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Mariusdottir E, Jörgren F, Saeed M, Wikström J, Lydrup ML, Buchwald P. Hartmann's procedure in rectal cancer surgery is often an intraoperative decision: a retrospective multicenter study. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2024; 409:55. [PMID: 38321307 PMCID: PMC10847187 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-024-03237-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to investigate patient-related factors predicting the selection of rectal cancer patients to Hartmann's procedure as well as to investigate how often, and on what grounds, anterior resection is intraoperatively changed to Hartmann's procedure. METHODS Prospectively collected data from the Swedish Colorectal Cancer Registry regarding patients with rectal cancer operated upon from January 1 2007 to June 30 2017 in the county of Skåne were retrospectively reviewed. Data were expanded with further details from medical charts. A univariable analysis was performed to investigate variables associated with unplanned HP and significant variables included in a multivariable logistic regression analysis. RESULTS Altogether, 1141 patients who underwent Hartmann's procedure (275 patients, 24%), anterior resection (491 patients, 43%), or abdominoperineal resection (375 patients, 33%) were included. Patients undergoing Hartmann's procedure were significantly older and had more frequently comorbidity. The decision to perform Hartmann's procedure was made preoperatively in 209 (76%) patients, most commonly because of a comorbidity (27%) or oncological reasons (25%). Patient preference was noted in 8% of cases. In 64 cases (23%), the decision was made intraoperatively, most often due to anastomotic difficulties (60%) and oncological reasons (22%). Anastomotic difficulties were most often reported due to technical difficulties, a low tumor or neoadjuvant radiotherapy. Male gender was a significant risk factor for undergoing unplanned Hartmann's procedure. CONCLUSIONS The decision to perform Hartmann's procedure was frequently made intraoperatively. Hartmann's procedure should be considered and discussed preoperatively in old and frail patients, especially in the presence of mid-rectal cancer and/or male gender, since these factors increase the risk of intraoperative anastomotic difficulties.
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- Elin Mariusdottir
- Department of Surgery, Helsingborg Hospital, Charlotte Yhlens gata 10, 25223, Helsingborg, Sweden.
- Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
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- Department of Surgery, Helsingborg Hospital, Charlotte Yhlens gata 10, 25223, Helsingborg, Sweden
- Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Surgery, Kristianstad Hospital, Kristianstad, Sweden
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- Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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Mariusdottir E, Jörgren F, Mondlane A, Wikström J, Lydrup ML, Buchwald P. Low incidence of pelvic sepsis following Hartmann's procedure for rectal cancer: a retrospective multicentre study. BMC Surg 2022; 22:421. [PMID: 36494661 PMCID: PMC9733326 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-022-01858-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Results of previous studies regarding pelvic sepsis after Hartmann's procedure (HP) for rectal cancer have been inconsistent and few studies report the risk factors. This study aimed to investigate the incidence of pelvic sepsis after HP, identify risk factors and describe when as well as how pelvic sepsis was diagnosed and treated. METHODS Data were collected from the Swedish Colorectal Cancer Registry on all patients undergoing HP for rectal cancer in the county of Skåne from 2007-2017. Patients diagnosed with pelvic sepsis were compared with patients without pelvic sepsis and risk factors for developing pelvic sepsis were analysed in a multivariable model. RESULTS A total of 252 patients were included in the study, with 149 (59%) males, and a median age of 75 years (range 20-92). Altogether, 27 patients (11%) were diagnosed with pelvic sepsis. Risk factors for developing pelvic sepsis were neoadjuvant radiotherapy (OR 7.96, 95% CI 2.54-35.36) and BMI over 25 kg/m2 (OR 5.26, 95% CI 1.80-19.50). Median time from operation to diagnosis was 21 days (range 5-355) with 11 (40%) patients diagnosed beyond 30 days postoperatively. The majority of cases 19 (70%) were treated conservatively and none needed major surgery. CONCLUSION Pelvic sepsis occurred in 11% of patients. Neoadjuvant radiotherapy and higher BMI were significant risk factors for developing pelvic sepsis. Forty percent of patients were diagnosed later than 30 days postoperatively and most patients were successfully treated conservatively. Our findings suggest that HP is a valid treatment option for rectal cancer when anastomosis is inappropriate, even in patients receiving neoadjuvant radiotherapy.
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- Elin Mariusdottir
- grid.413823.f0000 0004 0624 046XDepartment of Surgery, Helsingborg Hospital, Charlotte Yhlens Gata 10, 25223 Helsingborg, Sweden ,grid.4514.40000 0001 0930 2361Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- grid.413823.f0000 0004 0624 046XDepartment of Surgery, Helsingborg Hospital, Charlotte Yhlens Gata 10, 25223 Helsingborg, Sweden ,grid.4514.40000 0001 0930 2361Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- grid.411843.b0000 0004 0623 9987Department of Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden ,grid.4514.40000 0001 0930 2361Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Kristianstad Hospital, Kristianstad, Sweden ,grid.4514.40000 0001 0930 2361Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- grid.411843.b0000 0004 0623 9987Department of Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden ,grid.4514.40000 0001 0930 2361Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- grid.411843.b0000 0004 0623 9987Department of Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden ,grid.4514.40000 0001 0930 2361Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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Fahlström M, Lewén A, Enblad P, Larsson EM, Wikström J. High Intravascular Signal Arterial Transit Time Artifacts Have Negligible Effects on Cerebral Blood Flow and Cerebrovascular Reserve Capacity Measurement Using Single Postlabel Delay Arterial Spin-Labeling in Patients with Moyamoya Disease. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2020; 41:430-436. [PMID: 32115416 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a6411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2019] [Accepted: 12/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Arterial spin-labeling-derived CBF values may be affected by arterial transit time artefacts. Thus, our aim was to assess to what extent arterial spin-labeling-derived CBF and cerebrovascular reserve capacity values in major vascular regions are overestimated due to the arterial transit time artifacts in patients with Moyamoya disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS Eight patients with Moyamoya disease were included before or after revascularization surgery. CBF maps were acquired using a 3D pseudocontinuous arterial spin-labeling sequence, before and 5, 15, and 25 minutes after an IV acetazolamide injection and were registered to each patient's 3D-T1-weighted images. Vascular regions were defined by spatial normalization to a Montreal Neurological Institute-based vascular regional template. The arterial transit time artifacts were defined as voxels with high signal intensity corresponding to the right tail of the histogram for a given vascular region, with the cutoff selected by visual inspection. Arterial transit time artifact maps were created and applied as masks to exclude arterial transit time artifacts on CBF maps, to create corrected CBF maps. The cerebrovascular reserve capacity was calculated as CBF after acetazolamide injection relative to CBF at baseline for corrected and uncorrected CBF values, respectively. RESULTS A total of 16 examinations were analyzed. Arterial transit time artifacts were present mostly in the MCA, whereas the posterior cerebral artery was generally unaffected. The largest differences between corrected and uncorrected CBF and cerebrovascular reserve capacity values, reported as patient group average ratio and percentage point difference, respectively, were 0.978 (95% CI, 0.968-0.988) and 1.8 percentage points (95% CI, 0.3-3.2 percentage points). Both were found in the left MCA, 15 and 5 minutes post-acetazolamide injection, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Arterial transit time artifacts have negligible overestimation effects on calculated vascular region-based CBF and cerebrovascular reserve capacity values derived from single-delay 3D pseudocontinuous arterial spin-labeling.
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- M Fahlström
- From the Departments of Surgical Sciences (M.F., E.-M.L., J.W.) and Neuroscience (A.L., P.E.), Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- From the Departments of Surgical Sciences (M.F., E.-M.L., J.W.) and Neuroscience (A.L., P.E.), Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- From the Departments of Surgical Sciences (M.F., E.-M.L., J.W.) and Neuroscience (A.L., P.E.), Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- From the Departments of Surgical Sciences (M.F., E.-M.L., J.W.) and Neuroscience (A.L., P.E.), Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- From the Departments of Surgical Sciences (M.F., E.-M.L., J.W.) and Neuroscience (A.L., P.E.), Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Hellström J, Romanos Zapata R, Libard S, Wikström J, Ortiz-Nieto F, Alafuzoff I, Raininko R. Evaluation of the INTERPRET decision-support system: can it improve the diagnostic value of magnetic resonance spectroscopy of the brain? Neuroradiology 2018; 61:43-53. [PMID: 30443796 PMCID: PMC6336758 DOI: 10.1007/s00234-018-2129-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 11/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Purpose We evaluated in a clinical setting the INTERPRET decision-support system (DSS), a software generated to aid in MRS analysis to achieve a specific diagnosis for brain lesions. Methods The material consisted of 100 examinations of focal intracranial lesions with confirmed diagnoses. MRS was obtained at 1.5 T using TE 20–30 ms. Data were processed with the LCModel for conventional analysis. The INTERPRET DSS 3.1. was used to obtain specific diagnoses. MRI and MRS were reviewed by one interpreter. DSS analysis was made by another interpreter, in 80 cases by two interpreters. The diagnoses were compared with the definitive diagnoses. For comparisons between DSS, conventional MRS analysis, and MRI, the diagnoses were categorised: high-grade tumour, low-grade tumour, non-neoplastic lesion. Results Interobserver agreement in choosing the diagnosis from the INTERPRET database was 75%. The diagnosis was correct in 38/100 cases, incorrect in 57 cases. No good match was found in 5/100 cases. The diagnostic category was correct with DSS/conventional MRS/MRI in 67/58/52 cases, indeterminate in 5/8/20 cases, incorrect in 28/34/28 cases. Results with DSS were not significantly better than with conventional MRS analysis. All definitive diagnoses did not exist in the INTERPRET database. In the 61 adult patients with the diagnosis included in the database, DSS/conventional MRS/MRI yielded a correct diagnosis category in 48/32/29 cases (DSS vs conventional MRS: p = 0.002, DSS vs MRI: p = 0.0004). Conclusion Use of the INTERPRET DSS did not improve MRS categorisation of the lesions in the unselected clinical cases. In adult patients with lesions existing in the INTERPRET database, DSS improved the results, which indicates the potential of this software with an extended database. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s00234-018-2129-7) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- J Hellström
- Department of Radiology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.,Department of Pathology, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Radiology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Radiology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.,Department of Pathology, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Radiology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Marusik C, Frykholm C, Ericson K, Wikström J, Axelsson O. Diagnosis of placental mesenchymal dysplasia with magnetic resonance imaging. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2017; 49:410-412. [PMID: 27062337 DOI: 10.1002/uog.15930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2016] [Revised: 03/18/2016] [Accepted: 03/24/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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- C Marusik
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Radiology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
- Centre for Clinical Research Sörmland, Uppsala University, Eskilstuna, Sweden
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Vågberg M, Axelsson M, Birgander R, Burman J, Cananau C, Forslin Y, Granberg T, Gunnarsson M, von Heijne A, Jönsson L, Karrenbauer VD, Larsson EM, Lindqvist T, Lycke J, Lönn L, Mentesidou E, Müller S, Nilsson P, Piehl F, Svenningsson A, Vrethem M, Wikström J. Guidelines for the use of magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosing and monitoring the treatment of multiple sclerosis: recommendations of the Swedish Multiple Sclerosis Association and the Swedish Neuroradiological Society. Acta Neurol Scand 2017; 135:17-24. [PMID: 27558404 PMCID: PMC5157754 DOI: 10.1111/ane.12667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/05/2016] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with inflammatory lesions in the brain and spinal cord. The detection of such inflammatory lesions using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is important in the consideration of the diagnosis and differential diagnoses of MS, as well as in the monitoring of disease activity and predicting treatment efficacy. Although there is strong evidence supporting the use of MRI for both the diagnosis and monitoring of disease activity, there is a lack of evidence regarding which MRI protocols to use, the frequency of examinations, and in what clinical situations to consider MRI examination. A national workshop to discuss these issues was held in Stockholm, Sweden, in August 2015, which resulted in a Swedish consensus statement regarding the use of MRI in the care of individuals with MS. The aim of this consensus statement is to provide practical advice for the use of MRI in this setting. The recommendations are based on a review of relevant literature and the clinical experience of workshop attendees. It is our hope that these recommendations will benefit individuals with MS and guide healthcare professionals responsible for their care.
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- M. Vågberg
- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Neuroscience, Section of Neuroscience; Umeå University; Umeå Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience; Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology at Sahlgrenska Academy; University of Gothenburg; Gothenburg Sweden
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- Department of Radiation Sciences; Umeå University; Umeå Sweden
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- Department of Neuroscience; Uppsala University; Uppsala Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology; Department of Radiology; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska University Hospital; Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology; Department of Radiology; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska University Hospital; Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology; Department of Radiology; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska University Hospital; Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Neurology; School of Medical Sciences; Örebro University; Örebro Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences; Karolinska Institutet; Danderyd Hospital; Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Neuroradiology; Sahlgrenska University Hospital; Gothenburg Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience; Department of Neurology; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska University Hospital; Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Radiology; Uppsala University; Uppsala Sweden
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- Department of Radiation Sciences; Umeå University; Umeå Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience; Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology at Sahlgrenska Academy; University of Gothenburg; Gothenburg Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology; Department of Radiology; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska University Hospital; Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience; Department of Neurology; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska University Hospital; Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology; Department of Radiology; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska University Hospital; Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Neurology; Faculty of Medicine; Lund University; Lund Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience; Department of Neurology; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska University Hospital; Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences; Karolinska Institutet; Danderyd Hospital; Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of Neurology and Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine; Linköping University; Linköping Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Radiology; Uppsala University; Uppsala Sweden
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Wikström J. Re: Placental magnetic resonance imaging T2* measurements in normal pregnancies and in those complicated by fetal growth restriction. M. Sinding, D. A. Peters, J. B. Frøkjaer, O. B. Christiansen, A. Petersen, N. Uldbjerg and A. Sørensen. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2016; 47: 748-754. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2016; 47:673. [PMID: 27256657 DOI: 10.1002/uog.15952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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- J Wikström
- Neuroradiology Section, Department of Radiology, Uppsala University Hospital, 751 85 Uppsala, Sweden.
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Nelander M, Cnattingius S, Åkerud H, Wikström J, Pedersen NL, Wikström AK. Pregnancy hypertensive disease and risk of dementia and cardiovascular disease in women aged 65 years or older: a cohort study. BMJ Open 2016; 6:e009880. [PMID: 26801467 PMCID: PMC4735184 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-009880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The primary aim was to study pregnancy hypertensive disease and subsequent risk of dementia. The second aim was to study if the increased risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke after pregnancy hypertensive disease persist in an elderly population. DESIGN Cohort study. SETTING Sweden. POPULATION OR SAMPLE 3232 women 65 years or older (mean 71 years) at inclusion. METHODS Cox proportional hazards regression analyses were used to calculate risks of dementia, CVD and/or stroke for women exposed to pregnancy hypertensive disease. Exposure data were collected from an interview at inclusion during the years 1998-2002. Outcome data were collected from the National Patient Register and Cause of Death Register from the year of inclusion until the end of 2010. Age at inclusion was set as a time-dependent variable, and adjustments were made for body mass index, education and smoking. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Dementia, CVD, stroke. RESULTS During the years of follow-up, 7.6% of the women exposed to pregnancy hypertensive disease received a diagnosis of dementia, compared with 7.4% among unexposed women (HR 1.19; 95% CI 0.79 to 1.73). The corresponding rates for CVD were 22.9% for exposed women and 19.0% for unexposed women (HR 1.29; 95% CI 1.02 to 1.61), and for stroke 13.4% for exposed women and 10.7% for unexposed women (HR 1.36; 95% CI 1.00 to 1.81). CONCLUSIONS There was no increased risk of dementia after self-reported pregnancy hypertensive disease in our cohort. We found that the previously reported increased risk of CVD and stroke after pregnancy hypertensive disease persists in an older population.
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- M Nelander
- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine, Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Radiology Unit, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
- Department of Medicine, Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Sohlberg S, Mulic-Lutvica A, Olovsson M, Weis J, Axelsson O, Wikström J, Wikström AK. Magnetic resonance imaging-estimated placental perfusion in fetal growth assessment. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2015; 46:700-705. [PMID: 25640054 PMCID: PMC5063104 DOI: 10.1002/uog.14786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2014] [Revised: 12/29/2014] [Accepted: 01/07/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate in-vivo placental perfusion fraction, estimated by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as a marker of placental function. METHODS A study population of 35 pregnant women, of whom 13 had pre-eclampsia (PE), were examined at 22-40 weeks' gestation. Within a 24-h period, each woman underwent an MRI diffusion-weighted sequence (from which we calculated the placental perfusion fraction), venous blood sampling and an ultrasound examination including estimation of fetal weight, amniotic fluid index and Doppler velocity measurements. The perfusion fractions in pregnancies with and without fetal growth restriction were compared and correlations between the perfusion fraction and ultrasound estimates and plasma markers were estimated using linear regression. The associations between the placental perfusion fraction and ultrasound estimates were modified by the presence of PE (P < 0.05) and therefore we included an interaction term between PE and covariates in the models. RESULTS The median placental perfusion fractions in pregnancies with and without fetal growth restriction were 21% and 32%, respectively (P = 0.005). The correlations between placental perfusion fraction and ultrasound estimates and plasma markers were highly significant (P = 0.002 and P = 0.0001, respectively). The highest coefficient of determination (R(2) = 0.56) for placental perfusion fraction was found for a model that included pulsatility index in the ductus venosus, plasma level of soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1, estimated fetal weight and presence of PE. CONCLUSION The placental perfusion fraction has the potential to contribute to the clinical assessment of cases with placental insufficiency.
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- S Sohlberg
- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
- Centre for Clinical Research Sörmland, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Wikström J, Moutsopoulos T, Georgoulas G, Seferiadis A. Intelligent data analysis of instrumented gait data in stroke patients – a systematic review. Physiotherapy 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.1298] [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: 10/23/2022]
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Sohlberg S, Wikström AK, Olovsson M, Lindgren P, Axelsson O, Mulic-Lutvica A, Weis J, Wikström J. In vivo ³¹P-MR spectroscopy in normal pregnancy, early and late preeclampsia: a study of placental metabolism. Placenta 2014; 35:318-23. [PMID: 24612844 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2014.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2013] [Revised: 02/07/2014] [Accepted: 02/11/2014] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Preeclampsia affects about 3% of pregnancies and the placenta is believed to play a major role in its pathophysiology. Lately, the role of the placenta has been hypothesised to be more pronounced in preeclampsia of early (<34 weeks) rather than late (≥ 34 weeks) onset. (31)P Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) enables non-invasive, in vivo studies of placental metabolism. Our aim was to study placental energy and membrane metabolism in women with normal pregnancies and those with early and late onset preeclampsia. METHODS The study population included fourteen women with preeclampsia (five with early onset and nine with late onset preeclampsia) and sixteen women with normal pregnancy (seven with early and nine with late pregnancy). All women underwent a (31)P-MRS examination of the placenta. RESULTS The phosphodiester (PDE) spectral intensity fraction of the total (31)P signal and the phosphodiester/phosphomonoester (PDE/PME) spectral intensity ratio was higher in early onset preeclampsia than in early normal pregnancy (p = 0.03 and p = 0.02). In normal pregnancy the PDE spectral intensity fraction and the PDE/PME spectral intensity ratio increased with increasing gestational age (p = 0.006 and p = 0.001). DISCUSSION Since PDE and PME are related to cell membrane degradation and formation, respectively, our findings indicate increased cell degradation and maybe also decreased cell proliferation in early onset preeclampsia compared to early normal pregnancy, and with increasing gestational age in normal pregnancy. CONCLUSIONS Our findings could be explained by increased apoptosis due to ischaemia in early onset preeclampsia and also increased apoptosis with increasing gestational age in normal pregnancy.
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- S Sohlberg
- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden; The Centre for Clinical Research Sörmland, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Department of Radiology, Oncology and Radiation Science, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Department of Radiology, Oncology and Radiation Science, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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Sohlberg S, Mulic-Lutvica A, Lindgren P, Ortiz-Nieto F, Wikström AK, Wikström J. Placental perfusion in normal pregnancy and early and late preeclampsia: a magnetic resonance imaging study. Placenta 2014; 35:202-6. [PMID: 24529946 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2014.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2013] [Revised: 01/16/2014] [Accepted: 01/21/2014] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Our primary aim was to investigate if women with early or late preeclampsia have different placental perfusion compared with normal pregnancies. A secondary aim was to investigate if placental perfusion changes with increasing gestational age in normal pregnancy. METHODS The study population included thirteen women with preeclampsia (five with early and eight with late preeclampsia) and nineteen women with normal pregnancy (ten with early and nine with late pregnancy). Early was defined as <34 weeks and late as ≥ 34 weeks gestation. All women underwent a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination including a diffusion weighted sequence at 1.5 T. The perfusion fraction was calculated. RESULTS Women with early preeclampsia had a smaller placental perfusion fraction (p = 0.001) and women with late preeclampsia had a larger placental perfusion fraction (p = 0.011), compared to women with normal pregnancies at the corresponding gestational age. The placental perfusion fraction decreased with increasing gestational age in normal pregnancies (p = 0.001). CONCLUSION Both early and late preeclampsia differ in placental perfusion from normal pregnant women. Observed differences are however in the opposite direction, suggesting differences in pathophysiology. Placental perfusion decreases with increasing gestational age in normal pregnancy.
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Department of Radiology, Oncology and Radiation Science, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Department of Radiology, Oncology and Radiation Science, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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Lundberg C, Hansen T, Ahlström H, Lind L, Wikström J, Johansson L. The relationship between carotid intima-media thickness and global atherosclerosis. Clin Physiol Funct Imaging 2014; 34:457-62. [PMID: 24405735 PMCID: PMC4237190 DOI: 10.1111/cpf.12116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2013] [Accepted: 11/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Background The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between (i) carotid intima–media thickness (CIMT) at baseline as well as (ii) change in CIMT over 5 years (ΔCIMT) and atherosclerotically induced luminal narrowing in non-coronary arterial territories assessed by whole-body magnetic resonance angiography (WBMRA). Methods and results In subgroups of the Prospective Investigation of Vasculature in Uppsala Seniors (PIVUS) study, US measurements of CIMT in the common carotid arteries were analysed at 70 and 75 years and ΔCIMT was calculated (n = 272). WBMRA, assessing arterial stenosis in five different territories by which also a total atherosclerotic score (TAS) was calculated, was performed at 70 years (n = 306). Results Carotid intima–media thickness in the carotid artery at baseline was correlated with TAS (P = 0·0001) when adjusted to a set of traditional risk factors for atherosclerosis, as well as to stenosis in two of the different investigated territories (aorta and lower leg, P = 0·013 and P = 0·004), but there was no significant correlation between ΔCIMT and TAS (P = 0·41). Conclusions In the present study, CIMT, but not ΔCIMT over 5 years, in the carotid artery was related to overall stenoses in the body, as assessed by WBMRA. These findings support CIMT as a general marker for atherosclerosis.
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- C Lundberg
- Department of Radiology, Oncology and Radiation Science, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Bajic D, Canto Moreira N, Wikström J, Raininko R. Asymmetric development of the hippocampal region is common: a fetal MR imaging study. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2012; 33:513-8. [PMID: 22116115 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a2814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [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: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Hippocampal development is poorly understood. This study evaluated the normal development of the hippocampal region during the fetal period by using MR imaging. MATERIALS AND METHODS MR images of 63 fetuses without intracranial pathology were reviewed independently by 2 radiologists with no knowledge of the fetal GA. Three MR images were performed postmortem and 60 in vivo. The progress of hippocampal inversion was analyzed in coronal sections, and the left and right sides of the hippocampal region were compared in every case. RESULTS The fetuses in the postmortem examinations were at GWs 17-18 and in the in vivo examinations, at GWs 19-36. The hippocampal sulcus was open, bi- or unilaterally, in 39 fetuses. The oldest was at GW 32. The sulcus was closed at GW 21 at the earliest, unilaterally. In 26/63 fetuses (41%), the deepening or closure of the hippocampal sulcus or hippocampal inversion was asymmetric; in 23 fetuses, the right side developed faster. A shallow collateral sulcus was found earliest at GW 17. A deep collateral sulcus was visible earliest at GW 26 unilaterally, but in all fetuses from GW 31 onward, it was seen bilaterally. The orientation of the collateral sulcus was not related to the GA. CONCLUSIONS There are wide individual temporal variations in the development and the inversion process of the hippocampal sulcus as well as in the formation of the collateral sulcus. Asymmetric development is common, and in most of the asymmetric cases, the right hippocampus develops faster.
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- D Bajic
- Department of Radiology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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Bajic D, Canto Moreira N, Wikström J, Raininko R. Development of the hippocampal region demonstrated by fetal MRI. A preliminary report. Neuroradiol J 2011; 24:461-3. [PMID: 24059673 DOI: 10.1177/197140091102400319] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2010] [Accepted: 01/03/2011] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Coronal slices of three fetal MRIs performed post mortem and 37 performed in utero, all without intracranial pathology, was assessed. Progress of the hippocampal inversion was analyzed, the left and right sides were compared and occurrence of the collateral sulcus was revealed. The fetuses in the post mortem examinations were at gestation weeks (GW) 17-18 and in the in utero examinations at GW 19-35. The symmetric development of the hippocampal sulcus was revealed in 26 subjects and asymmetric in 14. The non-ovoid hippocampal formation could be evaluated at GW 24 at earliest and an ovoid hippocampus at GW 29. The collateral sulcus could be recognized at GW 17 in post mortem and at GW 22 in in utero examinations. From GW 29 onwards it was seen in all fetuses and it was symmetric in all but one case. Evaluation of the hippocampi is difficult on fetal MRI, especially in in utero examinations. The hippocampal development is not fulfilled at GW 21 as presumed. There is a wide temporal variation in the development of the hippocampal region, and the developmental process does not progress simultaneously in the right and left side of the same individual.
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- Department of Radiology, Uppsala University; Uppsala, Sweden -
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Jokelainen M, Wikström J, Palo J. Effect of birthplace on the development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and multiple sclerosis. A study among Finnish war evacuees. Acta Neurol Scand 2009; 60:283-8. [PMID: 317413 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0404.1979.tb02983.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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After World War II the southeastern part of Finland was ceded to the Soviet Union and its entire population evacuated to other areas of the country. The prevalences of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and multiple sclerosis (MS) were studied among the evacuees and compared to the corresponding data among the nonevacuated population. The prevalence of ALS among the war evacuees was two times higher than among the nonevacuated population (18.0 and 8.8 per 100,000, respectively). The prevalence of MS among the evacuees was only half of that found among the nonevacuated population, 38.3 and 73.0 per 100,000, respectively. The findings for ALS indicate that birthplace may have an effect on the later development of the disease and that there may have existed some environmental factor(s) which have made the evacuees more liable to contract the disease later in their lives. The low figure of MS for evacuees supports our previous results of an uneven geographic distribution of MS in Finland with the high-risk areas in the western and southwestern parts of the country. No accumulation of MS was found among the evacuees living in the high-risk areas.
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Sulkava R, Haltia M, Paetau A, Wikström J, Palo J. CLINICAL AND NEUROPATHOLOGICAL FEATURES IN ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. Acta Neurol Scand 2009. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0404.1982.tb03495.x] [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]
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Wikström J, Bjornerud A, McGill S, Johansson L. Venous saturation slab causes overestimation of stenosis length in two-dimensional time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography. Acta Radiol 2009; 50:55-60. [PMID: 19052937 DOI: 10.1080/02841850802562063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND The use of downstream saturation slabs in two-dimensional time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography (2D TOF MRA) of the arterial system eliminates signal from regions with countercurrent flow, as seen in veins, but possibly also beyond arterial stenoses because of flow turbulence. PURPOSE To investigate the contribution of a downstream saturation slab to signal intensity (SI) loss beyond stenoses at 2D TOF MRA. MATERIAL AND METHODS 2D TOF MRA was performed on a bifurcation phantom with a tight stenosis at 1.5T during pulsatile flow. Qualitative and quantitative evaluations of stenosis delineation were performed with different echo times (TE) (3.7 or 7.0 ms), spatial resolution (1 x 1 x 1 or 1 x 1 x 5 mm(3)), and with or without a downstream saturation slab. For reference, a high-resolution contrast-enhanced sequence without flow was obtained. RESULTS The downstream saturation slab caused severe signal loss immediately distal to the stenosis, causing overestimation of stenosis length. This region corresponded with a region of poststenotic flow jet, where turbulence is expected. With increase in TE, there was some increased SI loss at the level of maximum stenosis. A lower spatial resolution resulted in overall poorer delineation of the stenosis. CONCLUSION Using clinically relevant sequence parameters, the use of a downstream saturation slab at 2D TOF MRA was found to be a major contributor to signal loss in stenotic regions, which can result in an overestimation of stenosis length.
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- J. Wikström
- Department of Radiology, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Physics, Rikshospitalet-Radiumhospitalet Medical Center, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Physics, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Radiology, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Radiology, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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Hansen T, Ahlström H, Söderberg S, Hulthe J, Wikström J, Lind L, Johansson L. Visceral adipose tissue, adiponectin levels and insulin resistance are related to atherosclerosis as assessed by whole-body magnetic resonance angiography in an elderly population. Atherosclerosis 2008; 205:163-7. [PMID: 19118830 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2008.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2008] [Revised: 10/17/2008] [Accepted: 11/11/2008] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The principal aim of this study was to determine whether the amount of visceral adipose tissue (VAT) is more related than subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) to atherosclerosis assessed by whole-body MRA (WBMRA). A further objective was to investigate whether traditional risk factors, inflammation, or adipokines could explain the hypothesized relationship between VAT and atherosclerosis. METHODS Men and women aged 70 were recruited from the general population into the Prospective Investigation of The Vasculature in Uppsala Seniors (PIVUS) and 306 of them underwent WBMRA in a clinical 1.5-T scanner. The arterial tree was assessed for degree of stenosis or occlusion and a total atherosclerotic score (TAS) was established. Information on risk factors and BMI and on SAT and VAT, segmented on an axial MR scan was collected. Adiponectin, leptin, and high sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP) were measured in serum. HOMA index was used as a marker of insulin resistance. RESULTS VAT was related to TAS independently of gender, total obesity (BMI), amount of SAT, hsCRP and also to the traditional risk factors included in the Framingham risk score (FRS) in an elderly population. Adiponectin or the HOMA insulin resistance, but not leptin or VAT, together with FRS was significantly related to TAS in a multiple censored regression model. CONCLUSION Adiponectin attenuated the relationship between VAT and TAS, suggesting that adiponectin and insulin resistance is an important link between visceral adiposity and atherosclerosis.
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- Dept of Radiology, Uppsala University Hospital, Sweden.
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Grönros J, Wikström J, Brandt-Eliasson U, Forsberg GB, Behrendt M, Hansson GI, Gan LM. Effects of rosuvastatin on cardiovascular morphology and function in an ApoE-knockout mouse model of atherosclerosis. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2008; 295:H2046-53. [PMID: 18790840 DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00133.2008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [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: 11/22/2022]
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This study investigated the effects of rosuvastatin on plaque progression and in vivo coronary artery function in apolipoprotein E-knockout (ApoE-KO) mice, using noninvasive high-resolution ultrasound techniques. Eight-week-old male ApoE-KO mice (n = 20) were fed a high-fat diet with or without rosuvastatin (10 micromol.kg(-1).day(-1)) for 16 wk. When compared with control, rosuvastatin reduced total cholesterol levels (P < 0.05) and caused significant retardation of lesion progression in the brachiocephalic artery, as visualized in vivo using an ultrasound biomicroscope (P < 0.05). Histological analysis confirmed the reduction of brachiocephalic atherosclerosis and also revealed an increase in collagen content in the statin-treated group (P < 0.05). Coronary volumetric flow was measured by simultaneous recording of Doppler velocity signals and left coronary artery morphology before and during adenosine infusion. The hyperemic flow in response to adenosine was significantly greater in left coronary artery following 16 wk of rosuvastatin treatment (P < 0.001), whereas the baseline flow was similar in both groups. In conclusion, rosuvastatin reduced brachiocephalic artery atherosclerotic plaques in ApoE-KO mice. Coronary artery function assessed using recently developed in vivo ultrasound-based protocols, also improved.
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- Department of Physiology, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, Göteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden
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Wikström J, Ronne-Engström E, Gal G, Enblad P, Tovi M. Three-dimensional time-of-flight (3D TOF) magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) and contrast-enhanced MRA of intracranial aneurysms treated with platinum coils. Acta Radiol 2008; 49:190-6. [PMID: 18300146 DOI: 10.1080/02841850701732940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography (CE-MRA) is less prone to flow-related signal intensity loss than three-dimensional time-of-flight (3D TOF) MRA and may therefore be more sensitive for detection of residual patency in platinum coil-treated intracranial aneurysms. PURPOSE To compare MRA and CE-MRA in the follow-up of intracranial aneurysms treated with platinum coils. MATERIAL AND METHODS CE-MRA and 3D TOF MRA (pre- and postcontrast injection) of the intracranial vasculature was performed at 1.5T in 38 patients (47 aneurysms) referred for DSA in the follow-up of coiled intracranial aneurysms. RESULTS DSA showed aneurysm patency in 22/47 investigations. Patent aneurysm components were observed with CE-MRA in 18/22 cases, and with 3D TOF MRA in 21/22 cases. There was no significant difference in patent aneurysm component size between CE-MRA and 3D TOF MRA. In addition, CE-MRA showed six, 3D TOF MRA before contrast injection showed seven, and 3D TOF MRA after contrast injection showed eight cases with patent aneurysm components not observed on DSA. CONCLUSION 3D TOF MRA was highly sensitive for detection of patent aneurysm components, and at least as sensitive as CE-MRA. Residual aneurysm patency seems to be better visualized with MRA than with DSA in some cases.
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- Department of Radiology and Neurosurgery, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Radiology and Neurosurgery, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Radiology and Neurosurgery, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Radiology and Neurosurgery, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Radiology and Neurosurgery, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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Wikström J, Hansen T, Johansson L, Lind L, Ahlström H. Ankle brachial index <0.9 underestimates the prevalence of peripheral artery occlusive disease assessed with whole-body magnetic resonance angiography in the elderly. Acta Radiol 2008; 49:143-9. [PMID: 18300136 DOI: 10.1080/02841850701732957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Whole-body magnetic resonance angiography (WBMRA) permits noninvasive vascular assessment, which can be utilized in epidemiological studies. PURPOSE To assess the relation between a low ankle brachial index (ABI) and high-grade stenoses in the pelvic and leg arteries in the elderly. MATERIAL AND METHODS WBMRA was performed in a population sample of 306 subjects aged 70 years. The arteries below the aortic bifurcation were graded after the most severe stenosis according to one of three grades: 0-49% stenosis, 50-99% stenosis, or occlusion. ABI was calculated for each side. RESULTS There were assessable WBMRA and ABI examinations in 268 (right side), 265 (left side), and 258 cases (both sides). At least one > or =50% stenosis was found in 19% (right side), 23% (left side), and 28% (on at least one side) of the cases. The corresponding prevalences for ABI <0.9 were 4.5%, 4.2%, and 6.6%. An ABI cut-off value of 0.9 resulted in a sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive value of 20%, 99%, 83%, and 84% on the right side, and 15%, 99%, 82%, and 80% on the left side, respectively, for the presence of a > or =50% stenosis in the pelvic or leg arteries. CONCLUSION An ABI <0.9 underestimates the prevalence of peripheral arterial occlusive disease in the general elderly population.
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- Department of Radiology and Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden;, AstraZeneca R&D, Mölndal, Sweden
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- Department of Radiology and Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden;, AstraZeneca R&D, Mölndal, Sweden
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- Department of Radiology and Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden;, AstraZeneca R&D, Mölndal, Sweden
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- Department of Radiology and Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden;, AstraZeneca R&D, Mölndal, Sweden
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- Department of Radiology and Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden;, AstraZeneca R&D, Mölndal, Sweden
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Wikström J, Syväjärvi H, Urtti A, Yliperttula M. Kinetic simulation model of protein secretion and accumulation in the cell microcapsules. J Gene Med 2008; 10:575-82. [DOI: 10.1002/jgm.1173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Wikström J, Johansson L, Karacagil S, Ahlström H. Correlation of femoral artery flow velocity waveform with ipsilateral iliac artery stenoses assessed with magnetic resonance imaging. Acta Radiol 2007; 48:422-30. [PMID: 17453524 DOI: 10.1080/02841850701227784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [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: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Magnetic resonance (MR) permits quantitative flow velocity measurements that could be used to detect changes in the curve profile downstream of a high-grade stenosis. PURPOSE To assess whether MR flow measurements can be used to detect iliac artery stenoses. MATERIAL AND METHODS Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) and quantitative flow measurements in the lower aorta and proximal femoral arteries were performed in 29 patients with suspected iliac artery stenoses. Stenoses were graded into five degrees: 0%, 1-49%, 50-74%, 75-99%, and 100% diameter reduction. The femoral artery waveforms were evaluated qualitatively by two independent reviewers regarding peak systolic velocity (PSV), aortofemoral difference in time-to-peak (DeltaTTP), systolic acceleration (SA), curve-shape index (CSI), and the presence of an early diastolic flow reversal. The correlation between these parameters and the degree of stenosis was assessed. RESULTS A significant correlation with degree of stenosis was observed for the qualitative flow waveform evaluations, with a high degree of interobserver agreement (kappa = 0.84). A significant correlation was also found between degree of stenosis and PSV, DeltaTTP, SA, CSI, and presence of diastolic flow reversal. The flow velocity pattern, however, remained unchanged, both qualitatively and quantitatively, up to a stenosis degree of at least 75%. CONCLUSION Iliac artery stenoses cause femoral artery flow waveform changes that can be detected with MRI, but only at high-grade levels.
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- Department of Radiology, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden.
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Hansen T, Wikström J, Johansson LO, Lind L, Ahlström H. The Prevalence and Quantification of Atherosclerosis in an Elderly Population Assessed by Whole-Body Magnetic Resonance Angiography. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2007; 27:649-54. [PMID: 17170372 DOI: 10.1161/01.atv.0000255310.47940.3b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The principal aim of the present study was to explore the feasibility of using whole-body magnetic resonance angiography to assess atherosclerosis in different vascular territories in a cohort of elderly. METHODS AND RESULTS Three hundred six 70-year-old subjects (145 women, 161 men) recruited from a population-based cohort study (Prospective Investigation of the Vasculature in Uppsala Seniors, ie, the PIVUS study) underwent 1.5-T whole-body magnetic resonance angiography with gadodiamide. The arteries were divided into 26 segments. In total, 7956 vessel segments were evaluated with 7900 segments (99.3%) possible to evaluate. Of these, 7186 segments (91%) were normal. Luminal narrowing of > or = 50% was observed in 9 (1.5%) of the renal arteries, 12 (1.8%) of the carotid arteries, in 31 segments (1.1%) of the pelvic/upper leg territories, and in 136 segments (6.2%) of territories in the lower leg. Approximately one-third of the sample had no vascular abnormalities, one-third had stenoses of < 50%, and the remainder had stenoses > or = 50% or occlusions. Six subjects (2%) had aortic aneurysms. In subjects without evident vascular disease, 26% had significant vascular abnormalities. CONCLUSIONS Whole-body magnetic resonance angiography performed with a clinical scanner can be used for quantifying atherosclerosis in different vascular territories in a single examination in an elderly population.
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- Institution of ORKI, Department of Radiology, Uppsala University Hospital, SE-751 85 Uppsala, Sweden.
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Wikström AK, Wikström J, Olovsson M. Authors response to: Random albumin/creatinine ratio for quantification of proteinuria in manifest pre-eclampsia. BJOG 2006. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2006.01173.x] [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: 11/29/2022]
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Wikström AK, Wikström J, Olovsson M. Authors response to: Random albumin/creatinine ratio for quantification of proteinuria in manifest pre-eclampsia. BJOG 2006. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2006.01172.x] [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: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE 1) To assess the correlation between urine albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR) and 24-hour urine albumin excretion in women with pre-eclampsia, 2) to study the influence of potential confounders on this correlation and 3) to assess the variability of ACR between voids during a 24-hour period. DESIGN Prospective study. SETTING Fetal maternity ward, university hospital. POPULATION Women with pre-eclampsia scheduled for quantitative albumin measurement with a 24-hour urine collection. METHODS Random urine samples were obtained for analysis of ACRs during the time of 24-hour urine collections in 31 women. ACRs were also measured from the complete 24-hour collections. In five additional women, serial urine samples were obtained during the 24-hour collection. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Correlation between ACRs and albumin amount in 24-hour urine samples. Variability of the ACRs during a 24-hour collection. RESULTS The random ACR was poorly correlated to 24-hour excretion of urine albumin (R(2)= 0.42). Adjustment for maternal age and nifedipine medication significantly (P= 0.044 and P= 0.023, respectively) improved the correlation (R(2)= 0.60). The mean variability (highest/lowest) of ACR during a 24-hour period was 222%. The ACR from the 24-hour collection had an excellent correlation to 24-hour excretion of urine albumin (R(2)= 0.96). CONCLUSIONS In women with pre-eclampsia, random ACR is not stable during the day and cannot predict 24-hour urine protein excretion accurately. ACR from the 24-hour collection is an accurate predictor of total albumin amount and can be used to minimise errors from incomplete collections.
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden.
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Haugen E, Chen J, Wikström J, Grönros J, Gan LM, Fu LXM. Parallel gene expressions of IL-6 and BNP during cardiac hypertrophy complicated with diastolic dysfunction in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Int J Cardiol 2006; 115:24-8. [PMID: 16762434 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2006.01.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2005] [Revised: 01/17/2006] [Accepted: 01/27/2006] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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UNLABELLED There is increasing evidence showing that inflammation is involved in heart failure. However, heart failure may differ greatly due to different aetiologies. The role of inflammation in hypertensive heart failure, particularly in the early stage of cardiac dysfunction, has not been studied completely. This study aims at finding out whether inflammation is involved in the early stage of heart dysfunction due to hypertension. METHODS Ten spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) and ten age-matched Wistar rats were used. Cardiac morphology and function, as well as coronary flow reserve, were examined by echocardiography. mRNAs for cytokines and brain natriuretic peptide were determined by RT-PCR. RESULTS The results demonstrate cardiac hypertrophy with increased heart/body weight ratio in SHR. Echocardiographic examination has shown that SHR developed diastolic heart dysfunction as determined by tissue Doppler without decrease in systolic function. In heart biopsies, there were increased mRNA levels for interleukin-6 and brain natriuretic peptide whereas decreased mRNA for interleukin-2, beta adrenergic receptor, interferon and NFkb in SHR as compared to WKY group. Coronary flow remained unchanged in both groups. CONCLUSION SHR developed cardiac hypertrophy complicated with diastolic heart dysfunction with increased expression of brain natriuretic peptide, down-regulation of beta adrenergic receptors and simultaneous up-regulation of IL-6, which indicates active proinflammatory process as, at least partly, underlying mechanism during the early stage when cardiac hypertrophy associated with diastolic dysfunction occurs.
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- Wallenberg Laboratory, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Wikström J, Grönros J, Brandt-Eliasson U, Carlsson D, Fritsche-Danielson R, Gan L. We-W34:6 Lipopolysaccharide-induced coronary and peripheral vascular dysfunction is reduced in mice lacking the 5-lipooxygenase gene. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(06)81259-6] [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: 11/15/2022]
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Sarasoja T, Wikström J, Paltamaa J, Hakama M, Sumelahti ML. Occurrence of multiple sclerosis in central Finland: a regional and temporal comparison during 30 years. Acta Neurol Scand 2004; 110:331-6. [PMID: 15476462 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0404.2004.00326.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [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: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We estimated the prevalence and incidence of multiple sclerosis (MS) in central Finland up to 2000. Rates were compared with those in other areas in Finland. MATERIAL AND METHOD MS cases were identified in the hospital registry by ICD codes for demyelinating diseases from 1979 to 2000. Cases with definite MS were included. Incidence and prevalence were calculated with 95% CI and standardization was performed using direct method. RESULTS In 1993 prevalence was 59/10(5) (n = 153). Incidence in 1979-93 was 3.8/10(5) person-years (n = 126). Rates are similar to average in areas with known rates of MS in Finland but substantially less than the over twofold MS risk in the neighbouring district Seinajoki. Extended follow-up to 2000 in central Finland showed increasing prevalence up to 105/10(5) (n = 277) and a significant increase in incidence 1994-98 up to 9.2/10(5) (n = 105). At the same time the diagnostic use of MRI increased up to 97%. CONCLUSION Central Finland represents an average risk area of MS when compared with other areas of Finland but still a high risk in global comparison. The recent rapid increase in both prevalence and incidence is largely accounted for by increased use of MRI.
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- Department of Neurology, Central Hospital of Central Finland, Jyväskylä, Finland
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Bonetti A, Reunanen K, Finnilä S, Koivisto K, Wikström J, Sumelahti ML, Pirttilä T, Elovaara I, Reunanen M, Saarela J, Peltonen L, Rantamäki T, Tienari PJ. A two-stage study on multiple sclerosis susceptibility and chromosome 2q33. Genes Immun 2004; 5:142-6. [PMID: 14724692 DOI: 10.1038/sj.gene.6364049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 11/08/2022]
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We have performed a two-stage study to analyse the association of polymorphism on chromosome 2q33 with multiple sclerosis (MS). In all, 17 markers were analysed in stage-1 in 134 Finnish MS families and the observed associations were tested in stage-2 in 186 MS families. We did not find previously reported allelic or haplotype associations with CTLA4. We obtained a weak signal of two distinct predisposing genes, one proximal the other distal of CTLA4. The putative proximal gene was associated with the marker rs3977 in families lacking HLA-DR2 (P=0.02 and 0.02) and the other distal gene was associated with D2S1271 in families from a high-risk region in western Finland (P=0.02 and 0.01). Based on the >3 cM distance and the lack of linkage disequilibrium between these loci, we conclude that the two association signals are independent. Our results provide preliminary evidence for two distinct MS susceptibility genes on 2q33 outside of CTLA4.
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- A Bonetti
- Department of Neurology, Biomedicum-Helsinki, University of Helsinki, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Haartmaninkatu 4, Helsinki, Finland
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Lindqvist AK, Lähdetie J, Tienari PJ, Wikström J, Palo J, Allen M, Peltonen L, Gyllensten U. Mapping of the HLA Class II Susceptibility Haplotype for Multiple Sclerosis in Finland. Hereditas 2004. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1601-5223.2000.00089.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Wikström J, Johansson L, Karacagil S, Ahlström H. The importance of adjusting for differences in proximal and distal contrast bolus arrival times in contrast-enhanced iliac artery magnetic resonance angiography. Eur Radiol 2003; 13:957-63. [PMID: 12695815 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-002-1646-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2002] [Revised: 06/25/2002] [Accepted: 07/17/2002] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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We tested the hypothesis that differences in proximal and distal contrast bolus arrival times may result in insufficient vascular signal in the distal part of the aortoiliofemoral territory with routinely used timing techniques. The difference in arrival time of the contrast medium bolus between the aorta and the common femoral arteries was measured in 14 patients undergoing magnetic resonance angiography of the aortoiliac arteries. A dual-station test bolus technique adjusting for this difference was evaluated. The variation coefficient of the signal intensity in six defined locations and signal intensities (SI) normalised to fat were calculated. Comparisons were made with findings in 13 patients examined with a fluoroscopically triggered timing technique (BolusTrak, Philips Medical Systems, Best, The Netherlands). The difference in bolus arrival time between proximal and distal vessels was 0-7 s. In 3 of 14 patients it was 5.6-7 s. There was a tendency towards a lower mean variation coefficient in the dual-station group ( p=0.10). With both techniques, significantly lower SIs were measured in the femoral arteries compared with SIs in the superior part of the abdominal aorta. In two cases in the BolusTrak group, a distal vessel could not be delineated but was shown to be patent on a delayed scan. Differences in contrast medium arrival time along the vessel may be large enough to preclude visualisation of distal vessels unless there is compensation. A dual-station test bolus technique taking this into account was found to be feasible.
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- J Wikström
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Uppsala University Hospital, Akademiska sjukhuset, 75185 Uppsala, Sweden.
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Pihlaja H, Rantamäki T, Wikström J, Sumelahti ML, Laaksonen M, Ilonen J, Ruutiainen J, Pirttilä T, Elovaara I, Reunanen M, Kuokkanen S, Peltonen L, Koivisto K, Tienari PJ. Linkage disequilibrium between the MBP tetranucleotide repeat and multiple sclerosis is restricted to a geographically defined subpopulation in Finland. Genes Immun 2003; 4:138-46. [PMID: 12618862 DOI: 10.1038/sj.gene.6363943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [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: 11/09/2022]
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We have previously found evidence for linkage as well as allelic and haplotype association between the myelin basic protein (MBP) gene and multiple sclerosis (MS). These findings have, however, not been reproduced in other populations. Here, we have analyzed association between MBP and MS in a new set of 349 Finnish triad families. Families with a parent born in the Southern Ostrobothnian region in western Finland (Bothnia families, n=98) were analyzed as a separate group since our previous studies included a high proportion of patients and families from this high-incidence region. Other families (n=251) were collected at five hospitals in southern, eastern, and northern Finland. The MBP short tandem repeat was genotyped, and haplotype patterns were verified by sequencing. In the Bothnia families, the previously detected associations with the 1.27 kb allele and haplotype 1.27-B10 were confirmed (P=0.01 and 0.02, respectively), whereas in the other families there was not even a trend toward association. These results demonstrate a geographic/genealogical restriction in the association between MS and the MBP short tandem repeat, highlight the importance of genealogical information in genetic studies of complex traits, and may provide an explanation why the association has not been found in many other populations.
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- H Pihlaja
- Department of Neurolofy, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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Sumelahti ML, Tienari PJ, Hakama M, Wikström J. Multiple sclerosis in Finland: incidence trends and differences in relapsing remitting and primary progressive disease courses. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2003; 74:25-8. [PMID: 12486261 PMCID: PMC1738192 DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.74.1.25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the secular trends and geographical differences in the incidence of relapsing-remitting (RRMS) and primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) in Finland, and to draw inferences about aetiological differences between the two forms of the disease. METHODS New multiple sclerosis cases in southern Uusimaa and the western districts Vaasa and Seinäjoki of Finland in 1979-1993 were verified from hospital records and classified into RRMS and PPMS. Patients met the Poser criteria for definite multiple sclerosis or otherwise satisfied the criteria for PPMS. Disease course was categorised by the same neurologist. Crude and age adjusted incidence in 1979-1993 was estimated. RESULTS During 1979-1993 the age adjusted incidence was 5.1 per 100 000 person-years in Uusimaa, 5.2 in Vaasa, and 11.6 in Seinäjoki. The rates in Uusimaa remained stable, while a decrease occurred in Vaasa and an increase in Seinäjoki. Between 1979-86 and 1987-93 the incidence of PPMS increased in Seinäjoki from 2.6 to 3.7 per 10(5) and decreased in Vaasa from 1.9 to 0.2 per 10(5); the trends were similar for RRMS. CONCLUSIONS There are significant differences in secular trends for multiple sclerosis incidence in Finland by geographical area, but these are similar for PPMS and RRMS. The recent changes point to locally acting environmental factors. The parallel incidence trends for RRMS and PPMS suggest similar environmental triggers for the two clinical presentations of multiple sclerosis.
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- M-L Sumelahti
- School of Public Health, University of Tampere, PO Box 607, FIN-33101 Tampere, Finland.
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The long-term survival of multiple sclerosis (MS) was studied during 1964-1993 in a cohort of 1614 patents in Finland. Survival to death from the initial MS symptoms was analysed by the life-table method, separately for MS related and all causes of deaths. Survival at 40 years was 64% for MS deaths and 53% for all deaths. Higher proportions of violent deaths and neoplasms were observed among MS patients as compared to the general population, whereas the proportion of cardiovascular causes of death was low. MS-related causes accounted for 70% of the recorded 219 deaths. Favourable survival in MS was associated with relapsing-remitting disease course, age at onset below 30 years and optic neuritis or other sensory symptoms at presentation. We were unable to show any significant effect due to calendar time of diagnosis or gender, as the risk of men was similar (risk ratio [RR] = 1.1, confidence interval [CI] 0.8-1.6) as compared to women.
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- M L Sumelahti
- School of Public Health, University of Tampere, Finland.
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Reunanen K, Finnilä S, Laaksonen M, Sumelahti ML, Wikström J, Pastinen T, Kuokkanen S, Saarela J, Uimari P, Ruutiainen J, Ilonen J, Peltonen L, Tienari PJ. Chromosome 19q13 and multiple sclerosis susceptibility in Finland: a linkage and two-stage association study. J Neuroimmunol 2002; 126:134-42. [PMID: 12020965 DOI: 10.1016/s0165-5728(02)00051-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [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: 10/18/2022]
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Several studies have previously provided some albeit weak evidence for linkage or association between chromosome 19q13 and multiple sclerosis (MS) susceptibility. We performed a two-stage association analysis with 19 markers spanning 7 Mb/5.5 cM of 19q13. In stage 1 analysis (135 MS families) allelic and haplotypic associations were found with markers within or close to the ApoE-ApoC subregion. These observations were taken as a hypothesis, which was tested in stage 2 in 125 families. However, none of the initial associations were replicated suggesting that they were most likely due to chance. Linkage analysis was performed in 27 Finnish multiplex families using 10 microsatellites spanning 23 Mb/24 cM of 19q13. DNA was available from 72 MS patients and 150 unaffected relatives. Parametric and non-parametric linkage analyses did not provide evidence for linkage when all families were tested. After stratifying the families according to HLA-DR15 there was weak evidence for linkage to the 19q13.1 subregion in DR15 negative families (LOD(max)=1.8). Taken together these results do not support a major role of chromosome 19q13.2-q13.3 in MS susceptibility among Finnish MS patients, whereas conclusions on the 19q13.1 subregion are less clear and this region requires further study.
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- K Reunanen
- Department of Neurology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, and University of Helsinki, Neuroscience Programme, Biomedicum-Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 8, PL700, Finland
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Wikström J, Johansson LO, Rossitti S, Karacagil S, Ahlström H. High-resolution carotid artery MRA. Comparison with fast dynamic acquistion and duplex ultrasound scanning. Acta Radiol 2002; 43:256-61. [PMID: 12100321 DOI: 10.1080/j.1600-0455.2002.430305.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine whether the diagnostic accuracy of contrast-enhanced MR angiography (CE-MRA) of the carotid arteries is improved by using a slow-injection, high-resolution technique. MATERIAL AND METHODS In 22 patients suspected to have internal carotid artery (ICA) stenosis at duplex ultrasound scanning (DUS), CE-MRA was performed both with a fast, dynamic (8 s/phase) and with a slower, high-resolution technique (scan time 2:20 min). RESULTS There was conformity between the CE-MRA techniques regarding the degree of stenosis in 34/40 extracranial ICAs. In 3/6 discrepant cases, short occlusions were seen with the fast dynamic technique, whereas both the high-resolution CE-MRA technique and DUS showed patent vessels. There was an overall tendency toward higher stenosis grading with the dynamic technique. Overlying veins could be removed on a workstation in all high-resolution examinations. CONCLUSION The high-resolution carotid CE-MRA technique proposed herein seems to improve the diagnostic accuracy, at least for differentiation between high-grade stenoses and occlusions.
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- J Wikström
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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Wikström J. On contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography of the aortoiliac arteries. Acta Radiol Suppl 2001; 42:1-30. [PMID: 12040856] [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: 02/25/2023]
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In contrast-enhanced MR angiography (CE-MRA), vascular signal is produced by the acquisition of a T1-weighted MR imaging scan while the presence of a contrast agent induces a low T1 in blood. In this thesis, CE-MRA of the aortoiliac arteries was evaluated. Different contrast agents and techniques for synchronisation of the scan with the contrast bolus passage were assessed. In 30 patients with clinically suspected iliac artery stenoses, CE-MRA was compared with duplex ultrasound scanning (DUS) and digital subtraction X-ray angiography (DSA), with intra-arterial pressure measurements as reference. No statistically significant differences in sensitivity or specificity were observed between the techniques regarding detection of haemodynamically significant iliac stenoses. The use of multiplanar reformat and source images in the MRA examinations was of value for differentiation between highgrade stenoses and occlusions. With DSA as reference method, MRA had significantly higher sensitivity and specificity than DUS for detection of > or = 50% stenoses. In 14 patients who underwent iliac artery MRA, differences in contrast arrival time of up to 7 s were observed between the aorta and the common femoral artery. A dual-station timing technique adjusting for this difference was found feasible. Compared with a fluoroscopically triggered technique (n = 13), which is used in clinical routine, the dual-station technique was more reliable for the visualisation of distal vessels. In a clinical phase II study comparing doses of the contrast agent gadobenate dimeglumine from 0.0125 to 0.2 mmol/kg b.w. for enhancement of iliac artery MRA, significant improvement in subjective diagnostic quality compared with time-of-flight-MRA was found at all doses from 0.025 mmol/kg b.w. An increasing trend with dose was observed up to a dose of 0.05-0.1 mmol/kg b.w. In a phase I clinical study on the intravascular iron oxide contrast agent NC100150 Injection, a positive dose response was observed for abdominal vascular enhancement, with the highest contrast-to-noise ratio observed at 4.0 mg Fe/kg b.w. at 1.5 T and at 2.5-4 mg Fe/kg b.w. at 0.5 T. At 1.5 T higher calculated R2* values were found for the aorta than for the inferior vena cava.
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- J Wikström
- Department of Oncology, Radiology and Clinical Immunology, Section of Radiology, Uppsala University Hospital, SE-751 85 Uppsala, Sweden
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OBJECTIVES To follow-up the prevalence trends of MS from 1983 to 1993 in western and southern Finland. MS epidemiology has been previously followed from 1964 to 1978 in these regions. The updated prevalences were correlated with incidence trends in the same period. METHODS Age-adjusted and age-specific MS prevalence rates were calculated for cases classified by Poser's criteria. RESULTS In the western health-care districts, Seinäjoki and Vaasa, prevalences in 1993 were 202/10(5) and 111/10(5). In the southern district Uusimaa the respective figure was 108/10(5). In Seinäjoki a significant 1.7-fold increase was found in 1993 as compared to 1983, mainly due to increased incidence. In Uusimaa a significant 1.2-fold increase in prevalence was found in the presence of stable incidence. In Vaasa prevalence was stable, although incidence was declining. CONCLUSION The prevalence of MS is increasing in Seinäjoki and Uusimaa but not in Vaasa. Both the prevalence and incidence in Seinäjoki are now among the highest reported.
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- M L Sumelahti
- School of Public Health, University of Tampere and Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Tampere University Hospital, Finland.
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Wikström J, Holmberg A, Johansson L, Löfberg AM, Smedby O, Karacagil S, Ahlström H. Gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography, digital subtraction angiography and duplex of the iliac arteries compared with intra-arterial pressure gradient measurements. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2000; 19:516-23. [PMID: 10828234 DOI: 10.1053/ejvs.1999.1083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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PURPOSE to compare gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography (Gd-MRA), digital subtraction angiography (DSA) and duplex of the iliac arteries with intra-arterial pressure gradient measurement as the reference method. MATERIALS AND METHODS Gd-MRA, DSA and duplex examinations of the iliac arteries were performed in 30 patients (60 arteries) with lower-limb arterial occlusive disease. In 29 arteries, pressure measurements were made (n=25) or the artery was found to be occluded on catheterisation (n=4). An aortofemoral peak systolic pressure gradient of 20 mmHg or more was regarded as haemodynamically significant. Stenoses with a diameter reduction of 50% or more on MRA or DSA, or an increase in peak systolic velocity greater than 150% (duplex) were considered significant. MRA examinations were evaluated by means of maximum intensity projections (MRA-MIP) and using source images and curved multiplanar reconstruction (MRA-MPR). RESULTS the sensitivity (specificity) for a significant iliac artery stenosis were 81% (75%) for MRA-MIP, 76% (75%) for MRA-MPR, 86% (88%) for DSA, and 72% (88%) for duplex. CONCLUSION with intra-arterial pressure measurements as the reference method, similar results were achieved with Gd-MRA, DSA and duplex concerning the detection of haemodynamically significant iliac artery stenoses. The use of source images and multiplanar reconstructions resulted in higher accuracy for the detection of occlusions.
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- J Wikström
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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Sumelahti ML, Tienari PJ, Wikström J, Palo J, Hakama M. Regional and temporal variation in the incidence of multiple sclerosis in Finland 1979-1993. Neuroepidemiology 2000; 19:67-75. [PMID: 10686531 DOI: 10.1159/000026241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [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: 11/19/2022] Open
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Previous surveys in Finland from the 1960s have documented an uneven geographic distribution of multiple sclerosis (MS). In the present study, the incidence of MS was studied during 1979-1993 in the western Vaasa and Seinäjoki regions and in southern Uusimaa. The overall difference between the western and southern regions persisted; 8.7 per 100,000 in the western, and 5.1 per 100,000 in the southern region. The incidence of 11.6 per 100,000 in Seinäjoki was more than twofold greater than the 5.2 per 100,000 incidence found in neighboring Vaasa. An increasing incidence trend was observed for men in Seinäjoki, and a decrease for both sexes in Vaasa, while in Uusimaa the incidence remained stable for both sexes. The different incidence trends could not be readily explained by differences in case ascertainment but suggest the effect of environmental factors that have modulated the incidence of MS during the 15-year study period.
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- M L Sumelahti
- School of Public Health, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland.
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Lundh LG, Wikström J, Westerlund J, Ost LG. Preattentive bias for emotional information in panic disorder with agoraphobia. J Abnorm Psychol 1999. [PMID: 10369032 DOI: 10.1037//0021-843x.108.2.222] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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A combined emotional Stroop and implicit memory (tachistoscopic identification) task with 3 types of words (panic-related, interpersonal threat, and neutral words) and 2 exposure conditions (subliminal, supraliminal) was administered to 35 patients with panic disorder and 35 age- and sex-matched controls. The patients showed Stroop interference for panic-related words both sub- and supraliminally and a similar but not equally robust effect on interpersonal threat words. On the tachistoscopic identification task, the patients identified more panic-related words than the controls did but showed no implicit memory bias effect. The patients' subliminal Stroop interference for panic-related words was found to correlate with trait anxiety and depression, although not with anxiety sensitivity.
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- L G Lundh
- Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Sweden.
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A combined emotional Stroop and implicit memory (tachistoscopic identification) task with 3 types of words (panic-related, interpersonal threat, and neutral words) and 2 exposure conditions (subliminal, supraliminal) was administered to 35 patients with panic disorder and 35 age- and sex-matched controls. The patients showed Stroop interference for panic-related words both sub- and supraliminally and a similar but not equally robust effect on interpersonal threat words. On the tachistoscopic identification task, the patients identified more panic-related words than the controls did but showed no implicit memory bias effect. The patients' subliminal Stroop interference for panic-related words was found to correlate with trait anxiety and depression, although not with anxiety sensitivity.
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- L G Lundh
- Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Sweden.
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Tienari PJ, Kuokkanen S, Pastinen T, Wikström J, Sajantila A, Sandberg-Wollheim M, Palo J, Peltonen L. Golli-MBP gene in multiple sclerosis susceptibility. J Neuroimmunol 1998; 81:158-67. [PMID: 9521617 DOI: 10.1016/s0165-5728(97)00171-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [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: 02/06/2023]
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an oligo- or polygenic disease but no specific susceptibility genes have been identified so far. In the Finnish population we have previously found evidence for linkage between MS and the myelin basic protein gene (here called Golli-MBP gene) suggesting that either Golli-MBP or another gene in its vicinity contributes to MS suceptibility. Here we have screened the Golli-MBP gene for nucleotide variations and carried out multipoint association analyses in a Finnish case-control data-set as well as in an independent data-set composed of 151 MS families from Finland and Sweden. In both data-sets we found association between MS and alleles in the 1.27 kilobase (kb) range at a tetranucleotide repeat element (TGGA)n which is located 1 kb upstream of the MBP exon 1. Haplotype analyses suggested that the MS-associated 1.27 kb alleles can be split into predisposing and non-predisposing variants and provided evidence that the candidate DNA region contributing to MS susceptibility should be located at the Golli-MBP gene within a 20-25 kb segment that was conserved in the predisposing haplotypes. These findings suggest a role for the Golli-MBP locus in MS susceptibility, at least in a subset of patients, and serve as a basis for highly focused attempts to identify predisposing mutation(s).
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- P J Tienari
- Department of Human Molecular Genetics, National Public Health Institute, Helsinki, Finland.
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Kuokkanen S, Gschwend M, Rioux JD, Daly MJ, Terwilliger JD, Tienari PJ, Wikström J, Palo J, Stein LD, Hudson TJ, Lander ES, Peltonen L. Genomewide scan of multiple sclerosis in Finnish multiplex families. Am J Hum Genet 1997; 61:1379-87. [PMID: 9399895 PMCID: PMC1716063 DOI: 10.1086/301637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 221] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological, demyelinating disorder with a putative autoimmune etiology. It is thought to be a multifactorial disease with a complex mode of inheritance. Here we report the results of a two-stage genomewide scan for loci predisposing to MS. The first stage of the screen, with a low-resolution map, was performed in a selection of 16 pedigrees collected from an isolated Finnish population. Multipoint, non-parametric linkage analysis of the 328 markers did not reveal statistically significant results. However, 10 slightly interesting regions (P = .1-.15) emerged, including our previous findings of the HLA complex on 6p21 and a putative locus on 5p14-p12. Eight of these novel regions were further analyzed by use of denser marker maps, in the second stage of the scan. For the chromosomal regions 4cen, 11tel, and 17q, the statistical significance increased, but not conclusively; for 2q32 and 10q21, the statistical significance did not change. Accordingly, genotyping of the high-density markers in these regions was performed, and the data were analyzed by use of two-point, parametric linkage analysis using the complete pedigree information of the 21 Finnish multiplex families. We detected suggestive evidence for a predisposing locus on chromosomal region 17q22-q24. Several markers on 17q22-q24 yielded positive LOD scores, with the maximum LOD score (Zmax) occurring with D17S807 (Zmax = 2.8, theta = .04; dominant model). Interestingly, a suggestive linkage between MS and the markers on 17q22-q24 was also revealed by a recent genomewide scan in MS families from the United Kingdom.
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- S Kuokkanen
- Department of Human Molecular Genetics, National Public Health Institute, Helsinki, Finland
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Wansen K, Pastinen T, Kuokkanen S, Wikström J, Palo J, Peltonen L, Tienari PJ. Immune system genes in multiple sclerosis: genetic association and linkage analyses on TCR beta, IGH, IFN-gamma and IL-1ra/IL-1 beta loci. J Neuroimmunol 1997; 79:29-36. [PMID: 9357444 DOI: 10.1016/s0165-5728(97)00104-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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: 02/05/2023]
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The role of genetic factors in the etiology of multiple sclerosis (MS) has been clearly demonstrated but the loci determining susceptibility to this disease remain largely unidentified. A contribution from several immune system genes has been suggested based on animal models and association/linkage analyses on MS patients and families. With the exception of the findings from the HLA complex, studies on candidate immune system genes have provided controversial results. Here we have performed genetic association and linkage analyses on four chromosomal regions containing immune system genes. A possible role for each of these loci in MS has been previously suggested. In data-sets derived from the Finnish population we found no evidence for contribution of the T-cell receptor beta chain (TCR beta chromosome 7q35), immunoglobulin heavy chain (IGH chromosome 14q32), interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma chromosome 12q14-q15) or interleukin-1 receptor antagonist/interleukin-1 beta (IL-1ra/IL-1 beta chromosome 2q14-q21) loci in the genetic susceptibility to MS.
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- K Wansen
- Department of Neurology, University of Helsinki, Finland
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