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Cutruzzolà A, Parise M, Scavelli FB, Barone M, Gnasso A, Irace C. Time in Range Does Not Associate With Carotid Artery Wall Thickness and Endothelial Function in Type 1 Diabetes. J Diabetes Sci Technol 2022; 16:904-911. [PMID: 33615850 PMCID: PMC9264437 DOI: 10.1177/1932296821993178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Patients with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) have an increased risk of developing atherosclerosis and complications as myocardial infarction and peripheral artery disease. The thickening of the carotid wall and the brachial artery dysfunction are early and preclinical manifestations of atherosclerosis. The standard marker of care for assessment of glycemic control, glycated hemoglobin, does not associate with early atherosclerosis. We have hypothesized that the emerging metric of glycemic control, as the time spent in the target range (TIR), might be associated with carotid thickening and endothelial dysfunction. According to the hypothesis, we have designed the present research with the aim to evaluate the association between TIR collected in the short and long term and the measures of arterial morphology and function in patients with T1D. METHODS In our study, 70 patients and 35 healthy controls underwent ultrasound vascular study to measure carotid artery intima-media thickness (IMT) and brachial artery endothelial function by the flow-mediated dilation (FMD) technique. TIR was collected by a continuous glucose monitoring system for 2 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months before the vascular study. RESULTS Patients with T1D showed a significantly higher carotid IMT (mean±SE, 644±19 vs. 568±29 µ; p= 0.04) and a significantly lower FMD (mean±SE, 7.6±0.4 vs. 9.8±0.6%; p=0.01) compared with control subjects. No significant relationship between IMT, FMD, and TIR collected in the short and long term emerged. CONCLUSIONS Young patients with T1D have early vascular abnormalities. The percent of TIR does not correlate with preclinical atherosclerosis. This finding underlines the complexity of the interplay between diabetes and atherosclerosis.
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Affiliation(s)
- Antonio Cutruzzolà
- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale e
Clinica, Università degli Studi Magna Græcia di Catanzaro, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale e
Clinica, Università degli Studi Magna Græcia di Catanzaro, Italy
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- Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Mater
Domini, Università degli Studi Magna Græcia di Catanzaro, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale e
Clinica, Università degli Studi Magna Græcia di Catanzaro, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale e
Clinica, Università degli Studi Magna Græcia di Catanzaro, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute,
Università degli Studi Magna Græcia di Catanzaro, Italy
- Concetta Irace, Dipartimento di Scienze
della Salute, Università degli Studi Magna Græcia di Catanzaro, Viale Europa,
Località Germaneto, Catanzaro 88100, Italy.
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Zócalo Y, Gómez-García M, Torrado J, Bia D. Aging-Related Moderation of the Link Between Compliance With International Physical Activity Recommendations and the Hemodynamic, Structural, and Functional Arterial Status of 3,619 Subjects Aged 3-90 Years. Front Sports Act Living 2022; 4:800249. [PMID: 35265833 PMCID: PMC8899126 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2022.800249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background Compliance with physical activity recommendations (CPARs) is associated with better health indicators. However, there are only few studies to date that have comprehensively analyzed the association between CPARs and cardiovascular status "as a whole" (e.g., analyzing hemodynamic, structural, and functional properties, and different arterial territories). The relationship between CPARs and cardiovascular properties could be strongly influenced by the growth and aging process. Aim The goal of the study is to investigate the association between CPAR and cardiovascular properties by placing special emphasis on: (i) identifying if there is an independent association, (ii) if the association is "moderated" by age, and (iii) to what extent the association depends on the arterial parameter (hemodynamic vs. structural vs. functional) and/or the arterial segment (e.g., central vs. peripheral; elastic vs. transitional vs. muscular arteries). Methods A total of 3,619 subjects (3-90 years of age) were studied. Extensive cardiovascular evaluations were performed. Cardiovascular risk factors (CRFs) and physical activity (PA) levels were determined. The subjects were categorized as compliant (n = 1, 969) or non-compliant (n = 1,650) with World Health Organization-related PA recommendations. Correlation and multiple regression models (including CPAR*Age interaction) were obtained, and Johnson-Neyman technique was used to produce regions of significance. Results The independent association between CPARs and cardiovascular characteristics were strongly moderated by age. The moderation was observed on a wide range of age but particularly notorious on the extremes of life. Certain arterial characteristics demonstrated opposite effects in relation to CPAR status depending on the range of age considered. The association between CPAR and cardiovascular characteristics was independent of CRFs and moderated by age. In subjects younger than 45-55 years, CPAR status was associated with lower central and peripheral blood pressure (i.e., the younger the subject, the higher the reduction). During adult life, as age increases in the subjects, CPARs was associated with a beneficial hemodynamic profile, which is not related with variations in pressure but strongly related with lower levels of waveform-derived indexes and ventricular afterload determinants. Conclusions The independent associations between CPARs and arterial properties were strongly moderated by age. Data provided by blood pressure levels and waveform-derived indexes would be enough to evaluate the independent association between CPARs and the vascular system in the general population.
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- Yanina Zócalo
- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Centro Universitario de Investigación, Innovación y Diagnóstico Arterial, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- CUiiDARTE - Movimiento, Actividad, Salud (CUiiDARTE-MAS), Comisión Sectorial de Investigación Científica, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- CUiiDARTE - Movimiento, Actividad, Salud (CUiiDARTE-MAS), Comisión Sectorial de Investigación Científica, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Departamento de Educación Física y Salud, Instituto Superior de Educación Física, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- CUiiDARTE - Movimiento, Actividad, Salud (CUiiDARTE-MAS), Comisión Sectorial de Investigación Científica, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Department of Internal Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Centro Universitario de Investigación, Innovación y Diagnóstico Arterial, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- CUiiDARTE - Movimiento, Actividad, Salud (CUiiDARTE-MAS), Comisión Sectorial de Investigación Científica, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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Sabatino J, De Rosa S, Leo I, Strangio A, Spaccarotella C, Polimeni A, Sorrentino S, Di Salvo G, Indolfi C. Prediction of Significant Coronary Artery Disease Through Advanced Echocardiography: Role of Non-invasive Myocardial Work. Front Cardiovasc Med 2021; 8:719603. [PMID: 34504879 PMCID: PMC8421730 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.719603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background: Non-invasive prediction of critical coronary artery stenosis (CAST) in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) is challenging. Strain parameters can often capture an impairment of regional longitudinal function; however, they are load dependent. A novel non-invasive method to estimate Myocardial Work (MW) has been recently proposed, showing a strong correlation with invasive work measurements. Our aim was to investigate the ability of non-invasive MW to predict the ischaemic risk area underlying a CAST. Methods and Results: The study population comprises 80 individuals: 50 patients with CAST and 30 controls (CTRL). Echocardiography recordings were obtained before coronary angiography to measure global longitudinal strain (GLS), Myocardial Work Index (MWI), Myocardial Constructive Work (MCW), Myocardial Wasted work (MWW), Myocardial Work Efficiency (MWE). Global MWI (p = 0.048), MWE (p < 0.001), and MCW (p = 0.048) at baseline were significantly reduced in patients with CAST compared to controls (p < 0.05). Regional MWE within the myocardial segments underlying the CAST, but not LS, was significantly reduced compared to non-target segments (p < 0.001). At ROC analysis, the diagnostic performance to predict CAST for regional MWE (AUC = 0.920, p < 0.001) was higher compared to both regional post-systolic shortening index (PSI) (AUC = 0.600, p = 0.129) and regional LS (AUC = 0.546, p = 0.469). Conclusions: Non-invasive estimation of MW work indices is able to predict a CAST before invasive angiography.
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- Jolanda Sabatino
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, "Magna Graecia" University, Catanzaro, Italy.,Cardiovascular Research Center, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, Italy.,Department of Women's and Children's Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, "Magna Graecia" University, Catanzaro, Italy.,Cardiovascular Research Center, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, "Magna Graecia" University, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, "Magna Graecia" University, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, "Magna Graecia" University, Catanzaro, Italy.,Cardiovascular Research Center, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, "Magna Graecia" University, Catanzaro, Italy.,Cardiovascular Research Center, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, "Magna Graecia" University, Catanzaro, Italy.,Cardiovascular Research Center, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, "Magna Graecia" University, Catanzaro, Italy.,Cardiovascular Research Center, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, Italy.,Mediterranea Cardiocentro, Naples, Italy
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Age- and sex-related profiles for macro, macro/micro and microvascular reactivity indexes: Association between indexes and normative data from 2609 healthy subjects (3-85 years). PLoS One 2021; 16:e0254869. [PMID: 34280235 PMCID: PMC8289111 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0254869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Vascular reactivity (VR), defined as blood vessels’ capability to actively modify the diameter and flow resistances can be non-invasively assessed analyzing vascular response to forearm occlusion. Several VR indexes can be quantified: (i) ´microvascular´, which consider variables that depend almost exclusively on changes in distal resistances, (ii)´ macrovascular´, that evaluate the changes in brachial artery (BA) diameter, adjusting for blood flow stimulus, and (iii) ´macro/micro´, whose values depend on the micro and macrovascular response without discriminating each one´s contribution. VR indexes could not be associated. Many VR indexes have been used without availability of adequate normative data (reference intervals, RIs). Aims: (1) to evaluate macro, macro/micro and micro VR indexes obtained in a cohort of healthy children, adolescents and adults, (2) to evaluate the association between VR indexes, (3) to determine the need for age and/or sex-specific RIs, and (4) to define RIs for VR indexes. Methods: Ultrasound (B-mode/Doppler) and automatic computerized analysis were used to assess BA diameter, blood flow velocity and distal resistances, at rest and in conditions of decreased and increased blood flow. Macro, macro/micro and micro VR indexes were quantified (n = 3619). RIs-subgroups were defined according to European Reference Values for Arterial Measurements Collaboration Group (n = 1688, 3–84 years) and HUNT3-Fitness Study Group (n = 2609, 3–85 years) criteria. Mean value and standard deviation equations were obtained for VR indexes. The need for age or sex-specific RIs was analyzed. Percentile curves were defined and data were compared with those obtained in other populations. Conclusion: Macro and macro/micro VR indexes showed no association (or it was very weak) with microvascular indexes. Age- and sex-related profiles and RIs for macro, macro/micro and micro VR indexes were defined in a large population of healthy subjects (3–85 y). Equations for mean, standard deviation and percentiles values (year-to-year) were included in text and spreadsheet formats.
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Chen S, Shen Y, Liu YH, Dai Y, Wu ZM, Wang XQ, Yang CD, Li LY, Liu JM, Zhang LP, Shen WF, Ji R, Lu L, Ding FH. Impact of glycemic control on the association of endothelial dysfunction and coronary artery disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Cardiovasc Diabetol 2021; 20:64. [PMID: 33714276 PMCID: PMC7956110 DOI: 10.1186/s12933-021-01257-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background We investigated whether glycemic control affects the relation between endothelial dysfunction and coronary artery disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods In 102 type 2 diabetic patients with stable angina, endothelial function was evaluated using brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD) with high-resolution ultrasound, and significant stenosis of major epicardial coronary arteries (≥ 50% diameter narrowing) and degree of coronary atherosclerosis (Gensini score and SYNTAX score) were determined. The status of glycemic control was assessed by blood concentration of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c). Results The prevalence of significant coronary artery stenosis (67.9% vs. 37.0%, P = 0.002) and degree of coronary atherosclerosis (Gensini score: 48.99 ± 48.88 vs. 15.07 ± 21.03, P < 0.001; SYNTAX score: 15.88 ± 16.36 vs. 7.28 ± 10.54, P = 0.003) were higher and FMD was lower (6.03 ± 2.08% vs. 6.94 ± 2.20%, P = 0.036) in diabetic patients with poor glycemic control (HbA1c ≥ 7.0%; n = 56) compared to those with good glycemic control (HbA1c < 7.0%; n = 46). Multivariate regression analysis revealed that tertile of FMD was an independent determinant of presence of significant coronary artery stenosis (OR = 0.227 95% CI 0.056–0.915, P = 0.037), Gensini score (β = − 0.470, P < 0.001) and SYNTAX score (β = − 0.349, P = 0.004) in diabetic patients with poor glycemic control but not for those with good glycemic control (P > 0.05). Conclusion Poor glycemic control negatively influences the association of endothelial dysfunction and coronary artery disease in T2DM patients.
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- Shuai Chen
- Department of Cardiology, Rui Jin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Rui Jin Road II, Shanghai, 200025, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Rui Jin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Rui Jin Road II, Shanghai, 200025, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Bao Shan People's Hospital, Baoshan, Yunnan Province, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Rui Jin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Rui Jin Road II, Shanghai, 200025, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Rui Jin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Rui Jin Road II, Shanghai, 200025, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Rui Jin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Rui Jin Road II, Shanghai, 200025, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Rui Jin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Rui Jin Road II, Shanghai, 200025, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Rui Jin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Rui Jin Road II, Shanghai, 200025, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Rui Jin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Rui Jin Road II, Shanghai, 200025, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Bao Shan People's Hospital, Baoshan, Yunnan Province, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Rui Jin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Rui Jin Road II, Shanghai, 200025, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Rui Jin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Rui Jin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Rui Jin Road II, Shanghai, 200025, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Rui Jin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Rui Jin Road II, Shanghai, 200025, People's Republic of China.
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Sabatino J, De Rosa S, Leo I, Spaccarotella C, Mongiardo A, Polimeni A, Sorrentino S, Di Salvo G, Indolfi C. Non-invasive myocardial work is reduced during transient acute coronary occlusion. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0244397. [PMID: 33370359 PMCID: PMC7769261 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0244397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background During ischemia a close relationship exists between sub-endocardial blood flow and myocardial function. Strain parameters can capture an impairment of regional longitudinal function but are load dependent. Recently, a novel non-invasive method to calculate Myocardial Work (MW) showed a strong correlation with invasive work measurements. Our aim was to investigate the ability of non-invasive MW indices to identify the ischaemic risk area during transient acute coronary occlusion (TACO). Methods and results The study population comprises 50 individuals with critical coronary stenosis (CCS). Echocardiography recordings were obtained before coronary angiography, during TACO and after revascularization to measure global longitudinal strain (GLS), Myocardial Work Index (MWI), Myocardial Constructive Work (MCW), Myocardial Wasted work (MWW), Myocardial work efficiency (MWE). Compared to baseline, we found a significant reduction of GLS (p = 0.005), MWI, MCW and MWE (p<0.001) during TACO. Conclusions The non-invasive measurement of MW parameters is a sensitive and early marker of myocardial ischemia during TACO.
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- Jolanda Sabatino
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, “Magna Graecia” University, Catanzaro (CZ), Italy
- Cardiovascular Research Center, “Magna Graecia” University, Catanzaro (CZ), Italy
- Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, “Magna Graecia” University, Catanzaro (CZ), Italy
- Cardiovascular Research Center, “Magna Graecia” University, Catanzaro (CZ), Italy
- * E-mail: (SDR); (CI)
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, “Magna Graecia” University, Catanzaro (CZ), Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, “Magna Graecia” University, Catanzaro (CZ), Italy
- Cardiovascular Research Center, “Magna Graecia” University, Catanzaro (CZ), Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, “Magna Graecia” University, Catanzaro (CZ), Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, “Magna Graecia” University, Catanzaro (CZ), Italy
- Cardiovascular Research Center, “Magna Graecia” University, Catanzaro (CZ), Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, “Magna Graecia” University, Catanzaro (CZ), Italy
- Cardiovascular Research Center, “Magna Graecia” University, Catanzaro (CZ), Italy
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- Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, United Kingdom
- Department of Women's and Children's Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, “Magna Graecia” University, Catanzaro (CZ), Italy
- Cardiovascular Research Center, “Magna Graecia” University, Catanzaro (CZ), Italy
- Mediterranea Cardiocentro, Naples (NA), Italy
- * E-mail: (SDR); (CI)
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Toprover M, Shah B, Oh C, Igel TF, Romero AG, Pike VC, Curovic F, Bang D, Lazaro D, Krasnokutsky S, Katz SD, Pillinger MH. Initiating guideline-concordant gout treatment improves arterial endothelial function and reduces intercritical inflammation: a prospective observational study. Arthritis Res Ther 2020; 22:169. [PMID: 32653044 PMCID: PMC7353742 DOI: 10.1186/s13075-020-02260-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background Patients with gout have arterial dysfunction and systemic inflammation, even during intercritical episodes, which may be markers of future adverse cardiovascular outcomes. We conducted a prospective observational study to assess whether initiating guideline-concordant gout therapy with colchicine and a urate-lowering xanthine oxidase inhibitor (XOI) improves arterial function and reduces inflammation. Methods Thirty-eight untreated gout patients meeting American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/European League Against Rheumatism classification criteria for gout and ACR guidelines for initiating urate-lowering therapy (ULT) received colchicine (0.6 mg twice daily, or once daily for tolerance) and an XOI (allopurinol or febuxostat) titrated to ACR guideline-defined serum urate (sU) target. Treatment was begun during intercritical periods. The initiation of colchicine and XOI was staggered to permit assessment of a potential independent effect of colchicine. Brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD) and nitrate-mediated dilation (NMD) assessed endothelium-dependent and endothelium-independent (smooth muscle) arterial responsiveness, respectively. High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), IL-1β, IL-6, myeloperoxidase (MPO) concentrations, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) assessed systemic inflammation. Results Four weeks after achieving target sU concentration on colchicine plus an XOI, FMD was significantly improved (58% increase, p = 0.03). hsCRP, ESR, IL-1β, and IL-6 also all significantly improved (30%, 27%, 19.5%, and 18.8% decrease respectively; all p ≤ 0.03). Prior to addition of XOI, treatment with colchicine alone resulted in smaller numerical improvements in FMD, hsCRP, and ESR (20.7%, 8.9%, 13% reductions, respectively; all non-significant), but not IL-1β or IL-6. MPO and NMD did not change with therapy. We observed a moderate inverse correlation between hsCRP concentration and FMD responsiveness (R = − 0.41, p = 0.01). Subgroup analyses demonstrated improvement in FMD after achieving target sU concentration in patients without but not with established cardiovascular risk factors and comorbidities, particularly hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Conclusions Initiating guideline-concordant gout treatment reduces intercritical systemic inflammation and improves endothelial-dependent arterial function, particularly in patients without established cardiovascular comorbidities.
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- Michael Toprover
- Section of Rheumatology, VA New York Harbor Health Care System, New York, NY, USA.,Division of Rheumatology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Suite 1410, 301 East 17th Street, New York, NY, 10003, USA
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- Section of Cardiology, VA New York Harbor Health Care System, New York, NY, USA.,Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics, Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Section of Rheumatology, VA New York Harbor Health Care System, New York, NY, USA.,Division of Rheumatology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Suite 1410, 301 East 17th Street, New York, NY, 10003, USA
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- Section of Rheumatology, VA New York Harbor Health Care System, New York, NY, USA.,Division of Rheumatology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Suite 1410, 301 East 17th Street, New York, NY, 10003, USA
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- Section of Rheumatology, VA New York Harbor Health Care System, New York, NY, USA.,Division of Rheumatology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Suite 1410, 301 East 17th Street, New York, NY, 10003, USA
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- Section of Cardiology, VA New York Harbor Health Care System, New York, NY, USA.,Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Section of Rheumatology, VA New York Harbor Health Care System, New York, NY, USA.,Division of Rheumatology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Suite 1410, 301 East 17th Street, New York, NY, 10003, USA
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- Section of Rheumatology, VA New York Harbor Health Care System, New York, NY, USA
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- Section of Rheumatology, VA New York Harbor Health Care System, New York, NY, USA.,Division of Rheumatology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Suite 1410, 301 East 17th Street, New York, NY, 10003, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Section of Rheumatology, VA New York Harbor Health Care System, New York, NY, USA. .,Division of Rheumatology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Suite 1410, 301 East 17th Street, New York, NY, 10003, USA.
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Shirokane K, Tamaki T, Kim K, Tsuchiya M, Yamazaki M, Morita A. Relationship between Flow-mediated Endothelial Vasodilation and the Pulse Wave Velocity, and Cervical Carotid Artery Stenosis. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo) 2020; 60:293-298. [PMID: 32404574 PMCID: PMC7301127 DOI: 10.2176/nmc.oa.2019-0193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
Abstract
Carotid artery stenosis is elicited by atherosclerosis and is the main cause of cerebral thrombosis. Flow-mediated endothelial vasodilation (FMD) can be measured noninvasively to assess vascular endothelial function related to atherosclerosis. The pulse wave velocity (PWV) is used to evaluate the vascular media involved in atherosclerosis. We investigated the relationship between these measurements in 75 consecutive patients with atherosclerotic cerebral thrombosis. They were assigned to three equal groups based on the severity of carotid artery stenosis on ultrasonograms. Group 1 had no stenosis, group 2 manifested moderate stenosis (<60%), and group 3 presented with severe stenosis (≥60%). We compared the FMD and PWV among the three groups. The PWV was significantly lower in group 1 than the other two groups. The FMD was significantly lower in group 3; it was significantly lower in group 2 than group 1. There was an inverse correlation between the FMD and the severity of carotid artery stenosis. Our findings show that for assessing the severity of carotid artery stenosis, the FMD is more useful than the PWV.
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- Kazutaka Shirokane
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Tama Nagayama Hospital, Nippon Medical School.,Department of Neurological Surgery, Chiba Hokusoh Hospital, Nippon Medical School
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Tama Nagayama Hospital, Nippon Medical School
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Chiba Hokusoh Hospital, Nippon Medical School
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Tama Nagayama Hospital, Nippon Medical School
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Irace C, Cutruzzolà A, Parise M, Fiorentino R, Frazzetto M, Gnasso C, Casciaro F, Gnasso A. Effect of empagliflozin on brachial artery shear stress and endothelial function in subjects with type 2 diabetes: Results from an exploratory study. Diab Vasc Dis Res 2020; 17:1479164119883540. [PMID: 31726866 PMCID: PMC7510381 DOI: 10.1177/1479164119883540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Empagliflozin reduces the risk of cardiovascular mortality in subjects with type 2 diabetes. We demonstrated that empagliflozin increases blood viscosity and carotid shear stress and decreases carotid wall thickness. Shear stress is the force acting on the endothelial surface and modulates arterial function. The current study evaluates the influence of empagliflozin on brachial artery shear stress and endothelial function compared to incretin-based therapy. The study is a nonrandomized, open, prospective cohort study including 35 subjects with type 2 diabetes administered empagliflozin or incretin-based therapy. Shear stress was calculated with a validated formula, and endothelial function was evaluated using the flow-mediated dilation technique. Both treatments resulted in comparable reductions in blood glucose and glycated haemoglobin. Brachial artery shear stress significantly increased exclusively in the empagliflozin group (61 ± 20 vs 68 ± 25 dynes/cm2, p = 0.04), whereas no significant difference was detected in the incretin-based therapy group (60 ± 20 vs 55 ± 12 dynes/cm2, p = not significant). Flow-mediated dilation significantly increased in the empagliflozin group (4.8 ± 4.5% vs 8.5 ± 5.6%, p = 0.03). Again, no change was detected in the incretin-based therapy group (5.1 ± 4.5% vs 4.7 ± 4.7%, p = not significant). The present findings demonstrate the beneficial effect of empagliflozin on shear stress and endothelial function in subjects with type 2 diabetes independent of the hypoglycaemic effect.
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- Concetta Irace
- Department of Health Science, Magna
Græcia University, Catanzaro, Italy
- Concetta Irace, Department of Health
Science, Magna Græcia University, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy.
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental
Medicine, Magna Græcia University, Catanzaro, Italy
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- School of Medicine, Magna Græcia
University, Catanzaro, Italy
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- School of Medicine, Magna Græcia
University, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental
Medicine, Magna Græcia University, Catanzaro, Italy
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Gnasso A, Cacia M, Cutruzzolà A, Minieri M, Carallo C, Cortese C, Irace C. Influence of acute reduction of blood viscosity on endothelial function. Clin Hemorheol Microcirc 2019; 72:239-245. [PMID: 30909194 DOI: 10.3233/ch-180446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND The relationship between blood viscosity (BV) and endothelial function is rather complex. An increase in BV causes an increase in blood flow resistance, with negative hemodynamic effects; on the other hand, a moderate increase in BV causes an increase in wall stress shear (WSS), and consequent beneficial effects. As a matter of fact, the effect of changes in BV on endothelial function is not yet clear. OBJECTIVES Aim of the present study was to evaluate in-vivo the effects of the acute reduction in BV on endothelial function, in healthy male subjects. METHODS Fourteen healthy male blood donors were studied before and 48 hours after blood donation. Blood and plasma viscosity were measured at 37C° with a cone-plate viscometer. Endothelial function was evaluated through flow mediated vasodilation (FMD). RESULTS Blood viscosity was reduced after blood donation (BV225 (cP) 4.53±0.59 vs.4.18±0.31, p < 0.05). FMD 50 s after cuff deflation was unchanged: 6.23±3.84 vs. 6.62±4.81, p = NS. The vasodilation, however, lasted longer and the area under the curve of FMD was significantly increased: 8.74±8.77 vs.16.14±8.65, p < 0.005. CONCLUSIONS The present results demonstrate that the acute reduction of BV prolongs vasodilation, without affecting the amount of vasodilatation, possibly as adaptive reaction allowing more time for oxygen release.
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Hypoglycemia does not affect the progression of preclinical atherosclerosis in subjects with type 2 diabetes. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0212871. [PMID: 30835778 PMCID: PMC6400373 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0212871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2018] [Accepted: 02/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Introduction Intensive treatment aimed at achieving optimal metabolic control to prevent the development of chronic diabetic complications is often associated with an increased rate of hypoglycemic events. Hypoglycemia is believed to be responsible for acute fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events likely as a consequence of the activation of pro-inflammatory and pro-atherothrombotic pathways. Hypoglycemia has been reported to influence the development of preclinical atherosclerosis. The present study was designed to prospectively evaluate whether hypoglycemia influences the function and the morphology of the arteries in subjects with type 2 diabetes without complications and uncontrolled diabetes. Material and methods Seventy-six subjects underwent a noninvasive evaluation of carotid wall thickness and brachial artery function at baseline and after one year of treatment with the intent of obtaining optimal glycemic control. At the end of the observation time, subjects were divided in two groups: with hypoglycemia (H-group) or without hypoglycemia (C-group). Results Baseline characteristic were comparable between groups. HbA1c significantly decreased in both groups, and fasting plasma glucose was only significant in the H-group. Subjects with hypoglycemia showed a significant reduction of carotid wall thickness after one-year of treatment (H-groups: right baseline 834±141 vs. 1-year 770±132 μ p<0.05; C-group: 757±162 vs. 767±135 μ p = ns). Endothelial function remained unchanged during the study for both groups. Discussion The present findings demonstrate that hypoglycemia does not affect endothelial function. Furthermore, subjects who experience more hypoglycemia show significant reduction of carotid wall thickness. Optimal metabolic control should be pursued as soon as possible.
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Venuraju S, Jeevarethinam A, Mehta VS, Ruano S, Dumo A, Nair D, Rosenthal M, Darko D, Cohen M, Rakhit R, Lahiri A. Predicting Severity of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients With Diabetes Using Endothelial Function Measured With Peripheral Arterial Tonometry: PROCEED Study. Angiology 2019; 70:613-620. [PMID: 30813747 DOI: 10.1177/0003319719833265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Endothelial dysfunction is common in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and is associated with atherosclerotic disease. This study aimed to determine prognostic factors for endothelial dysfunction and identify relationships between reactive hyperemia index (RHI) score, clinically relevant coronary artery disease (>50% stenosis), and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) in patients with T2DM. Endothelial function was assessed using peripheral arterial tonometry and correlated with patient characteristics and cardiovascular outcomes during a median follow-up of 22.8 months. Among 235 patients with a median duration of T2DM of 13 years, mean (standard deviation) RHI score was 2.00 (0.76). Serum low- and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels positively (P = .004) and negatively (P = .02) predicted RHI score, respectively. Median coronary artery calcium (CAC) score was 109 Agatston units, but no correlation between CAC and RHI scores was observed. The RHI score did not predict the number or severity of coronary plaques identified using computed tomography coronary angiography. Additionally, there was no association between RHI score and the risk of an MACE during follow-up. Overall, endothelial function was not predictive of CAC score, extent, and severity of coronary plaque or MACEs and did not demonstrate utility in cardiovascular risk stratifying patients with T2DM.
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- Shreenidhi Venuraju
- 1 Bedford Hospital, Bedford, United Kingdom.,2 Institute of Cardiovascular Science, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- 2 Institute of Cardiovascular Science, University College London, London, United Kingdom.,3 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, United Kingdom
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- 1 Bedford Hospital, Bedford, United Kingdom
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- 5 Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Royal Free Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- 5 Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Royal Free Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- 4 Barnet Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- 2 Institute of Cardiovascular Science, University College London, London, United Kingdom.,5 Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Royal Free Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- 6 Imperial College School of Medicine, London, United Kingdom.,7 Healthcare Science, Middlesex University, London, United Kingdom.,8 Cardiac Imaging and Research Centre, Wellington Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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Madonna R, Balistreri CR, De Rosa S, Muscoli S, Selvaggio S, Selvaggio G, Ferdinandy P, De Caterina R. Impact of Sex Differences and Diabetes on Coronary Atherosclerosis and Ischemic Heart Disease. J Clin Med 2019; 8:jcm8010098. [PMID: 30654523 PMCID: PMC6351940 DOI: 10.3390/jcm8010098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2018] [Revised: 12/30/2018] [Accepted: 01/11/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) including coronary artery disease (CAD) and ischemic heart disease (IHD) are the main cause of mortality in industrialized countries. Although it is well known that there is a difference in the risk of these diseases in women and men, current therapy does not consider the sexual dimorphism; i.e., differences in anatomical structures and metabolism of tissues. Here, we discuss how genetic, epigenetic, hormonal, cellular or molecular factors may explain the different CVD risk, especially in high-risk groups such as women with diabetes. We analyze whether sex may modify the effects of diabetes at risk of CAD. Finally, we discuss current diagnostic techniques in the evaluation of CAD and IHD in diabetic women.
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- Rosalinda Madonna
- Center of Aging Sciences and Translational Medicine-CESI-MeT, Institute of Cardiology, "G. d'Annunzio" University, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy.
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical School in Houston, Houston, 77065 TX, USA.
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics (Bi.N.D.), University of Palermo, 90134 Palermo, Italy.
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University "Magna Græcia'' of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Disease, Tor Vergata University of Rome, 00133 Rome, Italy.
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- Geriatric Division, A.R.N.A.S. Ospedale "Garibaldi" Nesima, 95122 Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary.
- Pharmahungary Group, 6722 Szeged, Hungary.
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- Institute of Cardiology, University of Pisa, C/o Ospedale di Cisanello, Via Paradisa 2, 56124 Pisa, Italy.
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Niederseer D, Bracher I, Stadlmayr A, Huber-Schönauer U, Plöderl M, Obeid S, Schmied C, Hammerl S, Stickel F, Lederer D, Patsch W, Aigner E, Datz C. Association between Cardiovascular Risk and Diabetes with Colorectal Neoplasia: A Site-Specific Analysis. J Clin Med 2018; 7:jcm7120484. [PMID: 30486335 PMCID: PMC6306807 DOI: 10.3390/jcm7120484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2018] [Revised: 11/21/2018] [Accepted: 11/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Several studies have shown site-specific differences in colorectal cancer (CRC) with respect to the risk factors. CRC was shown to be associated with cardiovascular risk (CVR) factors, but site-specific variations have not been investigated so far. This study aimed to assess the associations between the prevalence and subsite-specific differences of colorectal neoplasia and established CVR scores or known coronary artery disease (CAD) in a large asymptomatic European screening cohort (N = 2098). Participants underwent simultaneous screening colonoscopy and CVR evaluation, using the Framingham Risk Score and Heart Score. Lesions found in the colonoscopy were classified by location (proximal/distal colon or rectum). More neoplasias were found in the proximal versus the distal colon (p < 0.001). The Framingham Risk Score and Heart Score showed incremental risk for colorectal adenoma, across the tertiles in the proximal and the distal colon (p < 0.001). The prevalence of adenomas in the rectum was much lower, but also here, incremental risk could be shown for the Framingham Risk but not the Heart Risk Score tertiles. Prevalence of adenomas in the proximal colon was higher in subjects with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) (p = 0.006), but no association was found between adenomas and T2DM in the distal colon (p = 0.618) and the rectum (p = 0.071). Males had a higher CVR and more findings, in the screening colonoscopy, as compared to females, however, no site-specific differences were noted. Patients with known CAD and high CVR have an increased risk of colorectal neoplasia in both the proximal and distal colon. Patients with T2DM have a higher risk for neoplasia in the proximal colon.
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- David Niederseer
- Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital Oberndorf, Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, 5110 Oberndorf, Austria.
- Department of Cardiology, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zürich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zürich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital Oberndorf, Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, 5110 Oberndorf, Austria.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital Oberndorf, Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, 5110 Oberndorf, Austria.
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- Suicide Prevention Research Program, Paracelsus Medical University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
- Department of Suicide Prevention, University Clinic of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy I, Christian Doppler Clinic, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
- University Institute of Clinical Psychology, Christian Doppler Clinic, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zürich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zürich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital Oberndorf, Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, 5110 Oberndorf, Austria.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital of Zürich, 8091 Zürich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital Oberndorf, Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, 5110 Oberndorf, Austria.
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, 5020 Austria.
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
- Obesity Research Group, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital Oberndorf, Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, 5110 Oberndorf, Austria.
- Obesity Research Group, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
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