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Sjúrðarson T, Kyhl K, Nordsborg NB, Kollslíð R, Andersen LJ, Krustrup P, Mohr M. 15 weeks of soccer training increases left ventricular mass and improves indices of left ventricular diastolic function in previously sedentary, mildly hypertensive, middle-aged women. Eur J Appl Physiol 2024; 124:1621-1629. [PMID: 38177568 PMCID: PMC11055800 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-023-05399-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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PURPOSE To investigate the impact of soccer training on cardiac adaptations in mildly hypertensive middle-aged women. METHODS Hypertensive premenopausal women (n = 41; age (mean ± SD): 44 ± 7 years; height: 166 ± 6 cm; weight: 78.6 ± 11.6 kg; body fat: 43.3 ± 5.2%) were randomized to soccer training (SOC, n = 21) or control (CON, n = 20). SOC performed three weekly training sessions for 15 weeks, whereas CON had no training or lifestyle changes during the same period. Cardiac structure and function were assessed by echocardiography pre-intervention and post-intervention. RESULTS Soccer training increased (P = 0.001) left ventricular mass index by 10% [95% CI 4; 15], while no changes occurred in CON (time × group interaction, P = 0.005). In addition, only SOC demonstrated a within-group increase (P = 0.01) of 8% [95% CI 2; 14] in left ventricular septum diameter. For markers of right ventricular remodelling, a within-group increase (P = 0.02) occurred for tricuspid annulus plane systolic excursion of 8% [95% CI 1; 14] in SOC only. Left atrial diameter index increased (P < 0.001) by 6% [95% CI 3; 10] after SOC, while it was unaffected in CON (time × group interaction, P = 0.02). For makers of diastolic function, SOC demonstrated a within-group increase (P = 0.02) in the average early diastolic mitral annulus velocity of 10% [95% CI 2; 19]. In addition, a reduction (P < 0.001) in mitral valve A velocity of - 19% [95% CI - 29; - 10] was observed following soccer training, which manifested in increased (P < 0.001) mitral valve E/A ratio of 34% [95% CI 16; 53] in SOC. No within-group changes were apparent in CON. CONCLUSION In sedentary, mildly hypertensive, middle-aged women, 15 weeks of soccer training increases left ventricular mass and left atrial diameter and improves indices of left ventricular diastolic function.
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- Tórur Sjúrðarson
- Centre of Health Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Faroe Islands, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
- Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Centre of Health Science, Department of Medicine, The Faroese National Hospital, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Cardiology, Zealand University Hospital, Roskilde, Denmark
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- Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Centre of Health Science, Department of Medicine, The Faroese National Hospital, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
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- Department of Cardiology, Zealand University Hospital, Roskilde, Denmark
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, SDU Sport and Health Sciences Cluster (SHSC), University of Southern Denmark, 5250, Odense M, Denmark
- Danish Institute for Advanced Study (DIAS), University of Southern Denmark, Odense M, Denmark
- Sport and Health Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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- Centre of Health Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Faroe Islands, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands.
- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, SDU Sport and Health Sciences Cluster (SHSC), University of Southern Denmark, 5250, Odense M, Denmark.
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Toth-Manikowski SM, Yang W, Appel L, Chen J, Deo R, Frydrych A, Krousel-Wood M, Rahman M, Rosas SE, Sha D, Wright J, Daviglus ML, Go AS, Lash JP, Ricardo AC. Sex Differences in Cardiovascular Outcomes in CKD: Findings From the CRIC Study. Am J Kidney Dis 2021; 78:200-209.e1. [PMID: 33857532 DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2021.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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RATIONALE & OBJECTIVE Cardiovascular events are less common in women than men in general populations; however, studies in chronic kidney disease (CKD) are less conclusive. We evaluated sex-related differences in cardiovascular events and death in adults with CKD. STUDY DESIGN Prospective cohort study. SETTING & PARTICIPANTS 1,778 women and 2,161 men enrolled in the Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort (CRIC). EXPOSURE Sex (women vs men). OUTCOME Atherosclerotic composite outcome (myocardial infarction, stroke, or peripheral artery disease), incident heart failure, cardiovascular death, and all-cause death. ANALYTICAL APPROACH Cox proportional hazards regression. RESULTS During a median follow-up period of 9.6 years, we observed 698 atherosclerotic events (women, 264; men, 434), 762 heart failure events (women, 331; men, 431), 435 cardiovascular deaths (women, 163; men, 274), and 1,158 deaths from any cause (women, 449; men, 709). In analyses adjusted for sociodemographic, clinical, and metabolic parameters, women had a lower risk of atherosclerotic events (HR, 0.71 [95% CI, 0.57-0.88]), heart failure (HR, 0.76 [95% CI, 0.62-0.93]), cardiovascular death (HR, 0.55 [95% CI, 0.42-0.72]), and death from any cause (HR, 0.58 [95% CI, 0.49-0.69]) compared with men. These associations remained statistically significant after adjusting for cardiac and inflammation biomarkers. LIMITATIONS Assessment of sex hormones, which may play a role in cardiovascular risk, was not included. CONCLUSIONS In a large, diverse cohort of adults with CKD, compared with men, women had lower risks of cardiovascular events, cardiovascular mortality, and mortality from any cause. These differences were not explained by measured cardiovascular risk factors.
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Medicine, Department of Epidemiology, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Medicine, Department of Epidemiology, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
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- Department of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
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- Kidney and Hypertension Unit, Joslin Diabetes Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland, CA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL.
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Mosarla RC, Wood M. The Impact of Depression and Anxiety on Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Outcomes in Women. CURRENT TREATMENT OPTIONS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11936-020-00889-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Kouvari M, Souliotis K, Yannakoulia M, Panagiotakos DB. Cardiovascular Diseases in Women: Policies and Practices Around the Globe to Achieve Gender Equity in Cardiac Health. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2020; 13:2079-2094. [PMID: 33116988 PMCID: PMC7567535 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s264672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The women's global health agenda has recently been reformulated to address more accurately cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The aim of the present work was to review the global and national policies and practices that address sex equality in health with a focus on CVDs in women. Scientific databases and health organizations' websites that presented/discussed policies and initiative targeting to enhance a sex-centered approach regarding general health and/or specifically cardiac health care were reviewed in a systematic way. In total, 61 relevant documents were selected. The selected policies and initiatives included position statements, national action plans, evidence-based guidelines, guidance/recommendations, awareness campaigns, regulations/legislation, and state-of-the art reports by national/international projects and conferences. The target audiences of large stakeholders (eg, American Heart Association, European Society of Cardiology, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) were female citizens, health professionals, and researchers. Much as policy-makers have recognized the sex/gender gap in the CVD field, there is still much to be done. Thereby, tailor-made strategies should be designed, evaluated, and delivered on a global and most importantly a national basis to achieve gender equity with regard to CVDs.
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- Matina Kouvari
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Science and Education, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Peloponnese, Korinthos, Greece
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Science and Education, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Science and Education, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece
- Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, Canberra, Australia
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Franconi F, Campesi I, Romani A. Is Extra Virgin Olive Oil an Ally for Women's and Men's Cardiovascular Health? Cardiovasc Ther 2020; 2020:6719301. [PMID: 32454893 PMCID: PMC7212338 DOI: 10.1155/2020/6719301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Noncommunicable diseases are long-lasting and slowly progressive and are the leading causes of death and disability. They include cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and diabetes mellitus (DM) that are rising worldwide, with CVD being the leading cause of death in developed countries. Thus, there is a need to find new preventive and therapeutic approaches. Polyphenols seem to have cardioprotective properties; among them, polyphenols and/or minor polar compounds of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) are attracting special interest. In consideration of numerous sex differences present in CVD and DM, in this narrative review, we applied "gender glasses." Globally, it emerges that olive oil and its derivatives exert some anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, modulate glucose metabolism, and ameliorate endothelial dysfunction. However, as in prescription drugs, also in this case there is an important gender bias because the majority of the preclinical studies are performed on male animals, and the sex of donors of cells is not often known; thus a sex/gender bias characterizes preclinical research. There are numerous clinical studies that seem to suggest the benefits of EVOO and its derivatives in CVD; however, these studies have numerous limitations, presenting also a considerable heterogeneity across the interventions. Among limitations, one of the most relevant in the era of personalized medicine, is the non-attention versus women that are few and, also when they are enrolled, sex analysis is lacking. Therefore, in our opinion, it is time to perform more long, extensive and lessheterogeneous trials enrolling both women and men.
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- Flavia Franconi
- Laboratorio Nazionale sulla Farmacologia e Medicina di Genere, Istituto Nazionale Biostrutture Biosistemi, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Laboratorio Nazionale sulla Farmacologia e Medicina di Genere, Istituto Nazionale Biostrutture Biosistemi, 07100 Sassari, Italy
- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Università Degli Studi di Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Laboratorio PHYTOLAB (Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic, Food Supplement Technology and Analysis), DiSIA Università Degli Studi di Firenze, 50019 Florence, Italy
- Laboratorio di Qualità Delle Merci e Affidabilità di Prodotto, Università Degli Studi di Firenze, 59100 Florence, Italy
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El Missiri AM, Awadalla HM, Almoudi MM. Gender differences among ischemic heart disease patients enrolled in a cardiac rehabilitation program. Egypt Heart J 2020; 72:15. [PMID: 32232591 PMCID: PMC7105560 DOI: 10.1186/s43044-020-00052-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cardiac rehabilitation programs reduce cardiovascular events and mortality in ischemic heart disease patients. The aim of this study was to assess gender differences among ischemic heart disease patients enrolled in a cardiac rehabilitation program regarding adherence to the program, as well as, changes in clinical, laboratory, and echocardiographic parameters. RESULTS A prospective study that included 30 men and 30 women with stable ischemic heart disease who had been totally revascularized by percutaneous coronary intervention. Patients were enrolled in a 12-week cardiac rehabilitation program. Assessment of demographics, anthropometric measurements, risk factors, and functional capacity was performed. Lipid profile, glycated hemoglobin, and left ventricular ejection fraction were assessed. Assessments were performed at baseline and after completion of the program. Time to enrollment in the program was prolonged for women 39.17 ± 40.49 vs. 19.77 ± 10.26 days (p = 0.014). At baseline, more women were diabetic (p = 0.004), hypertensive (p = 0.02), had a larger waist circumference (p = 0.022), a higher BMI (p = 0.011), and higher HbA1c (p = 0.033). More men were active smokers (p < 0.001). After completion of the program, it was found that men attended 19.1 ± 4.77 (79.6%) sessions compared to 15.7 ± 5.72 (65.4%) sessions for women (p = 0.015). Women had more reduction in diastolic BP - 10.93 ± 8.94 vs. - 5.47 ± 12.57 mmHg (p = 0.058). The magnitude of reduction in resting heart rate was significant in men (p = 0.018) but not in women (p = 0.376). The magnitude of reduction in serum total cholesterol and triglycerides was more in men (p = 0.018 and p = 0.014). Women showed more reduction in HbA1c (p = 0.052). CONCLUSION Men are more adherent to cardiac rehabilitation programs. Recruitment of women is significantly delayed. Women have a higher cardiovascular risk burden in the form of prevalence of diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Completion of a cardiac rehabilitation program causes a reduction in BMI, waist circumference, blood pressure measurements, total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL-C, HDL-C, HbA1c, and LVEDD with an increase in LVEF in both genders. Men show more reduction in resting HR, total cholesterol, and triglyceride levels while women show more reduction in diastolic BP and HBA1c.
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- Ahmed Mohamed El Missiri
- Cardiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Abbassia square, Abbasia, Cairo, 11566 Egypt
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- Cardiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Abbassia square, Abbasia, Cairo, 11566 Egypt
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- Cardiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Abbassia square, Abbasia, Cairo, 11566 Egypt
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Velasquez-Mieyer P, Neira CP, Nieto R, Cowan PA. Review: Obesity and cardiometabolic syndrome in children. Ther Adv Cardiovasc Dis 2016; 1:61-81. [DOI: 10.1177/1753944707082800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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The cardiometabolic syndrome is highly prevalent among overweight youth. The risk of developing the cardiometabolic syndrome is likely triggered or exacerbated by concurrent obesity, unhealthy lifestyle/eating habits, and hormonal changes (puberty). Current screening recommendations include measurement of blood pressure, fasting insulin and glucose, and total cholesterol. However, limiting assessments to these measures underestimates cardiometabolic risk in overweight youth, particularly minorities. Early identification of cardiometabolic risk in its incipient stages may justify early and more aggressive intervention to prevent progression and complications. This review provides rationale for additional assessments to determine cardiometabolic risk in overweight youth and recommends treatment options.
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- Pedro Velasquez-Mieyer
- Dept. of Pediatrics LeBonheur Children's Medical Center 50 North Dunlap Memphis, TN 38103
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- Department of Physiology, Universidad Centro-Occidental “Lisandro Alvarado” (UCLA). Barquisimeto, Venezuela
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- Department of Nursing, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
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Pavanello C, Mombelli G. Considering gender in prescribing statins: what do physicians need to know? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.2217/clp.15.39] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Supplementation with vitamin D has received attention as a potential cardioprotective strategy. Biologically plausible mechanisms have been proposed to link vitamin D to coronary heart disease (CHD) prevention, and observational studies suggest an inverse association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) concentrations and CHD. Few randomized clinical trials of vitamin D supplementation and CHD have been conducted, however, and no trial with CHD as the primary prespecified outcome has been completed. CONTENT A search was conducted in PubMed to find prospective studies of the use of vitamin D supplementation and its relationship to cardiovascular risk factors (RFs) and/or cardiovascular disease (CVD). The exact search query was: ((vitamin D supplement*[Title/Abstract]) AND cardiovascular [Title/Abstract]) AND prospective [Title/Abstract]. This query yielded 42 results. "Randomized Controlled Trial" (article type) was used as a filter in a subsequent query with the same search terms. We review the evidence that vitamin D supplementation modifies coronary RFs, such as blood pressure, lipids, glucose tolerance, and/or affects the development of clinical CHD events. We address potential sources of confounding in observational epidemiologic studies of the relationship between serum 25OHD and CHD. We also address laboratory assay issues relevant to the reliable measurement of 25OHD. SUMMARY Most vitamin D supplementation trials have not demonstrated improvement in CVD, but they have tested relatively low vitamin D doses. Thus, the evidence remains inconclusive, highlighting the need for rigorous randomized trials of higher vitamin D doses with cardiovascular events as prespecified outcomes. While we await the results of ongoing trials, the recommended dietary allowances from the Institute of Medicine remain the best guidepost for nutritional requirements.
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The association between plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 concentrations, C-reactive protein levels, and coronary artery atherosclerosis in postmenopausal monkeys. Menopause 2013; 19:1074-80. [PMID: 22713861 DOI: 10.1097/gme.0b013e31825499f0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to identify the potential relationships between plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D(3) (25OHD(3)), C-reactive protein (CRP), coronary artery atherosclerosis (CAA), and coronary artery remodeling in monkeys consuming atherogenic diets. METHODS Female cynomolgus monkeys (n = 74) were fed a casein-lactalbumin (C/L)-based, moderately atherogenic diet for 12 months. They then consumed either a soy-based (n = 35) or C/L-based (n = 39) diet for 32 months. CRP concentrations were then determined, and monkeys underwent surgical menopause. Each diet group was then rerandomized to receive soy (n = 36) or C/L (n = 38). After 32 postmenopausal months, 25OHD(3), CRP, CAA, and coronary artery remodeling were determined. All monkeys received a woman's equivalent of 1,000 IU/day of vitamin D(3) and 1,200 mg/day of calcium throughout the study. RESULTS The premenopausal and postmenopausal dietary protein sources had no effect on postmenopausal 25OHD(3) concentrations (P = 0.6). Across treatment groups, there was a statistically significant inverse relationship between 25OHD(3) concentrations and CRP at necropsy (r = -0.35, P = 0.003). A significant inverse correlation between 25OHD(3) concentration and the change in CRP from premenopause to postmenopause was observed (r = -0.32, P = 0.007). The significant associations identified between plasma 25OHD(3) and CRP remained after controlling for postmenopausal diet. Those monkeys with a greater increase in CRP also had significantly more CAA and less ability to maintain normal lumens by remodeling. CONCLUSIONS Higher plasma concentrations of 25OHD(3) were associated with lower CRP. Lower CRP was associated with less coronary atherosclerosis and improved coronary artery remodeling. These findings suggest that 25OHD(3) concentrations are associated with an anti-inflammatory state and may support an association between oral vitamin D3 and cardioprotection.
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Fatty Acid Oxidation and Cardiovascular Risk during Menopause: A Mitochondrial Connection? J Lipids 2012; 2012:365798. [PMID: 22496981 PMCID: PMC3306973 DOI: 10.1155/2012/365798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2011] [Accepted: 10/17/2011] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Menopause is a consequence of the normal aging process in women. This fact implies that the physiological and biochemical alterations resulting from menopause often blur with those from the aging process. It is thought that menopause in women presents a higher risk for cardiovascular disease although the precise mechanism is still under discussion. The postmenopause lipid profile is clearly altered, which can present a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Due to the role of mitochondria in fatty acid oxidation, alterations of the lipid profile in the menopausal women will also influence mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation fluxes in several organs. In this paper, we propose that alterations of mitochondrial bioenergetics in the heart, consequence from normal aging and/or from the menopausal process, result in decreased fatty acid oxidation and accumulation of fatty acid intermediates in the cardiomyocyte cytosol, resulting in lipotoxicity and increasing the cardiovascular risk in the menopausal women.
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Kolovou G, Marvaki A, Bilianou H. One more look at guidelines for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in women. Arch Med Sci 2011; 7:747-55. [PMID: 22291817 PMCID: PMC3258815 DOI: 10.5114/aoms.2011.25547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2010] [Revised: 09/20/2010] [Accepted: 09/27/2010] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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The most common cause of death in menopausal women is due to complications from cardiovascular disease. However, many physicians feel that the prevention in women may be delayed, because women present the clinical manifestations of cardiovascular disease 10 years later than men. Another matter emerged following the results of the Women's Health Initiative study and of the Heart Estrogen/Progestin Replacement Study. Thus the proper interpretation and implementation of science should be included in a strict procedure of appreciation and clear communication for both the qualitative and quantitative evaluation of evidence, used for the clinical guidelines. Based on objective scientific collaboration among various specialities, guidelines for the prevention of cardiovascular disease of adult women with a broad range of cardiovascular risk have been formed. In this review, the guidelines or recommendations which have been reported in the last 2 decades by various scientific societies for prevention of cardiovascular disease in women will be analysed.
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- Genovefa Kolovou
- Cardiology Department, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Athens, Greece
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Ferguson TF, Funkhouser E, Roseman J. Factor analysis of metabolic syndrome components in the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) study: examination of factors by race-sex groups and across time. Ann Epidemiol 2010; 20:194-200. [PMID: 20071194 DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2009.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2009] [Revised: 10/23/2009] [Accepted: 11/22/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE This study tests hypotheses of one-, two-, three-, and four-factor models of metabolic syndrome (MetS) components and assesses the consistency and fit of the factor models 10 years later using confirmatory factor analysis in a large biracial sample of men and women. METHODS With the use of data from the baseline and year-10 exams of the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults Study, confirmatory factor analysis was performed overall and for race- and sex-specific groups for one-, two-, three-, and four-factor MetS models in 3403 white and black men and women at baseline and in 2532 white and black men and women 10 years later. Metabolic risk variables used in the factor analysis were insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), fasting glucose, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, waist circumference, waist-hip ratio, triceps skinfolds, and uric acid. RESULTS Three- and four-factor models of MetS achieved excellent fits of the data, ranging from 0.92 to 0.96 for race- and sex-specific models and from the baseline to year-10 exams. CONCLUSIONS The results suggest that MetS factors are consistent across time and race-sex groups. When investigating the MetS, it is necessary to evaluate race-sex groups.
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- T Freeman Ferguson
- Department of Community Health, Saint Louis University School of Public Health, St Louis, MO 63104-1314, USA.
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Kocić R, Spirovski D, Cirić V, Velija-Asimi Z. Impact of diet, physical activity, lipid status and glycoregulation in estimation of score (systematic coronary risk evaluation) for ten years in postmenopausal women. Bosn J Basic Med Sci 2007; 7:197-204. [PMID: 17848142 PMCID: PMC5736108 DOI: 10.17305/bjbms.2007.3044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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The incidence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in women, although lower than in men, increases dramatically after the menopause. Diabetes mellitus is a more powerful predictor of CHD risk and prognosis in women than in men. The aim of this study was to promote diet and physical activity (PA) regimen in order to decrease coronary risk in next years in postmenopausal women with impaired glucose tolerance. Methodological approach of this research is to compare data gathered trough prospective and retrospective analysis of anamnestic data, clinical research, diagnostic tests and biochemical parameters of 100 examinees, regarding the glycoregulation, lipid status, body mass indexes, incidence of hypertension, uric acid and fibrinogen level. The SCORE (Systematic Coronary Risk Evaluation) assessment system is derived from a large dataset of prospective European studies and predicts any kind of fatal CVD events over a ten-year period. It was documented that the then year risk of fatal CVD exerted a shift toward the lower percent value in postmenopausal women after proposed diet/PA regimen. In pre-menopausal women the estimated ten year risk of fatal CVD by SCORE was shifted toward the level below 1%. The risk of 15% and above was not documented after diet/physical activity regimen. The prevalence of the atherogenic lipid markers at the beginning and the end of the assay decreased for all investigated lipid parameters in the group of pre-menopausal women what was more than in postmenopausal ones. Presented data indicate that dietary regimen and physical activity are crucial factors in CVD prevention throughout menopause and beyond. Behavioral changes aimed at decreasing food intake and increasing energy expenditure, should be implemented in pre-menopausal period of life.
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- Radovoj Kocić
- Clinic for Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, Bulevar Dr Zorana Dindića 81, 18 000 Nis, Serbia
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Shivalkar B, Goovaerts I, Salgado RA, Ozsarlak O, Bosmans J, Parizel PM, Vrints CJM. Multislice cardiac computed tomography in symptomatic middle-aged women. Ann Med 2007; 39:290-7. [PMID: 17558600 DOI: 10.1080/07853890701233832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the accuracy of multislice cardiac computed tomography (MSCT) for detection of significant coronary artery disease (CAD) in middle-aged symptomatic women. METHODS We included 70 women (51+/-8 years) with complaints of chest pain or dyspnea, and an abnormal maximum exercise electrocardiogram (ECG) (8.6+/-1.4 metabolic equivalents). All had a MSCT using a 16 detector rows scanner, and coronary arteriography (CA). Blinded results of the two modalities were compared using a segment, vessel, and patient-based analysis. RESULTS On MSCT 36% had normal coronaries, 24% had significant CAD requiring revascularization, and the remainder had mild CAD. MSCT had reasonably high diagnostic accuracy at segment level (negative predictive value of 95%, positive predictive value 81%, specificity 99%, and sensitivity 50%), regarding single or multivessel CAD when both nonassessable and assessable segments were included in the analysis. The agreement between the segments comparing MSCT and CA for significant CAD was excellent at 98% (kappa value 0.89). CONCLUSIONS In this cohort of middle-aged symptomatic women with an abnormal stress test, 24% had significant CAD requiring intervention. MSCT was highly accurate in diagnosing significant CAD with an excellent negative predictive value.
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Mieres JH, Rosman DR, Shaw LJ. The clinical role of stress myocardial perfusion imaging in women with suspected coronary artery disease. Curr Cardiol Rep 2003; 6:27-31. [PMID: 14662095 DOI: 10.1007/s11886-004-0062-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Cardiovascular disease remains the number one cause of mortality for women in the United States, with coronary artery disease (CAD) accounting for 54% of all cardiovascular deaths. CAD claims the lives of more than 250,000 women each year and is therefore the single largest killer of American women. For several decades, the under-representation of women in clinical trials led to both a lack of available sex-specific evidence and a generalized misconception that CAD was a "man's disease." In actuality, not only are women vulnerable to CAD, they typically develop it 10 to 15 years later than men. Furthermore, sex differences exist in the mortality rates of women and men with CAD, such that once CAD is present in women, they have worse outcomes than their male counterparts. Consequently, early and accurate diagnosis of CAD is crucial for reducing mortality rates in women. Stress myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) using contemporary techniques has been shown to have significant value in the diagnosis and prognosis of CAD in women. In the risk assessment of women with an intermediate clinical pretest likelihood of CAD, using MPI with exercise or pharmacologic stress has been shown to add incremental value to clinical variables or exercise electrocardiogram stress testing alone. This review discusses the clinical role of stress MPI in the management of women with suspected CAD.
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- Jennifer H Mieres
- North Shore University Hospital, Division of Cardiology, 300 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030, USA.
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Derry PS. Why Do Professionals Disagree? The Case of Hormone Replacement Therapy and Coronary Heart Disease Prevention. Women Health 2003; 38:3-18. [PMID: 14664302 DOI: 10.1300/j013v38n03_02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Why have professionals disagreed about whether midlife women should be advised to use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for prevention of coronary heart disease (CHD)? Because the evidence has been incomplete and could be interpreted differently by different professionals, the question with regard to HRT and CHD prevention thus is not "What does the evidence prove?" but rather is "What are the decision rules by which research can be evaluated and made sense of?" The present article attempts to clarify the problem by cataloging dimensions along which professionals differ. These dimensions include the weight to be given to epidemiological vs. clinical trial data; whether a conclusion has already been drawn based on available evidence; whether a theoretical rationale exists; whether a professional is oriented to clinical work or research; and whether data is distorted.
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Madjid M, Naghavi M, Litovsky S, Casscells SW. Influenza and cardiovascular disease: a new opportunity for prevention and the need for further studies. Circulation 2003; 108:2730-6. [PMID: 14610013 DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.0000102380.47012.92] [Citation(s) in RCA: 126] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Mohammad Madjid
- Department of Internal Medicine/Division of Cardiology, School of Medicine, University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center, Houston, Tex, USA
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Shepard DR, Jneid H, Thacker HL. Gender, hyperlipidemia, and coronary artery disease. COMPREHENSIVE THERAPY 2003; 29:7-17. [PMID: 12701338 DOI: 10.1007/s12019-003-0002-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The importance of statins for the prevention and treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD), the recent paradoxical effects of hormone replacement therapy on prevention of CAD, and the role of nontraditional risk factors in CAD in women are examined.
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- Dale R Shepard
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Department of Medical Student Education, Ohio State University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Blümel JE, Castelo-Branco C, Kerrigan N, Cancelo MJ, Blümel B, Haya J, Flores M, Carvajal MC, Sarrá S. Influences of hormone replacement therapy on postmenopausal women's health perceptions. Menopause 2003; 10:235-40. [PMID: 12792296 DOI: 10.1097/00042192-200310030-00011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the beliefs of climacteric women regarding their health, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). DESIGN Medical students asked to interview 526 healthy women, ranging from 40 to 64 years of age, between January and February of 2002. Of that number, 26 (4.9%) declined to participate in the interview. Thus, 500 women were interviewed about their beliefs and perceptions regarding their quality of life and health risks, as well as their opinions on menopause and HRT. RESULTS The mean age of the sample was 53.3 +/- 6.2 years; 83.4% were postmenopausal, and 18.8% were HRT users. Of the women interviewed, 38.6% believed that their health was good. Although 78.8% thought that cancer is the main cause of death, 64% of them considered themselves to be at high risk for cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. Most (64%) believed that menopause deteriorates the quality of life and that it increases cardiovascular risk (52.4%) and osteoporosis (72.0%). The HRT users perceived that they had better health status (48.9% v 36.2%, P < 0.02) and smaller cardiovascular risk (54.3% v 66.3%, P < 0.04) than did the nonusers; however, they ignored the preventive effect of estrogens in osteoporosis. CONCLUSIONS Women believe that menopause deteriorates their health. The HRT users perceived themselves to be healthier and to have a smaller risk for cardiovascular disease.
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- Juan E Blümel
- Fundación PROSAM, Hospital Barros Luco-Trudeau, Departmento Medicina Sur. Facultad Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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Lambert LJ, Straton JAY, Knuiman MW, Bartholomew HC. Health status of users of hormone replacement therapy by hysterectomy status in Western Australia. J Epidemiol Community Health 2003; 57:294-300. [PMID: 12646547 PMCID: PMC1732422 DOI: 10.1136/jech.57.4.294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES To compare the demographic, behavioural, and biological correlates of use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in women with an intact uterus and women who have undergone hysterectomy. DESIGN Cross sectional analysis of data from the Busselton Health Study and the 1994 Healthway-National Heart Foundation Risk Factor Survey. SETTING Busselton and Perth, Western Australia, 1994. PARTICIPANTS 2540 women aged 35-79 years. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Demographic, behavioural, and biological correlates of use of HRT by hysterectomy status. RESULTS In women with an intact uterus, after adjustment for age and place of residence, current use of HRT was significantly associated with having a professional level of occupation, ever use of alcohol, having a history of smoking, and a lower body mass index. Current users of HRT had significantly lower levels of total cholesterol and higher levels of triglycerides than non-users. In women who had undergone hysterectomy, the only non-biological characteristic associated with use of HRT was having a history of smoking. Current users of HRT had lower levels of systolic blood pressure, lower levels of LDL cholesterol, higher levels of HDL cholesterol, and higher levels of triglycerides. The association between use of HRT and participation in exercise, level of systolic blood pressure, level of HDL cholesterol, and total/HDL cholesterol ratio varied significantly by hysterectomy status. After adjustment for age and place of residence, the mean levels of systolic and diastolic blood pressure, body mass index, waist/hip ratio, LDL cholesterol, and total/HDL cholesterol ratio were highest in women who had undergone hysterectomy and were not using HRT. CONCLUSIONS Demographic/behavioural and biological correlates of use of HRT varied depending on hysterectomy status. Demographic and behavioural characteristics were more important as selection factors for use of HRT in women with an intact uterus than in women who had undergone hysterectomy. Women who had undergone hysterectomy and were not using HRT had a significantly worse profile for CHD than did women with an intact uterus. These results indicate that any bias in estimates of the protective effect of HRT on risk of CHD in observational studies is likely to depend on the prevalence of hysterectomy within the study population. Hysterectomy status needs to be taken into account in any studies that investigate the effect of HRT on risk of CHD.
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- L J Lambert
- School of Population Health, University of Western Australia, Crawley WA 6009, Australia
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Mieres JH, Shaw LJ, Hendel RC, Miller DD, Bonow RO, Berman DS, Heller GV, Mieres JH, Bairey-Merz CN, Berman DS, Bonow RO, Cacciabaudo JM, Heller GV, Hendel RC, Kiess MC, Miller DD, Polk DM, Shaw LJ, Smanio PE, Walsh MN. American Society of Nuclear Cardiology consensus statement: Task Force on Women and Coronary Artery Disease--the role of myocardial perfusion imaging in the clinical evaluation of coronary artery disease in women [correction]. J Nucl Cardiol 2003; 10:95-101. [PMID: 12569338 DOI: 10.1067/mnc.2003.130362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Jennifer H Mieres
- American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, Bethesda, MD 20814-1699, USA
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Increased rates of coronary heart disease (CHD) occur with advancing age in both sexes, although CHD rates in women lag behind those of men by about 10 years. There is a sharp increase in CHD rate among women after approximately 50 years of age. The reasons for this are not completely understood and are undoubtedly multifactorial. Cross-sectional data from large-scale population studies suggest that around the time of the menopause, low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol levels increase by approximately 15 to 25%. Because this increase is larger than that observed in men over the same age span and closely approximates that observed in women after oophorectomy, it is likely that reduced circulating estrogen levels associated with menopause play a role in the adverse changes in both blood lipid levels and CHD incidence. There is clear evidence that treating hypercholesterolemia reduces cardiovascular risk in women, as well as in men. In the US National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Adult Treatment Panel III (ATP III) guidelines, diet and other lifestyle changes are recommended as first-line therapy. If the treatment goals cannot be achieved through non-pharmacological measures, drug therapy should be added. Of the available lipid-lowering agents, HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) are the clear choice to decrease LDL-cholesterol levels. However the favourable effects of statins on high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol and triglyceride levels are more modest, and statins are not known to decrease lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] levels. Estrogen or hormone replacement therapy (ERT/HRT) and nicotinic acid improve LDL- and HDL-cholesterol levels and also decrease Lp(a) levels. However, ERT/HRT is no longer recommended as first-line therapy for decreasing CHD risk. Nicotinic acid is particularly useful for decreasing triglyceride levels (as are fibrates) and raising HDL-cholesterol levels. Bile-acid sequestrants reduce LDL-cholesterol and slightly increase HDL-cholesterol levels. Both bile acid sequestrants and ERT/HRT tend to raise triglyceride levels, therefore they should be used cautiously in women with hypertriglyceridaemia. Treatment should be individualised for each patient. It is important to evaluate the primary form of dyslipidaemia, other CHD risk factors, comorbidities, and the extent of lipid improvement needed in order to reach treatment goals. The effects of each type of therapy and potential adverse effects should also be considered.
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Dayspring T. Seeing the forest through the trees: big trucks-little trucks. Menopause 2002; 9:79-81. [PMID: 11875325 DOI: 10.1097/00042192-200203000-00001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Khurana PS, Khurana C, Hsia J. Hormone replacement therapy for prevention of coronary heart disease: current evidence. Curr Atheroscler Rep 2001; 3:399-403. [PMID: 11487451 DOI: 10.1007/s11883-001-0078-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Postmenopausal estrogen replacement, with or without progestin therapy, has a generally favorable impact on lipids, improves endothelial function, and has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. These properties should favorably impact coronary risk; indeed, epidemiologic studies have consistently associated hormone replacement therapy with reduced coronary risk. Nonetheless, the Heart & Estrogen/progestin Replacement Study (HERS), a randomized, placebo-controlled, secondary prevention trial of conjugated estrogen with progestin, found no overall reduction in coronary events among women assigned to active hormone treatment. This review explores the role of estrogen replacement among interventions intended to prevent coronary heart disease in the post-HERS era.
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- P S Khurana
- Divisions of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Department of Medicine, George Washington University, 2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW #4-414, Washington, DC 20037, USA.
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Wood MJ, Cox JL. HRT to prevent cardiovascular disease. What studies show, how to advise patients. Postgrad Med 2000; 108:59-60, 63-6, 69-72. [PMID: 11004936 DOI: 10.3810/pgm.2000.09.1.1205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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How should you advise postmenopausal patients who are considering estrogen therapy? Do the potential cardiovascular benefits outweigh the risks? Does hormone therapy improve the cardiovascular risk profile in women with established coronary artery disease? In this article, Drs Wood and Cox help clarify the current clinical data for and against hormone replacement therapy for prevention of cardiovascular disease. In addition, they discuss current treatment recommendations and future directions in hormone therapy.
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- M J Wood
- Dalhousie University School of Medicine, Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Mattix H, Singh AK. Estrogen replacement therapy: implications for postmenopausal women with end-stage renal disease. Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens 2000; 9:207-14. [PMID: 10847319 DOI: 10.1097/00041552-200005000-00001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Little information is available about either the potential beneficial or harmful effects of estrogen replacement therapy in postmenopausal women with end-stage renal disease. Although evidence supports a role for estrogen replacement therapy in postmenopausal women in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and bone loss, possible improvement in cognitive function, and the relief of menopausal symptoms, these conclusions may not be applicable to patients with end-stage renal disease, since these studies have generally excluded such women. This issue is of considerable importance since cardiovascular causes account for more than 50% of the all-cause mortality in patients with end-stage renal disease. However, estrogen replacement therapy may also have untoward effects in patients with the disease, including an increased risk of dialysis access thrombosis and potentially worsening coronary artery disease in postmenopausal patients. Furthermore, dosing of estrogens needs to be done carefully since renal excretion is important for the elimination of estrogen metabolites. Low dose or alternate day dosing in addition to monitoring estrogen levels may be warranted when prescribing estrogen replacement therapy to women with end-stage renal disease. In this review, it is our objective to analyze the evidence published in the literature so far and to weigh the risks and benefits of estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women with end-stage renal disease.
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- H Mattix
- Renal Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA
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