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Sá D, Mendonça MI, Santos M, Temtem M, Sousa AC, Rodrigues M, Henriques E, Freitas S, Borges S, Guerra G, Freitas AI, Ornelas I, Drumond A, Palma Dos Reis R. Poster No. 054 Genetic variation in the TCF21 gene is associated with the severity of coronary artery disease. Cardiovasc Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvac157.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Abstract
Introduction
In vitro studies demonstrated that targeted deletion of the transcription factor encoding gene TCF21, was associated with vascular smooth muscle cell disruption. Recent research showed that TCF21 expression contribute to fibrous cap formation, preventing heart attacks.
Purpose
Analyse the TCF21 rs12190287 gene and evaluate its association with atherosclerosis severity measured according to the coronary angiogram patients´ data. Methods: Prospective study with 1,639 coronary artery disease (CAD) patients (mean age 53.4 ± 7.8 years). Two age groups (< 55 and > 55 years) were stratified and analyzed. TCF21 rs12190287 G > C was genotyped in all patients. The severity of CAD was graded according to the number of obstructed coronary arteries with at least 70% narrowed lumen. Chi-squared tests and multivariate logistic regression models were analysed.
Results
The CC genotype was associated with > 70% obstructive lesions (vascular disease rate, 48.1%). Contrariwise, the GG wild genotype was associated with less severe obstructive disease (19.5%) (P = 0.003). When we stratified the TCF21 genotypes per age group (55 years), the CC genotype in the younger group had more obstructed disease (47.4%) when compared with GG (18.8%) (P = 0.012), but this effect was not significant in the older group. Multivariate analysis (logistic regression) showed that the CC genotype had a high risk of multivessel coronary disease (OR = 2.88; P = 0.001) than GG.
Conclusion
This work shows that the TCF21 wild genotype protects against CAD severity. In contrast, the CC genotype is associated with an increased risk of CAD severity.
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Temtem M, Mendonca MI, Serrao M, Santos M, Sa D, Soares C, Sousa AC, Henriques E, Rodrigues M, Freitas S, Borges S, Ornelas I, Drumond A, Palma Dos Reis R. Prognostic impact of adding Coronary Calcium Score to European SCORE2 in an asymptomatic Portuguese population. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.2274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction
The new European SCORE2 estimates the combined risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular (CV) events, in contrast with SCORE's use for CV mortality only. Although controversial, several studies point out that Coronary Artery Calcification (CAC) scoring could improve CV risk stratification in primary prevention.
Purpose
Assess the impact of including CAC score to the new SCORE2 in MACE prediction and CV risk stratification in an asymptomatic Portuguese population.
Methods
The new SCORE2 was calculated in a population-based cohort of 1,014 individuals (mean age 58.6±8.5 years) without known CV disease and diabetes. Population was stratified into three SCORE2 risk categories (low-, moderate- and high-risk). According to the Hoff's nomogram, CAC score was categorized into: low CAC (0≤CAC<100 or P<50); moderate CAC (100≤CAC<400 or P50–75) and high or severe CAC (CAC≥400 or P>75). Kaplan-Meier survival curves were estimated and a multivariate regression analysis predicted the MACE risk for both scores. C-statistic methodology evaluated the ability of CAC when added to the SCORE2 model in MACE prediction.
Results
Kaplan-Meier curves showed that the highest categories of both scores presented a worst survival. Cox regression analysis showed that the highest categories of both CAC and SCORE2 remained in the equation with an increased MACE risk (HR) of 3.69 (p=0.008) and 9.87 (p=0.005), respectively, when compared with the lowest categories. C-statistic demonstrated that the predictive value for MACE increased from 0.668 (SCORE2 model) to 0.787 when CAC was included (p=0.012), showing a better predictive and discriminative capacity for MACE.
Conclusions
Our results highlight the importance of adding CAC score to SCORE2 in primary prevention to improve cardiovascular risk stratification and MACE risk prediction. Larger prospective multicenter cohorts with longer follow-up should reproduce and validate these findings.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: Public hospital(s). Main funding source(s): SESARAM EPERAM
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Affiliation(s)
- M Temtem
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Hospital Funchal , Funchal , Portugal
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- New University of Lisbon, Faculty of Medical Sciences , Lisbon , Portugal
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Sa D, Palma Dos Reis R, Santos M, Temtem M, Sousa AC, Henriques E, Rodrigues M, Freitas S, Borges S, Ornelas I, Drumond A, Mendonca MI. Lipoprotein(a) and cardiovascular outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease and impaired glucose metabolism. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.1153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction
Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is an LDL-like molecule composed of a part of apolipoprotein(a) bounding covalently to apolipoprotein B-100. High plasma Lp(a) levels were associated with MACE in stable CAD patients. Recent research shows contradictory results in stable CAD patients with high Lp(a) plasmatic levels and impaired glucose metabolism in MACE occurrence.
Purpose
Investigate whether high Lp(a) levels were associated with MACE in CAD patients with impaired glucose metabolism, at an extended follow-up.
Methods
A prospective cohort of 1,127 CAD patients with impaired glucose metabolism (pre-diabetes and diabetes) was observed during 4.9±3.4 years. Pre-diabetes was considered when fasting plasma glucose ranged from 5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L, or hemoglobin A1c levels ranging from 5.7 to 6.4%. Lp(a) levels ≥30 mg/dL were considered high. Bivariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis evaluated the risk of Lp(a) ≥30 mg/dL for MACE occurrence. Kaplan-Meier curves estimated the survival probability for high and low Lp(a) levels.
Results
Of the patients with Lp(a) levels ≥30, 44.4% presented MACE and 32.0% had no MACE (p<0.0001). Cox regression analysis with smoking, hypertension, dyslipidemia, physical inactivity and kidney failure (creatinine clearance <60 mL/min) showed that high Lp(a) remained in the equation as an independent risk factor for MACE (HR=1.24; p=0.031). The Kaplan-Meier showed, at 10-year' follow-up, a better survival in the group with lower Lp(a) levels (p=0.023).
Conclusion
Our study demonstrated that high Lp(a) levels were an independent predictor of MACE and cardiovascular mortality in a CAD population with impaired glucose metabolism. Lp(a) measurement may help further risk stratification for diabetes and pre-diabetes patients suffering CAD. With the recent development of drugs that selectively lower Lp(a) levels, this marker can become a clinical target for reducing CVD risk.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: Public hospital(s). Main funding source(s): SESARAM EPERAM
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- D Sa
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- New University of Lisbon, Faculty of Medical Sciences , Lisbon , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Hospital Funchal , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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Sa D, Mendonca MI, Temtem M, Santos M, Serrao M, Sousa AC, Borges S, Freitas S, Rodrigues M, Henriques E, Guerra G, Ornelas I, Drumond A, Palma Dos Reis R. Genetic information or coronary artery calcium score? What is more helpful in today's clinical practice? Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.2275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Introduction
Coronary artery calcium (CAC) score has emerged as the most predictive cardiovascular risk marker in asymptomatic individuals, capable of adding prognostic information beyond the traditional risk factors (TRF). Genetic risk score (GRS) significantly improves cardiovascular genetic risk assessment at the individual level providing a more personalized measure of disease risk.
Purpose
We intend to evaluate which tool, added to TRF, is more valuable in predicting and discriminating cardiovascular events and death (MACE) - GRS or CAC score?
Methods
We performed a prospective study with 1153 participants without CAD history at baseline (74.2% male, age 51.7±8.3 years) during a mean follow-up of 5.4±3.4 years. We selected 14 SNPs previously associated with CAD presenting a risk (HR) for cardiovascular events ≥1. A weighted GRS was calculated, as the sum of these 14 risk alleles weighted by the corresponding effect size in prognostic (HR), and subsequently, subdivided into tertiles. CAC (Agatson) score was calculated in all participants and categorized into: low CAC (0≤CAC<100 or P<50); moderate CAC (100≤CAC<400 or P50–75) and high or severe CAC (CAC≥400 or P>75). Two models were created with TRF baseline (hypertension, smoking, body mass index, dyslipidemia, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, physical inactivity): 1) plus wGRS and 2) plus CAC score categories. Cox Regression Analyses and C-statistic assessed the predictive and discriminative capacity of both models.
Results
For model 1, Cox regression presented an HR of 4.292 for TRF (p=0.007) and 2.713 for 3rd tertile of wGRS (0.036). A modest but statistically significant improvement in MACE discriminative capacity was verified by adding wGRS to TRF, increasing the C-statistic from 0.617 to 0.687 (ΔC=0.070; p=0.013). On the other hand, model 2 better discriminated MACE when the CAC score (C-statistic = 0.765) was added to TRF (ΔC=0.148; p=0.001). Cox regression displayed an HR of 4.42 for TRF (p=0.015) and an HR of 4.55 for high-risk CAC score (p=0.001).
Conclusion
Our results suggest that adding a polygenic risk score to conventional risk factors provides a modest improvement in the discrimination of first-onset MACE. However, the CAC score added to the traditional model allows better discrimination of MACE compared to wGRS. CAC score could be helpful for MACE prediction, at least in individuals belonging to the higher genetic risk group. However, further investigation is required before clinical implementation.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: Public hospital(s). Main funding source(s): SESARAM EPERAM
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- D Sa
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Hospital Funchal , Funchal , Portugal
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- New University of Lisbon, Faculty of Medical Sciences , Lisbon , Portugal
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Temtem M, Palma Dos Reis R, Serrao M, Sa D, Santos M, Soares C, Sousa AC, Rodrigues M, Freitas S, Henriques E, Borges S, Guerra G, Ornelas I, Drumond A, Mendonca MI. Prognostic role of adding a genetic risk score to the new European SCORE2 in a cardiovascular events prediction, in a moderate-risk region. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.2273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Abstract
Introduction
The new SCORE2 provides risk estimates for the combined outcome of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, in contrast with SCORE's use for CVD mortality only. Genetic predisposition to CVD is not considered in SCORE2 for prevention and treatment.
Purpose
Evaluate the impact of adding a Genetic Risk Score (GRS) to the new European SCORE2 in MACE prediction and estimate the additional value in cardiovascular risk stratification in an asymptomatic Portuguese population.
Methods
A prospective study was performed in a population-based cohort of 1,100 individuals without known CVD and diabetes (mean age 53.3±6.9 years). For all included participants, SCORE2 was calculated and three risk categories were considered: low-, moderate- and high-risk. A 33-SNP GRS was constructed and two groups were analyzed: lower and higher than the GRS median. Kaplan-Meier survival curves were created and a Cox regression model was performed with the two scores to assess MACE risk. C-statistic methodology compared the model between SCORE2 solely and SCORE2 plus GRS.
Results
After Kaplan-Meier analysis for MACE occurrence, the high categories of SCORE 2 and GRS showed worst survival when compared to the lower categories (p<0.0001). Cox regression presented an HR of 8.528 (p=0.001) for high-risk SCORE2 and an HR of 4.520 (p<0.0001) for GRS higher than the median. C-statistic demonstrated that the SCORE2 predictive value was 0.678, increasing to 0.792 when GRS was included (p=0.0005).
Conclusions
In this work, combining SCORE2 with multiple genetic loci gathered into a GRS, improved the identification of patients with the worst prognosis. This new tool may be of great utility in risk stratification in primary prevention. Larger prospective multicenter cohorts with longer follow-up should reproduce and validate these findings.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: Public hospital(s). Main funding source(s): SESARAM EPERAM
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- M Temtem
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- New University of Lisbon, Faculty of Medical Sciences , Lisbon , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Hospital Funchal , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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Santos M, Mendonca MI, Temtem M, Sa D, Sousa AC, Freitas S, Rodrigues M, Henriques E, Borges S, Guerra G, Freitas AI, Ornelas I, Drumond A, Palma Dos Reis R. Transcription factor 21 and prognosis in a coronary population. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.1150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Introduction
TCF21 is a member of the basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcriptor factor family, being critical for embryogenesis of the heart. It regulates epicardium-derived cells differentiation into smooth muscle (SMC) and fibroblast lineages. The biological roles of TCF21 in epicardial fate determination and the progression of atherosclerosis remains a controversial issue.
Purpose
Investigate the impact of the TCF21 rs12190287 G>C variant on the prognosis of a coronary artery disease (CAD) cohort.
Methods
A prospective study was performed with 1,713 CAD patients (mean age 53.3±7.8; 78.7% male) surveyed in terms of MACE occurrence in an extended follow-up of 5.0±4.3. TCF21 rs12190287 was genotyped and analysed using the dominant model (GC+CC) and, subsequently, compared with the wild-type GG to evaluate the survival probability by Kaplan-Meier. A Cox regression analysis with all the risk factors and genetic models was performed to assess the independent variables associated with the prognosis of CAD patients.
Results
GG wild genotype was present in 9.5% of the population, GC in 43.2% and the risk genotype CC accounted for 47.3% of the CAD patients. The dominant model GC+CC showed a worse survival throughout the follow-up period. After multivariate Cox regression analysis, this model remained in the equation as an independent risk factor for MACE occurrence with an HR of 1.41 (p=0.033) together with multivessel disease, physical inactivity, chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetes.
Conclusion
TCF21 rs12190287 is a risk factor for prognosis in our population. The role of this gene may influence fundamental SMC processes in response to vascular stress, accelerating atherosclerosis progression and may represent a target for future therapies.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: Public hospital(s). Main funding source(s): SESARAM EPERAM
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- M Santos
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Hospital Funchal , Funchal , Portugal
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- New University of Lisbon, Faculty of Medical Sciences , Lisbon , Portugal
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Santos M, Mendonca MI, Sa D, Temtem M, Sousa AC, Henriques E, Rodrigues M, Freitas S, Borges S, Guerra G, Freitas AI, Ornelas I, Drumond A, Palma Dos Reis R. ZNF259 rs964184 variant is associated with dyslipidemia and coronary artery disease in the young population. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.2876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a dynamic inflammatory disease caused by atherosclerosis. GWAS showed that ZNF259 rs964184 encoding zinc finger protein (ZPR1) was associated with dyslipidemia and CAD. Recent research found that ZPR1 transcription is up-regulated in the brain of mice fed a high-fat diet, influencing the cell cycle, apoptosis, and RNA metabolism in neurons. This process at the heart vessels may increase oxidative stress and CAD.
Purpose
Study the association between the ZNF259 rs964184 C>G polymorphism with dyslipidemia and CAD susceptibility in a Portuguese population.
Methods
A case-control study was performed with 3,160 individuals, namely 1,723 CAD patients (mean age 53.3±7.9; 78.7% male) and 1,437 controls (mean age 52.8±7.8; 76.3% male). Participants were stratified into two age groups (<45 and >55 years). ZNF259 rs964184 C>G was genotyped and analysed using the dominant model (CG+GG vs CC). Multivariate logistic regression was performed in both age groups to investigate whether rs964184 polymorphism was associated with dyslipidemia and CAD susceptibility.
Results
The dominant model of ZNF259 was associated with dyslipidemia (OR=1.85; 95% CI: 1.22–2.79; p=0.003) and CAD (OR=1.46; 95% CI: 1.02–2.09; p=0.036) in the younger population under 45 years. In the >55 years group, this model was associated with dyslipidemia (OR 1.46; 95% CI: 1.06–2.01; p=0.020) but not with CAD. After multivariate logistic regression, the CG+GG remained an independent risk factor for CAD susceptibility only in the population <45 years (OR=1.60; 95% CI: 1.03–2.50; p=0.037).
Conclusion
ZNF259 rs964184 is a risk factor for dyslipidemia in the whole population. Dyslipidemia may up-regulate ZPR1 transcription, enhancing the vulnerability of coronary endothelial cells to both oxidative stress and inflammatory response, increasing CAD susceptibility. This mechanism seems more relevant at the cellular level in young patients representing a possible prophylactic and therapeutic target, especially in this age group.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: Public hospital(s). Main funding source(s): SESARAM EPERAM
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- M Santos
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Hospital Funchal , Funchal , Portugal
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- New University of Lisbon, Faculty of Medical Sciences , Lisbon , Portugal
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Santos M, Mendonca MI, Sa D, Temtem M, Sousa AC, Freitas S, Rodrigues M, Henriques E, Borges S, Freitas AI, Guerra G, Ornelas I, Drumond A, Palma Dos Reis R. A Genetic Risk Score englobing variants associated with coronary artery disease is a good marker for prognosis in an asymptomatic population. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.2285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Genome-wide association studies have identified several loci linked to coronary artery disease, and coronary atherosclerosis progression. However, the impact of the genetic contribution to MACE occurrence in sub-clinical atherosclerosis is unknown.
Purpose
This study intended to assess the relationship between a set of single nucleotide popymorphism (SNP) associated with CAD by GWAS and the MACE occurrence in an asymptomatic population. After that evaluate whether a wGRS englobing these variants is useful to estimate the prognostic.
Methods
Prospective study performed in an asymptomatic cohort from GENEMACOR population-based sample of 1114 subjects aged 51.7±8.3, 74.2 male, without prior coronary artery disease. Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) score was assessed by coronary computed tomography (Agatston method), and two categories were considered 1–99 and >100. 33 SNP were evaluate to assess the significantly associated with prognostic. A weighted (wGRS) was constructed as the sum of the risk alleles weighted by the corresponding effect size (HR). Cox regression analysis adjusted for the main risk factors, calcium score (CAC) and wGRS to assess the risk of MACE during follow-up. Kaplan Meier assessed the survival.
Results
Of the studied 33 SNPs previously associated with CAD (GWAS), only 4 presented the significant association with MACE occurrence: CDKN2B-AS1 rs4977574, HNF4A rs1884613,
APOE rs7412/rs429358A and GJA4A rs 618675. After Cox regression analysis the wGRS remained in the equation (HR=2.834); p=0.012, together with CAC score (HR 3.35); p=0.012; diabetes (HR=2.398); p=0.032 and age (HR=1.056; p=0.049. WGRS above the median presented a worst survival rate (p=0.006).
Conclusion
The wGRS englobing: CDKN2B-AS1 rs4977574, HNF4A rs1884613, APOE rs7412/rs429358A and GJA4A rs 618675 is independently associated with cardiovascular events in an asymptomatic population. CDKN2B-AS1 rs4977574 gene expression modulates the progression and severity of vascular calcification in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs), HNF1α-AS1 is an important regulatory molecule in cancer biology and cardiovascular disease (its expression may regulate VSMCs, and high expression promotes atheroprotection). More research is crucial for understand prognosis in asymptomatic population.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: Public hospital(s). Main funding source(s): SESARAM EPE
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- M Santos
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit , Funchal , Portugal
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- Hospital Funchal , Funchal , Portugal
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- New University of Lisbon, Faculty of Medical Sciences , Lisbon , Portugal
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Temtem M, Serrao M, Mendonca MI, Santos M, Sousa JA, Mendonca F, Sousa AC, Freitas S, Henriques E, Rodrigues M, Borges S, Guerra G, Drumond A, Palma Dos Reis R. Is there a different impact of traditional risk factors on calcium score, in an asymptomatic population? Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.2487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Background
The coronary calcium score has been increasingly used to stratify and predict cardiovascular risk, particularly in low and intermediate-risk persons. Understanding which determinants have more impact on coronary calcium score level, could lead to the development of new stricter preventive measures for reducing coronary artery calcification (CAC) and, consequently, cardiovascular risk.
Purpose
Our study aimed to investigate the impact of the traditional risk factors (TRFs) on the CAC score level and if there is a different association between this TRFs and CAC score degrees, in an asymptomatic population.
Methods
The study cohort comprised 1,122 consecutive asymptomatic individuals without known coronary artery disease (CAD) belonging to the healthy controls of GENEMACOR study and referred for computed tomography for CAC scoring assessment. The traditional risk factors considered were (1) current cigarette smoking, (2) dyslipidemia, (3) diabetes mellitus, (4) hypertension and (5) family history of coronary artery disease. According to the Hoff's nomogram, 3 categories were created: low CAC (0≤CAC<100 and P<50); moderate CAC (100≤CAC<400 or P50–75) and high or severe CAC (CAC≥400 or P>75). We evaluated the association of the different TRFs with these levels of CAC score (Chi-square test). Finally, we performed a logistic regression model adjusted for all significant TRFs selected in the bivariate analyses.
Results
Smoking was significantly associated with high levels of CAC score, 28.4% vs 21.7%; p=0.038 as well as hypertension, 58.8% vs 45.6%; p=0.001, type 2 diabetes 21.1% vs 9.6%; p<0.0001, dyslipidemia, 73.0% vs 66.1%; p=0.057. Family history did not show a significant association with CAC (p=0.717). Then, we constructed a logistic regression model adjusted the significant risk factors in previous analysis. The final multivariate analysis, selected as independent predictors of high CAC: Type 2 diabetes; OR=2.309; 95% CI 1.533–3.479; p<0.0001, hypertension; OR=1.627; 95% CI 1.185–2.233; p=0.003, and smoking, OR=1.565; 95% CI 1.102–2.222; p=0.012.
Conclusions
In this study, well-known and modifiable cardiovascular risk factors are associated with high calcium score levels. However, hypertension and diabetes seem to be preferentially associated with higher CAC scores, while tobacco, although it has a significant association, seems to be not so strong as diabetes and hypertension. This concept may mean that smoking has its primary role in plaque instability and not so much in the growing and calcification of plaques.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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Affiliation(s)
- M Temtem
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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Temtem M, Serrao M, Mendonca MI, Santos M, Sousa A, Mendonca F, Sousa AC, Henriques E, Freitas S, Rodrigues M, Borges S, Guerra G, Drumond A, Palma Dos Reis R. Is HNF4A gene, a risk factor or protection against coronary artery disease? Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.3196] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Hepatocyte nuclear factor4 A (HNF4A) gene was considered by GWAS associated with atherosclerosis and CAD susceptibility. Loss-of-function mutations in human hepatocyte nuclear factor 4α (HNF4α), a transcriptor factor encoded by the HNF4A gene, are associated with maturity-onset diabetes of the young and lipid disorders. However, the mechanisms underlying the lipid disorders are poorly understood.
Aim
We propose identifying the genetic predisposition to atherosclerosis progression and events occurrence or regression and better prognosis, through a cohort study from GENEMACOR population.
Methods
We investigated a cohort of 1,712 patients who underwent coronary angiography with more than 70% stenosis of at least one main coronary vessel. 33 SNPs associated with the risk of CAD in previous GWAS were genotyped by TaqMan assays methodology. We evaluated the best genetic model associated with CAD prognosis (events) with a 95% CI in bivariate analysis. The hazard function was performed by a Cox survival regression model adjusted for age, sex, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia, to evaluate their relationship with the event's incidence. Finally, we constructed Kaplan–Meier cumulative-event curves for the significant genetic variants.
Results
Our evaluation revealed a SNP paradoxically associated with protection from atherosclerosis progression and events occurrence: rs1884613 C>G in the HNF4A gene on chromosome 20 dominant model [OR=0.653; 95% CI (0.522–0.817); p=0.0002]. Cox survival regression model showed a CAD protective effect of HNF4A with a Hazard ratio (HR) of 0.771; p=0.007. The Kaplan-Meier cumulative event analysis disclosed that the CG+GG vs CC genotype of rs1884613 HNF4α was associated with a better prognosis (Breslow test, p=0.004) at the end of the follow-up.
Conclusion
We identified, in this study, one SNPs paradoxically associated with a better CAD prognosis rs1884613 in HNF4A. The HNF4A gene variants could induce loss of HNF4α function, modifying and modulating hepatic lipase and lipid metabolism conferring a beneficial effect on atherosclerosis progression and events occurrence.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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Affiliation(s)
- M Temtem
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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Sousa JA, Mendonca MI, Santos M, Temtem M, Mendonca F, Sousa AC, Rodrigues M, Freitas S, Henriques E, Borges S, Guerra G, Drumond A, Palma Dos Reis R. Epicardial adipose tissue volume improves cardiovascular risk reclassification: the Framingham Risk Score example. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.2527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction
Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) volume can be noninvasively detected by CT and has been suggested to predict major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). Framingham Risk Score is one of a number of scoring systems used to determine an individual's chances of developing cardiovascular disease, hence identifying who is most likely to benefit from prevention.
Objectives
The purpose of this study was to determine net reclassification improvement (NRI) and improved risk prediction based on EAT volume, in comparison to a traditionally known cardiovascular risk score, such as the Framingham.
Methods
895 asymptomatic volunteers were prospectively enrolled in a single Portuguese center (mean age 51.9±7.7, 78.5% male) and underwent a median follow-up time of 3.7 years (IQR 5.0). EAT volume was measured by Cardiac Computed Tomography (CCT) using a modified simplified method. For NRI assessment, EAT volume as a continuous variable was added to the Framingham Risk Score.
Results
After 3.7 median years of follow-up, 27 patients developed a MACE. Using NRI, the net proportion of events (netNRIe) that assigned a higher risk was 33.3% (better reclassified), and the net ratio of non-events (netNRIne) was 24.7%, resulting in a net reclassification index (netNRI) of 58.0%. When the new marker was included in the model, 58.0% of patients were better reclassified. In our work, a total of 33.3% of patients who suffered events (n=27) were correctly reclassified and assigned a higher risk.
Conclusion
EAT volume results in a high reclassification rate in an asymptomatic, low-risk population, demonstrating the benefit of this marker beyond traditional risk assessment models. Our study supports its application, especially in carefully selected individuals.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None. Figure 1
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Affiliation(s)
- J A Sousa
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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Temtem M, Serrao M, Mendonca MI, Santos M, Sousa JA, Mendonca F, Sousa AC, Rodrigues M, Freitas S, Henriques E, Borges S, Guerra G, Drumond A, Palma Dos Reis R. The significant role of coronary artery calcification score in asymptomatic patients with metabolic syndrome. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.2642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a clinical condition composed of metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors, such as abdominal obesity, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia and hypertension. Many patients with MetS suffer major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) that are not adequately identified by traditional risk assessment, suggesting the need for early detection of subclinical coronary heart disease to identify those at high-risk. Coronary artery calcification (CAC) screening has added utility in categorizing patients with low, intermediate and high cardiovascular risk.
Purpose
Evaluate the prognostic role of CAC score in asymptomatic population patients with metabolic syndrome in cardiovascular events risk prediction.
Methods
A total of 1,122 asymptomatic individuals without known coronary heart disease, enrolled from GENEMACOR study, were followed for a mean of 5.3±3.4 years for the primary endpoint of all-cause of cardiovascular events. All were referred for computed tomography for the CAC scoring assessment. According to the Hoff's nomogram, 3 categories were created: low CAC (0≤CAC<100 or P<50); moderate CAC (100≤CAC<400 or P50–75) and high or severe CAC (CAC≥400 or P>75). In a subgroup of 507 individuals with MetS and 615 controls, CAC values were compared by T-student and association of CAC severity with events occurrence was evaluated. Finally, a logistic regression model adjusted for CAC severity was performed in patients with MetS.
Results
Among our population, the extent of CAC differs significantly between men and women in the same age group. Patients with Mets (23.2%, n=115) had higher CAC scores than controls (219.0±486.0 vs 115.8±370.8, p<0.0001). In this cohort, with higher CAC scores, 46.7% vs 22.5% had MACEs (p=0.049) during the follow-up. The logistic regression analysis revealed that CAC≥400 is a MACE predictor (OR=4.326, CI 95% 1.241–15.080, p=0.021) in patients with MetS.
Conclusion
Our results point to the importance of the inclusion of CAC screening in patients with MetS to further stratify those patients that, despite tight control of cardiovascular risk factors, may benefit from more intensive therapies. This tool is a useful and straightforward method that could have a significant impact on the prognosis of future cardiovascular disease in patients with MetS.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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Affiliation(s)
- M Temtem
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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Sousa A, Mendonca MI, Santos M, Temtem M, Mendonca F, Sousa AC, Rodrigues M, Freitas S, Henriques E, Borges S, Guerra G, Drumond A, Palma Dos Reis R. Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) volume is related to subclinical atherosclerosis and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in asymptomatic subjects. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.2509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction
Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is an emerging cardiovascular risk marker. It has been suggested to be an inflammatory mediator with a role in subclinical atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. However, its prognostic relevance in hard clinical outcomes remains thoroughly unexplored in the literature.
Purpose
Evaluate the prognostic relevance of EAT, regarding the occurrence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in an asymptomatic population.
Methods
895 asymptomatic volunteers were prospectively enrolled in a single Portuguese center (mean age 51.9±7.7, 78.5% male) and underwent a median follow-up time of 3.7 years (IQR 5.0). EAT volume was measured by Cardiac Computed Tomography (CCT) using a modified simplified method. Participants were distributed into two groups, above and below the EAT-volume median. We compared both groups regarding the occurrence of MACE through univariate analysis, Kaplan-Meier Survival curves and log-rank test. Association to subclinical atherosclerosis was addressed using correlation between EAT volume and calcium score (Agatson).
Results
There is a strong correlation between EAT volume and calcium score (r=0.205, p<0.0001), sustaining that it may play an important role in mediating coronary artery disease and subclinical atherosclerosis. Patients with higher EAT volume, were exposed to higher occurrence of MACE on follow-up [70.4% (19 of 27) vs 49.4% (429 of 868), p=0.032] with a clearer separation of the curves after 5.7 years.
Conclusion
In an asymptomatic population, EAT volume seems to be related to subclinical atherosclerosis and to the occurrence of adverse cardiovascular events on long-term follow-up. Our study addresses some unanswered questions, such as the prognostic relevance of EAT as an emerging cardiovascular risk marker.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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Affiliation(s)
- A Sousa
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
| | - M Santos
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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Temtem M, Mendonca MI, Soares C, Serrao M, Rodrigues R, Santos M, Sousa JA, Mendonca F, Sousa AC, Rodrigues M, Henriques E, Freitas S, Drumond A, Palma Dos Reis R. Does coronary calcium score add value to European SCORE in an asymptomatic population? Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.2731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Despite being a controversial subject, multiple guidelines mention the use of Coronary Artery Calcification (CAC) scoring in the cardiovascular risk prediction in the asymptomatic population. Adding CAC score to European SCORE (Systematic Coronary Risk Evaluation) may improve the prediction of MACE (Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events), providing better cardiovascular risk stratification.
Purpose
Our study aims to evaluate the impact of CAC severity in MACE prediction compared with SCORE and estimate the additional value of CAC score in cardiovascular risk stratification in a low- risk region and asymptomatic population.
Methods and results
The study consisted of a prospective registry of 1110 asymptomatic individuals free of known coronary heart disease, enrolled from the GENEMACOR study and referred for computed tomography for the CAC scoring assessment. The mean age was 51.6±8.2 years, and 74.1% were male. This population was followed for a mean of 5.2±3.3 years for the primary endpoint of all-cause of cardiovascular events. The extent of CAC differs significantly between men and women in the same age group. Therefore, the distribution of CAC score by age and gender was done using Hoff's nomogram (a). According to this nomogram, 3 categories were created: low CAC (0≤CAC<100 and P<50); moderate CAC (100≤CAC<400 or P50–75) and high CAC (CAC≥400 or P>75). Through a Cox regression for MACE occurrence, SCORE does not remain in the equation, and the higher severity level of CAC presented a significant risk of MACE occurrence with an HR of 7.943 (95% CI 2.948 – 21.401; p<0.0001). Using the C-index, CAC was superior to SCORE (0.729 vs 0.615; p<0.0001). Adding CAC score to SCORE increased MACE prediction compared to SCORE alone (AUC 0.77 vs 0.615; p=0.003).
Conclusion
Our results point to the importance of the CAC score inclusion in primary prevention to improve cardiovascular risk stratification. CAC score in clinical practice could have a prognostic impact on MACE prediction. Larger prospective multicenter cohorts with longer follow-up should reproduce and validate these findings.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None. Table 1
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Affiliation(s)
- M Temtem
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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Santos M, Mendonca MI, Temtem M, Sousa JA, Mendonca F, Sousa AC, Freitas S, Henriques E, Rodrigues M, Borges S, Guerra G, Drumond A, Palma Dos Reis R. Assessing the clinical utility of a genetic risk score associated with type 2 diabetes in a southern European population. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.2486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Background
The development of personalized susceptibility profiles based on genetic information to aid prediction, early detection and prevention of type 2 diabetes (T2D) with potential clinical application, begins to awaken interest in the scientific community. However, its clinical translation is controversial.
Objective
Evaluate the clinical utility of a genetic risk score (GRS) created with the GWAS-derived genetic variants associated to T2D to predict and discriminate the susceptibility to Type 2 diabetes, in a Southern European population with and without T2D.
Methods and results
We studied through a case-control with 3,139 subjects (772 with T2D and 2,367 without) the usefulness of implementing a GRS in clinical practice. We constructed a multiplicative GRS (mGRS) calculated using 10 SNPs of genetic loci robustly associated to T2D (HNF4A rs1884613, IGF2BP2 rs4402960, PPARG rs1801282, TCF7L2 rs7903146, SLC30A8 rs1326634, MC4R rs17782313, ADIPOQ rs266729, FTO rs8050136, TAS2R50 rs1376251 and APO E rs7412 and rs429358), to evaluate the prediction and discrimination of T2D. Two logistic regression models were performed the first with age, sex and BMI. The second with these three risk factors plus hypertension, LDL >130mg/dl and physical inactivity. Logistic regression models, receiver operating characteristic analyses (ROC curve) were used. Each model was analysed individually and added with mGRS to calculate the area under the ROC curve (AUC), which may be considered a global estimate of each model's predictive power. The inclusion of GRS in the first model increased the discriminative power of T2D (AUC=0.669 to 0.692; p<0.0001. In the second model, the increase was AUC=0.712 to 0.729; p<0.0001.
Conclusions
Adding genomic information to traditional models improves the ability to predict and discriminate type 2 Diabetes slightly, compared to traditional models alone. Nevertheless, this increase is not sufficiently robust for translation in clinical practice. However, clinicians should be conscious that T2D genetic research is experiencing a dramatic revolution and stay optimistic that these innovative studies translate into improved care for diabetic patients.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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Affiliation(s)
- M Santos
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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Mendonca F, Mendonca MI, Santos M, Temtem M, Sousa JA, Sousa AC, Henriques E, Freitas S, Rodrigues M, Borges S, Guerra G, Drumond A, Palma Dos Reis R. Genomic prediction of cardiovascular events in a coronary Southern European population. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.1125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Traditional and clinical risk factors are indicators of atherosclerosis over time and strong independent predictors of cardiovascular events, but it is unknown whether other genetic markers could provide information about the evolution of atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (CAD).
Objective
We propose identifying the genetic predisposition to atherosclerotic plaque progression and events occurrence, through a study cohort from GENEMACOR study population.
Methods
We performed a study with a cohort of 1,712 patients who underwent coronary angiography with more than 70% stenosis of at least one main coronary vessel, during a mean follow-up of 5 years (amplitude range 20 years). 33 SNPs associated with risk of CAD in previous GWAS, were genotyped by TaqMan assays methodology. The best model in the bivariate analysis at 95% CI with all genetic variants was generated, to investigate their association with prognostic and events occurrence. The hazard function at a set of confounding-variables was determined to evaluate their relationship with the event's incidence by the Cox survival analysis regression model. Finally, we constructed Kaplan–Meier cumulative-event curves for the significant variants.
Results
The analysis revealed two SNPs associated with the progression of atherosclerosis and events occurrence: rs12190287 G>C in the TCF21 gene on chromosome 10 (dominant model; OR=1.542; 95% CI 1.069 – 2.224; p=0.020) and the rs1333049 G>C in the CDKN2-AS1 gene on chromosome 9 (recessive model; OR=1.228; 95% CI 1.001 – 1.518; p=0.050). The Kaplan-Meier cumulative event curves in the TCF21 variant rs12190287 G> C showed that the GC+CC vs GG genotype was associated with a worse prognosis (log-rank test, p=0.016) and the CDKN2B-AS1 rs1333049 G> C revealed that the CC vs GG+GC genotype also presented severe prognosis and more events at the end of the follow-up period (log-rank test, p=0.046).
Conclusion
We have identified two SNPs associated with the prognosis of CAD, rs12190287 of TCF21 gene and rs1333049 of CDKN2-AS1 gene. Both are in non-coding enhancer regions and regulate transcriptional mechanisms shared among multiple CAD risk loci and could provide new insights into CAD's pathophysiology identifying core mechanisms for therapeutic intervention modulating the disease risk.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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Affiliation(s)
- F Mendonca
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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Mendonca F, Mendonca MI, Temtem M, Santos M, Sousa JA, Sousa AC, Henriques E, Freitas S, Rodrigues M, Borges S, Guerra G, Drumond A, Palma Dos Reis R. A genetic risk score predicts recurrent events after myocardial infarction in young patients with a low level of traditional risk factors. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.3198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Abstract
Introduction
Coronary Heart Disease (CAD) is a multifactorial disease, including environmental and genetic risk factors. Current smoking, dyslipidemia and diabetes have a significant impact in long- term mortality and morbidity. However, several genetic variants associated with CAD but not with traditional risk factors (TRFs) has been reported to improve prediction of events and extended mortality, in younger CAD people.
Aim
To evaluate the clinical utility of a GRS composed by variants from GWAS associated to CAD but not with TRF to predict life-long residual risk in patients under 55 years old and a low level of TRFs.
Methods
We conducted a prospective study with 573 consecutive patients aged <55 years presenting with AMI and a low level of TRFs (without diabetes and with LDL cholesterol >150 mg/ml). We analysed several biochemical markers and performed a GRS with variants not associated with TRFs (TCF21 rs12190287, CDKN2B-AS1 rs1333049, CDKN2B rs4977574, PHACTR1 rs1332844, MIA3 rs17465637, ADAMTS7 rs3825807, ZC3HC1 rs11556924, SMAD3 rs17228212 and GJA4 rs618675). We studied the GRS association with a primary composite endpoint of all-cause vascular morbidity and mortality including recurrent acute coronary syndrome (myocardial infarct and unstable angina), coronary revascularization (coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), re-hospitalization for heart failure, ischemic stroke and cardiovascular dead.
Results
A total of 573 patients were studied and followed up for a mean of 4.7±4.0 years. There were 169 recurrent cardiovascular events. The GRS was sub-divided into terciles, verifying that patients in the third tercile (high risk) had a higher number of risk alleles. Compared with the low-risk GRS tercile, the multivariate-adjusted HR for recurrences was 1.520 (95% CI 1.011–2.286); p=0.044 for the intermediate-risk group and was 2.051 (95% CI 1.382–3.044); p<0.0001 for the high-risk group. Inclusion of the GRS in the model with TRFs alone (low risk) improved the C-statistic analysis (C-statistic = 0.030; p=0.004), cNRI (continuous net reclassification improvement) (30.8%), and the IDI (integrated discrimination improvement index) (0.022).
Conclusions
A multilocus GRS may identify young coronary disease patients with a low level of TRFs but at significant risk of long-term events recurrence. The genetic information may improve prediction discrimination, and reclassification over the conventional risk factors alone, providing better cost-effective therapeutic strategies.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None. Figure 1
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- F Mendonca
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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Soares C, Temtem M, Mendonca MI, Sousa JA, Santos M, Sousa AC, Rodrigues M, Henriques E, Freitas S, Borges S, Guerra G, Drumond A, Palma Dos Reis R. Comparison between a genetic risk score and the European SCORE in cardiovascular events prediction in a primary prevention population. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.2488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Background
The risk for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) can be estimated using different scores, such as the European SCORE (Systematic Coronary Risk Evaluation) scale or genetic risk score (GRS). The addition of GRS to the European SCORE may increase the precision of predicting MACE (Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events).
Purpose
This study aims to compare the European SCORE and the multiplicative genetic risk score (mGRS) in predicting MACE.
Methods and results
The study included 1110 asymptomatic individuals without known CAD from GENEMACOR prospective registry. We defined the primary endpoint of all-cause cardiovascular events.
The study population had mean age of 51.6 years, 74.1% male and had risk factors of diabetes (11.6%), dyslipidemia (67.5%), hypertension (48.1%) and smoking (22.9%). Using C-index methodology, mGRS score was superior to SCORE in predicting MACE (mGRS = 0.832 Vs SCORE = 0.615; p=0.014).
Conclusions
The mGRS score was superior to SCORE in predicting MACE in an asymptomatic and free of CAD population. Genetic information may improve cardiovascular risk stratification in primary prevention.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- C Soares
- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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Santos M, Mendonca MI, Temtem M, Sousa JA, Mendonca F, Monteiro J, Sousa AC, Freitas S, Henriques E, Guerra G, Drumond A, Palma Dos Reis R. Is the TCF21 gene protection or risk for coronary artery disease? Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.3359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction
TCF21 is expressed in cells that migrate into the developing plaque facilitating the repair of the vessel wall. However, the rs12190287 risk allele (C) of TCF21 can lead to reduced TCF21 expression being a risk factor for CAD.
Purpose
Investigate whether the variant rs12190287 G>C of TCF21 gene represents a risk factor for CAD in a Southern European population.
Methods
Case-control with 3139 individuals, 1723 CAD patients and 1416 controls, adjusted for age and gender. Genotyping of TCF21 rs12190287 G>C was performed by TaqMan Real-Time PCR. CAD association of each genetic model was evaluated.
Multivariate logistic regression analysis adjusted for confound variables: smoking status, dyslipidemia, diabetes, physical inactivity, and hypertension, was made.
Results
TCF21 rs12190287 G>C has shown significant genotypic differences between cases and controls: GG 9.5% vs 11.9%; GC 43.2% vs 46.5% and CC 47.3% vs 41.6%. CAD risk was significant in all models: dominant (OR 1.28; 95% CI: 1.02–1.61; p=0.033); recessive (OR 1.26; 95% CI: 1.09–1.45; p=0.001); additive (OR 1.20; 95% CI: 1.08–1.34; p=0.001). After multivariate analysis, TCF21 variant was independently associated with CAD.
Conclusion
TCF21 variant rs12190287 G>C may be a risk factor for CAD. It is plausible that TCF21 loci exert its protective effect by promoting infiltration of fibromyocytes in the coronary wall lesion and fibrous layer and loss of TCF21 expression can result in fewer fibromyocytes to fibrous cap increasing vulnerability of the plaque.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None. Variables associated with CAD risk
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- M Santos
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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Santos MR, Pereira A, Temtem M, Mendonca F, Sousa JA, Monteiro JP, Sousa AC, Freitas S, Henriques E, Ornelas I, Drumond A, Mendonca MI, Palma Dos Reis R. Lipid profile in a population with coronary artery disease in Madeira Island. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwab061.167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Abstract
Funding Acknowledgements
Type of funding sources: None.
Introduction
Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. We know that plasma level of LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) is strongly associated with atherosclerosis, and its reduction with statins has led to a decrease in the incidence and complications of CAD. According to the 2019 ESC guidelines, in high-risk patient the aim is to achieve an absolute LDL-C treatment goal of <55mg/dL. 2016 ESC guidelines purposed, in the same patients, a LDL-C level of <70mg/dL.
Objective
To evaluate the degree of LDL-C control in coronary artery disease patients according to ESC guidelines.
Materials and Methods
Study analyses of 1687 patients selected from GENEMACOR study population, with at least one > 75% coronary stenosis by angiography (median age 53.3 ± 3 years and 54.8% men).
LDL-C was determined by chemical methods and all patients were statin treated. The population was divided in four groups according to LDL-C levels: inferior to 55mg/dL, inferior to 70mg/dL, inferior to 115mg/dL and superior to 115mg/dL.
Results
LDL-C mean value was 108.7mg/dL, median 105.1mg/dL (P25 83.0 and P75 127.4mg/dL). 150 (8.9%) patients had LDL-C < 55mg/dL vs 1537 (91.1%) with LDL-C ≥ 55 mg/dl. 275 (16.3%) patients had LDL-C < 70 mg/dL vs 1412 (83.7%) with LDL-C ≥ 70 mg/dL. 1084 (64.3%%) patients had LDL < 115 mg/dL vs 603 (35.7%) with LDL-C ≥ 115 mg/dL.
Conclusion
In our population LDL-C control levels was low, with 91.1% patients with LDL-C ≥ 55mg/dL and 83.7% patients with LDL ≥ 70 mg/dL. It is interesting to note that most of our patients have LDL-C levels above the recommend by the newest and, surprisingly, the 2016 dyslipidemia guidelines. It is therefore important to implement a more intensive treatment strategy of dyslipidemia in coronary patients.
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- Hospital Funchal, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Funchal, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Funchal, Funchal, Portugal
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Santos MR, Palma Dos Reis R, Pereira A, Mendonca F, Temtem M, Sousa JA, Monteiro JP, Sousa AC, Freitas S, Henriques E, Ornelas I, Drumond A, Mendonca MI. Homocysteine, a predictor of cardiovascular adverse events in coronary artery disease. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwab061.235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Abstract
Funding Acknowledgements
Type of funding sources: None.
OnBehalf
GENEMACOR
Introduction
After the diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD), traditional risk factors such as diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, hypertension and smoking have been used to assess the risk of major cardiovascular adverse events (MACE). However, despite reduction of these factors, presence of MACE remains high. It is necessary to identify other causal risk factors for MACE in coronary patients and increased plasma Homocysteine (Hcy) level seems to be a likely candidate. However, the influence of Hcy levels in the prognosis of coronary patients presents a limited knowledge.
Objective
To evaluate the influence of high level of Hcy in MACE (defined as a composite endpoint of cardiovascular death, acute myocardial infarction, stroke, admission for heart failure and need to revascularization) of coronary artery patients.
Materials and Methods
Study analyses of 1687 patients selected from GENEMACOR study population, with at least one > 75% coronary stenosis by angiography. That population was divided in three terciles according to the Hcy level and the population of the 2nd tercil (Hcy 11.1-13.6mmol/L) was excluded. The end population of 1118 patients was a median age of 53.1 ± 7.9 years and 77.6% were men. We compared patients in the 1st (Hcy < 11.1mmol/L) and 3rd tercil (Hcy > 13.6mmol/L) during a mean follow up of 5.0 ± 4.8 years.
Results
560 (50.1%) patients were included in the 1st tercil group (median age 51.6 ± 3 years, 72.0% men) and 558 (49.9%) patients were in the 3rd tercil group (median age 54.6 ± 3 years, 83.3% men). In our population, high levels of Hcy were associated with MACE (OR 1.43, 95% CI: 1.12-1.83, p 0.004).
Conclusion
In our population a higher level of Hcy was associated with adverse prognosis and increased occurrence of MACE. Knowing that elevated homocysteine levels are associated with increased risk of MACE, in these patients is essential to have a more intensive therapeutic strategy.
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- Hospital Funchal, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Funchal, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Funchal, Funchal, Portugal
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Serrao M, Temtem M, Pereira A, Monteiro J, Santos M, Sousa A, Henriques E, Freitas S, Ornelas I, Drumond A, Palma Dos Reis R, Mendonca M. Does coronary calcium scoring adds value to cardiovascular risk prediction in asymptomatic population? Eur Heart J 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.2920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Abstract
Background
Despite being a controversial subject, multiple guidelines mention the use of Coronary Artery Calcification (CAC) scoring in the cardiovascular risk prediction, in asymptomatic population. The inclusion of CAC scoring in traditional risk models may help in decision-make providing better cardiovascular risk stratification.
Purpose
The aim of our study is to estimate the impact of CAC scoring in cardiovascular events risk prediction in a model based on traditional risk factors (TRFs).
Methods and results
The study consisted of 1052 asymptomatic individuals free of known coronary heart disease, enrolled from GENEMACOR study and referred for computed tomography for the CAC scoring assessment. A cohort of 952 was followed for a mean of 5.2±3.2 years for the primary endpoint of all-cause of cardiovascular events. The following traditional risk factors were considered: (1) current cigarette smoking, (2) dyslipidemia, (3) diabetes mellitus, (4) hypertension and (5) family history of coronary heart disease. Among this population, the extent of CAC differs significantly between men and women in the same age group. Therefore, the distribution of CAC score by age and gender was done by using the Hoff's nomogram (a). According to this nomogram, 3 categories were created: low CAC (0≤CAC<100 and P<50); moderate CAC (100≤CAC<400 or P50–75) and high CAC (CAC≥400 or P>75). Two Cox regression models were created, the first only with TRFs and the second adding the CAC severity categories. When including CAC categories to the TRFs, the higher severity level presented a significant risk of MACE occurrence with an HR of 4.39 (95% CI 1.83–10.52; p=0.001).
Conclusion
Our results point to the importance of the inclusion of CAC in both primary and secondary prevention to an improved risk stratification. Larger prospective multicentre cohorts with longer follow-up should reproduce and validate these findings.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding source: None
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- M Serrao
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- New University of Lisbon, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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Temtem M, Serrao M, Pereira A, Santos M, Mendonca F, Sousa J, Monteiro J, Sousa A, Freitas S, Henriques E, Guerra G, Ornelas I, Drumond A, Palma Dos Reis R, Mendonca M. TCF21 variant is a risk factor for coronary artery disease and will it be a prognostic marker? Eur Heart J 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.2904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Abstract
Background
TCF21 gene, encodes a basic-helix- loop- helix transcription factor, playing a critical action in the development of epicardial progenitor cells that give rise to coronary artery smooth muscle cells (SMC) and cardiac fibroblasts. Recent data suggest that TCF21 may play a role in the state of differentiation of SMC precursor cells that migrate to vascular lesions and contribute to fibrous cap.
Purpose
Investigate the association of TCF21 rs12190287G>C variant with coronary artery disease (CAD) in a Portuguese population and its role on the prognosis.
Methods
Case-control study with 3120 participants, 1687 coronary patients with at least 75% obstruction of a major coronary artery and 1433 controls. Genotyping used the TaqMan technique (Applied Biosystems) and then a univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis were performed. After a mean follow-up of 5.01±4.2 years (interquartile range 1.96–7.57), the occurrence of the combined Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (MACE) (Cardiovascular Mortality, non-fatal Myocardial Infarction, new Revascularization, Cerebrovascular Disease and Peripheric Vascular Disease) were registered and analysed by Cox regression. Finally, Kaplan-Meier survival estimate was performed.
Results
In the total population, GC+CC genotype was found to be associated with CAD with an OR of 1.285; CI: 1.022–1.614; p=0.031. After multivariate logistic regression, adjusted to traditional risk factors, the association with CAD remained significant for this genotype (OR=1.340; CI: 1.042–1.723; p=0.022).After Cox regression adjusted for confounding variables (age and sex, hypertension, diabetes, smoking, dyslipidemia, eGFR, Ejection fraction <55) the mutated genotype remained a significant predictor of MACE (HR=1.420; CI: 1.032–1.953; p=0.031). The individuals carrying the mutated allele (GC+CC) at the mean follow-up showed an event probability of 36.1%, whereas the wild population (GG) presented only 23.4%. The Log-Rank test showed significant differences between the two curves (p=0.019).
Conclusion
The mutated TCF21 variant can provide a new marker to identify patients at high cardiovascular risk and may representa potential target for gene therapy in future.
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Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding source: None
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- M Temtem
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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Sousa J, Mendonca M, Pereira A, Monteiro J, Temtem A, Santos M, Mendonca F, Sousa A, Rodrigues M, Henriques E, Ornelas I, Freitas A, Freitas A, Reis P. Shaping the future of metabolic syndrome: genetics, prognosis and individual tailoring. Eur Heart J 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.3826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Abstract
Background
Metabolic syndrome (MetS), characterized by a cluster of cardiovascular risk factors, is considered to be the major health hazard of modern world and a 21st century epidemic. Recent GWAS have identified several susceptibility regions involved in lipid metabolism and oxidation, also associated with MetS. Genetic risk score (GRS) is an emerging method that attempts to establish correlation between SNPs and clinical phenotypes.
Aim
Evaluate the value of a GRS encompassing SNPs involved in lipidic metabolism and oxidation pathways, in predicting CAD outcome (MACEs and long-term cardiovascular Mortality) in a coronary population with MetS.
Methods
1101 coronary patients and MetS, were selected from the GENEMACOR study. Genotyping was performed by TaqMan allelic discrimination assay. A Multiplicative score (mGRS) was constructed according to the multiplicative model with variants belonging to the lipid and oxidative axes (PSRC1, PCSK9, KIF6, ZNF259, LPA, APO E, PON192, PON108, PON55, MTHFR677, MTHFR1298, MTHFD1L). This GRS was categorized using the mean (higher vs lower than mean). Cumulate Mortality Hazards Model (Cox regression) adjusted for age, gender, smoking, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, diabetes, hsCRP, eGFR, Ejection fraction (EF), and multivessel disease) was used to find independent predictors of cardiovascular outcome. We performed Kaplan-Meier Survival curves for both groups (higher vs lower than mean GRS) and log-rank test to compare survival distributions in both groups.
Results
The following variables have emerged independently associated with time to MACE occurrence: mGRS (HR=1.31 95% CI (1.07; 1.59); p=0.008), male gender, EF and multivessel disease. Concerning cardiovascular mortality, mGRS also remained an independent predictor (HR=1.44 (1.04–1.99); p=0.028) alongside age, smoking, diabetes and EF. The Log-Rank test showed significant differences between the two curves related to MACE occurrence and cardiovascular mortality (p=0.001 and 0.002, respectively). The Kaplan-Meier survival showed that as mGRS increases, patient survival decreases.
Conclusion
In patients with MetS, a GRS comprising variants in lipidic and oxidative pathways, proved to be a useful stratification tool, identifying patients likely to have a worst prognosis over time. Our data further underlines the additive potential and clinical utility of genetic information in shaping secondary prevention.
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Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding source: None
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- J.A Sousa
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- New University of Lisbon, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lisbon, Portugal
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Sousa J, Serrao M, Temtem M, Pereira A, Santos M, Mendonca F, Monteiro J, Ferreira A, Freitas P, Henriques E, Ornelas I, Freitas A, Freitas A, Reis P, Mendonca M. Epicardial adipose tissue: the genetics behind an emerging cardiovascular marker. Eur Heart J 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.3583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Increasing evidence points epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) as an emerging cardiovascular risk marker. Whether genetic polymorphisms are associated with a higher EAT burden is still unknow. Genetic risk score (GRS) is an emerging method that attempts to establish correlation between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and clinical phenotypes.
Aim
Evaluate the role of genetic burden and its association to EAT.
Methods
996 patients (mean age 59±8, 78% male) were prospectively enrolled in a single center. EAT was measured on cardiac CT using a modified simplified method. Patients were divided into 2 groups (above vs. below the median EAT volume).
We studied different polymorphisms across the following gene-regulated pathways: oxidation, renin-angiotensin system, cellular, diabetes/obesity and dyslipidemia pathways. Genotyping was performed by TaqMan allelic discrimination assay. A multiplicative genetic risk score (mGRS) was constructed and represents the genetic burden of the different polymorphisms studied. To evaluate the relation between genetics and EAT volume, we compared both groups by: global mGRS, gene cluster/axis mGRS and individual SNPs.
Results
Patients with above-median EAT volume were older, had higher body mass index (BMI) and higher prevalence of hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia (p<0.05). Patients with higher EAT volumes presented a higher global mean GRS (p<0.001), with the latter remaining an independent predictor for higher EAT volumes (OR 1.3, 95% CI 1.2–1.5), alongside age and BMI.
In the analysis by gene clusters, patients with more epicardial fat consistently presented a higher polymorphism burden (translated by a higher mGRS level) across numerous pathways: oxidation, renin-angiotensin system, cellular, diabetes/obesity and dyslipidemia. After adjusting for confounders and other univariate predictors of higher fat volume, the following have emerged as independently related to higher EAT volumes: mGRS comprising the genes of different clusters, age and BMI.
Amongst the 33 genes analyzed, only MTHFR677 polymorphisms (a gene with a critical role in regulating plasma homocysteine levels) emerged as significantly related to higher EAT volumes in our population (OR 1.4, 95% CI: 1.100–1.684, p=0.005).
Conclusion
Patients with a higher polymorphism burden in genes involved in the oxidation, renin-angiotensin, cellular, diabetes/obesity and dyslipidemia pathways present higher levels of epicardial fat. This potential association seems to be independent from the expected association between epicardial fat and cardiovascular risk factors. To our knowledge, this is the first time such genetic profiling has been done, casting further insight into this complex matter.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding source: None
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- J.A Sousa
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Cruz, Cardiology, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Cruz, Cardiology, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- New University of Lisbon, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lisbon, Portugal
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- New University of Lisbon, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lisbon, Portugal
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Moniz Mendonca F, Mendonca M, Pereira A, Monteiro J, Sousa J, Santos M, Temtem M, Sousa A, Henriques E, Freitas S, Freitas A, Freitas D, Reis P. Has the time come to integrate genetic risk scores into clinical practice? Eur Heart J 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.3761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Background
The risk for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is determined by both genetic and environmental factors, as well as by the interaction between them. It is estimated that genetic factors could account for 40% to 55% of the existing variability among the population (inheritability). Therefore, some authors have advised that it is time we integrated genetic risk scores into clinical practice.
Aim
The aim of this study was to evaluate the magnitude of the association between an additive genetic risk score (aGRS) and CAD based on the cumulative number of risk alleles in these variants, and to estimate whether their use is valuable in clinical practice.
Methods
A case-control study was performed in a Portuguese population. We enrolled 3120 participants, of whom 1687 were CAD patients and 1433 were normal controls. Controls were paired to cases with respect to gender and age. 33 genetic variants known to be associated with CAD were selected, and an aGRS was calculated for each individual. The aGRS was further subdivided into deciles groups, in order to estimate the CAD risk in each decile, defined by the number of risk alleles. The magnitude of the risk (odds ratio) was calculated for each group by multiple logistic regression using the 5th decile as the reference group (median). In order to evaluate the ability of the aGRS to discriminate susceptibility to CAD, two genetic models were performed, the first with traditional risk factors (TRF) and second with TRF plus aGRS. The AUC of the two ROC curves was calculated.
Results
A higher prevalence of cases over controls became apparent from the 6th decile of the aGRS, reflecting the higher number of risk alleles present (see figure). The difference in CAD risk was only significant from the 6th decile, increasing gradually until the 10th decile. The odds ratio (OR) for the last decile related to 5th decile (median) was 1.87 (95% CI:1.36–2.56; p<0.0001). The first model yielded an AUC=0.738 (95% CI:0.720–0.755) and the second model was slightly more discriminative for CAD risk (AUC=0.748; 95% CI:0.730–0.765). The DeLong test was significant (p=0.0002).
Conclusion
Adding an aGRS to the non-genetic risk factors resulted in a modest improvement in the ability to discriminate the risk of CAD. Such improvement, even if statistically significant, does not appear to be of real value in clinical practice yet. We anticipate that with the development of further knowledge about different SNPs and their complex interactions, and with the inclusion of rare genetic variants, genetic risk scores will be better suited for use in a clinical setting.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding source: None
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nelio Mendonca, Funchal, Portugal
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Sousa J, Mendonca M, Pereira A, Mendonca F, Monteiro J, Neto M, Sousa AC, Henriques E, Freitas S, Guerra G, Borges S, Ornelas I, Drumond A, Palma Dos Reis R. P3399Influence of TCF21 rs12190287 in the coronary artery disease risk prediction. An association study in a Portuguese population. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz745.0275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
TCF21 is a member of the basic-helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcriptor factor family, being critical for embryogenesis of the heart, kidney and spleen. TCF21 also regulates epicardium-derived cells differentiation into smooth muscle and fibroblast lineages.
Aim
Investigate the impact of TCF21 rs12190287 in the prediction and discrimination of CAD risk, individually or into a genetic risk score (GRS) formed by a set of 13 genetic variants.
Methods
We performed a case-control study with 3050 subjects (1619 coronary patients with 53.3±8 years; 78.9% male and 1431 controls with 52.8±8 years; 76.6% male) from GENEMACOR study. We investigated all traditional risk factors (TRF), as well as 13 genetic variants from GWAS with unknown pathophysiological pathway so far, including TCF21 (rs12190287), ZC3HC1 (rs11556924), PSRC1/SORTI (rs599839), PHACTR1 (rs1332844), MIA3 (rs17465637), SMAD3 (rs17228212), ZNF259 (rs964184), ADAMTS7 (rs3825807), CDKN2B (rs4977574), 9p21.3 (rs1333049), KIF6 (rs20455), PCSK9 (rs2114580) and GJA4 (rs618675). A multiplicative genetic risk score with these 13 genetic variants (m13GRS), was calculated. Subsequently, two logistic regressions were performed; primarily with all the TRF and all the genes individually and the second with TRF and m13GRS.
Results
The first multivariate analysis shows that, besides the strong association of the TRF with CAD risk (with smoking status on the top of the list, with an OR of 3.2; p<0.0001), TCF21 rs12190287 was the most significant variant from all the studied genetic set with a CAD risk of 1.5 (95% CI: 1.1–1.9; p=0.004), followed by the well-known genetic determinant CDKN2B rs4977574 (OR=1.4; 95% CI: 1.1–1.7; p<0.002) and ZC3HC1 rs11556924 (OR=1.3; 95% CI: 1.0–1.7; p=0.034). When GRS is included to the model, all the TRF remain in the equation by the same order, and the m13GRS persisted as an independent predictor for CAD risk (OR=1.7; 95% CI: 1.4–2.0; p<0.0001).
Conclusion
TCF21 rs12190287 is a risk factor for CAD in the Portuguese population, either individually or incorporated in a m13GRS. TCF21 risk is independent from TRF. In the future, TCF21 can provide a new clues to identify patients at high cardiovascular risk and become a potential target for gene therapy.
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- J Sousa
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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Borges S, Palma Dos Reis R, Pereira A, Mendonca F, Sousa J, Monteiro J, Neto M, Sousa AC, Rodrigues M, Henriques E, Ornelas I, Freitas AI, Drumond A, Mendonca MI. P6200Effect of LPA gene on CAD risk among diabetic patients. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz746.0805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction
Previous research reported that LPA gene is a strong and independent predictor of CAD in non-diabetic patients but not in patients with type 2 diabetes. These results suggest that LPA gene might contribute less to CAD risk in patients with T2DM than in general population.
Objective
Investigate, in our population, the association between LPA gene CT variant and CAD risk among diabetic patients.
Methods
3050 individuals (1619 coronary patients and 1431 controls) were genotyped for LPA rs3798220 TT/CT. Pearson's chi-squared test was applied to evaluate the association between LPA variants and CAD, firstly, in the general population and, secondly, in the group of patients with T2DM (n=735). Multivariate logistic regression was performed with LPA CT variant and 6 traditional risk factors (TRF) (smoking, dyslipidemia, diabetes, hypertension, family history of CAD and physical inactivity) in both general and diabetic population.
Results
In total population, LPA CT variant was found to be strongly and significantly associated with CAD with an OR of 2.32 (95% CI: 1.56–3.45; p<0.0001). However, this association was less pronounced in the diabetic population with a CAD risk of 1.38 (95% CI: 0.56–3.43) without statistical significance (p=0.485). In the presence of 6 major TRF, multivariate analysis showed that LPA CT remained a strong and independent predictor of CAD risk (OR= 2.34; 95% CI: 1.52–3.62; p<0.0001). In diabetic population, LPA was no longer an independent predictor for CAD by multivariate analysis.
Conclusions
Our results show that the effect of LPA gene on CAD risk among diabetic patients might be different from that in the general population. Diabetes status is such a strong risk factor that may attenuate the genetic effects of LPA on CAD risk. This may indicate a complex role of Lp (a) and diabetes interaction in cardiometabolic diseases.
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- S Borges
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- New University of Lisbon, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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Santos MR, Pereira A, Mendonca F, Sousa J, Neto M, Monteiro J, Sousa AC, Freitas S, Henriques E, Ornelas I, Drumond A, Palma Dos Reis R, Mendonca M. P6196Lipoprotein (a) and cardiovascular risk: are women at increased risk? Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz746.0801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, placing a major economic and resource burden on health and public health systems, so efforts are being made to accurately predict risk for major adverse cardiac events (MACE). The field of risk prediction and CAD prevention continues to evolve with the identification of novel risk factors and biomarkers, such as lipoprotein a [Lp)a]. Almost 20% of the population has elevated circulating levels of Lp(a), which is recognized as an independent risk factor for CAD, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, and aortic stenosis. Importantly, studies showed that this was particularly true for women.
Objective
To evaluate if the elevation of Lp(a) is associated with MACE in female, male or both.
Materials and methods
Case control study of 3050 subjects from the GENEMACOR study population. In female population (n=676): cases were 341 patients with at least one >75% coronary stenosis (median age 55.7±7.2) and 335 normal controls (median age 55.8±6) adjusted by age with cases. In male population (n=2374): 1278 patients with at least one >75% coronary stenosis (median age 52.7±8) and 1096 controls (median age 51.9±8) also adjusted by age. χ2 and T student tests were used to analyze the demographic, laboratorial, angiographic and anthropometric characteristics of the population. Lipoprotein (a) was determined by immunoturbidimetry. High Lp(a) level was considered if superior to 30 mg/dl. Logistic regression was used to evaluate Lp(a) as a risk factor for CAD in total, female and male populations.
Results
In female population 44.0% patients vs 21.2% controls (p<0.000) had Lp(a)>30mg/dl. In male population 39.4% patients vs 23.8% controls (p<0.000) had Lp(a)>30mg/dl. In total population Lp(a)>30mg/dl was a predictor for CAD (OR 2.24, 95% CI: 1.91–2.62, p<0.0001). Analyzing by gender, Lp(a)>30mg/dl was also a predictor for CAD either in male (OR 2.08, 95% CI: 1.74–2.5, p<0.0001) or female population (OR 2.92, 95% CI: 2.08–4.09, p<0.0001).
Conclusions
As opposed to other studies, in our population elevated Lp(a) levels (>30mg/dl) were associated with elevated CAD risk, in both men and women. We conclude that Lp(a) can be considered an independent risk factor for CAD disease in our population, and further strategies for Lp(a) reduction may indeed translate in improved outcomes in CAD disease.
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- M R Santos
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- New University of Lisbon, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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Sousa J, Mendonca M, Pereira A, Mendonca F, Neto M, Monteiro J, Sousa AC, Rodrigues M, Henriques E, Guerra G, Borges S, Ornelas I, Drumond A, Palma Dos Reis R. P3423The contribution of genetics to premature CAD through different degrees of lifestyle factors: a matter of relative significance? Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz745.0297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a multifactorial process with substantial genetic contribution. However, genetic predisposition among patients with a different number of lifestyle factors and premature CAD, remains a complex and thoroughly unexplored topic.
Objective
To evaluate, in a young population, the importance of conventional risk factors as well as of a genetic risk score in the appearance of CAD.
Methods
A case-control study was conducted with 1075 patients from the GENEMACOR study population, under 50 years-old (555 cases, 86.8% male, mean age 44.1±4.9 years and 520 controls, 86.2% male, mean age 44.3±4.8 years). Univariate analysis addressed the association of different modifiable risk factors with premature CAD. Genetic risk score (GRS) was computed comprising 33 genetic risk variants in a multiplicative method. GRS was evaluated according to the number of traditional risk factors and risk for premature CAD was estimated and its independent predictive value estimated by logistic regression.
Results
72.6% of patients had ≥3 risk factors vs 31.2% of controls (p<0.0001). In comparison with having no risk factors (rf), patients with 1 rf had an OR of 2.79 (1.19–6.53; p=0.015), patients with 2 risk factors had a OR of 6.87 (3.03–15–57, p<0.0001) and patients with 3 modifiable risk factors had a OR of 24.17 (10.87–53.73, p<0.0001) – graph 1. In this young population, mean GRS level was consistently higher among patients with coronary artery disease comparing with a healthy population (0.6±0.6 vs 0.4±0.4, p<0.0001, respectively) – graph 2. GRS in multivariate analysis, proved to be an independent predictor for premature CAD (OR 1.71, CI95% 1.25–2.34, p=0.001).
Conclusion
In our population, GRS was an independent predictor for premature CAD. In young patients with ≥3 risk factors, genetics play a less decisive role in the development of CAD. Even in young patients, modifiable risk factors should be addressed aggressively as they may represent a higher burden than genetic predisposition itself.
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- J Sousa
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- New University of Lisbon, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lisbon, Portugal
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Sousa J, Mendonca M, Pereira A, Mendonca F, Neto M, Monteiro J, Sousa AC, Freitas S, Henriques E, Freitas AI, Borges S, Ornelas I, Drumond A, Palma Dos Reis R. P4455The controversial role of genetics behind premature CAD: a plausible excuse for the young? Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz745.0854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction
The complex interaction between genes and environmental factors contribute to individual-level risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), often resulting in premature CAD. The role for genetic risk scores in premature CAD is still controversial.
Objective
To evaluate the importance of conventional risk factors and of a genetic risk score in younger and older patients with coronary artery disease
Methods
From a group of 1619 pts with angiographic documented CAD from the GENEMACOR study, we selected 1276 pts admitted for ACS and analysed them in 2 groups (group A: ≤50 years, n=491 pts, 87.2% male, mean age 44±4.9 and group B: >50 years, n=785 pts, 75.2% male, mean age 57±4.2). Univariate analysis was used to characterize the traits of each group and we used ROC curves and respective AUCs to evaluate the power of genetics in the prediction of CAD, through a Genetic Risk Score (GRS).
Results
99.3% of the young patients had at least one modifiable risk factor, 18.4% had 2 modifiable risk factors and 75.2% had 3 or more modifiable risk factors. The pattern of risk factors contributing to CAD were different among groups: family history (A: 27.5%, B: 21.4%, p=0.015) and smoking habits (A: 64.8%, B: 42.9%, p<0.001) were more frequent among patients under 50, and traditional age-linked factors like hypertension (A: 58%, B: 75.7%, p<0.001), diabetes (A: 21.6%, B: 38.6%, p<0.001) were more common in the older group. Acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction was more frequent among the young (A: 55.4%, B: 47.4%, p=0.006), as non-ST clinical presentation was higher among elder patients. Regarding angiographic presentation, single vessel CAD was higher in group A (A: 50.3%, B: 40.9%, p<0.001), while multivessel diasease was higher in group B (A: 33.3%, B: 53.9%, p<0.001). At a mean follow-up of 5 years, older patients had a worst prognosis, registering a higher rate of cardiovascular death (A: 4.1%, B: 8.6%, p=0.002) and higher MACE (A: 26.8%, B: 31%, p=0.128),. Adding the genetic risk score (GRS), we achieved only a slight improvement in the AUC for predicting CAD (0.796->0.805, p=0.0178 and 0.748->0.761, p=0.0007 in patients under and over 50, respectively).
Conclusion
Coronary artery disease is not all the same, as premature CAD shares a unique and specific pattern of risk factors, clinical presentation, angiographic severity and prognosis. Genetics should not be used as an excuse to justify premature CAD, as there is frequently more than one potentially reversible risk factor present even in young patients and the additive predictive value of GRS is modest.
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- J Sousa
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- New University of Lisbon, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lisbon, Portugal
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Pereira A, Mendonca M, Sousa JA, Mendonca F, Neto M, Rodrigues R, Sousa AC, Freitas AI, Henriques E, Rodrigues M, Ornelas I, Drumond A, Palma Dos Reis R. P4459The influence of the polymorphism BUD13-ZNF259 rs964184 on coronary disease according to age. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz745.0856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
A recent GWAS study found a significant association between the BUD13-ZNF259 rs964184 polymorphism, dyslipidemia and the onset of coronary disease (CAD). This variant encoding zinc finger protein (ZPR1) interacts with the receptor tyrosine kinase at cellular level, increasing oxidative stress, inflammatory response and atherogenesis. There are no studies of the effect of this variant on the Portuguese population.
Objective
Investigate the association of BUD13-ZNF259 rs964184 with dyslipidemia and its impact on CAD risk. Evaluate its impact in different age groups of our population.
Methods
A case-control study was performed with 3050 subjects (1619 coronary patients with 53.3±8 years; 78.9% male and 1431 controls with 52.8±8 years; 76.6% male) from the GENEMACOR study population. Traditional risk factors (smoking, dyslipidemia, diabetes, family history, hypertension, body mass index, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity) and others considered new, such as creatinine clearance, pulse wave velocity, homocysteine, fibrinogen, lipoprotein (a), APOB and PCR (hs) were investigated. BUD13-ZNF259 variant was genotyped and analyzed using the dominant model (CG + GG vs. CC). Bivariate and multivariate analyzes (logistic regression) were used to estimate the ORs and 95% CI, after adjusting for potential confounding factors, in 3 different age groups (<45; 45–55; >55).
Results
BUD13-ZNF259 polymorphism presented an independent and significant risk of CAD (OR=1.58; 95% CI: 1.07–2.32; p=0.019) only in the group of young coronary patients <45 years (n=482 patients), as well as dyslipidemia (OR=2.04; 95% CI: 1.26–3.31; p=0.003). After binary logistic regression entering with the interaction between dyslipidemia and the dominant model ZNF259 (CG + GG vs. CC), we verified an association with CAD risk (OR= 1.78; 95% CI: 1.08–2.95; p=0.025).
Conclusion
BUD13-ZNF259 rs964184 variant showed a significant risk for the onset of CAD in the young population (<45 years). The impact of the interaction of ZPR1 protein with tyrosine kinase (Syk) at the cellular level seems to be more relevant in young patients. This aspect may represent a possible prophylactic and therapeutic target, especially in coronary disease in young people.
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- A Pereira
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- New University of Lisbon, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lisbon, Portugal
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Ponte Monteiro J, Mendonca MI, Pereira A, Sousa AC, Rodrigues R, Henriques E, Freitas S, Freitas AI, Freitas C, Ornelas I, Drumond A, Reis RP. P6188Predicting type 2 diabetes mellitus: combining a genetic risk score with traditional risk factors. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy566.p6188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça, Unidade de Investigação, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça, Cardiology, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça, Unidade de Investigação, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça, Cardiology, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça, Unidade de Investigação, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça, Unidade de Investigação, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça, Unidade de Investigação, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça, Unidade de Investigação, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça, Unidade de Investigação, Funchal, Portugal
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- Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça, Cardiology, Funchal, Portugal
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- University of Lisbon, Faculdade de Medicina Da Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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Pereira A, Palma Dos Reis R, Rodrigues R, Monteiro J, Sousa JA, Sousa AC, Henriques E, Rodrigues M, Guerra G, Borges S, Ornelas I, Drumond A, Mendonca MI. P1685Gene - Environment interactions in the cellular axis of ischemic cardiopathy using machine learning models. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy565.p1685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- A Pereira
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- New University of Lisbon, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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Sousa JA, Mendonca MI, Pereira A, Rodrigues R, Monteiro J, Neto M, Sousa AC, Henriques E, Freitas S, Freitas AI, Borges S, Ornelas I, Drumond A, Palma Dos Reis R. P2513Synergistic association between TCF21 gene variant and smoking. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy565.p2513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- J A Sousa
- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Funchal, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital, Research Unit, Cardiology Department, Funchal, Portugal
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- New University of Lisbon, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lisbon, Portugal
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Infante V, Henriques E, Gonçalves B, Korsholm S, Leipold F, Gutierrez H, Jensen T, Jessen M, Larsen A, Naulin V, Nielsen S, Rasmussen J, Salewski M, Stejner M, Taormina A. RAMI analysis of the ITER LFS CTS system. Fusion Engineering and Design 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2017.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Sousa A, Monteiro J, Goes T, Nobrega L, Guerra G, Rodrigues M, Henriques E, Borges S, Ornelas I, Pereira D, Palma Dos Reis R, Mendonca M. P4251Increased predictive capacity for essential hypertension according to the number of gene polymorphisms. Eur Heart J 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx504.p4251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Pereira A, Neto M, Rodrigues R, Monteiro J, Sousa A, Freitas S, Henriques E, Borges S, Freitas A, Ornelas I, Pereira D, Palma Dos Reis R, Mendonca M. 959Coronary artery disease risk according to genetic risk score deciles, Age and cardiovascular risk factors. Eur Heart J 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx502.959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Pereira A, Palma Dos Reis R, Neto M, Rodrigues R, Monteiro J, Henriques E, Rodrigues M, Freitas A, Ornelas I, Borges S, Pereira D, Mendonca M. P6214Genetic risk score, family history of coronary artery disease and cardiovascular risk factors. Eur Heart J 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx493.p6214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Pereira A, Palma dos Reis R, Rodrigues R, Sousa AC, Gomes S, Borges S, Ornelas I, Freitas AI, Guerra G, Henriques E, Rodrigues M, Freitas S, Freitas C, Brehm A, Pereira D, Mendonça MI. Association of ADAMTS7 gene polymorphism with cardiovascular survival in coronary artery disease. Physiol Genomics 2016; 48:810-815. [DOI: 10.1152/physiolgenomics.00059.2016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2016] [Accepted: 09/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Recent genetic studies have revealed an association between polymorphisms at the ADAMTS7 gene locus and coronary artery disease (CAD) risk. Functional studies have shown that a CAD-associated polymorphism (rs3825807) affects ADAMTS7 maturation and vascular smooth muscular cell (VSMC) migration. Here, we tested whether ADAMTS7 (A/G) SNP is associated with cardiovascular (CV) survival in patients with established CAD. A cohort of 1,128 patients with angiographic proven CAD, who were followed up prospectively for a mean follow-up period of 63 (range 6–182) mo, were genotyped for rs3825807 A/G. Survival statistics (Cox regression) compared heterozygous (AG) and wild-type (AA) with the reference homozygous GG. Kaplan-Meier (K-M) survival curves were performed according to ADAMTS7 genotypes for CV mortality. Results showed that 47.3% of patients were heterozygous (AG), 36.5% were homozygous for the wild-type allele (AA) and only 16.2% were homozygous for the GG genotype. During the follow-up period, 109 (9.7%) patients died, 77 (6.8%) of CV causes. Survival analysis showed that AA genotype was an independent risk factor for CV mortality compared with reference genotype GG (HR = 2.7, P = 0.025). At the end of follow-up, the estimated survival probability (K-M) was 89.8% for GG genotype, 82.2% for AG and 72.3% for AA genotype ( P = 0.039). Carriage of the mutant G allele of the ADAMTS7 gene was associated with improved CV survival in patients with documented CAD. The native overfunctional ADAMTS7 allele (A) may accelerate VSMC migration and lead to neointimal thickening, atherosclerosis progression and acute plaque events. ADAMTS7 gene should be further explored in CAD for risk prediction, mechanistic and therapeutic goals.
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- A. Pereira
- Funchal Hospital Center, Research Unit and Cardiology Department, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, New University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal; and
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- Funchal Hospital Center, Research Unit and Cardiology Department, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital Center, Research Unit and Cardiology Department, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital Center, Research Unit and Cardiology Department, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital Center, Research Unit and Cardiology Department, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital Center, Research Unit and Cardiology Department, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Human Genetics, Madeira University, Campus da Penteada, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Human Genetics, Madeira University, Campus da Penteada, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital Center, Research Unit and Cardiology Department, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital Center, Research Unit and Cardiology Department, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital Center, Research Unit and Cardiology Department, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital Center, Research Unit and Cardiology Department, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Human Genetics, Madeira University, Campus da Penteada, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital Center, Research Unit and Cardiology Department, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
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- Funchal Hospital Center, Research Unit and Cardiology Department, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
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Misture ST, Speakman SA, Henriques E, Kim HJ. Tolerance factors and solid solutions in three-layer Aurivillius ceramics. Acta Crystallogr A 2005. [DOI: 10.1107/s0108767305083169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Carmo-Pereira J, Henriques E, Oliveira Costa F. 5-fluorouracil, epirubicin and cyclophosphamide, as first-line cytotoxic chemotherapy for disseminated breast carcinoma. A phase II study. Breast 1995. [DOI: 10.1016/0960-9776(95)90028-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Carmo-Pereira J, Costa FO, Henriques E. Mitoxantrone, folinic acid, 5-fluorouracil and prednisone as first-line chemotherapy for advanced breast carcinoma. A phase II study. Eur J Cancer 1993; 29A:1814-6. [PMID: 8260231 DOI: 10.1016/0959-8049(93)90527-m] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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: 01/29/2023]
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The purpose of this prospective clinical trial was an attempt to find an effective and relatively non-toxic schedule for patients with metastatic breast cancer who decline to receive aggressive cytotoxic chemotherapy. A total of 36 patients with disseminated breast cancer were treated with mitoxantrone 8 mg/m2 intravenously (i.v.) day 1, folinic acid 400 mg/m2 in a 2-h i.v. infusion with 5-fluorouracil 500 mg/m2 as an i.v. bolus 1 h later, days 1 and 8 at 3-week intervals plus prednisone 20 mg/m2 orally daily with diminishing doses over several weeks. Objective regressions were observed in 24/36 (67%) patients, 9 being complete (25%). Responses were seen at all disease sites, mainly pleural/lung, bone and liver. The median duration of response was 8 months (range 4-25+) and the median survival 12 months (range 3-26+). Myelosuppression, mainly leucopenia and thrombocytopenia, was the major toxicity but without complications. Other toxicities included mild or moderate nausea and/or vomiting (50%), stomatitis (33%) and diarrhoea (11%). Alopecia was minimal. No cases of cardiotoxicity were detected. The substantial response rate obtained with this relatively well tolerated regimen against advanced breast cancer warrants its assessment in a larger number of patients.
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- J Carmo-Pereira
- Núcleo de Investigação Oncológica, Clinica Oncológica VIII, Lisboa, Portugal
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Carmo-Pereira J, Costa FO, Henriques E, Cantinho-Lopes MG, Godinho F, Sales-Luis A. Primary chemotherapy with mitoxantrone and prednisone in advanced breast carcinoma. A phase II study. Eur J Cancer Clin Oncol 1988; 24:473-6. [PMID: 3383949 DOI: 10.1016/s0277-5379(98)90019-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Thirty-seven evaluable patients with progressive disseminated breast carcinoma were treated with a combination of mitoxantrone 14 mg/m2 i.v. every 3 weeks plus prednisone 20 mg/m2 p.o. daily with a reducing dose over several weeks. Thirteen of 37 patients (35%) achieved an objective response with two complete regressions. The median duration of response was 7 months and the median duration of survival 14 months. The cardiac function of all patients was monitored by serial left ventricular ejection fraction, at rest and after stress, and 3-monthly thereafter. Ten patients showed a deterioration in the ejection fraction after a minimum cumulative dose of 86 mg/m2 (six cycles), but only four developed clinical cardiac failure which was easily reversible after stopping mitoxantrone. Leucopenia was the dose-limiting toxicity. Nausea and/or vomiting were generally mild and transient. Alopecia was minimal. These results confirmed that this combination is effective and well tolerated in the treatment of disseminated breast carcinoma, and cardiotoxicity can be avoided with adequate monitoring of the left ventricular ejection fraction after six cycles of therapy (86 mg/m2).
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Carmo-Pereira J, Costa FO, Henriques E, Godinho F, Cantinho-Lopes MG, Sales-Luis A, Rubens RD. A comparison of two doses of adriamycin in the primary chemotherapy of disseminated breast carcinoma. Br J Cancer 1987; 56:471-3. [PMID: 3318902 PMCID: PMC2001830 DOI: 10.1038/bjc.1987.226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Forty-eight patients with advanced breast carcinoma who had not received prior chemotherapy (minimum follow up 21 months) were randomised to receive either adriamycin 70 mg m-2 i.v. 3-weekly for 8 cycles (Regimen A) or adriamycin 35 mg m-2 i.v. 3-weekly for 16 courses (Regimen B). Objective responses were seen in 14/24 (58%) patients with regimen A (4 complete) and 6/24 (25%) with regimen B (1 complete) (P less than 0.02). The median duration of response was 14 months with regimen A and 6.5 months with regimen B. The median duration of survival was 20 months and 8 months respectively (P less than 0.01). The toxicity was similar with each regimen. There was no evidence of deterioration in left ventricular ejection fraction nor congestive heart failure in any patient. It is concluded that when given at 3-weekly intervals adriamycin is a more effective treatment for advanced breast cancer at higher rather than lower dosage.
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- J Carmo-Pereira
- Instituto Portugues de Oncologia Francisco Gentil, Lisboa, Portugal
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Carmo-Pereira J, Costa FO, Henriques E. Cytotoxic chemotherapy of disseminated cutaneous malignant melanoma--a prospective and randomized clinical trial of procarbazine, vindesine and lomustine versus procarbazine, DTIC and lomustine. Eur J Cancer Clin Oncol 1986; 22:1435-9. [PMID: 3595669 DOI: 10.1016/0277-5379(86)90076-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Forty-three patients with measurable disseminated cutaneous malignant melanoma, stages III-IV, and without previous cytotoxic chemotherapy or immunotherapy, were randomly allocated from 30 June 1980 to 30 November 1984, to receive either a schedule of procarbazine (100 mg/m2 p.o., max 150 mg) days 1-10, vindesine (3 mg/m2 i.v., max 5 mg) days 1 and 8, and CCNU (150 mg/m2 p.o., max 200 mg) day 1, (regimen A), with 4-6 weeks interval between the courses, or a combination of procarbazine (100 mg/m2 p.o., max 150 mg) days 1-10, DTIC (250 mg/m2 i.v. max 400 mg) days 1-5, and CCNU (150 mg/m2 p.o. max 200 mg) day 1 (regimen B), also repeated every 4-6 weeks. Twenty-one patients were treated according to regimen A and 22, by regimen B. Objective responses (three PR, two CR) were seen in 5 out of 21 patients (23.8%) in group A and 8 out of 22 (four PR, four CR), (36%) in the group B, this difference not being statistically significant. The median duration of response was 8 and 10 months, respectively, and the estimated median survival 10 months for regimen A and 14 months for regimen B. Regimens A and B must be regarded as of no value in view of poor response rate and the unacceptable toxicity, respectively. Therefore, we are now conducting a further phase II study, to determine, prospectively, whether the previously noted high response rate obtained with our previous POC protocol can be reaffirmed.
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Carmo-Pereira J, Costa FO, Henriques E, Carvalho V. A randomized trial of two regimens of cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, 5-fluorouracil, and prednisone in advanced breast cancer. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol 1986; 17:87-90. [PMID: 3516431 DOI: 10.1007/bf00299873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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One-hundred evaluable patients with progressive advanced breast carcinoma untreated by cytotoxic chemotherapy but resistant to hormone therapy and irradiation were randomly allocated to receive either a combination of cyclophosphamide (600 mg/m2), methotrexate (40 mg/m2), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2) IV every 3 weeks and prednisone 20 mg/m2 PO daily, with diminishing doses (intermittent group), or a combination of cyclophosphamide (100 mg/m2 PO on days 1-15, alternating with a 15-day rest period), methotrexate 20 mg/m2 IV, 5-fluorouracil 500 mg/m2 IV weekly for 20 weeks and prednisone 20 mg/m2 PO daily, with diminishing doses in the remission induction period, followed by a maintenance regimen of cyclophosphamide 100 mg/m2 PO on days 1-15, methotrexate 20 mg/m2 IV on days 1, 8 and 15, 5-fluorouracil 500 mg/m2 IV on days 1, 8, and 15, and prednisone 20 mg/m2 PO on days 1-15, with a 3-week rest period between the courses (intensive group). Entry was from 1 December 1982 to 30 November 1983. Objective responses were seen in 20/49 (41%) patients in the intermittent group and 34/51 (67%) in the intensive group (chi 2 = 6.72; P less than 0.01). The estimated median duration of response was 11 months in the intermittent group and 14 months in the intensive group. The estimated median survival was greater in the intensive group, but the difference was not statistically significant, although this parameter can be influenced with alternative additional chemotherapy. Toxicity was similar in both groups. These data suggest there are no therapeutic and survival advantages to the 3-weekly IV protocol compared with our previous regimen CMFP.
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Carmo-Pereira J, Costa FO, Henriques E. Combination cytotoxic chemotherapy with procarbazine, vincristine, and lomustine (POC) in disseminated malignant melanoma: 8 years' follow-up. Cancer Treat Rep 1984; 68:1211-4. [PMID: 6525593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Forty-four consecutive ambulatory patients (24 male, 20 female; median age, 56 years [range, 21-76]) with evaluable disseminated malignant melanoma (stages III/IV) were entered in this study from October 1, 1975, to July 21, 1980 (last follow-up, October 31, 1983); they were treated with procarbazine (100 mg/,m2 orally; maximum dose, 150 mg) on Days 1-10, vincristine (1.4 mg/m2 iv; maximum dose, 2 mg) on Days 1 and 8, and lomustine (150 mg/m2 orally; maximum dose, 200 mg) on Day 1, repeated every 4-6 weeks. Twenty-one patients (48%) showed objective responses; 11 of these (25%) were complete responses. Nine patients had received previous chemotherapy, but none were treated with the drugs used in this protocol. Responses were seen mainly in cutaneous and/or nodal sites and pulmonary metastases. The median duration of remission was 10 months and the median survival of responders was 21 months compared to 5 months for nonresponders. Four responding patients are still alive and in complete response for 70+, 83+, 94+, and 95+ months, while one is alive, but in progression (83+ months). The toxicity of this regimen was clinically tolerable and hospitalization was not required. In our initial study the response rate was 60% (18 responses among 30 patients) and this regimen continues to have significant antitumor activity against disseminated malignant melanoma.
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Hipp SS, Henriques E, Rockwood L, Matties G. Persistence of ureaplasma urealyticum in the genital tract after antibiotic therapy. J Reprod Med 1983; 28:319-24. [PMID: 6152985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
Abstract
Urine samples from 65 couples attending an infertility clinic were tested for the presence of Ureaplasma urealyticum. Of 36 couples found to harbor the organism, 35 were given antibiotic treatment in an attempt to eradicate these organisms from the genital tract. After the initial antibiotic therapy, tests of 12 of 27 couples (44%) still were Ureaplasma positive; after a second course of treatment, tests for 4 of 9 were positive. Two couples had Ureaplasma organisms that were resistant to all antibiotics tested. One couple remained positive after five courses of treatment, in spite of the demonstrated in vitro sensitivity of the isolate to antibiotics used. Pregnancies in treated patients occurred among those who were Ureaplasma negative after doxycycline therapy.
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Affiliation(s)
- S S Hipp
- Center for Laboratories and Research, New York State Department of Health, Albany 12201
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