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Hiraki N, Nagoshi T, Okuyama T, Tanaka TD, Oi Y, Kashiwagi Y, Inoue Y, Ogawa K, Minai K, Ogawa T, Kawai M, Yoshimura M. Inhibitory action of B-type natriuretic peptide on adrenocorticotropic hormone in patients with acute coronary syndrome. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2023; 325:H856-H865. [PMID: 37594489 DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00315.2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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In addition to the classical actions of hemodynamic regulation, natriuretic peptides (NPs) interact with various neurohumoral factors that are deeply involved in the pathophysiology of cardiovascular diseases. However, their effects on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which is activated under acute high-stress conditions in acute coronary syndrome (ACS), remain largely unknown. We investigated the impact of plasma B-type NP (BNP) on plasma adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-cortisol levels during the acute phase of ACS ischemic attacks. The study population included 436 consecutive patients with ACS for whom data were collected during emergency cardiac catheterization. Among them, biochemical data after acute-phase treatment were available in 320 cases, defined as the ACS-remission phase (ACS-rem). Multiple regression analyses revealed that plasma BNP levels were significantly negatively associated with plasma ACTH levels only during ACS attacks (P < 0.001), but not in ACS-rem, whereas plasma BNP levels were not significantly associated with plasma cortisol levels at any point. Accordingly, covariance structure analyses were performed to clarify the direct contribution of BNP to ACTH by excluding other confounding factors, confirming that BNP level was negatively correlated with ACTH level only during ACS attacks (β = -0.152, P = 0.002), whereas BNP did not significantly affect ACTH in ACS-rem. In conclusion, despite the lack of a significant direct association with cortisol levels, BNP negatively regulated ACTH levels during the acute phase of an ACS attack in which the HPA axis ought to be activated. NP may alleviate the acute stress response induced by severe ischemic attacks in patients with ACS.NEW & NOTEWORTHY BNP negatively regulates ACTH during a severe ischemic attack of ACS in which hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis ought to be activated, indicating an important role of natriuretic peptides as a mechanism of adaptation to acute critical stress conditions in humans.
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- Nana Hiraki
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Mavungu Mbuku JM, Mukombola Kasongo A, Goube P, Miltoni L, Nkodila Natuhoyila A, M’Buyamba-Kabangu JR, Longo-Mbenza B, Kianu Phanzu B. Factors associated with complications in ST-elevation myocardial infarction: a single-center experience. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2023; 23:468. [PMID: 37726694 PMCID: PMC10510166 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-023-03498-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a major public health problem. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and identify the determinants of STEMI-related complications in the Cardiology Intensive Care Unit of the Sud Francilien Hospital Center (SFHC). METHODS We retrospectively analyzed the data of 315 patients with STEMI aged ≥ 18 years. Logistic regression was used to identify factors independently associated with the occurrence of complications. RESULTS Overall, 315 patients aged 61.7 ± 13.4 years, of whom 261 were men, had STEMI during the study period. The hospital frequency of STEMI was 12.7%. Arrhythmias and acute heart failure were the main complications. Age ≥ 75 years (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 5.18; 95% confidence interval [CI], 3.92-8.75), hypertension (aOR, 3.38; 95% CI, 1.68-5.82), and cigarette smoking (aOR, 3.52; 95% CI, 1.69-7.33) were independent determinants of acute heart failure. Meanwhile, diabetes mellitus (aOR, 1.74; 95% CI, 1.09-3.37), history of atrial fibrillation (aOR, 2.79; 95% CI, 1.66-4.76), history of stroke or transient ischemic attack (aOR, 1.99; 95% CI, 1.31-2.89), and low high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) levels (aOR, 3.70; 95% CI, 1.08-6.64) were independent determinants of arrhythmias. CONCLUSION STEMI is a frequent condition at SFHC and is often complicated by acute heart failure and arrhythmias. Patients aged ≥ 75 years, those with hypertension or diabetes mellitus, smokers, those with a history of atrial fibrillation or stroke, and those with low HDL-C levels require careful monitoring for the early diagnosis and management of these complications.
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- Jean-Michel Mavungu Mbuku
- Unit of cardiology, University of Kinshasa, 58, Avenue Biangala, Righini, Commune Lemba, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
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- Cardiology Intensive Care Unit, Hôpital Sud Francilien, Paris, France
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- Cardiology Intensive Care Unit, Hôpital Sud Francilien, Paris, France
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- Unit of cardiology, University of Kinshasa, 58, Avenue Biangala, Righini, Commune Lemba, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
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- Unit of cardiology, University of Kinshasa, 58, Avenue Biangala, Righini, Commune Lemba, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
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- Unit of cardiology, University of Kinshasa, 58, Avenue Biangala, Righini, Commune Lemba, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
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Matsudo M, Aladio JM, Costa D, Scazziota AS, Swieszkowski S, Perez de la Hoz R. Association of hemostasis and inflammation biomarkers with outcomes in acute coronary syndromes. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis 2023; 34:179-183. [PMID: 36966807 DOI: 10.1097/mbc.0000000000001208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Plaque rupture triggers a prothrombotic response that is counterbalanced by a fibrinolytic response. d -dimer serves as a marker of both processes. Inflammatory mediators are also released, evidenced with the rise of high-sensitive C reactive protein (hsCRP). Current evidence with these biomarkers has shown conflicting results. Determine an association between d -dimer and hsCRP within hospital and 1-year mortality in patients with acute coronary syndromes. In total, 127 patients were included. In-hospital mortality was 5.7%, and 1-year all-cause and cardiovascular mortality were 14.6 and 9.7%, respectively. The median of admission d -dimer for patients who died during hospital stay was higher than those who survived [4.59 (interquartile ranges (IQR) 1.94-6.05 μg/ml fibrinogen equivalent units (FEU)) vs. 0.56 (IQR 0.31-1.12 μg/ml FEU), P = 0.001]. At 1-year follow-up, the median of admission d -dimer for patients who died was significantly higher than those who survived: 1.55 (IQR 0.91-5.08 μg/ml FEU) vs. 0.53 (IQR 0.29-0.90 μg/ml FEU), P < 0.001. Positive d -dimer vs. negative d -dimer at admission analysis evidenced that almost 25% of the positive patients were dead at 1-year follow-up (22.4 vs. 2.4% negative d -dimer, P = 0.011). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that d -dimer has an independent association with 1-year mortality [odds ratio 1.06 (95% confidence interval 1.02-1.10), P = 0.006]. Positive significative correlations between d -dimer and hsCRP levels ( R = 0.56, P < 0.001) were found. High levels of admission d -dimer were strongly associated with in-hospital and 1-year mortality. Significant correlations with hsCRP could explain the inflammatory nature that led to poorer outcomes. d -dimer could be useful in risk stratification in acute coronary syndromes; however, a specific threshold should be defined for this type of patient.
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- Maia Matsudo
- Unidad Coronaria, Hospital de Clinicas Jose de San Martin, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Braukyliene R, Aldujeli A, Haq A, Maciulevicius L, Jankauskaite D, Jurenas M, Unikas R, Zabiela V, Lesauskaite V, Simonyte S, Zaliaduonytė D. Impact of Mineralocorticoid Receptor Gene NR3C2 on the Prediction of Functional Classification of Left Ventricular Remodeling and Arrhythmia after Acute Myocardial Infarction. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 20:12. [PMID: 36612333 PMCID: PMC9819824 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20010012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Background: The NR3C2 gene encodes the mineralocorticoid receptor, which is present on cardiomyocytes. Prior studies reported an association between the presence of NR3C2 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and an increased cortisol production during a stress response such as acute myocardial infarction (AMI), which may lead to adverse cardiac remodeling. Objective: To study the impact of the NR3C2 rs2070950, rs4635799 and rs5522 gene polymorphisms on left ventricular (LV) remodeling, rhythm and conduction disorders in AMI patients. Methods: A cohort of 301 AMI patients who underwent revascularization was included. SNPs of the NR3C2 gene (rs2070950, rs4635799 and rs5522) were evaluated. A total of 127 AMI patients underwent transthoracic echocardiography follow-up after 72 h and 6 months. Results: The rs2070950 GG genotype and rs4635799 TT genotype were most common in patients who had LV end-diastolic volume increase < 20% and the same or increased LV ejection fraction, indicating a possible protective effect of these SNPs. The rs5522 TT genotype was associated with a higher frequency of arrhythmias, while the presence of at least one rs5522 C allele was associated with a lower risk of arrhythmias. Conclusion: SNPs of the NR3C2 gene appear to correlate with better ventricular remodeling and a reduced rate of arrhythmias post-AMI, possibly by limiting the deleterious effects of cortisol on cardiomyocytes.
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- Rima Braukyliene
- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, A. Mickeviciaus 9, 44307 Kaunas, Lithuania
- Kaunas Region Lithuanian Society of Cardiology, Eiveniu Str. 2, 50009 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, A. Mickeviciaus 9, 44307 Kaunas, Lithuania
- Kaunas Region Lithuanian Society of Cardiology, Eiveniu Str. 2, 50009 Kaunas, Lithuania
- Laboratory of Molecular Cardiology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliu 15, 50162 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Minneapolis Heart Institute, 800 E 28th St Heart Hospital Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN 55407, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, A. Mickeviciaus 9, 44307 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, A. Mickeviciaus 9, 44307 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, A. Mickeviciaus 9, 44307 Kaunas, Lithuania
- Kaunas Region Lithuanian Society of Cardiology, Eiveniu Str. 2, 50009 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, A. Mickeviciaus 9, 44307 Kaunas, Lithuania
- Kaunas Region Lithuanian Society of Cardiology, Eiveniu Str. 2, 50009 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, A. Mickeviciaus 9, 44307 Kaunas, Lithuania
- Kaunas Region Lithuanian Society of Cardiology, Eiveniu Str. 2, 50009 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Molecular Cardiology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliu 15, 50162 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Molecular Cardiology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliu 15, 50162 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, A. Mickeviciaus 9, 44307 Kaunas, Lithuania
- Kaunas Region Lithuanian Society of Cardiology, Eiveniu Str. 2, 50009 Kaunas, Lithuania
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Swieszkowski SP, Costa D, Aladio JM, Matsudo M, Pérez de la Hoz A, Castro M, González D, Brignoli A, Pons S, Scazziota A, Pérez de la Hoz R. Neurohumoral response and stress hyperglycemia in myocardial infarction. J Diabetes Complications 2022; 36:108339. [PMID: 36345108 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2022.108339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hyperglycemia is associated with an increased risk for death in acute coronary syndromes. This could be related to underlying glucose metabolism abnormalities or be caused by a counter-regulatory stress response. However, there is a paucity of data on the relationship between stress hormones, hyperglycemia, and clinical outcomes in myocardial infarction. METHODS Single-center, prospective, observational study. Patients admitted to the coronary care unit with a diagnosis of myocardial infarction were included. On admission, blood samples were obtained to measure serum glucose, cortisol, and catecholamines. A second sample was obtained at 8 AM after 48 h from admission. RESULTS There was a mild and positive correlation between serum cortisol and glucose (Spearman's rho = 0.24, p = 0.005), and no significant correlation was found between glucose and catecholamines. A similar correlation between cortisol and glucose among diabetics and non-diabetics was observed. Significantly higher serum cortisol and glucose levels were present in patients who developed heart failure or died during hospitalization. The association between glycemia and mortality lost significance in multivariate analysis, with a significant interaction term with cortisol (p = 0.003). CONCLUSION Cortisol is a key responsible for stress hyperglycemia, and its deleterious effects on the cardiovascular system could be the cause for worst outcomes associated with hyperglycemia in ACS. Further research is warranted to ascertain this relationship and to investigate potential therapeutic targets.
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- Hospital de Clínicas "José de San Martín", Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Hospital de Clínicas "José de San Martín", Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Hospital de Clínicas "José de San Martín", Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Hospital de Clínicas "José de San Martín", Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Hospital de Clínicas "José de San Martín", Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Hospital de Clínicas "José de San Martín", Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Hospital de Clínicas "José de San Martín", Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Hospital de Clínicas "José de San Martín", Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Hospital de Clínicas "José de San Martín", Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Hospital de Clínicas "José de San Martín", Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Majnarić LT, Bosnić Z, Guljaš S, Vučić D, Kurevija T, Volarić M, Martinović I, Wittlinger T. Low Psychological Resilience in Older Individuals: An Association with Increased Inflammation, Oxidative Stress and the Presence of Chronic Medical Conditions. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:8970. [PMID: 34445675 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22168970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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The term resilience, which has been present in science for almost half a century, stands for the capacity of some system needed to overcome an amount of disturbance from the environment in order to avoid a change to another stable state. In medicine, the concept of resilience means the ability to deal with daily stress and disturbance to our homeostasis with the intention of protecting it from disturbance. With aging, the organism becomes more sensitive to environmental impacts and more susceptible to changes. Mental disturbances and a decline in psychological resilience in older people are potentiated with many social and environmental factors along with a subjective perception of decreasing health. Distinct from findings in younger age groups, mental and physical medical conditions in older people are closely associated with each other, sharing common mechanisms and potentiating each other’s development. Increased inflammation and oxidative stress have been recognized as the main driving mechanisms in the development of aging diseases. This paper aims to reveal, through a translational approach, physiological and molecular mechanisms of emotional distress and low psychological resilience in older individuals as driving mechanisms for the accelerated development of chronic aging diseases, and to systematize the available information sources on strategies for mitigation of low resilience in order to prevent chronic diseases.
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Braukyliene R, Hedayat K, Zajanckauskiene L, Jurenas M, Unikas R, Aldujeli A, Petrokas O, Zabiela V, Steponaviciute R, Vitkauskiene A, Hedayat B, Simonyte S, Lesauskaite V, Lapraz JC, Zaliaduonyte D. Prognostic Value of Cortisol Index of Endobiogeny in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 57:medicina57060602. [PMID: 34208003 PMCID: PMC8230642 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57060602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Revised: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Serum cortisol has been extensively studied for its role during acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Reports have been inconsistent, with high and low serum cortisol associated with various clinical outcomes. Several publications claim to have developed methods to evaluate cortisol activity by using elements of complete blood count with its differential. This study aims to compare the prognostic value of the cortisol index of Endobiogeny with serum cortisol in AMI patients, and to identify if the risk of mortality in AMI patients can be more precisely assessed by using both troponin I and cortisol index than troponin I alone. Materials and methods: This prospective study included 123 consecutive patients diagnosed with AMI. Diagnostic coronary angiography and revascularization was performed for all patients. Cortisol index was measured on admission, on discharge, and after 6 months. Two year follow-up for all patients was obtained. Results: Our study shows cortisol index peaks at 7–12 h after the onset of AMI, while serum cortisol peaked within 3 h from the onset of AMI. The cortisol index is elevated at admission, then significantly decreases at discharge; furthermore, the decline to its bottom most at 6 months is observed with mean values being constantly elevated. The cortisol index on admission correlated with 24-month mortality. We established combined cut-off values of cortisol index on admission > 100 and troponin I > 1.56 μg/las a prognosticator of poor outcomes for the 24-month period. Conclusions: The cortisol index derived from the global living systems theory of Endobiogeny is more predictive of mortality than serum cortisol. Moreover, a combined assessment of cortisol index and Troponin I during AMI offers more accurate risk stratification of mortality risk than troponin alone.
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- Rima Braukyliene
- Cardiology Department, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT 50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (L.Z.); (M.J.); (R.U.); (A.A.); (O.P.); (V.Z.); (R.S.); (A.V.); (S.S.); (V.L.); (D.Z.)
- Correspondence:
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- Systems Biology Research Group, Chicago, IL 60603, USA; (K.H.); (B.H.); (J.C.L.)
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- Cardiology Department, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT 50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (L.Z.); (M.J.); (R.U.); (A.A.); (O.P.); (V.Z.); (R.S.); (A.V.); (S.S.); (V.L.); (D.Z.)
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- Cardiology Department, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT 50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (L.Z.); (M.J.); (R.U.); (A.A.); (O.P.); (V.Z.); (R.S.); (A.V.); (S.S.); (V.L.); (D.Z.)
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- Cardiology Department, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT 50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (L.Z.); (M.J.); (R.U.); (A.A.); (O.P.); (V.Z.); (R.S.); (A.V.); (S.S.); (V.L.); (D.Z.)
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- Cardiology Department, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT 50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (L.Z.); (M.J.); (R.U.); (A.A.); (O.P.); (V.Z.); (R.S.); (A.V.); (S.S.); (V.L.); (D.Z.)
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- Cardiology Department, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT 50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (L.Z.); (M.J.); (R.U.); (A.A.); (O.P.); (V.Z.); (R.S.); (A.V.); (S.S.); (V.L.); (D.Z.)
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- Cardiology Department, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT 50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (L.Z.); (M.J.); (R.U.); (A.A.); (O.P.); (V.Z.); (R.S.); (A.V.); (S.S.); (V.L.); (D.Z.)
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- Cardiology Department, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT 50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (L.Z.); (M.J.); (R.U.); (A.A.); (O.P.); (V.Z.); (R.S.); (A.V.); (S.S.); (V.L.); (D.Z.)
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- Cardiology Department, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT 50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (L.Z.); (M.J.); (R.U.); (A.A.); (O.P.); (V.Z.); (R.S.); (A.V.); (S.S.); (V.L.); (D.Z.)
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- Systems Biology Research Group, Chicago, IL 60603, USA; (K.H.); (B.H.); (J.C.L.)
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- Cardiology Department, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT 50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (L.Z.); (M.J.); (R.U.); (A.A.); (O.P.); (V.Z.); (R.S.); (A.V.); (S.S.); (V.L.); (D.Z.)
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- Cardiology Department, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT 50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (L.Z.); (M.J.); (R.U.); (A.A.); (O.P.); (V.Z.); (R.S.); (A.V.); (S.S.); (V.L.); (D.Z.)
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- Systems Biology Research Group, Chicago, IL 60603, USA; (K.H.); (B.H.); (J.C.L.)
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- Cardiology Department, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT 50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (L.Z.); (M.J.); (R.U.); (A.A.); (O.P.); (V.Z.); (R.S.); (A.V.); (S.S.); (V.L.); (D.Z.)
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Schaafsma FG, Hulsegge G, de Jong MA, Overvliet J, van Rossum EFC, Nieuwenhuijsen K. The potential of using hair cortisol to measure chronic stress in occupational healthcare; a scoping review. J Occup Health 2021; 63:e12189. [PMID: 33426766 PMCID: PMC7797775 DOI: 10.1002/1348-9585.12189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Workplace-based selective prevention of mental health problems currently relies on subjective evaluation of stress complaints. Hair cortisol captures chronic stress responses and could be a promising biomarker for the early identification of mental health problems. The objective was to provide an overview of the state-of-the-art knowledge on the practical value of hair cortisol in the occupational setting. METHODS We performed a scoping review of cross-sectional and longitudinal studies in PubMed, Embase, and PsycINFO up to November 2019 assessing the relations of hair cortisol with work-related stressors, perceived stress, and mental health outcomes in healthy workers. RESULTS We found five longitudinal studies, of which two observed an increase in work-related stressors to be associated with higher hair cortisol, one found a relation with lower hair cortisol and one did not find a relationship. Findings of cross-sectional studies were also mixed. The one available longitudinal study regarding mental health showed that hair cortisol was not related to depressive symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Hair cortisol measurement within occupational health research is still in its early stage and more longitudinal studies are urgently needed to clarify its relationship with work-related stressors and perceived stress before hair cortisol can be used to identify workers at risk for mental health problems.
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- Frederieke G. Schaafsma
- Department of Public and Occupational HealthAmsterdam Public Health research instituteAmsterdam UMCVrije Universiteit AmsterdamAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of Public and Occupational HealthAmsterdam Public Health research instituteAmsterdam UMCVrije Universiteit AmsterdamAmsterdamThe Netherlands
- Present address:
Sustainable Productivity and EmployabilityThe Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research, TNOLeiden2316 ZLThe Netherlands
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- Department of Public and Occupational HealthCoronel Institute of Occupational HealthAmsterdam Public Health research instituteAmsterdam UMCUniversity of AmsterdamAmsterdamThe Netherlands
- Present address:
Reinier van ArkelDen BoschThe Netherlands
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- Department of Public and Occupational HealthAmsterdam Public Health research instituteAmsterdam UMCVrije Universiteit AmsterdamAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of Public and Occupational HealthCoronel Institute of Occupational HealthAmsterdam Public Health research instituteAmsterdam UMCUniversity of AmsterdamAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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Aladio JM, Costa D, Matsudo M, Pérez de la Hoz A, González D, Brignoli A, Swieszkowski SP, Pérez de la Hoz R. Cortisol-Mediated Stress Response and Mortality in Acute Coronary Syndrome. Curr Probl Cardiol 2020; 46:100623. [PMID: 32505389 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2020.100623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Abstract
Acute coronary syndrome is a frequent cause of morbidity and mortality, and a known stress response trigger. We aim to investigate the association between cortisol, as a primary stress hormone, and prognosis/mortality in this scenario. Single-center, prospective, observational, and analytical study in patients admitted for acute coronary syndrome. Clinical characteristics and prognosis markers were registered, along with serum cortisol levels on admission and in-hospital mortality. Cortisol levels were higher in patients with a depressed ST segment (18.22 ± 13.38 μg/dL), compared to those with an isoelectric ST segment (12.66 ± 10.47 μg/dL), and highest in patients with an elevated ST segment (22.61 ± 14.45 μg/dL), with P< 0.001. Also, cortisol was significantly increased in patients with elevated troponin I values (18.90 ± 14.19 μg/dL vs 11.87 ± 8.21 μg/dL, P< 0.001). Patients with Killip-Kimball class I or II had a lower mean serum cortisol (14.66 ± 10.82 μg/dL) than those with class III or IV (41.34 ± 15.57 μg/dL), P< 0.001. Finally, we found that patients who died during hospitalization had higher cortisol on admission: 36.39 ± 17.85 μg/dL vs 15.26 ± 11.59 μg/dL, P= 0.003. Cortisol was directly related to the electrocardiographic presentation of ACS and with the maximum troponin I value. This indicates that serum cortisol levels parallel the extension of ischemia and myocardial injury, and in this way affect the clinical prognosis, evidenced by the Killip-Kimball class and the increase in mortality.
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