalization is important to tailor outpatient treatment in order to prevent future admissions with HIAP.
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Handelsman Y, Jellinger PS, Guerin CK, Bloomgarden ZT, Brinton EA, Budoff MJ, Davidson MH, Einhorn D, Fazio S, Fonseca VA, Garber AJ, Grunberger G, Krauss RM, Mechanick JI, Rosenblit PD, Smith DA, Wyne KL. Consensus Statement by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American College of Endocrinology on the Management of Dyslipidemia and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Algorithm - 2020 Executive Summary. Endocr Pract 2021; 26:1196-1224. [PMID: 33471721 DOI: 10.4158/cs-2020-0490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The treatment of lipid disorders begins with lifestyle therapy to improve nutrition, physical activity, weight, and other factors that affect lipids. Secondary causes of lipid disorders should be addressed, and pharmacologic therapy initiated based on a patient's risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Patients at extreme ASCVD risk should be treated with high-intensity statin therapy to achieve a goal low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) of <55 mg/dL, and those at very high ASCVD risk should be treated to achieve LDL-C <70 mg/dL. Treatment for moderate and high ASCVD risk patients may begin with a moderate-intensity statin to achieve an LDL-C <100 mg/dL, while the LDL-C goal is <130 mg/dL for those at low risk. In all cases, treatment should be intensified, including the addition of other LDL-C-lowering agents (i.e., proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors, ezetimibe, colesevelam, or bempedoic acid) as needed to achieve treatment goals. When targeting triglyceride levels, the desirable goal is <150 mg/dL. Statin therapy should be combined with a fibrate, prescription-grade omega-3 fatty acid, and/or niacin to reduce triglycerides in all patients with triglycerides ≥500 mg/dL, and icosapent ethyl should be added to a statin in any patient with established ASCVD or diabetes with ≥2 ASCVD risk factors and triglycerides between 135 and 499 mg/dL to prevent ASCVD events. Management of additional risk factors such as elevated lipoprotein(a) and statin intolerance is also described.
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- Yehuda Handelsman
- Medical Director & Principal Investigator, Metabolic Institute of America, Tarzana, California.
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- Professor of Clinical Medicine, Voluntary Faculty, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Center for Diabetes & Endocrine Care, Hollywood, Florida
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- Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Voluntary Faculty, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California
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- Editor, the Journal of Diabetes, Clinical Professor, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- President, Utah Lipid Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, Past President, American Board of Clinical Lipidology, Torrance, California
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- Professor of Medicine, UCLA Endowed Chair of Preventive Cardiology, Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute, Torrance, California
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- Professor, Director of the Lipid Clinic, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Associate Editor, the Journal of Diabetes, Medical Director, Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute, Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCSD, President, Diabetes and Endocrine Associates, San Diego, California
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- The William and Sonja Connor Chair of Preventive Cardiology, Professor of Medicine and Physiology & Pharmacology, Director, Center for Preventive Cardiology, Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology, Assistant Dean for Clinical Research, Tullis Tulane Alumni Chair in Diabetes, Chief, Section of Endocrinology, Tulane University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
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- Professor, Departments of Medicine, Biochemistry and Cell and Molecular Biology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Chairman, Grunberger Diabetes Institute, Clinical Professor, Internal Medicine and Molecular Medicine & Genetics, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Professor, Internal Medicine, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Visiting Professor, Internal Medicine, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic, Past President, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
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- Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, UCSF, Adjunct Professor, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of California, Berkeley, Dolores Jordan Endowed Chair, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, New York, New York
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- Professor of Medicine, Medical Director, The Marie-Josee and Henry R. Kravis Center for Clinical Cardiovascular Health at Mount Sinai Heart, Director, Metabolic Support, Divisions of Cardiology and Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Heart, Director, Metabolic Support, Divisions of Cardiology and Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Clinical Professor, Medicine (Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism), University California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Irvine, California, Co-Director, Diabetes Out-Patient Clinic, UCI Medical Center, Orange, California, Director & Site Principal Investigator, Diabetes/Lipid Management & Research Center, Huntington Beach, California
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- Endocrinologist, Clinical Lipidologist, Associate Professor of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine Mount Sinai, Director Lipids and Metabolism, Mount Sinai Heart, New York, New York
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- Director, Adult Type 1 Diabetes Program, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
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Ye S, Ran H, Zhang H, Wu H, Li W, Du S, Su Q. Elevated Serum Triglycerides are Associated with Ketosis-Prone Type 2 Diabetes in Young Individuals. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2021; 14:497-504. [PMID: 33568926 PMCID: PMC7869714 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s296085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [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: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Ketosis-prone type 2 diabetes (KPT2D) is increasingly recognized in young adults. However, the role of blood lipids in KPT2D, especially serum triglycerides (TGs), is not yet clearly understood. PATIENTS AND METHODS We retrospectively evaluated 409 young patients diagnosed with KPT2D or classical type 2 diabetes (T2D) attending an academic tertiary hospital. Clinical characteristics and laboratory findings were compared between KPT2D and T2D patients. ANOVA or a non-parametric test analyses were used to evaluate differences in clinical characteristics and laboratory findings. Multivariate regression analyses and stratified analyses were used to further investigate differences in serum TGs levels between KPT2D and T2D individuals. RESULTS KPT2D is a subtype of T2D with traits of overweight or obesity. However, hyperglycemia and impaired β-cell functions were more severe in KPT2D patients. Serum TGs levels were significantly higher (P = 0.0003) in KPT2D individuals. Furthermore, the proportion of very high serum TGs levels was 6-fold higher (P < 0.0001) in KPT2D than in T2D patients. Elevated serum TGs were associated with young KPT2D patients. CONCLUSION Lifestyle changes as well as lipid-lowering treatments might be effective in lowering the incidence of ketosis as well as stabilizing disease progression.
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- Shu Ye
- Department of Endocrinology, Xin Hua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai200092, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Xin Hua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai200092, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Xin Hua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai200092, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, 310014, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Xin Hua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai200092, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Xin Hua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai200092, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Shichun Du Department of Endocrinology, Xin Hua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Kong Jiang Road 1665#, Shanghai, 200092, People’s Republic of China Email
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- Department of Endocrinology, Xin Hua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai200092, People’s Republic of China
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Yan P, Zhao HX, Chen X. Suboptimal management of hypertriglyceridemia in the outpatient setting is associated with the recurrent pancreatitis: A retrospective cohort study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e22887. [PMID: 33120833 PMCID: PMC7581036 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000022887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Hyperlipemia is a well-established etiology of acute pancreatitis. However, few data are available in the medical literature about the management of triglyceride levels in the outpatient setting in patients with hypertriglyceridemic acute pancreatitis (HTG-AP). We evaluated the blood triglyceride levels and followed the triglyceride management of patients with HTG-AP.This retrospective study enrolled patients with HTG-AP from January 2013 to March 2019 in the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical of University. By reviewing the hospitalization records and the follow-up data, the clinical features, blood triglyceride levels, use of lipid-lowering medications and rate of blood triglyceride levels monitoring after hospital discharge were analyzed.A total of 133 patients (46 women, 87 men; median age at presentation 37.4 years) diagnosed with HTG-AP were enrolled in the study. Thirty-two patients (24.1%) presented with recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP). Patients who had RAP were younger and had higher blood triglyceride levels than those with a single attack (P < .05). No difference in serum amylase levels, hospitalization duration or mortality rate were observed between non-recurrent acute pancreatitis and RAP patients. Lipid monitoring was only observed in 12.8% of patients and 10 patients (7.5%) took medications to control their blood triglyceride levels after hospital discharge. The follow-up of triglyceride levels in the outpatient setting were higher in RAP patients than in patients with non-recurrent acute pancreatitis (P < .05). Among the patients who measured their triglyceride levels after discharge, 83.3% of patients with RAP had at least 1 follow-up triglyceride level that was higher than 500 mg/dL, while no patients had an HTG-AP attack with a triglyceride level higher than 500 mg/dL.Triglyceride levels after hospital discharge higher than 500 mg/dL may be associated with an increased risk of relapse of clinical acute pancreatitis events. Inappropriate management for triglyceride control in the outpatient setting may be associated with an increased risk of relapse of clinical HTG-AP events.
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- Ping Yan
- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou City, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University
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Dupuit M, Rance M, Morel C, Bouillon P, Pereira B, Bonnet A, Maillard F, Duclos M, Boisseau N. Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training or High-Intensity Interval Training with or without Resistance Training for Altering Body Composition in Postmenopausal Women. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2020; 52:736-745. [PMID: 31524825 DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000002162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to compare body composition changes induced by moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT), high-intensity interval training (HIIT), or HIIT + resistance training (RT) programs (3 d·wk, 12 wk) in overweight/obese postmenopausal women, and to determine whether fat mass reduction is related to greater fat oxidation (FatOx). METHODS Participants (n = 27) were randomized in three groups: MICT (40 min at 55%-60% of peak power output), HIIT (60 × 8 s at 80%-90% of peak HR, 12 s active recovery), and HIIT + RT (HIIT + 8 whole-body exercises: 1 set of 8-12 repetitions). Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry was used to measure whole-body and abdominal/visceral fat mass (FM) and fat-free mass. FatOx was determined at rest, during a moderate-intensity exercise (40 min at 50% of peak power output), and for 20 min postexercise, before and after training. RESULTS Overall, energy intake and physical activity levels did not vary from the beginning to the end of the intervention. Body weight and total FM decreased in all groups over time, but significant abdominal/visceral FM losses were observed only in HIIT and HIIT + RT groups. When expressed in percentage, total FM, fat-free mass, and muscle mass were significantly modified only by HIIT + RT training. FatOx did not change at rest but increased similarly in the three groups during and after exercise. Therefore, the HIIT-induced greater FM loss was not related to higher FatOx during or after exercise. CONCLUSIONS MICT or HIIT ± RT could be proposed to nondieting postmenopausal women who are overweight/obese to decrease weight and whole-body FM. The HIIT programs were more effective than MICT in reducing abdominal/visceral FM. RT addition did not potentiate this effect but increased the percentage of muscle mass.
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- Marine Dupuit
- Laboratory of the Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise under Physiological and Pathological Conditions (AME2P), Université Clermont Auvergne, EA 3533, Clermont-Ferrand, FRANCE
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- Center of Resources, Expertise and Performance in Sports (CREPS), Bellerive-sur-Allier, FRANCE
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- Center of Resources, Expertise and Performance in Sports (CREPS), Bellerive-sur-Allier, FRANCE
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- Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital, Biostatistics Unit (DRCI), Clermont-Ferrand, FRANCE
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- Laboratory of the Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise under Physiological and Pathological Conditions (AME2P), Université Clermont Auvergne, EA 3533, Clermont-Ferrand, FRANCE
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- Laboratory of the Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise under Physiological and Pathological Conditions (AME2P), Université Clermont Auvergne, EA 3533, Clermont-Ferrand, FRANCE
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Kim SJ, Kang H, Kim EJ, Kim YS, Cho JH. Clinical features and outcomes of hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis: Propensity score matching analysis from a prospective acute pancreatitis registry. Pancreatology 2020; 20:617-621. [PMID: 32265135 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2020.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2020] [Revised: 03/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is a well-known cause of acute pancreatitis (AP) and elevation of serum triglycerides (TG) to ≥1000 mg/dl is strongly indicative of HTG-induced AP (HTG-AP). HTG-AP is potentially associated with persistent organ failure and poor prognosis. Here, we compared differences in clinical features and outcomes between patients with HTG-AP and patients with AP due to other causes. METHODS A prospective AP registry was constructed in Gil Medical Center between June 2014 and May 2018. In total, 499 patients with AP were included for whom serum TG data at admission were available. RESULTS HTG-AP was present in 52 patients (10.4%); these patients were younger than patients with AP due to other causes (39.62 ± 10.12 vs. 51.62 ± 17.41, p < 0.001). After propensity score matching adjusted by age, the factors associated with severity were more common in the HTG-AP group; these factors included the presence of systemic inflammatory response syndrome, Ranson's score ≥3, acute physiology, age, chronic health evaluation (APACHE) II score ≥8 at admission, and C-reactive protein level >10 mg/dl after 24 h of hospitalization. There were no significant differences in complications or severity based on the revised Atlanta classification 2012. In addition, recurrence was more frequent in the HTG-AP group (25.0% vs. 6.4%, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION HTG-AP occurred in younger patients and showed more frequent recurrences than AP with other causes. Although factors related to severe feature were more common in HTG-AP during early phase, overall severity and prognosis were not different between the two groups.
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- So Jeong Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea; Department of Medicine, Yonsei University Graduate School, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Garber AJ, Handelsman Y, Grunberger G, Einhorn D, Abrahamson MJ, Barzilay JI, Blonde L, Bush MA, DeFronzo RA, Garber JR, Garvey WT, Hirsch IB, Jellinger PS, McGill JB, Mechanick JI, Perreault L, Rosenblit PD, Samson S, Umpierrez GE. CONSENSUS STATEMENT BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGISTS AND AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ENDOCRINOLOGY ON THE COMPREHENSIVE TYPE 2 DIABETES MANAGEMENT ALGORITHM - 2020 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. Endocr Pract 2020; 26:107-139. [PMID: 32022600 DOI: 10.4158/cs-2019-0472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 350] [Impact Index Per Article: 87.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Goldberg RB, Chait A. A Comprehensive Update on the Chylomicronemia Syndrome. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2020; 11:593931. [PMID: 33193106 PMCID: PMC7644836 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2020.593931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The chylomicronemia syndrome is characterized by severe hypertriglyceridemia and fasting chylomicronemia and predisposes affected individuals to acute pancreatitis. When due to very rare monogenic mutations in the genes encoding the enzyme, lipoprotein lipase, or its regulators, APOC2, APOA5, GPIHBP1, and LMF1, it is referred to as the familial chylomicronemia syndrome. Much more frequently, the chylomicronemia syndrome results from a cluster of minor genetic variants causing polygenic hypertriglyceridemia, which is exacerbated by conditions or medications which increase triglyceride levels beyond the saturation point of triglyceride removal systems. This situation is termed the multifactorial chylomicronemia syndrome. These aggravating factors include common conditions such as uncontrolled diabetes, overweight and obesity, alcohol excess, chronic kidney disease and pregnancy and several medications, including diuretics, non-selective beta blockers, estrogenic compounds, corticosteroids, protease inhibitors, immunosuppressives, antipsychotics, antidepressants, retinoids, L-asparaginase, and propofol. A third uncommon cause of the chylomicronemia syndrome is familial forms of partial lipodystrophy. Development of pancreatitis is the most feared complication of the chylomicronemia syndrome, but the risk of cardiovascular disease as well as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis is also increased. Treatment consists of dietary fat restriction and weight reduction combined with the use of triglyceride lowering medications such as fibrates, omega 3 fatty acids and niacin. Effective management of aggravating factors such as improving diabetes control, discontinuing alcohol and replacing or reducing the dose of medications that raise triglyceride levels is essential. Importantly, many if not most cases of the chylomicronemia syndrome can be prevented by effective identification of polygenic hypertriglyceridemia in people with conditions that increase its likelihood or before starting medications that may increase triglyceride levels. Several new pharmacotherapeutic agents are being tested that are likely to considerably improve treatment of hypertriglyceridemia in people at risk.
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- Ronald B. Goldberg
- Departments of Medicine, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, United States
- *Correspondence: Ronald B. Goldberg,
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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Lapointe JF, Harvey L, Aziz S, Hegele RA, Lemieux P. Evaluation of OM3-PL/FFA Pharmacokinetics After Single and Multiple Oral Doses in Healthy Volunteers. Clin Ther 2019; 41:2500-2516. [PMID: 31679821 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2019.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2019] [Revised: 10/02/2019] [Accepted: 10/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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PURPOSE The US Food and Drug Administration has approved several omega-3 (OM3)-containing prescription drugs for the treatment of severe hypertriglyceridemia (HTG). However, there is still a need to develop formulations with high bioavailability irrespective of the fat content and time of the meal. OM3-phospholipid (PL)/free fatty acid (FFA) is an investigational drug for the treatment of severe HTG containing naturally derived krill oil mixture of OM3, mainly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) as PL esters and as FFA. Both forms in OM3-PL/FFA are believed to be readily bioavailable. Per gram, OM3-PL/FFA contains a lower dose of EPA/DHA in comparison with already approved prescription drugs. The study aim was to evaluate OM3-PL/FFA pharmacokinetic (PK) properties after single and multiple oral doses of 1, 2, and 4 g in healthy subjects when receiving a Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC) diet. The dose proportionality of the study drug, the effect of a high-fat (HF) meal on its PK properties and its safety profile after multiple administration were also explored. METHODS In this Phase I, open-label, randomized, multiple-dose, single-center, parallel-design study, 42 healthy volunteers following a TLC diet were randomly assigned into 1 of 3 treatment groups in a 1:1:1 ratio to receive a single dose at day 1, followed by multiple oral doses of 1, 2, and 4 g/d for 14 days. At day 15, all subjects received a HF breakfast. FINDINGS After once-daily dosing, based on graphic assessment, OM3-PL/FFA levels reached steady state within 7-10 days. Exposure of total EPA + DHA, total DHA, and total EPA (Cmax and AUC) appeared to be approximately proportional over the 1-4 g/d dose range. After 14 days of repeated daily dosing, accumulation was observed and was greater at the higher dose of the study product. When administered after a HF breakfast on day 15, median tmax, the geometric mean of AUC0-24 and Cmax were comparable with the values on day 14 across the 3 dose levels. IMPLICATIONS OM3-PL/FFA was found to be well tolerated in healthy subjects. The study drug PK properties appeared to be approximately dose proportional over the 1-4 g/d dose range. The bioavailability of OM3-PL/FFA did not appear to be meaningfully affected by the fat content of the meal consumed before dose administration. This is clinically relevant because a low-fat diet is part of the management of patients with HTG.
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- Acasti Pharma Inc, Laval, Quebec, Canada
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Shemesh E, Zafrir B. Hypertriglyceridemia-Related Pancreatitis In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Links And Risks. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2019; 12:2041-2052. [PMID: 31632114 PMCID: PMC6789969 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s188856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Accepted: 09/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Disturbances in glucose and lipid homeostasis are cardinal features of the metabolic syndrome that affect millions of people worldwide. These conditions have multi-organ impact, and while cardiovascular effects are usually the core for studies and preventive measures, other systems may also be affected, including the pancreas. Acute pancreatitis related to severe hypertriglyceridemia is an under-recognized condition that could lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Therefore, when suspected, prompt diagnosis and treatment should be initiated to cover the various aspects of this disorder. Though commonly known to be associated with excess of alcohol use, hypertriglyceridemia-related pancreatitis is particularly observed in diabetics, especially when uncontrolled. Here, we portray the possible mechanisms and clinical features that link type 2 diabetes, hypertriglyceridemia and pancreatitis, and discuss their health-related outcomes and the current and novel treatment options for this unique disease.
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- Elad Shemesh
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Lady Davis Carmel Medical Center, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Lady Davis Carmel Medical Center, Haifa, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Israel Institute of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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Witztum JL, Gaudet D, Freedman SD, Alexander VJ, Digenio A, Williams KR, Yang Q, Hughes SG, Geary RS, Arca M, Stroes ESG, Bergeron J, Soran H, Civeira F, Hemphill L, Tsimikas S, Blom DJ, O'Dea L, Bruckert E. Volanesorsen and Triglyceride Levels in Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome. N Engl J Med 2019; 381:531-542. [PMID: 31390500 DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1715944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 331] [Impact Index Per Article: 66.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Familial chylomicronemia syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that is caused by loss of lipoprotein lipase activity and characterized by chylomicronemia and recurrent episodes of pancreatitis. There are no effective therapies. In an open-label study of three patients with this syndrome, antisense-mediated inhibition of hepatic APOC3 mRNA with volanesorsen led to decreased plasma apolipoprotein C-III and triglyceride levels. METHODS We conducted a phase 3, double-blind, randomized 52-week trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of volanesorsen in 66 patients with familial chylomicronemia syndrome. Patients were randomly assigned, in a 1:1 ratio, to receive volanesorsen or placebo. The primary end point was the percentage change in fasting triglyceride levels from baseline to 3 months. RESULTS Patients receiving volanesorsen had a decrease in mean plasma apolipoprotein C-III levels from baseline of 25.7 mg per deciliter, corresponding to an 84% decrease at 3 months, whereas patients receiving placebo had an increase in mean plasma apolipoprotein C-III levels from baseline of 1.9 mg per deciliter, corresponding to a 6.1% increase (P<0.001). Patients receiving volanesorsen had a 77% decrease in mean triglyceride levels, corresponding to a mean decrease of 1712 mg per deciliter (19.3 mmol per liter) (95% confidence interval [CI], 1330 to 2094 mg per deciliter [15.0 to 23.6 mmol per liter]), whereas patients receiving placebo had an 18% increase in mean triglyceride levels, corresponding to an increase of 92.0 mg per deciliter (1.0 mmol per liter) (95% CI, -301.0 to 486 mg per deciliter [-3.4 to 5.5 mmol per liter]) (P<0.001). At 3 months, 77% of the patients in the volanesorsen group, as compared with 10% of patients in the placebo group, had triglyceride levels of less than 750 mg per deciliter (8.5 mmol per liter). A total of 20 of 33 patients who received volanesorsen had injection-site reactions, whereas none of the patients who received placebo had such reactions. No patients in the placebo group had platelet counts below 100,000 per microliter, whereas 15 of 33 patients in the volanesorsen group had such levels, including 2 who had levels below 25,000 per microliter. No patient had platelet counts below 50,000 per microliter after enhanced platelet-monitoring began. CONCLUSIONS Volanesorsen lowered triglyceride levels to less than 750 mg per deciliter in 77% of patients with familial chylomicronemia syndrome. Thrombocytopenia and injection-site reactions were common adverse events. (Funded by Ionis Pharmaceuticals and Akcea Therapeutics; APPROACH Clinical Trials.gov number, NCT02211209.).
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- Joseph L Witztum
- From the Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla (J.L.W., S.T.), and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Carlsbad (V.J.A., Q.Y., S.G.H., R.S.G., S.T.) - both in California; the Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal and ECOGENE 21, Chicoutimi, QC (D.G.), and the Department of Medicine and Laboratory Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec-University Laval, Quebec, QC (J.B.) - both in Canada; the Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (S.D.F.), and the Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (L.H.), Boston, and Akcea Therapeutics, Cambridge (A.D., K.R.W., L.O.) - all in Massachusetts; Dipartimento di Medicina Interna e Specialità Mediche, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome (M.A.); Academic Medical Center, Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam (E.S.G.S.); the Department of Medicine, Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom (H.S.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragón, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain (F.C.); the Division of Lipidology and Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa (D.J.B.); and the Department of Endocrinology and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Institut de Création et d'Animation Numériques, Paris (E.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla (J.L.W., S.T.), and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Carlsbad (V.J.A., Q.Y., S.G.H., R.S.G., S.T.) - both in California; the Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal and ECOGENE 21, Chicoutimi, QC (D.G.), and the Department of Medicine and Laboratory Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec-University Laval, Quebec, QC (J.B.) - both in Canada; the Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (S.D.F.), and the Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (L.H.), Boston, and Akcea Therapeutics, Cambridge (A.D., K.R.W., L.O.) - all in Massachusetts; Dipartimento di Medicina Interna e Specialità Mediche, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome (M.A.); Academic Medical Center, Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam (E.S.G.S.); the Department of Medicine, Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom (H.S.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragón, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain (F.C.); the Division of Lipidology and Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa (D.J.B.); and the Department of Endocrinology and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Institut de Création et d'Animation Numériques, Paris (E.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla (J.L.W., S.T.), and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Carlsbad (V.J.A., Q.Y., S.G.H., R.S.G., S.T.) - both in California; the Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal and ECOGENE 21, Chicoutimi, QC (D.G.), and the Department of Medicine and Laboratory Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec-University Laval, Quebec, QC (J.B.) - both in Canada; the Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (S.D.F.), and the Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (L.H.), Boston, and Akcea Therapeutics, Cambridge (A.D., K.R.W., L.O.) - all in Massachusetts; Dipartimento di Medicina Interna e Specialità Mediche, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome (M.A.); Academic Medical Center, Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam (E.S.G.S.); the Department of Medicine, Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom (H.S.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragón, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain (F.C.); the Division of Lipidology and Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa (D.J.B.); and the Department of Endocrinology and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Institut de Création et d'Animation Numériques, Paris (E.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla (J.L.W., S.T.), and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Carlsbad (V.J.A., Q.Y., S.G.H., R.S.G., S.T.) - both in California; the Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal and ECOGENE 21, Chicoutimi, QC (D.G.), and the Department of Medicine and Laboratory Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec-University Laval, Quebec, QC (J.B.) - both in Canada; the Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (S.D.F.), and the Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (L.H.), Boston, and Akcea Therapeutics, Cambridge (A.D., K.R.W., L.O.) - all in Massachusetts; Dipartimento di Medicina Interna e Specialità Mediche, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome (M.A.); Academic Medical Center, Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam (E.S.G.S.); the Department of Medicine, Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom (H.S.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragón, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain (F.C.); the Division of Lipidology and Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa (D.J.B.); and the Department of Endocrinology and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Institut de Création et d'Animation Numériques, Paris (E.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla (J.L.W., S.T.), and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Carlsbad (V.J.A., Q.Y., S.G.H., R.S.G., S.T.) - both in California; the Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal and ECOGENE 21, Chicoutimi, QC (D.G.), and the Department of Medicine and Laboratory Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec-University Laval, Quebec, QC (J.B.) - both in Canada; the Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (S.D.F.), and the Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (L.H.), Boston, and Akcea Therapeutics, Cambridge (A.D., K.R.W., L.O.) - all in Massachusetts; Dipartimento di Medicina Interna e Specialità Mediche, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome (M.A.); Academic Medical Center, Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam (E.S.G.S.); the Department of Medicine, Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom (H.S.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragón, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain (F.C.); the Division of Lipidology and Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa (D.J.B.); and the Department of Endocrinology and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Institut de Création et d'Animation Numériques, Paris (E.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla (J.L.W., S.T.), and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Carlsbad (V.J.A., Q.Y., S.G.H., R.S.G., S.T.) - both in California; the Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal and ECOGENE 21, Chicoutimi, QC (D.G.), and the Department of Medicine and Laboratory Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec-University Laval, Quebec, QC (J.B.) - both in Canada; the Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (S.D.F.), and the Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (L.H.), Boston, and Akcea Therapeutics, Cambridge (A.D., K.R.W., L.O.) - all in Massachusetts; Dipartimento di Medicina Interna e Specialità Mediche, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome (M.A.); Academic Medical Center, Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam (E.S.G.S.); the Department of Medicine, Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom (H.S.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragón, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain (F.C.); the Division of Lipidology and Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa (D.J.B.); and the Department of Endocrinology and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Institut de Création et d'Animation Numériques, Paris (E.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla (J.L.W., S.T.), and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Carlsbad (V.J.A., Q.Y., S.G.H., R.S.G., S.T.) - both in California; the Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal and ECOGENE 21, Chicoutimi, QC (D.G.), and the Department of Medicine and Laboratory Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec-University Laval, Quebec, QC (J.B.) - both in Canada; the Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (S.D.F.), and the Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (L.H.), Boston, and Akcea Therapeutics, Cambridge (A.D., K.R.W., L.O.) - all in Massachusetts; Dipartimento di Medicina Interna e Specialità Mediche, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome (M.A.); Academic Medical Center, Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam (E.S.G.S.); the Department of Medicine, Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom (H.S.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragón, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain (F.C.); the Division of Lipidology and Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa (D.J.B.); and the Department of Endocrinology and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Institut de Création et d'Animation Numériques, Paris (E.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla (J.L.W., S.T.), and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Carlsbad (V.J.A., Q.Y., S.G.H., R.S.G., S.T.) - both in California; the Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal and ECOGENE 21, Chicoutimi, QC (D.G.), and the Department of Medicine and Laboratory Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec-University Laval, Quebec, QC (J.B.) - both in Canada; the Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (S.D.F.), and the Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (L.H.), Boston, and Akcea Therapeutics, Cambridge (A.D., K.R.W., L.O.) - all in Massachusetts; Dipartimento di Medicina Interna e Specialità Mediche, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome (M.A.); Academic Medical Center, Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam (E.S.G.S.); the Department of Medicine, Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom (H.S.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragón, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain (F.C.); the Division of Lipidology and Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa (D.J.B.); and the Department of Endocrinology and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Institut de Création et d'Animation Numériques, Paris (E.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla (J.L.W., S.T.), and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Carlsbad (V.J.A., Q.Y., S.G.H., R.S.G., S.T.) - both in California; the Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal and ECOGENE 21, Chicoutimi, QC (D.G.), and the Department of Medicine and Laboratory Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec-University Laval, Quebec, QC (J.B.) - both in Canada; the Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (S.D.F.), and the Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (L.H.), Boston, and Akcea Therapeutics, Cambridge (A.D., K.R.W., L.O.) - all in Massachusetts; Dipartimento di Medicina Interna e Specialità Mediche, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome (M.A.); Academic Medical Center, Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam (E.S.G.S.); the Department of Medicine, Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom (H.S.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragón, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain (F.C.); the Division of Lipidology and Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa (D.J.B.); and the Department of Endocrinology and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Institut de Création et d'Animation Numériques, Paris (E.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla (J.L.W., S.T.), and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Carlsbad (V.J.A., Q.Y., S.G.H., R.S.G., S.T.) - both in California; the Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal and ECOGENE 21, Chicoutimi, QC (D.G.), and the Department of Medicine and Laboratory Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec-University Laval, Quebec, QC (J.B.) - both in Canada; the Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (S.D.F.), and the Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (L.H.), Boston, and Akcea Therapeutics, Cambridge (A.D., K.R.W., L.O.) - all in Massachusetts; Dipartimento di Medicina Interna e Specialità Mediche, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome (M.A.); Academic Medical Center, Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam (E.S.G.S.); the Department of Medicine, Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom (H.S.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragón, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain (F.C.); the Division of Lipidology and Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa (D.J.B.); and the Department of Endocrinology and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Institut de Création et d'Animation Numériques, Paris (E.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla (J.L.W., S.T.), and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Carlsbad (V.J.A., Q.Y., S.G.H., R.S.G., S.T.) - both in California; the Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal and ECOGENE 21, Chicoutimi, QC (D.G.), and the Department of Medicine and Laboratory Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec-University Laval, Quebec, QC (J.B.) - both in Canada; the Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (S.D.F.), and the Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (L.H.), Boston, and Akcea Therapeutics, Cambridge (A.D., K.R.W., L.O.) - all in Massachusetts; Dipartimento di Medicina Interna e Specialità Mediche, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome (M.A.); Academic Medical Center, Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam (E.S.G.S.); the Department of Medicine, Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom (H.S.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragón, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain (F.C.); the Division of Lipidology and Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa (D.J.B.); and the Department of Endocrinology and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Institut de Création et d'Animation Numériques, Paris (E.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla (J.L.W., S.T.), and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Carlsbad (V.J.A., Q.Y., S.G.H., R.S.G., S.T.) - both in California; the Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal and ECOGENE 21, Chicoutimi, QC (D.G.), and the Department of Medicine and Laboratory Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec-University Laval, Quebec, QC (J.B.) - both in Canada; the Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (S.D.F.), and the Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (L.H.), Boston, and Akcea Therapeutics, Cambridge (A.D., K.R.W., L.O.) - all in Massachusetts; Dipartimento di Medicina Interna e Specialità Mediche, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome (M.A.); Academic Medical Center, Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam (E.S.G.S.); the Department of Medicine, Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom (H.S.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragón, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain (F.C.); the Division of Lipidology and Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa (D.J.B.); and the Department of Endocrinology and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Institut de Création et d'Animation Numériques, Paris (E.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla (J.L.W., S.T.), and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Carlsbad (V.J.A., Q.Y., S.G.H., R.S.G., S.T.) - both in California; the Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal and ECOGENE 21, Chicoutimi, QC (D.G.), and the Department of Medicine and Laboratory Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec-University Laval, Quebec, QC (J.B.) - both in Canada; the Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (S.D.F.), and the Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (L.H.), Boston, and Akcea Therapeutics, Cambridge (A.D., K.R.W., L.O.) - all in Massachusetts; Dipartimento di Medicina Interna e Specialità Mediche, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome (M.A.); Academic Medical Center, Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam (E.S.G.S.); the Department of Medicine, Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom (H.S.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragón, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain (F.C.); the Division of Lipidology and Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa (D.J.B.); and the Department of Endocrinology and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Institut de Création et d'Animation Numériques, Paris (E.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla (J.L.W., S.T.), and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Carlsbad (V.J.A., Q.Y., S.G.H., R.S.G., S.T.) - both in California; the Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal and ECOGENE 21, Chicoutimi, QC (D.G.), and the Department of Medicine and Laboratory Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec-University Laval, Quebec, QC (J.B.) - both in Canada; the Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (S.D.F.), and the Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (L.H.), Boston, and Akcea Therapeutics, Cambridge (A.D., K.R.W., L.O.) - all in Massachusetts; Dipartimento di Medicina Interna e Specialità Mediche, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome (M.A.); Academic Medical Center, Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam (E.S.G.S.); the Department of Medicine, Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom (H.S.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragón, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain (F.C.); the Division of Lipidology and Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa (D.J.B.); and the Department of Endocrinology and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Institut de Création et d'Animation Numériques, Paris (E.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla (J.L.W., S.T.), and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Carlsbad (V.J.A., Q.Y., S.G.H., R.S.G., S.T.) - both in California; the Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal and ECOGENE 21, Chicoutimi, QC (D.G.), and the Department of Medicine and Laboratory Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec-University Laval, Quebec, QC (J.B.) - both in Canada; the Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (S.D.F.), and the Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (L.H.), Boston, and Akcea Therapeutics, Cambridge (A.D., K.R.W., L.O.) - all in Massachusetts; Dipartimento di Medicina Interna e Specialità Mediche, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome (M.A.); Academic Medical Center, Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam (E.S.G.S.); the Department of Medicine, Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom (H.S.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragón, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain (F.C.); the Division of Lipidology and Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa (D.J.B.); and the Department of Endocrinology and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Institut de Création et d'Animation Numériques, Paris (E.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla (J.L.W., S.T.), and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Carlsbad (V.J.A., Q.Y., S.G.H., R.S.G., S.T.) - both in California; the Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal and ECOGENE 21, Chicoutimi, QC (D.G.), and the Department of Medicine and Laboratory Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec-University Laval, Quebec, QC (J.B.) - both in Canada; the Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (S.D.F.), and the Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (L.H.), Boston, and Akcea Therapeutics, Cambridge (A.D., K.R.W., L.O.) - all in Massachusetts; Dipartimento di Medicina Interna e Specialità Mediche, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome (M.A.); Academic Medical Center, Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam (E.S.G.S.); the Department of Medicine, Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom (H.S.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragón, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain (F.C.); the Division of Lipidology and Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa (D.J.B.); and the Department of Endocrinology and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Institut de Création et d'Animation Numériques, Paris (E.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla (J.L.W., S.T.), and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Carlsbad (V.J.A., Q.Y., S.G.H., R.S.G., S.T.) - both in California; the Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal and ECOGENE 21, Chicoutimi, QC (D.G.), and the Department of Medicine and Laboratory Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec-University Laval, Quebec, QC (J.B.) - both in Canada; the Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (S.D.F.), and the Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (L.H.), Boston, and Akcea Therapeutics, Cambridge (A.D., K.R.W., L.O.) - all in Massachusetts; Dipartimento di Medicina Interna e Specialità Mediche, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome (M.A.); Academic Medical Center, Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam (E.S.G.S.); the Department of Medicine, Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom (H.S.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragón, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain (F.C.); the Division of Lipidology and Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa (D.J.B.); and the Department of Endocrinology and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Institut de Création et d'Animation Numériques, Paris (E.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla (J.L.W., S.T.), and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Carlsbad (V.J.A., Q.Y., S.G.H., R.S.G., S.T.) - both in California; the Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal and ECOGENE 21, Chicoutimi, QC (D.G.), and the Department of Medicine and Laboratory Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec-University Laval, Quebec, QC (J.B.) - both in Canada; the Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (S.D.F.), and the Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (L.H.), Boston, and Akcea Therapeutics, Cambridge (A.D., K.R.W., L.O.) - all in Massachusetts; Dipartimento di Medicina Interna e Specialità Mediche, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome (M.A.); Academic Medical Center, Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam (E.S.G.S.); the Department of Medicine, Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom (H.S.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragón, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain (F.C.); the Division of Lipidology and Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa (D.J.B.); and the Department of Endocrinology and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Institut de Création et d'Animation Numériques, Paris (E.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla (J.L.W., S.T.), and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Carlsbad (V.J.A., Q.Y., S.G.H., R.S.G., S.T.) - both in California; the Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal and ECOGENE 21, Chicoutimi, QC (D.G.), and the Department of Medicine and Laboratory Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec-University Laval, Quebec, QC (J.B.) - both in Canada; the Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (S.D.F.), and the Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (L.H.), Boston, and Akcea Therapeutics, Cambridge (A.D., K.R.W., L.O.) - all in Massachusetts; Dipartimento di Medicina Interna e Specialità Mediche, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome (M.A.); Academic Medical Center, Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam (E.S.G.S.); the Department of Medicine, Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom (H.S.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragón, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain (F.C.); the Division of Lipidology and Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Research in Africa, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa (D.J.B.); and the Department of Endocrinology and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Institut de Création et d'Animation Numériques, Paris (E.B.)
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Grundy SM, Stone NJ, Bailey AL, Beam C, Birtcher KK, Blumenthal RS, Braun LT, de Ferranti S, Faiella-Tommasino J, Forman DE, Goldberg R, Heidenreich PA, Hlatky MA, Jones DW, Lloyd-Jones D, Lopez-Pajares N, Ndumele CE, Orringer CE, Peralta CA, Saseen JJ, Smith SC, Sperling L, Virani SS, Yeboah J. 2018 AHA/ACC/AACVPR/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/ADA/AGS/APhA/ASPC/NLA/PCNA Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Circulation 2019; 139:e1082-e1143. [PMID: 30586774 PMCID: PMC7403606 DOI: 10.1161/cir.0000000000000625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1176] [Impact Index Per Article: 235.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Scott M Grundy
- ACC/AHA Representative. †AACVPR Representative. ‡ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison. §Prevention Subcommittee Liaison. ‖PCNA Representative. ¶AAPA Representative. **AGS Representative. ††ADA Representative. ‡‡PM Representative. §§ACPM Representative. ‖‖NLA Representative. ¶¶APhA Representative. ***ASPC Representative. †††ABC Representative
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- ACC/AHA Representative. †AACVPR Representative. ‡ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison. §Prevention Subcommittee Liaison. ‖PCNA Representative. ¶AAPA Representative. **AGS Representative. ††ADA Representative. ‡‡PM Representative. §§ACPM Representative. ‖‖NLA Representative. ¶¶APhA Representative. ***ASPC Representative. †††ABC Representative
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- ACC/AHA Representative. †AACVPR Representative. ‡ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison. §Prevention Subcommittee Liaison. ‖PCNA Representative. ¶AAPA Representative. **AGS Representative. ††ADA Representative. ‡‡PM Representative. §§ACPM Representative. ‖‖NLA Representative. ¶¶APhA Representative. ***ASPC Representative. †††ABC Representative
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- ACC/AHA Representative. †AACVPR Representative. ‡ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison. §Prevention Subcommittee Liaison. ‖PCNA Representative. ¶AAPA Representative. **AGS Representative. ††ADA Representative. ‡‡PM Representative. §§ACPM Representative. ‖‖NLA Representative. ¶¶APhA Representative. ***ASPC Representative. †††ABC Representative
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- ACC/AHA Representative. †AACVPR Representative. ‡ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison. §Prevention Subcommittee Liaison. ‖PCNA Representative. ¶AAPA Representative. **AGS Representative. ††ADA Representative. ‡‡PM Representative. §§ACPM Representative. ‖‖NLA Representative. ¶¶APhA Representative. ***ASPC Representative. †††ABC Representative
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- ACC/AHA Representative. †AACVPR Representative. ‡ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison. §Prevention Subcommittee Liaison. ‖PCNA Representative. ¶AAPA Representative. **AGS Representative. ††ADA Representative. ‡‡PM Representative. §§ACPM Representative. ‖‖NLA Representative. ¶¶APhA Representative. ***ASPC Representative. †††ABC Representative
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- ACC/AHA Representative. †AACVPR Representative. ‡ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison. §Prevention Subcommittee Liaison. ‖PCNA Representative. ¶AAPA Representative. **AGS Representative. ††ADA Representative. ‡‡PM Representative. §§ACPM Representative. ‖‖NLA Representative. ¶¶APhA Representative. ***ASPC Representative. †††ABC Representative
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- ACC/AHA Representative. †AACVPR Representative. ‡ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison. §Prevention Subcommittee Liaison. ‖PCNA Representative. ¶AAPA Representative. **AGS Representative. ††ADA Representative. ‡‡PM Representative. §§ACPM Representative. ‖‖NLA Representative. ¶¶APhA Representative. ***ASPC Representative. †††ABC Representative
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- ACC/AHA Representative. †AACVPR Representative. ‡ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison. §Prevention Subcommittee Liaison. ‖PCNA Representative. ¶AAPA Representative. **AGS Representative. ††ADA Representative. ‡‡PM Representative. §§ACPM Representative. ‖‖NLA Representative. ¶¶APhA Representative. ***ASPC Representative. †††ABC Representative
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- ACC/AHA Representative. †AACVPR Representative. ‡ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison. §Prevention Subcommittee Liaison. ‖PCNA Representative. ¶AAPA Representative. **AGS Representative. ††ADA Representative. ‡‡PM Representative. §§ACPM Representative. ‖‖NLA Representative. ¶¶APhA Representative. ***ASPC Representative. †††ABC Representative
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- ACC/AHA Representative. †AACVPR Representative. ‡ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison. §Prevention Subcommittee Liaison. ‖PCNA Representative. ¶AAPA Representative. **AGS Representative. ††ADA Representative. ‡‡PM Representative. §§ACPM Representative. ‖‖NLA Representative. ¶¶APhA Representative. ***ASPC Representative. †††ABC Representative
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- ACC/AHA Representative. †AACVPR Representative. ‡ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison. §Prevention Subcommittee Liaison. ‖PCNA Representative. ¶AAPA Representative. **AGS Representative. ††ADA Representative. ‡‡PM Representative. §§ACPM Representative. ‖‖NLA Representative. ¶¶APhA Representative. ***ASPC Representative. †††ABC Representative
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- ACC/AHA Representative. †AACVPR Representative. ‡ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison. §Prevention Subcommittee Liaison. ‖PCNA Representative. ¶AAPA Representative. **AGS Representative. ††ADA Representative. ‡‡PM Representative. §§ACPM Representative. ‖‖NLA Representative. ¶¶APhA Representative. ***ASPC Representative. †††ABC Representative
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- ACC/AHA Representative. †AACVPR Representative. ‡ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison. §Prevention Subcommittee Liaison. ‖PCNA Representative. ¶AAPA Representative. **AGS Representative. ††ADA Representative. ‡‡PM Representative. §§ACPM Representative. ‖‖NLA Representative. ¶¶APhA Representative. ***ASPC Representative. †††ABC Representative
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- ACC/AHA Representative. †AACVPR Representative. ‡ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison. §Prevention Subcommittee Liaison. ‖PCNA Representative. ¶AAPA Representative. **AGS Representative. ††ADA Representative. ‡‡PM Representative. §§ACPM Representative. ‖‖NLA Representative. ¶¶APhA Representative. ***ASPC Representative. †††ABC Representative
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- ACC/AHA Representative. †AACVPR Representative. ‡ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison. §Prevention Subcommittee Liaison. ‖PCNA Representative. ¶AAPA Representative. **AGS Representative. ††ADA Representative. ‡‡PM Representative. §§ACPM Representative. ‖‖NLA Representative. ¶¶APhA Representative. ***ASPC Representative. †††ABC Representative
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- ACC/AHA Representative. †AACVPR Representative. ‡ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison. §Prevention Subcommittee Liaison. ‖PCNA Representative. ¶AAPA Representative. **AGS Representative. ††ADA Representative. ‡‡PM Representative. §§ACPM Representative. ‖‖NLA Representative. ¶¶APhA Representative. ***ASPC Representative. †††ABC Representative
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- ACC/AHA Representative. †AACVPR Representative. ‡ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison. §Prevention Subcommittee Liaison. ‖PCNA Representative. ¶AAPA Representative. **AGS Representative. ††ADA Representative. ‡‡PM Representative. §§ACPM Representative. ‖‖NLA Representative. ¶¶APhA Representative. ***ASPC Representative. †††ABC Representative
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- ACC/AHA Representative. †AACVPR Representative. ‡ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison. §Prevention Subcommittee Liaison. ‖PCNA Representative. ¶AAPA Representative. **AGS Representative. ††ADA Representative. ‡‡PM Representative. §§ACPM Representative. ‖‖NLA Representative. ¶¶APhA Representative. ***ASPC Representative. †††ABC Representative
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- ACC/AHA Representative. †AACVPR Representative. ‡ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison. §Prevention Subcommittee Liaison. ‖PCNA Representative. ¶AAPA Representative. **AGS Representative. ††ADA Representative. ‡‡PM Representative. §§ACPM Representative. ‖‖NLA Representative. ¶¶APhA Representative. ***ASPC Representative. †††ABC Representative
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- ACC/AHA Representative. †AACVPR Representative. ‡ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison. §Prevention Subcommittee Liaison. ‖PCNA Representative. ¶AAPA Representative. **AGS Representative. ††ADA Representative. ‡‡PM Representative. §§ACPM Representative. ‖‖NLA Representative. ¶¶APhA Representative. ***ASPC Representative. †††ABC Representative
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- ACC/AHA Representative. †AACVPR Representative. ‡ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison. §Prevention Subcommittee Liaison. ‖PCNA Representative. ¶AAPA Representative. **AGS Representative. ††ADA Representative. ‡‡PM Representative. §§ACPM Representative. ‖‖NLA Representative. ¶¶APhA Representative. ***ASPC Representative. †††ABC Representative
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- ACC/AHA Representative. †AACVPR Representative. ‡ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison. §Prevention Subcommittee Liaison. ‖PCNA Representative. ¶AAPA Representative. **AGS Representative. ††ADA Representative. ‡‡PM Representative. §§ACPM Representative. ‖‖NLA Representative. ¶¶APhA Representative. ***ASPC Representative. †††ABC Representative
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- ACC/AHA Representative. †AACVPR Representative. ‡ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines Liaison. §Prevention Subcommittee Liaison. ‖PCNA Representative. ¶AAPA Representative. **AGS Representative. ††ADA Representative. ‡‡PM Representative. §§ACPM Representative. ‖‖NLA Representative. ¶¶APhA Representative. ***ASPC Representative. †††ABC Representative
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Grundy SM, Stone NJ, Bailey AL, Beam C, Birtcher KK, Blumenthal RS, Braun LT, de Ferranti S, Faiella-Tommasino J, Forman DE, Goldberg R, Heidenreich PA, Hlatky MA, Jones DW, Lloyd-Jones D, Lopez-Pajares N, Ndumele CE, Orringer CE, Peralta CA, Saseen JJ, Smith SC, Sperling L, Virani SS, Yeboah J. 2018 AHA/ACC/AACVPR/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/ADA/AGS/APhA/ASPC/NLA/PCNA Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol. J Am Coll Cardiol 2019; 73:e285-e350. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2018.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1113] [Impact Index Per Article: 222.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Garber AJ, Abrahamson MJ, Barzilay JI, Blonde L, Bloomgarden ZT, Bush MA, Dagogo-Jack S, DeFronzo RA, Einhorn D, Fonseca VA, Garber JR, Garvey WT, Grunberger G, Handelsman Y, Hirsch IB, Jellinger PS, McGill JB, Mechanick JI, Rosenblit PD, Umpierrez GE. CONSENSUS STATEMENT BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGISTS AND AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ENDOCRINOLOGY ON THE COMPREHENSIVE TYPE 2 DIABETES MANAGEMENT ALGORITHM - 2019 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. Endocr Pract 2019; 25:69-100. [PMID: 30742570 DOI: 10.4158/cs-2018-0535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 203] [Impact Index Per Article: 40.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Lapointe JF, Harvey L, Aziz S, Jordan H, Hegele RA, Lemieux P. A Single-dose, Comparative Bioavailability Study of a Formulation containing OM3 as Phospholipid and Free Fatty Acid to an Ethyl Ester Formulation in the Fasting and Fed States. Clin Ther 2019; 41:426-444. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2019.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2018] [Revised: 01/24/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The diagnosis of severe hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) as a cause for acute pancreatitis is often delayed with limited data on the characteristics and predictors of recurrent pancreatitis in this population. METHODS A regional database of severe HTG level of 1000 mg/dL or greater was analyzed to identify subjects with acute pancreatitis. Factors associated with recurrent pancreatitis during long-term follow-up were investigated. RESULTS Severe HTG-associated pancreatitis was evident in 171 patients (75% diabetics). Recurrent pancreatitis was observed in 16%; this was associated with younger age, alcohol abuse, and an increase in triglyceride levels. In multivariable analysis, peak triglycerides level of greater than 3000 mg/dL (hazard ratio, 2.92; 95% confidence interval, 1.28-6.64; P = 0.011) and most recent triglycerides level of greater than 500 mg/dL (hazard ratio, 3.72; 95% confidence interval, 1.60-8.66; P = 0.002) remained independently associated with recurrent pancreatitis. These lipid measures as well as alcohol abuse were additionally correlated with a stepwise increase in the number of pancreatitis episodes. CONCLUSIONS Severe HTG-related pancreatitis was closely associated with diabetes. Extreme HTG and a lack of attainment of lower triglyceride levels were independent long-term predictors of recurrent pancreatitis. These findings emphasize the importance of early identification and successful treatment of severe HTG and its underlying disorders to reduce the burden of recurrent pancreatitis.
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Kaviani S, Taylor CM, Stevenson JL, Cooper JA, Paton CM. A 7-day high-PUFA diet reduces angiopoietin-like protein 3 and 8 responses and postprandial triglyceride levels in healthy females but not males: a randomized control trial. BMC Nutr 2019; 5:1. [PMID: 32153916 PMCID: PMC7050740 DOI: 10.1186/s40795-018-0262-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2018] [Accepted: 12/11/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have beneficial effects on hypertriglyceridemia although their effect on angiopoietin-like proteins (ANGPTLs), specifically ANGPTL3, ANGPTL4 and ANGPTL8 is unknown. OBJECTIVE To determine whether a high-PUFA diet improves postprandial triglyceride (TG) levels through reducing ANGPTL responses following high saturated fat (SFA) meals. METHODS Twenty-six adults were randomized into a PUFA diet (n = 16) or a control diet group (n = 10). Participants completed a pre-diet visit (v1) where they were given two SFA-rich, high-fat meals. Blood draws were taken at fasting and every 2 h postprandially for a total of 8 h. After v1, participants completed a 7d diet of the same macronutrient proportions (50% carbohydrate, 35% fat, 15% protein) but with different fatty acid (FA) compositions (PUFA = 21% of total energy from PUFAs vs. Control = 7% of total energy from PUFA). All participants then completed the post-diet visit (v2) identical to v1. RESULTS In the PUFA group, females, but not males, reduced TG concentrations (Area under the curve (AUC): 141.2 ± 18.7 vs. 80.7 ± 6.5 mg/dL/h, p = 0.01, for v1 vs. v2, respectively). Fasting and postprandial AUC levels of ANGPTL3 and 8, but not ANGPTL4, also decreased from v1 to v2 in PUFA females, but not males. No changes from v1 to v2 were seen in either sex in the control group. CONCLUSIONS A PUFA-rich diet improves TG levels in response to high-SFA meals with reductions in ANGPTL3 and ANGPTL8. PUFAs may be more protective against hypertriglyceridemia in females, compared to males since no diet effect was observed in males. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT02246933.
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- Sepideh Kaviani
- Department of Foods and Nutrition, University of Georgia, Athens, GA USA
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Department of Foods and Nutrition, University of Georgia, 100 Cedar St., Athens, GA 30602 USA
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- Department of Foods and Nutrition, University of Georgia, Athens, GA USA
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- Department of Foods and Nutrition, University of Georgia, Athens, GA USA
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Department of Foods and Nutrition, University of Georgia, 100 Cedar St., Athens, GA 30602 USA
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Hansen SEJ, Madsen CM, Varbo A, Nordestgaard BG. Low-Grade Inflammation in the Association between Mild-to-Moderate Hypertriglyceridemia and Risk of Acute Pancreatitis: A Study of More Than 115000 Individuals from the General Population. Clin Chem 2018; 65:321-332. [PMID: 30518661 DOI: 10.1373/clinchem.2018.294926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2018] [Accepted: 09/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND How mild-to-moderate hypertriglyceridemia (2-10 mmol/L; 177-886 mg/dL) potentially causes acute pancreatitis is unknown; however, cellular studies indicate that inflammation might be a driver of disease progression. We tested the hypotheses that (a) mild-to-moderate hypertriglyceridemia is associated with low-grade inflammation and that (b) the association between mild-to-moderate hypertriglyceridemia and risk of acute pancreatitis depends on low-grade inflammation. METHODS From the Copenhagen General Population Study and the Copenhagen City Heart Study, 117865 men and women 20-100+ years of age with measurements of nonfasting plasma triglycerides at baseline were followed prospectively for development of acute pancreatitis. RESULTS After multivariable adjustment, a 1 mmol/L (89 mg/dL) higher nonfasting triglyceride concentration was associated with 17% (95% CI, 16%-18%, P = 3 × 10-17) higher plasma C-reactive protein (CRP) and a 4.2% (4.0%-4.4%, P = 6 × 10-17) higher blood leukocyte count. Higher concentrations of nonfasting triglycerides were associated almost linearly with higher risk of acute pancreatitis (P for trend = 5 × 10-6), with hazard ratios of 1.5 (95% CI, 0.9-2.5), 2.0 (95% CI, 1.1-3.6), 2.2 (95% CI, 1.0-4.7), 4.2 (95% CI, 1.6-11.5), and 7.7 (95% CI, 3.0-19.8) in individuals with nonfasting triglycerides of 1.00-1.99 mmol/L (89-176 mg/dL; 46% of the population), 2.00-2.99 mmol/L (177-265 mg/dL; 17%), 3.00-3.99 mmol/L (266-353 mg/dL; 6%), 4.00-4.99 mmol/L (354-442 mg/dL; 2%), and ≥5mmol/L(443 mg/dL; 2%), respectively, vs individuals with <1 mmol/L (89 mg/dL; 27%). The association with risk of acute pancreatitis appeared more pronounced in individuals with CRP of ≥1.39 mg/L (P for trend = 0.001) and leukocytes of ≥7 × 109/L (P = 2 × 10-4) than in those with CRP <1.39 mg/L (P = 0.03) and leukocytes <7 × 109/L (P = 0.04); however, there was no formal evidence of statistical interaction (P = 0.38 for CRP and P = 0.41 for leukocytes). CONCLUSIONS Mild-to-moderate hypertriglyceridemia is associated with low-grade inflammation and higher risk of acute pancreatitis. The association between mild-to-moderate hypertriglyceridemia and risk of acute pancreatitis is possibly partly mediated by low-grade inflammation.
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- Signe E J Hansen
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark.,The Copenhagen General Population Study, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark.,Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark.,The Copenhagen General Population Study, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark.,Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark.,The Copenhagen General Population Study, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark; .,The Copenhagen General Population Study, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark.,Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.,The Copenhagen City Heart Study, Frederiksberg Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Frederiksberg, Denmark
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Treviño-Villarreal JH, Reynolds JS, Bartelt A, Langston PK, MacArthur MR, Arduini A, Tosti V, Veronese N, Bertozzi B, Brace LE, Mejia P, Trocha K, Kajitani GS, Longchamp A, Harputlugil E, Gathungu R, Bird SS, Bullock AD, Figenshau RS, Andriole GL, Thompson A, Heeren J, Ozaki CK, Kristal BS, Fontana L, Mitchell JR. Dietary protein restriction reduces circulating VLDL triglyceride levels via CREBH-APOA5-dependent and -independent mechanisms. JCI Insight 2018; 3:99470. [PMID: 30385734 DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.99470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2018] [Accepted: 09/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Hypertriglyceridemia is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Dietary interventions based on protein restriction (PR) reduce circulating triglycerides (TGs), but underlying mechanisms and clinical relevance remain unclear. Here, we show that 1 week of a protein-free diet without enforced calorie restriction significantly lowered circulating TGs in both lean and diet-induced obese mice. Mechanistically, the TG-lowering effect of PR was due, in part, to changes in very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) metabolism both in liver and peripheral tissues. In the periphery, PR stimulated VLDL-TG consumption by increasing VLDL-bound APOA5 expression and promoting VLDL-TG hydrolysis and clearance from circulation. The PR-mediated increase in Apoa5 expression was controlled by the transcription factor CREBH, which coordinately regulated hepatic expression of fatty acid oxidation-related genes, including Fgf21 and Ppara. The CREBH-APOA5 axis activation upon PR was intact in mice lacking the GCN2-dependent amino acid-sensing arm of the integrated stress response. However, constitutive hepatic activation of the amino acid-responsive kinase mTORC1 compromised CREBH activation, leading to blunted APOA5 expression and PR-recalcitrant hypertriglyceridemia. PR also contributed to hypotriglyceridemia by reducing the rate of VLDL-TG secretion, independently of activation of the CREBH-APOA5 axis. Finally, a randomized controlled clinical trial revealed that 4-6 weeks of reduced protein intake (7%-9% of calories) decreased VLDL particle number, increased VLDL-bound APOA5 expression, and lowered plasma TGs, consistent with mechanistic conservation of PR-mediated hypotriglyceridemia in humans with translational potential as a nutraceutical intervention for dyslipidemia.
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- Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Sabri Ülker Center for Nutrient, Genetic, and Metabolic Research, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention (IPEK), Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany.,German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Sabri Ülker Center for Nutrient, Genetic, and Metabolic Research, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, and
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- Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, and
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- Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.,Division of Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School (HMS), Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Surgery, HMS, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Urology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Division of Urology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Division of Urology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Dana Farber Cancer Institute/HMS Rodent Histopathology Core Facility, HMS, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department for Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, and
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- Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.,Division of Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School (HMS), Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Surgery, HMS, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.,Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.,School of Medicine and Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Woo Y, Shin JS, Shim CY, Kim JS, Kim BK, Park S, Chang HJ, Hong GR, Ko YG, Kang SM, Choi D, Ha JW, Hong MK, Jang Y, Lee SH. Effect of fenofibrate in 1113 patients at low-density lipoprotein cholesterol goal but high triglyceride levels: Real-world results and factors associated with triglyceride reduction. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0205006. [PMID: 30286170 PMCID: PMC6171908 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0205006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2018] [Accepted: 09/18/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Fibrates are used in patients with dyslipidemia and high cardiovascular risk. However, information regarding drug response to fibrate has been highly limited. We investigated treatment results and factors associated with triglyceride reduction after fenofibrate therapy using large-scale real-world data. Patients with one or more cardiovascular risk factors, at low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol goal but with triglyceride level ≥150 mg/dL, and undergoing treatment with fenofibrate 135–160 mg for the first time were included in this retrospective observational study. The outcome variable was the percentage changes of TG levels. The achievement rate of triglyceride <150 mg/dL was additionally analyzed. Factors associated with treatment results were also analyzed. Among 2546 patients who were initially screened, 1113 patients were enrolled (median age: 61 years; male: 71%). After median follow-up of 4 months, the median change in triglyceride was -60%, and 49% of the patients reached triglyceride <150 mg/dL. After adjusting for confounding variables, female sex, non-diabetic status, coronary artery disease, lower baseline triglyceride, and no statin use were identified to be independently associated with achievement of triglyceride <150 mg/dL. Among them, female sex, non-diabetic status, and coronary artery disease were also related to median or greater percentage reduction of triglyceride. In conclusion, only half of the study patients reached triglyceride levels <150 mg/dL after real-world fenofibrate therapy. This study indicates that more attention is needed on some subgroups to obtain optimal triglyceride levels when treating with fenofibrate.
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- Yeongmin Woo
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Gangneung, Korea
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- Department of Biostatistics and Computing, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Acute pancreatitis is among the most common gastrointestinal disorders requiring hospitalization worldwide. Establishing the cause of acute pancreatitis ensures appropriate management and proper health care resource utilization. Causes of acute pancreatitis include biliary, alcohol use, hypertriglyceridemia, hypercalcemia, drug-induced, autoimmune, hereditary/genetic, and anatomic abnormalities. Fluid therapy remains the cornerstone of managing acute pancreatitis. This article provides a brief summary of current evidence-based practices in the diagnosis and management of uncomplicated acute pancreatitis.
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Patients with recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP) have few treatment options available to them to manage their symptoms or prevent progression to chronic pancreatitis. At present, endotherapy is typically pursued as a means to achieve symptom remission and reduce rates of recurrence, hospitalization, abdominal pain, narcotic use, and surgical intervention. However, evidence that endotherapy effectively alters the natural history of disease remains limited. This article reviews the recent literature on the efficacy of endoscopic intervention in the treatment RAP with a focus on high-quality prospective randomized controlled studies. Additional studies are needed to corroborate these findings.
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- Averill Guo
- Columbia University Medical Center, 161 Fort Washington Avenue, Suite 852, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Columbia University Medical Center, 161 Fort Washington Avenue, Suite 852, New York, NY 10032, USA.
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Zafrir B, Jubran A, Hijazi R, Shapira C. Clinical features and outcomes of severe, very severe, and extreme hypertriglyceridemia in a regional health service. J Clin Lipidol 2018; 12:928-936. [PMID: 29685592 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2018.03.086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2018] [Revised: 03/19/2018] [Accepted: 03/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Comprehensive data on severe hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) in the general population setting are limited and of importance due to the increase in metabolic risk factors and novel therapies under development. OBJECTIVE To investigate contributing causes and outcomes of severe to extreme HTG. METHODS Regional database retrospectively analyzed for subjects with severe HTG. Adverse outcomes were investigated in correlation to HTG severity, with follow-up initiating at first documentation of HTG > 1000 mg/dL. RESULTS A total of 3091 subjects with severe (peak triglycerides 1000-1999 mg/dL; n = 2590), very severe (2000-2999 mg/dL; n = 369), and extreme (≥3000 mg/dL; n = 132) HTG were identified. Mean age was 48 ± 12 years; 73% males. Obesity (48%) and diabetes (62%) were main contributing factors. During follow-up (median 101 months), 4.7% subjects had pancreatitis, 4.7% myocardial infarction, and 6% stroke. Compared with severe HTG, the multivariate-adjusted hazard ratio for pancreatitis was 3.22 (95% confidence interval 2.21-4.70) for individuals with very severe HTG and 5.55 (3.53-8.71) for those with extreme HTG, P < .0001. In contrast, the extent of HTG severity at these levels was not associated with worse cardiovascular outcomes or death. Most subjects (81%) achieved triglyceride levels <500 mg/dL, associated with lower risk for developing pancreatitis but not myocardial infarction or stroke. CONCLUSIONS Severity of HTG is closely related to cardiometabolic conditions, with a stepwise increase in the risk for pancreatitis, particularly if not attaining reduced triglyceride levels during the follow-up. In contrast, whereas mild-to-moderate HTG is a known established cardiovascular risk factor, very severe and extreme HTG may not further increase the risk for myocardial infarction, stroke, or mortality.
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- Barak Zafrir
- Cardiovascular Medicine, Lady Davis Carmel Medical Center, Haifa and Western Galilee District, Israel; Clalit Health Services, Haifa and Western Galilee District, Israel; The Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Israel Institute of Medicine, Haifa, Israel.
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- Cardiovascular Medicine, Lady Davis Carmel Medical Center, Haifa and Western Galilee District, Israel; Clalit Health Services, Haifa and Western Galilee District, Israel; The Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Israel Institute of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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- Cardiovascular Medicine, Lady Davis Carmel Medical Center, Haifa and Western Galilee District, Israel; Clalit Health Services, Haifa and Western Galilee District, Israel; The Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Israel Institute of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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- Cardiovascular Medicine, Lady Davis Carmel Medical Center, Haifa and Western Galilee District, Israel; Clalit Health Services, Haifa and Western Galilee District, Israel; The Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Israel Institute of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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de Pretis N, Amodio A, Frulloni L. Hypertriglyceridemic pancreatitis: Epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical management. United European Gastroenterol J 2018; 6:649-655. [PMID: 30083325 DOI: 10.1177/2050640618755002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 124] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2017] [Accepted: 12/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Hypertriglyceridemic pancreatitis (HTGP) typically occurs in patients with an underlying dyslipidemia (such as type I, IV or V dyslipidemia) and in the presence of a secondary condition, such as inadequately controlled diabetes, excess alcohol consumption or medication use. Although the symptoms of HTGP are similar to those of acute pancreatitis from other etiologies, HTGP is often associated with greater clinical severity and rate of complications. Therefore, accurate diagnosis of HTGP is essential so that patients receive the appropriate treatment. Novel therapies that aim to reduce the incidence of pancreatitis in this patient population are now available or in development. Understanding the etiology, pathophysiology and clinical characteristics of HTGP will enable future development of therapeutic agents to treat HTGP.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Epidemiology of Recurrent Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis: Similarities and Differences. Dig Dis Sci 2017; 62:1683-1691. [PMID: 28281168 PMCID: PMC5478431 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-017-4510-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2017] [Accepted: 02/21/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Emerging data in the past few years suggest that acute, recurrent acute (RAP), and chronic pancreatitis (CP) represent a disease continuum. This review discusses the similarities and differences in the epidemiology of RAP and CP. RAP is a high-risk group, comprised of individuals at varying risk of progression. The premise is that RAP is an intermediary stage in the pathogenesis of CP, and a subset of RAP patients during their natural course transition to CP. Although many clinical factors have been identified, accurately predicting the probability of disease course in individual patients remains difficult. Future studies should focus on providing more precise estimates of the risk of disease transition in a cohort of patients, quantification of clinical events during the natural course of disease, and discovery of biomarkers of the different stages of the disease continuum. Availability of clinically relevant endpoints and linked biomarkers will allow more accurate prediction of the natural course of disease over intermediate- or long-term-based characteristics of an individual patient. These endpoints will also provide objective measures for use in clinical trials of interventions that aim to alter the natural course of disease.
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Chen WJ, Sun XF, Zhang RX, Xu MJ, Dou TH, Zhang XB, Zhong M, Yang WQ, Liu L, Lu XY, Zhu CQ. Hypertriglyceridemic acute pancreatitis in emergency department: Typical clinical features and genetic variants. J Dig Dis 2017; 18:359-368. [PMID: 28548292 DOI: 10.1111/1751-2980.12490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2017] [Revised: 05/18/2017] [Accepted: 05/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the clinical characteristics of patients with hypertriglyceridemic acute pancreatitis (HTGAP), and the molecular foundation contributing to hypertriglyceridemia in such patients. METHODS Clinical data from 329 patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) were analyzed. The patients were divided into the HTGAP group, with fasting serum triglyceride (TG) levels ≥500 mg/dL (5.65 mmol/L), and the non-HTGAP (NHTGAP) group. Targeted next-generation sequencing was applied to 11 HTGAP patients to identify the genetic mutations associated with hypertriglyceridemia, including apolipoprotein A-V (APOA5), APOC2, APOC3 and APOE, BLK, LPL, GPIHBP1 and LMF1. RESULTS Patients in the HTGAP group, compared with those in the NHTGAP group, had a higher mortality rate (7.5% vs 0.7%, P = 0.001), more commonly seen severe AP (17.5% vs 5.2%, P = 0.004) as well as a higher recurrence rate (32.4% vs 19.9%, P = 0.070). DNA sequencing showed that two patients carried the same compound of p.G185C and p.V153M heterozygous mutations located in the APOA5 gene. Two patients carried a homozygous variation of p.C14F, in the GPIHBP1 gene. One patient had a homozygous variation of p.R176C in the APOE gene. And a rare heterozygous LMF1 gene mutation of p.P562R was detected in two patients. CONCLUSIONS HTGAP was significantly severe than NHTGAP, with a high recurrence rate. Genetic information may be useful in the clinical setting for the investigation of the pathogenesis of HTGAP and its interventions.
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- Wan Jun Chen
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Outpatient and Emergency Department, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, Department of Microbiology and Microbial Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, Department of Microbiology and Microbial Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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Karalis DG. A Review of Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Hypertriglyceridemia: A Focus on High Dose Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Adv Ther 2017; 34:300-323. [PMID: 27981496 PMCID: PMC5331085 DOI: 10.1007/s12325-016-0462-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2016] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Cardiovascular (CV) disease remains the leading cause of preventable death in the US. Hyperlipidemia is a major modifiable risk factor for CV disease, and after numerous clinical trials have demonstrated that reductions in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol with statin therapy can prevent major adverse CV events, statins have emerged as the drug of choice to lower LDL cholesterol and reduce CV risk. However, some statin-treated patients remain at high residual risk of CV events despite achieving low LDL cholesterol levels, especially if their triglyceride (TG) levels are elevated or their high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels low. Evidence from genetic and observational studies has linked elevated TG levels to an increased risk of CV events. Furthermore, very high TG levels are associated with acute pancreatitis. Consequently, several clinical practice guidelines provide recommendations for the management and treatment of high and very high TG levels. This review focuses on the clinical practice guidelines for the management of hypertriglyceridemia and the role of prescription omega-3 fatty acids in preventing pancreatitis and CV disease in individuals with high and very high TG levels.
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- Dean G Karalis
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Garber AJ, Abrahamson MJ, Barzilay JI, Blonde L, Bloomgarden ZT, Bush MA, Dagogo-Jack S, DeFronzo RA, Einhorn D, Fonseca VA, Garber JR, Garvey WT, Grunberger G, Handelsman Y, Hirsch IB, Jellinger PS, McGill JB, Mechanick JI, Rosenblit PD, Umpierrez GE. CONSENSUS STATEMENT BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGISTS AND AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ENDOCRINOLOGY ON THE COMPREHENSIVE TYPE 2 DIABETES MANAGEMENT ALGORITHM - 2017 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. Endocr Pract 2017; 23:207-238. [PMID: 28095040 DOI: 10.4158/ep161682.cs] [Citation(s) in RCA: 321] [Impact Index Per Article: 45.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Pedersen SB, Langsted A, Nordestgaard BG. Nonfasting Mild-to-Moderate Hypertriglyceridemia and Risk of Acute Pancreatitis. JAMA Intern Med 2016; 176:1834-1842. [PMID: 27820614 DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.6875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 161] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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IMPORTANCE Severe hypertriglyceridemia is associated with increased risk of acute pancreatitis. However, the threshold above which triglycerides are associated with acute pancreatitis is unclear. OBJECTIVE To test the hypothesis that nonfasting mild-to-moderate hypertriglyceridemia (177-885 mg/dL; 2-10 mmol/L) is also associated with acute pancreatitis. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This prospective cohort study examines individuals from the Copenhagen General Population Study in 2003 to 2015 and the Copenhagen City Heart Study initiated in 1976 to 1978 with follow-up examinations in 1981 to1983, 1991 to 1994, and in 2001 to 2003. Median follow-up was 6.7 years (interquartile range, 4.0-9.4 years); and includes 116 550 individuals with a triglyceride measurement from the Copenhagen General Population Study (n = 98 649) and the Copenhagen City Heart Study (n = 17 901). All individuals were followed until the occurrence of an event, death, emigration, or end of follow-up (November 2014), whichever came first. EXPOSURES Plasma levels of nonfasting triglycerides. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Hazard ratios (HRs) for acute pancreatitis (n = 434) and myocardial infarction (n = 3942). RESULTS Overall, 116 550 individuals were included in this study (median [interquartile range] age, 57 [47-66] years). Compared with individuals with plasma triglyceride levels less than 89 mg/dL (<1 mmol/L), the multivariable adjusted HRs for acute pancreatitis were 1.6 (95% CI, 1.0-2.6; 4.3 events/10 000 person-years) for individuals with triglyceride levels of 89 mg/dL to 176 mg/dL (1.00 mmol/L-1.99 mmol/L), 2.3 (95% CI, 1.3-4.0; 5.5 events/10 000 person-years) for 177 mg/dL to 265 mg/dL (2.00 mmol/L-2.99 mmol/L), 2.9 (95% CI, 1.4-5.9; 6.3 events/10 000 person-years) for 366 mg/dL to 353 mg/dL (3.00 mmol/L-3.99 mmol/L), 3.9 (95% CI, 1.5-10.0; 7.5 events/10 000 person-years) for 354 mg/dL-442 mg/dL (4.00 mmol/L-4.99 mmol/L), and 8.7 (95% CI, 3.7-20.0; 12 events/10 000 person-years) for individuals with triglyceride levels greater than or equal to 443 mg/dL (≥5.00 mmol/L) (trend, P = 6 × 10-8). Corresponding HRs for myocardial infarction were 1.6 (95% CI, 1.4-1.9; 41 events/10 000 person-years), 2.2 (95% CI, 1.9-2.7; 57 events/10 000 person-years), 3.2 (95% CI, 2.6-4.1; 72 events/10 000 person-years), 2.8 (95% CI, 2.0-3.9; 68 events/10 000 person-years), and 3.4 (95% CI, 2.4-4.7; 78 events/10 000 person-years) (trend, P = 6 × 10-31), respectively. The multivariable adjusted HR for acute pancreatitis was 1.17 (95% CI, 1.10-1.24) per 89 mg/dL (1 mmol/L) higher triglycerides. When stratified by sex, age, education, smoking, hypertension, statin use, study cohort, diabetes, body mass index (calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared), alcohol intake, and gallstone disease, these results were similar with no statistical evidence of interaction. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Nonfasting mild-to-moderate hypertriglyceridemia from 177 mg/dL (2 mmol/L) and above is associated with high risk of acute pancreatitis, with HR estimates higher than for myocardial infarction.
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- Simon B Pedersen
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark2Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark3The Copenhagen General Population Study, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark2Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark3The Copenhagen General Population Study, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark2Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark3The Copenhagen General Population Study, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark4The Copenhagen City Heart Study, Frederiksberg Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Frederiksberg, Denmark
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Garber AJ, Abrahamson MJ, Barzilay JI, Blonde L, Bloomgarden ZT, Bush MA, Dagogo-Jack S, DeFronzo RA, Einhorn D, Fonseca VA, Garber JR, Garvey WT, Grunberger G, Handelsman Y, Henry RR, Hirsch IB, Jellinger PS, McGill JB, Mechanick JI, Rosenblit PD, Umpierrez GE. CONSENSUS STATEMENT BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGISTS AND AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ENDOCRINOLOGY ON THE COMPREHENSIVE TYPE 2 DIABETES MANAGEMENT ALGORITHM--2016 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. Endocr Pract 2016; 22:84-113. [PMID: 26731084 DOI: 10.4158/ep151126.cs] [Citation(s) in RCA: 320] [Impact Index Per Article: 40.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Toxic-metabolic Risk Factors in Pediatric Pancreatitis: Recommendations for Diagnosis, Management, and Future Research. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2016; 62:609-17. [PMID: 26594832 PMCID: PMC4805437 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000001035] [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] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Pancreatitis in children can result from metabolic and toxic risk factors, but the evidence linking these factors is sparse. We review the evidence for association or causality of these risk factors in pancreatitis, discuss management strategies, and their rationale. We conducted a review of the pediatric pancreatitis literature with respect to the following risk factors: hyperlipidemia, hypercalcemia, chronic renal failure, smoking exposure, alcohol, and medications. Areas of additional research were identified. Hypertriglyceridemia of 1000 mg/dL or greater poses an absolute risk for pancreatitis; persistent elevations of calcium are predisposing. Further research is necessary to determine whether end-stage renal disease leads to increased pancreatitis in children similar to adults. It is unknown whether cigarette smoking exposure, which clearly increases risk in adults, also increases risk in children. The role of alcohol in pediatric pancreatitis, whether direct or modifying, needs to be elucidated. The evidence supporting most cases of medication-induced pancreatitis is poor. Drug structure, improper handling of drug by host, and bystander status may be implicated. Other pancreatitis risk factors must be sought in all cases. The quality of evidence supporting causative role of various toxic and metabolic factors in pediatric pancreatitis is variable. Careful phenotyping is essential, including search for other etiologic risk factors. Directed therapy includes correction/removal of any agent identified, and general supportive measures. Further research is necessary to improve our understanding of these pancreatitis risk factors in children.
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Gaudet D, Alexander VJ, Baker BF, Brisson D, Tremblay K, Singleton W, Geary RS, Hughes SG, Viney NJ, Graham MJ, Crooke RM, Witztum JL, Brunzell JD, Kastelein JJP. Antisense Inhibition of Apolipoprotein C-III in Patients with Hypertriglyceridemia. N Engl J Med 2015. [PMID: 26222559 DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1400283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 404] [Impact Index Per Article: 44.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Apolipoprotein C-III (APOC3) is a key regulator of plasma triglyceride levels. Elevated triglyceride levels are associated with a risk of adverse cardiovascular events and pancreatitis. ISIS 304801 is a second-generation antisense inhibitor of APOC3 synthesis. METHODS We conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-ranging, phase 2 study to evaluate ISIS 304801 in untreated patients with fasting triglyceride levels between 350 mg per deciliter (4.0 mmol per liter) and 2000 mg per deciliter (22.6 mmol per liter) (ISIS 304801 monotherapy cohort), as well as in patients receiving stable fibrate therapy who had fasting triglyceride levels between 225 mg per deciliter (2.5 mmol per liter) and 2000 mg per deciliter (ISIS 304801-fibrate cohort). Eligible patients were randomly assigned to receive either ISIS 304801, at doses ranging from 100 to 300 mg, or placebo, once weekly for 13 weeks. The primary outcome was the percentage change in APOC3 level from baseline. RESULTS A total of 57 patients were treated in the ISIS 304801 monotherapy cohort (41 received active agent, and 16 received placebo), and 28 patients were treated in the ISIS 304801-fibrate cohort (20 received active agent, and 8 received placebo). The mean (±SD) baseline triglyceride levels in the two cohorts were 581±291 mg per deciliter (6.6±3.3 mmol per liter) and 376±188 mg per deciliter (4.2±2.1 mmol per liter), respectively. Treatment with ISIS 304801 resulted in dose-dependent and prolonged decreases in plasma APOC3 levels when the drug was administered as a single agent (decreases of 40.0±32.0% in the 100-mg group, 63.8±22.3% in the 200-mg group, and 79.6±9.3% in the 300-mg group, vs. an increase of 4.2±41.7% in the placebo group) and when it was administered as an add-on to fibrates (decreases of 60.2±12.5% in the 200-mg group and 70.9±13.0% in the 300-mg group, vs. a decrease of 2.2±25.2% in the placebo group). Concordant reductions of 31.3 to 70.9% were observed in triglyceride levels. No safety concerns were identified in this short-term study. CONCLUSIONS We found that treatment with ISIS 304801 was associated with significant lowering of triglyceride levels, among patients with a broad range of baseline levels, through selective antisense inhibition of APOC3 synthesis. (Funded by Isis Pharmaceuticals; ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT01529424.).
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- Daniel Gaudet
- From the Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal and Ecogene-21 Clinical Research Centre, Chicoutimi, QC, Canada (D.G., D.B., K.T.); Isis Pharmaceuticals, Carlsbad (V.J.A., B.F.B., W.S., R.S.G., S.G.H., N.J.V., M.J.G., R.M.C.), and the Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla (J.L.W.) - both in California; the Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle (J.D.B.); and the Department of Vascular Medicine, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam (J.J.P.K.)
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Medical nutrition therapy is the essential cornerstone for effective treatment of "refractory" severe hypertriglyceridemia regardless of pharmaceutical treatment: Evidence from a Lipid Management Program. J Clin Lipidol 2015; 9:559-67. [PMID: 26228674 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2015.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2014] [Revised: 02/05/2015] [Accepted: 03/30/2015] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with refractory severe hypertriglyceridemia are at risk of pancreatitis and cardiovascular disease. The role of individualized nutrition therapy in these patients independent of pharmaceutical treatment has not been documented. OBJECTIVE To document the effect of nutrition intervention on severe hypertriglyceridemia regardless of medication status or prior nutrition counseling. METHODS Outcomes of new patients with triglycerides ≥ 500 mg/dL presenting to a Lipid Management Program over a 6-year period were tracked. Patients received comprehensive laboratory assessment, nutrition assessment, and initiation of an individualized diet intervention before seeing the lipidologist. Clinical and behavioral outcomes were recorded. RESULTS In all, 168 patients (117 men; mean age, 49.03 ± 11.22 years; body mass index, 32.61 ± 5.85 kg/m(2); 110 (65.5%) on lipid-lowering medications) returned for assessment of nutrition intervention. Triglycerides were reduced from median (interquartile range) 961.5 (611.5-1785.3) to 493.0 (337-736.3) mg/dL (P < .0001 for log transformation of triglycerides). There was no difference in median percentage reduction in triglycerides after nutrition intervention between those not on lipid-lowering medication, on a fibric acid derivative, on other lipid-lowering medication, or on a combination of lipid-lowering medications (P = .376) in a median (interquartile range) of 5 (3-7) weeks. Effect was independent of prior nutrition counseling (P = .260). Reported percentage fat in the diet at second visit correlated with log-transformed triglycerides achieved, independent of initial triglycerides level (r = 0.290; P = .001). CONCLUSIONS Individualized nutrition therapy results in changes in eating behavior and reductions in triglyceride levels in patients with refractory severe hypertriglyceridemia independent of lipid-lowering medication(s) and prior nutrition counseling.
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Valdivielso P, Ramírez-Bueno A, Ewald N. Current knowledge of hypertriglyceridemic pancreatitis. Eur J Intern Med 2014; 25:689-94. [PMID: 25269432 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2014.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 269] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2014] [Revised: 08/19/2014] [Accepted: 08/20/2014] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Severe hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is a well established and the most common cause of acute pancreatitis (AP) after alcohol and gall stone disease. It is alleged to account for up to 10% of all pancreatitis episodes. Studies suggest that in patients with triglyceride (TG) levels>1000 mg/dL (>11.3 mmol/L), hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis (HTGP-AP) occurs in approximately 15-20% of all subjects referred to Lipid Clinics. Until now, there is no clear evidence which patients with severe HTG will develop pancreatitis and which will not. Underlying pathophysiological concepts include hydrolysis of TG by pancreatic lipase and excessive formation of free fatty acids with inflammatory changes and capillary injury. Additionally hyperviscosity and ischemia may play a decisive role. The clinical features of HTG-AP patients are supposed to be no different from patients with AP of other etiologies. Yet, there are well-conducted studies suggesting that HTG-AP is associated with a higher severity and complication rate. Therapeutic measurements in HTG-AP include dietary modifications, different antihyperlipidemic agents, insulin and/or heparin treatment. The beneficial use of plasmapheresis is repeatedly reported and suggested in many studies. Yet, due to the lack of randomized and controlled trials, it is currently unknown if plasmapheresis may improve morbidity and mortality in the clinical setting of HTG-AP. Since there are no commonly accepted clinical guidelines in the management of HTG-AP, there is a definite need for an international, multicenter approach to this important subject.
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- Department of Medicine and Dermatology, University of Malaga, Spain; Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Virgen de la Victoria, Malaga, Spain
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- Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Virgen de la Victoria, Malaga, Spain
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- Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany; General Hospital Luebbecke-Rahden, Department of Internal Medicine, 32312 Luebbecke, Germany.
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