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Cerebrovasc Dis ; 2024 Jan 16.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38228101

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Observational studies have suggested a possible relationship between gut microbiota (GM) and aneurysm development. However, the nature of this association remains unclear due to the inherent limitations of observational research, such as reverse causation and confounding factors. To address this knowledge deficit, this study aimed to investigate and establish a causal link between GM and aneurysm development.

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Am J Cardiovasc Drugs ; 24(1): 5-18, 2024 Jan.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37815758

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Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is associated with high morbidity and mortality worldwide. Although early reperfusion is the most effective strategy to salvage ischemic myocardium, reperfusion injury can develop with the restoration of blood flow. Therefore, it is important to identify protection mechanisms and strategies for the heart after myocardial infarction. Recent studies have shown that multiple intracellular molecules and signaling pathways are involved in cardioprotection. Meanwhile, device-based cardioprotective modalities such as cardiac left ventricular unloading, hypothermia, coronary sinus intervention, supersaturated oxygen (SSO2), and remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) have become important areas of research. Herein, we review the molecular mechanisms of cardioprotection and cardioprotective modalities after ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) to identify potential approaches to reduce mortality and improve prognosis in patients with AMI.


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Infarto del Miocardio , Daño por Reperfusión Miocárdica , Humanos , Daño por Reperfusión Miocárdica/prevención & control , Infarto del Miocardio/metabolismo , Corazón , Transducción de Señal/fisiología
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Clin Exp Hypertens ; 45(1): 2280758, 2023 Dec 31.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37963203

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Circular RNAs (circRNAs) regulate the function of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) in atherosclerosis (AS) progression. We aimed to explore the role of circUSP9X in oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL)-induced VSMCs. Cell proliferation was assessed using cell counting kit-8 and EDU assays. Cell migration was evaluated using Transwell and wound healing assays. The interaction between circUSP9X or STIM1 and miR-599 was analyzed using dual-luciferase reporter and RNA pull-down assays. Their levels were examined using quantitative real-time PCR. CircUSP9X and STIM1 expression was increased, whereas miR-599 expression was reduced in the serum of patients with AS and ox-LDL-stimulated VSMCs. Overexpression of circUSP9X facilitated the proliferation and migration of VSMCs induced by ox-LDL. CircUSP9X sponged miR-599, which targeted STIM1. MiR-599 reversed the effects induced by circUSP9X, and STIM1 reversed the effects induced by miR-599. Taken together, CircUSP9X promoted proliferation and migration in ox-LDL-treated VSMCs via the miR-599/STIM1 axis, providing a theoretical basis for the role of circUSP9X/miR-599/STIM1 axis in AS.


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Aterosclerosis , MicroARNs , Humanos , Músculo Liso Vascular , Aterosclerosis/genética , Proliferación Celular , Lipoproteínas LDL/farmacología , MicroARNs/genética
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Front Pharmacol ; 14: 1249145, 2023.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37781709

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Patients diagnosed with cancer face an increased risk of cardiovascular events in the short term, while those experiencing acute myocardial infarction (AMI) have a higher incidence of cancer. Given limitations in clinical resources, identifying shared biomarkers offers a cost-effective approach to risk assessment by minimizing the need for multiple tests and screenings. Hence, it is crucial to identify common biomarkers for both cancer survival and AMI prediction. Our study suggests that monocyte-derived biomarkers, specifically WEE1, PYHIN1, SEC61A2, and HAL, hold potential as predictors for cancer prognosis and AMI. We employed a novel formula to analyze mRNA levels in clinical samples from patients with AMI and cancer, resulting in the development of a new risk score based on expression profiles. By categorizing patients into high-risk and low-risk groups based on the median risk score, we observed significantly poorer overall survival among high-risk patients in cancer cohorts using Kaplan-Meier analysis. Furthermore, calibration curves, decision curve analysis (DCA), and clinical impact curve analyses provided additional evidence supporting the robust diagnostic capacity of the risk score for AMI. Noteworthy is the shared activation of the Notch Signaling pathway, which may shed light on common high-risk factors underlying both AMI and cancer. Additionally, we validated the differential expression of these genes in cell lines and clinical samples, respectively, reinforcing their potential as meaningful biomarkers. In conclusion, our study demonstrates the promise of mRNA levels as biomarkers and emphasizes the significance of further research for validation and refinement.

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Clin Cardiol ; 46(12): 1569-1577, 2023 Dec.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37711064

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BACKGROUND: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a common cardiac genetic disorder that clinically manifests with sudden death and progressive heart failure. Moreover, thyroid dysfunction is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality risks. Therefore, this study aimed to clarify whether thyroid hormones could serve as an independent predictor of adverse events in patients with HCM. METHODS: The cohort consisted of 782 patients with HCM who had thyroid hormones baseline data and were admitted to the Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University. Patients were divided into two groups according to serum levels of free triiodothyronine (fT3): the normal fT3 and low triiodothyronine (T3) syndrome groups. Low T3 syndrome was defined as fT3 < 2.43 pmol/L with a normal thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level. Patients whose TSH levels were abnormally high or abnormally low were excluded from this study. The primary endpoint was the occurrence of sudden cardiac death (SCD) events, and the secondary endpoint was a composite of worsening heart failure (WHF) events, including heart failure death, cardiac decompensation, hospitalization for heart failure, and HCM-related stroke. The Kaplan-Meier and Cox regression were performed for the survival analysis. RESULTS: After a median follow-up of 52 months, 75 SCD events and 134 WHF events were recorded. The Kaplan-Meier survival curves showed that the cumulative incidence of SCD events and WHF events were significantly higher in patients with low T3 syndrome (log-rank p = .02 and log-rank p = .001, respectively). Furthermore, multivariate Cox regression analysis demonstrated that low T3 syndrome is a strong predictor of SCD events and WHF events (adjusted hazard ratio [HR: 1.53, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.13-2.24, p < .01; HR: 3.87, 95% CI: 2.91-4.98, p < .001, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Low T3 syndrome is highly prevalent among patients with HCM and was independently associated with an increased risk of SCD events and WHF events. The routine assessment of serum fT3 levels may provide risk stratification in this population.


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Cardiomiopatía Hipertrófica , Síndromes del Eutiroideo Enfermo , Cardiopatías , Insuficiencia Cardíaca , Humanos , Síndromes del Eutiroideo Enfermo/complicaciones , Triyodotironina , Factores de Riesgo , Cardiomiopatía Hipertrófica/complicaciones , Cardiomiopatía Hipertrófica/diagnóstico , Cardiopatías/complicaciones , Muerte Súbita Cardíaca/epidemiología , Muerte Súbita Cardíaca/etiología , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/complicaciones , Tirotropina , Pronóstico
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Exp Ther Med ; 26(2): 368, 2023 Aug.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37408857

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Ferroptosis is a distinct type of regulated cell death characterized by iron overload and lipid peroxidation. Ferroptosis is regulated by numerous factors and controlled by several mechanisms. This cell death type has a relationship with the immune system, which may be regulated by damage-associated molecular patterns. Ferroptosis participates in the progression of autoimmune diseases, including autoimmune hepatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, psoriasis and insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. The present review summarizes the role of ferroptosis in autoimmune disorders and discusses ferroptosis as a potential therapeutic target for autoimmune disease.

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J Electrocardiol ; 80: 155-161, 2023.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37422943

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INTRODUCTION: Past research based on observations has suggested that the gut microbiome (GM) could play a role in developing arrhythmias and conduction blocks. Nonetheless, the nature of this association remains uncertain due to the potential for reverse causation and confounding factors in observational research. The aim of this investigation is to elucidate the causal relationship between GM and the development of arrhythmias as well as conduction blocks. METHODS: This study collected summary statistics regarding GM, arrhythmias, and conduction blocks. Two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was carried out employing various methods, with inverse variance weighted being the primary approach, followed by weighted median, simple mode, MR-Egger, and MR-PRESSO. Moreover, the MR findings were corroborated through multiple sensitivity analyses. RESULTS: Among them, for atrial fibrillation and flutter (AF), phylum_Actinobacteria and genus_RuminococcaceaeUCG004 demonstrated a negative correlation, while order_Pasteurellales, family_Pasteurellaceae, and genus_Turicibacter were associated with an increased risk. In the case of paroxysmal tachycardia (PT), genus_Holdemania and genus_Roseburia were found to reduce risk. For atrioventricular block (AVB), order_Bifidobacteriales, family_Bifidobacteriaceae, and genus_Alistipes exhibited a negative correlation, whereas genus_CandidatusSoleaferrea showed a positive correlation. Concerning the left bundle-branch block (LBBB), family_Peptococcaceae appeared to decrease the risk, while genus_Flavonifractor was linked to an increased risk. Lastly, no causative GM was identified in the right bundle-branch block (RBBB) context. CONCLUSION: We have uncovered potential causal links between some GM, arrhythmias, and conduction blocks. This insight may aid in designing microbiome-based interventions for these conditions and their risk factors in future trials. Additionally, it could facilitate the discovery of novel biomarkers for targeted prevention strategies.


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Fibrilación Atrial , Microbioma Gastrointestinal , Humanos , Análisis de la Aleatorización Mendeliana , Electrocardiografía , Bloqueo de Rama
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Eur J Clin Nutr ; 77(11): 1014-1025, 2023 11.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37488260

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The effect of time-restricted eating (TRE) has been summarized in previous studies, but its benefits in combination with calorie restriction (CR) still need to be determined. The present meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of TRE with CR on weight loss and cardiometabolic risk. PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and gray literature databases were searched from inception to October 18, 2022, for potential randomized controlled trial (RCT) studies based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Body weight and other cardiometabolic risk factors were described as weighted mean difference (WMD) with a 95% confidence interval (CI). Eight RCTs involving 579 participants were enrolled in the present analysis. The pooled results showed that TRE with CR reduced the body weight, fat mass, and waist circumference significantly (WMD: -1.40, 95% CI: -1.81 to -1.00, and I2: 0%; WMD: -0.73, 95% CI: -1.39 to -0.07, and I2: 0%; WMD: -1.87, 95% CI: -3.47 to -0.26, and I2: 67.25%, respectively). However, compared with CR alone, TRE plus CR exhibited no significant benefit on the blood pressure, glucose profile, and lipid profile. Subgroup analysis suggested that early TRE is more effective in weight loss (WMD: -1.42, 95% CI: -1.84 to -1.01, and I2: 0%) and improving fat mass (WMD: -1.06, 95% CI: -1.91 to -0.22, and I2: 0%) than delayed or broader TRE when combined with CR. Although the combination of TRE and CR can effectively decrease body weight, fat mass, and waist circumference, the long-term effects, particularly those on cardiometabolic risk in participants with chronic cardiovascular disease and diabetes, remain to be explored.


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Restricción Calórica , Enfermedades Cardiovasculares , Humanos , Peso Corporal , Pérdida de Peso , Enfermedades Cardiovasculares/prevención & control , Presión Sanguínea
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Funct Integr Genomics ; 23(2): 160, 2023 May 13.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37178159

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Patients diagnosed with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) are at continued risk of experiencing acute myocardial infarction (AMI). This study aims to unravel the pivotal biomarkers and dynamic immune cell changes, from an immunological, predictive, and personalized viewpoint, by implementing a machine-learning approach and a composite bioinformatics strategy. Peripheral blood mRNA data from different datasets were analyzed, and CIBERSORT was used for deconvoluting human immune cell subtype expression matrices. Weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) in single-cell and bulk transcriptome levels was conducted to explore possible biomarkers for AMI, with a particular emphasis on examining monocytes and their involvement in cell-cell communication. Unsupervised cluster analysis was performed to categorize AMI patients into different subtypes, and machine learning methods were employed to construct a comprehensive diagnostic model to predict the occurrence of early AMI. Finally, RT-qPCR on peripheral blood samples collected from patients validated the clinical utility of the machine learning-based mRNA signature and hub biomarkers. The study identified potential biomarkers for early AMI, including CLEC2D, TCN2, and CCR1, and found that monocytes may play a vital role in AMI samples. Differential analysis revealed that CCR1 and TCN2 exhibited elevated expression levels in early AMI compared to stable CAD. Machine learning methods showed that the glmBoost+Enet [alpha=0.9] model achieved high predictive accuracy in the training set, external validation sets, and clinical samples in our hospital. The study provided comprehensive insights into potential biomarkers and immune cell populations involved in the pathogenesis of early AMI. The identified biomarkers and the constructed comprehensive diagnostic model hold great promise for predicting the occurrence of early AMI and can serve as auxiliary diagnostic or predictive biomarkers.


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Infarto del Miocardio , Humanos , Infarto del Miocardio/diagnóstico , Infarto del Miocardio/genética , Análisis por Conglomerados , Biología Computacional , Aprendizaje Automático , ARN Mensajero/genética
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BMC Cardiovasc Disord ; 23(1): 167, 2023 03 29.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36991345

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BACKGROUND: Pulmonary arterial hypertension is a common complication in patients with congenital heart disease. In the absence of early diagnosis and treatment, pediatric patients with PAH has a poor survival rate. Here, we explore serum biomarkers for distinguishing children with pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with congenital heart disease (PAH-CHD) from CHD. METHODS: Samples were analyzed by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy-based metabolomics and 22 metabolites were further quantified by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectroscopy. RESULTS: Serum levels of betaine, choline, S-Adenosyl methionine (SAM), acetylcholine, xanthosine, guanosine, inosine and guanine were significantly altered between CHD and PAH-CHD. Logistic regression analysis showed that combination of serum SAM, guanine and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), yielded the predictive accuracy of 157 cases was 92.70% with area under the curve of the receiver operating characteristic curve value of 0.9455. CONCLUSION: We demonstrated that a panel of serum SAM, guanine and NT-proBNP is potential serum biomarkers for screening PAH-CHD from CHD.


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Cardiopatías Congénitas , Hipertensión Pulmonar , Hipertensión Arterial Pulmonar , Humanos , Niño , Hipertensión Arterial Pulmonar/diagnóstico , Hipertensión Arterial Pulmonar/complicaciones , Cardiopatías Congénitas/complicaciones , Cardiopatías Congénitas/diagnóstico , Hipertensión Pulmonar Primaria Familiar , Biomarcadores , Metabolómica , Péptido Natriurético Encefálico , Fragmentos de Péptidos
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J Interv Cardiol ; 2023: 7533702, 2023.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36925758

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This study was conducted to design a novel radial compression device with the function of automatic pressure control and evaluate the feasibility and safety of this new technique. Patients who underwent transradial access (TRA) coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in the First Hospital of Jiaxing between August 2021and October 2021 were prospectively enrolled in this pilot interventional study. The patients were grouped in a 1 : 1 ratio to receive compression with a novel device (the experimental group) or a conventional device without pressure control (the control group). The primary endpoint was the compression time, and the main secondary endpoints were rebleeding, upper-limb swelling, radial artery occlusion (RAO), and device-related pressure injury (DPI). Eighty-four patients were enrolled in this study. No significant differences were found in the baseline clinical characteristics between the two groups. Compared with the control group, the compression time in the experimental group was significantly reduced (207.4 ± 15.5 vs. 378.1 ± 19 min, p < 0.001). Besides, the rate of upper-limb swelling was also significantly lower in the novel device group (2.4% vs. 85.7%, p < 0.001), as well as the rate of DPI (19.05% vs. 100%, p = 0.005). Furthermore, the pain score in the experimental group was significantly lower than in the control group (0.79 ± 0.42 vs. 1.83 ± 0.58, p < 0.001). There were no significant differences in the rate of rebleeding (7.1% vs. 14.3, p = 0.48) between the two groups. In addition, no RAO occurred in any of the groups. The novel automatic pressure-controlled radial compression device could reduce the hemostasis time and decrease the rate of adverse complications. It might be a promising and effective compression device in TRA coronary invasive procedures.


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Arteriopatías Oclusivas , Intervención Coronaria Percutánea , Humanos , Proyectos Piloto , Intervención Coronaria Percutánea/efectos adversos , Intervención Coronaria Percutánea/métodos , Arteria Radial , Estudios Prospectivos , Factores de Tiempo , Arteriopatías Oclusivas/etiología , Angiografía Coronaria/métodos , Resultado del Tratamiento
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J Cardiovasc Pharmacol ; 81(3): 175-182, 2023 03 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36607700

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ABSTRACT: Atherosclerotic coronary heart disease is a common cardiovascular disease with high morbidity and mortality. In recent years, the incidence of coronary heart disease has gradually become younger, and biomarkers for predicting coronary heart disease have demonstrated valuable clinical prospects. Several studies have established an association between coronary heart disease and intestinal flora metabolites, including trimethylamine oxide (TMAO), which has attracted widespread attention from researchers. Investigations have also shown that plasma levels of TMAO and its precursors can predict cardiovascular risk in humans; however, TMAO's mechanism of action in causing coronary heart disease is not fully understood. This review examines TMAO's generation, the mechanism through which it causes coronary heart disease, and the approaches used to treat TMAO-caused coronary heart disease to possible avenues for future research on coronary heart disease and find new concepts for the treatment of the condition.


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Enfermedad Coronaria , Microbioma Gastrointestinal , Humanos , Enfermedad Coronaria/diagnóstico , Enfermedad Coronaria/epidemiología , Metilaminas/metabolismo , Biomarcadores
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J Multidiscip Healthc ; 15: 2591-2603, 2022.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36388628

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In recent years, increasing evidence has shown that the gut microbiota and their metabolites play a pivotal role in human health and diseases, especially the cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Intestinal flora imbalance (changes in the composition and function of intestinal flora) accelerates the progression of CVDs. The intestinal flora breaks down the food ingested by the host into a series of metabolically active products, including trimethylamine N-Oxide (TMAO), short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), primary and secondary bile acids, tryptophan and indole derivatives, phenylacetylglutamine (PAGln) and branched chain amino acids (BCAA). These metabolites participate in the occurrence and development of CVDs via abnormally activating these signaling pathways more swiftly when the gut barrier integrity is broken down. This review focuses on the production and metabolism of TMAO and SCFAs. At the same time, we summarize the roles of intestinal flora metabolites in the occurrence and development of coronary heart disease and hypertension, pulmonary hypertension and other CVDs. The theories of "gut-lung axis" and "gut-heart axis" are provided, aiming to explore the potential targets for the treatment of CVDs based on the roles of the intestinal flora in the CVDs.

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Cancer Control ; 29: 10732748221132512, 2022.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36346929

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BACKGROUND: The cardiovascular toxicity of aromatase inhibitors (AIs) for women with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer is controversial. We aimed to evaluate the association between AIs and the risk of myocardial infarction (MI) in women with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer based on real-world studies. METHOD: PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library were searched to identify studies that estimated the association between MI risk and AIs. A random-effects model was used to evaluate the hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of the predefined outcomes. RESULTS: A total of 134 476 patients from eight cohort studies were enrolled in our analysis. For MI incidence, no significant difference was found between the users of AIs and non-users (HR: .98, 95% CI: .83-1.17). The subgroup analysis of patients without a history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) suggested a reduced risk of MI (HR: .86, 95% CI: .77-.96). No significant difference was found for ischemic stroke (HR: .93, 95% CI: .82-1.07) and heart failure (HR: 1.24, 95% CI: .92-1.66) between the two groups. CONCLUSION: Based on real-world data, AIs may be a safe treatment route for patients with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer and those with a history of CVD. AIs caused a major decrease in MI in patients without CVD history. However, more in-depth investigations are needed to explore the association between AI use and the incidence of MI in the treatment of estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer.


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Neoplasias de la Mama , Infarto del Miocardio , Humanos , Femenino , Inhibidores de la Aromatasa/efectos adversos , Neoplasias de la Mama/tratamiento farmacológico , Receptores de Estrógenos , Infarto del Miocardio/inducido químicamente , Infarto del Miocardio/epidemiología , Incidencia
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Front Cardiovasc Med ; 9: 934279, 2022.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36082113

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Non-obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD), which is defined as coronary stenosis <50%, has been increasingly recognized as an emerging entity in clinical practice. Vasomotion abnormality and coronary microvascular dysfunction are two major mechanisms contributing to the occur of angina with non-obstructive CAD. Although routine coronary functional assessment is limited due to several disadvantages, functional evaluation can help to understand the pathophysiological mechanism and/or to exclude specific etiologies. In this review, we summarized the potential mechanisms involved in ischemia with non-obstructive coronary arteries (INOCA) and myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA), the two major form of non-obstructive CAD. Additionally, we reviewed currently available functional assessment indices and their use in non-obstructive CAD. Furthermore, we speculated that novel technique combined anatomic and physiologic parameters might provide more individualized therapeutic choice for patients with non-obstructive CAD.

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Front Cardiovasc Med ; 9: 890506, 2022.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35665258

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Background: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the prevalent inherited cardiomyopathy and a major contributor to sudden death and heart failure in young adults. Although depression has been associated with poor prognosis in patients with cardiovascular disease, the relationship between anxiety and HCM clinical outcomes has not been addressed. We aimed to determine the prevalence of anxiety symptoms in patients with HCM and the association between anxiety and adverse prognosis in this population. Methods: A total of 793 patients with HCM were prospectively enrolled and followed up for a mean of 4.1 years from March 2014 to January 2018. The primary endpoint was sudden cardiac death (SCD) events, and the secondary endpoint was HCM-related heart failure events. Anxiety symptoms were assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) during outpatient visits or hospital stays. Results: Elevated scores on the HADS anxiety subscale (HADS-A ≥ 8) were defined as clinically significant anxiety. SCD and HCM-related heart failure events occurred in 76 and 149 patients, respectively, during the follow-up period. Kaplan-Meier survival curves demonstrated the significant association of anxiety with SCD events (log-rank P = 0.012) and HCM-related heart failure events (log-rank P = 0.001). Multivariable Cox regression analysis showed anxiety as a predictor of SCD events and HCM-related heart failure events (adjusted hazard ratio [HR] = 1.42, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.12-2.04, P = 0.03; adjusted HR = 2.9,2 95% CI = 1.73-4.03, P < 0.001), independent of conventional risk factors and depression. Besides, patients with comorbid anxiety and depression showed a fourfold higher risk of heart failure events and 3.5-fold higher risk of SCD versus those with neither (adjusted HR = 4.08, 95% CI = 2.76-5.91, P < 0.001; adjusted HR = 3.52, 95% CI = 2.24-4.67, P < 0.001, respectively). Conclusions: Anxiety was prevalent among Chinese patients with HCM, and it was independently associated with a higher risk of SCD and HCM-related heart failure events, particularly when comorbid with depression. Psychological assessment and intervention should be considered to alleviate anxiety symptoms in this population. Clinical Trial Registration: http://www.chictr.org.cn, identifier: ChiCTR2000040759.

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Front Cardiovasc Med ; 9: 864600, 2022.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35770223

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Atherosclerosis (AS) is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), and there is currently no effective drug to reverse its pathogenesis. Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) is a metabolite of the gut flora with the potential to act as a new risk factor for CVD. Many studies have shown that TMAO is involved in the occurrence and development of atherosclerotic diseases through various mechanisms; however, the targeted therapy for TMAO remains controversial. This article summarizes the vital progress made in relation to evaluations on TMAO and AS in recent years and highlights novel probable approaches for the prevention and treatment of AS.

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Front Cardiovasc Med ; 9: 817453, 2022.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35282349

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Background: A pocket hematoma is a well-recognized complication that occurs after pacemaker or defibrillator implantation. It is associated with increased pocket infection and hospital stay. Patients suffering from atrial fibrillation and undergoing cardiovascular electronic implantable device (CIED) surgery are widely prescribed and treated with direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). In this study, the use of a novel compression device was evaluated to examine its ability to decrease the incidence of pocket hematomas following device implantation with uninterrupted DOACs. Methods: A total of 204 participants who received DOACs and underwent CIED implantation were randomized into an experimental group (novel compression device) and a control group (elastic adhesive tape with a sandbag). The primary outcome was pocket hematoma, and the secondary outcomes were skin erosions and patient comfort score. Grade 3 hematoma was defined as a hematoma that required anticoagulation therapy interruption, re-operation, or prolonged hospital stay. Results: The baseline characteristics of both groups had no significant differences. The incidence of grades 1 and 2 hematomas was significantly lower in the compression device group than in the conventional pressure dressing group (7.8 vs. 23.5 and 2.0 vs. 5.9%, respectively; P < 0.01). Grade 3 hematoma occurred in 2 of 102 patients in the experimental group and 7 of 102 patients in the control group (2.0 vs. 6.9%; P = 0.03). The incidence rates of skin erosion were significantly lower, and the patient comfort score was much higher in the compression device group than in the control group (P < 0.01). Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that the use of novel compression device was a significant protective factor for pocket hematoma (OR = 0.42; 95% CI, 0.29-0.69, P = 0.01). Conclusions: The incidence of pocket hematomas and skin erosions significantly decreases when the proposed compression device is used for patients undergoing device implantation with uninterrupted DOACs. Thus, the length of hospital stay and re-operation rate can be reduced, and patient comfort can be improved. Clinical Trial Registration: http://www.chictr.org.cn, identifier: ChiCTR2100049430.

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Front Cardiovasc Med ; 9: 834169, 2022.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35295257

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Background: Myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) is a heterogeneous entity with varying underlying etiologies and occurs in ~5-10% of patients with acute myocardial infarction. Sleep disorders and short sleep duration are common phenomena experienced by patients with coronary heart disease and are associated with poor clinical outcomes. However, the association between sleep quality, sleep duration, and the MINOCA prognosis is less clear. Methods: We performed a prospective observational study of 607 patients with MINOCA between February 2016 and June 2018. The mean follow-up period was 3.9 years. Sleep quality and sleep duration were measured by the Chinese version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. The primary endpoint was all-cause mortality, and the secondary endpoint was major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), defined as a composite of cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, stroke and heart failure hospitalization. Results: During the follow-up period, all-cause death occurred in 69 participants and 105 participants developed MACE. The Kaplan-Meier survival analysis demonstrated a significant association between poor sleep quality and all-cause mortality (log-rank P = 0.005) and MACE (log-rank P = 0.004). Multivariable Cox regression model indicated that poor sleep quality was an independent predictor of all-cause mortality as well as MACE [adjusted hazard ratio (HR) = 1.649; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.124-2.790; P < 0.001; and adjusted HR = 1.432; 95% CI, 1.043-2.004; P = 0.003, respectively]. For sleep duration, short sleep duration (<6 h/d) was significantly associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality and MACE (adjusted HR = 1.326; 95% CI, 1.103-1.812; P = 0.004; and adjusted HR = 1.443; 95% CI, 1.145-1.877; P < 0.001, respectively), whereas long sleep duration was not (>8 h/d). A poorer sleep profile (including poor sleep quality and short sleep duration) was associated with a 149.4% increased risk of death (HR = 2.494; 95% CI, 1.754-4.562; P < 0.001) and a 96.7% increased risk of MACE (HR = 1.967; 95% CI, 1.442-3.639; P < 0.001) than those with neither. Conclusion: Sleep disorders were common among Chinese patients with MINOCA. Poor sleep quality and short sleep duration were independently associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality and MACE in the MINOCA population. Meanwhile, a poor sleep profile has an additive effect with regard to cardiovascular risks; in these populations, efforts should be made to improve both sleep quality and sleep duration for secondary cardiovascular prevention. Clinical Trial Registration: http://www.chictr.org.cn, identifier: ChiCTR2000040701.

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