The MTHFR C677T Polymorphism Is Related to Plasma Concentration of Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein in Adolescents with Cardiovascular Risk Factors

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 105-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla C. Morais ◽  
Maira C. Alves ◽  
Elaine M. Augusto ◽  
Dulcinéia S.P. Abdalla ◽  
Maria A. Horst ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Plasma Concentration ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Low Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Low Density ◽  
C677t Polymorphism ◽  
Oxidized Low Density Lipoprotein

scholarly journals Association of cardiovascular risk factors with the different presentations of acute coronary syndrome

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 538-546 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evelise Helena Fadini Reis Brunori ◽  
Camila Takáo Lopes ◽  
Agueda Maria Ruiz Zimmer Cavalcante ◽  
Vinicius Batista Santos ◽  
Juliana de Lima Lopes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Acute Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Low Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Low Density ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Coronary Syndrome

OBJECTIVE: to identify the relationship between different presentations of acute coronary syndrome and cardiovascular risk factors among hospitalized individuals.METHOD: cross-sectional study performed in a teaching hospital in São Paulo, in the State of São Paulo (SP). Socio-demographic, clinical and anthropometric data of 150 individuals hospitalized due to acute coronary syndrome were collected through interviews and review of clinical charts. Association between these data and the presentation of the syndrome were investigated.RESULTS: there was a predominance of ST segment elevation acute myocardial infarction. There was significant association of systemic hypertension with unstable angina and high values of low density lipoprotein with infarction, without influence from socio-demographic characteristics.CONCLUSION: arterial hypertension and high levels of low-density lipoprotein were associated with different presentations of coronary syndrome. The results can provide support for health professionals for secondary prevention programs aimed at behavioural changing.

scholarly journals Investigation of Serum Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein IgG Levels in Patients with Angiographically Defined Coronary Artery Disease

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohsen Moohebati ◽  
Vahid Kabirirad ◽  
Majid Ghayour-Mobarhan ◽  
Habibollah Esmaily ◽  
Shima Tavallaie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Coronary Artery Disease ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Low Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Artery Disease

It has been suggested that antioxidized low-density lipoprotein (anti-oxLDL) antibodies play a role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. The aim of this study was to measure serum ox-LDL IgG levels in 31 patients with angiographically defined coronary artery disease (CAD) (≥50% stenosis in at least one major coronary artery; CAD+group) and compare these levels with those of 32 subjects with <50% coronary stenosis (CAD−group) and 24 healthy age- and sex-matched controls using ELISA. We did not find any significant difference between CAD+, CAD−, and control groups in regard to oxLDL IgG levels (P=0.83). Serum oxLDL IgG levels did not differ between 1VD (one vessel disease), 2VD (2 vessels disease), and 3VD (3 vessels disease) subgroups of CAD+patients (P=0.20). Serum anti-oxLDL titers were only significantly correlated with LDL-C in the CAD+group (P<0.05) and waist and hip circumference (P<0.05andP<0.01, resp.) in the CAD−group. In stepwise regression analysis, none of the conventional cardiovascular risk factors was associated with serum ox-LDL IgG levels. The present results suggest that serum levels of ox-LDL IgG are neither associated with the presence and severity of CAD nor with the conventional cardiovascular risk factors.

scholarly journals Myocardial Performance Index In Prediabetes In Medical Staff

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (07) ◽  
pp. 4513-4517
Author(s):  
Dr. Nancy Namrata Mahapatra ◽  
Dr. Tarachand Kadtuji Kamble
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Physical Examination ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Performance Index ◽  
Low Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Myocardial Performance Index ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Myocardial Performance

Background: To study myocardial performance index in prediabetes in medical staff. To correlate MPI with cardiovascular risk factors. Methods: After subject selection, informed consent was taken from the cases and controls. Detailed history was taken and physical examination was done which included weight, height, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, hip circumference, waist-hip ratio (WHR) and blood pressure measurement. After physical examination, biochemistry measurements including fasting blood sugar (FBS), post-meal blood sugar (PMBS), serum total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) were done. Myocardial performance index (MPI) was calculated by 2D-ECHO. Results: BMI, male WHR, serum cholesterol, TG, LDL and MPI was significantly higher in cases (prediabetics) as compared to controls while serum HDL was lower in cases as compared to controls, which was non-significant. Out of 50 prediabetics, 32 (64%) had abnormal MPI with p=0.0001. There was no correlation of MPI with cardiovascular risk factors like BMI, WHR and fasting lipid profile. Conclusion: BMI, male WHR, serum cholesterol, TG, LDL and MPI was significantly higher in cases as compared to controls. However, there was no significant correlation between MPI and other cardiovascular risk factors.

scholarly journals Independent role of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in subclinical coronary atherosclerosis in the absence of traditional cardiovascular risk factors

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (8) ◽  
pp. 866-872 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ki-Bum Won ◽  
Gyung-Min Park ◽  
Yu Jin Yang ◽  
Soe Hee Ann ◽  
Yong-Giun Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Coronary Atherosclerosis ◽  
Subclinical Atherosclerosis ◽  
Low Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Lipoprotein Cholesterol ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol

Abstract Aims Individuals without traditional cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) still experience adverse events in clinical practice. This study evaluated the predictors of subclinical coronary atherosclerosis in individuals without traditional CVRFs. Methods and results A total of 1250 (52.8 ± 6.5 years, 46.9% male) asymptomatic individuals without CVRFs who underwent coronary computed tomographic angiography for a general health examination were analysed. The following were considered as traditional CVRFs: systolic/diastolic blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg; fasting glucose ≥126 mg/dL; total cholesterol ≥240 mg/dL; low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) ≥160 mg/dL; high-density lipoprotein cholesterol <40 mg/dL; body mass index ≥25.0 kg/m2; current smoking status; and previous medical history of hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidaemia. Subclinical atherosclerosis, defined as the presence of any coronary plaque, was present in 20.6% cases; the incidences of non-calcified, calcified, and mixed plaque were 9.6%, 12.6%, and 2.6%, respectively. Multivariate regression analysis showed that LDL-C level [odds ratio (OR): 1.008; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.001–1.015], together with age (OR: 1.101; 95% CI: 1.075–1.128) and male sex (OR: 5.574; 95% CI: 3.310–9.388), was associated with the presence of subclinical atherosclerosis (All P < 0.05). LDL-C level was significantly associated with an increased risk of calcified plaques rather than non-calcified or mixed plaques. Conclusion LDL-C, even at levels currently considered within normal range, is independently associated with the presence of subclinical coronary atherosclerosis in individuals without traditional CVRFs. Our results suggest that a stricter control of LDL-C levels may be necessary for primary prevention in individuals who are conventionally considered healthy.

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