Objective: To compare the risk of cardiovascular disease and the occurrence of cardiovascular events in the mid-long term after delivery, between women with and without a history of early-onset preeclampsia. Methods: ...
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Objective: To compare the risk of cardiovascular disease and the occurrence of cardiovascular events in the mid-long term after delivery, between women with and without a history of early-onset preeclampsia. Methods: A prospective case-control study has been conducted in Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid. 50 women with early-onset preeclampsia (diagnosed < 34 + 0 weeks) who delivered between 2008 and 2017 and a matched group (by age, parity, pregestational body mass index and date of delivery) of 50 women with uncomplicated pregnancies were recruited. In them, a 1-day visit for cardiovascular assessment was performed 3-12 years after delivery, consisting of the completion of blood and urine tests including oxidative stress analysis, vascular ultrasound to assess subclinical atherosclerosis and 24-hour blood pressure monitoring. Furthermore, Framingham10 and Framingham30 scales of cardiovascular disease risk were applied. Univariate analysis was used for comparisons, and the Kaplan-Meier method was performed to estimate their survival time until the development of a cardiovascular disease event (chronic hypertension, renal disease, myocardial infarction, thromboembolism and cerebrovascular disease). Results: Patients were evaluated at a median of 7.5 years (interquartile range, 6.5-9) after delivery. Women with a history of early-onset preeclampsia vs controls showed significantly lower levels of hemoglobin (12.9 vs 13.7 g/dL), hematocrit (38.9 vs 40.8%), prothrombin activity (93.1 vs 99.8%), IgA (223.5 vs 279.9 mg/dL) and C3 factor (101.0 vs 110.5 mg/dL) and prolongated prothrombin time (12.4 vs 11.6 s). Early-onset preeclampsia cases showed worse blood pressure control, with higher percentages of over-limit systolic blood pressure (17.9 vs. 11.2%, p < 0.01) and diastolic blood pressure (28.1 vs. 18.7%, p < 0.01) readings in 24 h. There were no significant differences in the vascular ultrasound studies as well as in the estimated cardiovascular risk obtai
Arthritis, a chronic inflammatory condition linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and bone fracture, is more frequent among military veterans and postmenopausal women. This study examined correlates of arthritis and ...
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Arthritis, a chronic inflammatory condition linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and bone fracture, is more frequent among military veterans and postmenopausal women. This study examined correlates of arthritis and relationships of arthritis with risks of developing CVD, bone fractures, and mortality among postmenopausal veteran and non-veteran women. We analyzed longitudinal data on 135,790 (3,436 veteran and 132,354 non-veteran) postmenopausal women from the Women's Health Initiative who were followed-up for an average of 16 years between enrollment (1993-1998) and February 17, 2024. Regression and multistate Markov modeling were applied to meet study objectives. The prevalence of arthritis at enrollment (1993-1998) did not differ by veteran status in a fully adjusted logistic model. Variable selection yielded 5 key predictors of prevalent arthritis among veterans and 15 key predictors among non-veterans. In fully-adjusted Cox models, prevalent arthritis was associated with CVD (hazard ratio [HR] = 1.08, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.05, 1.10) and all-cause mortality (HR = 1.03, 95% CI: 1.01, 1.05) risks among non-veterans only, but was not associated with bone fracture risk irrespective of veteran status. Transition probabilities between health and CVD and between bone fracture and death were higher among women with vs. without arthritis. The latter transition was more strongly related to arthritis among non-veteran vs. veteran women. In conclusion, among postmenopausal women, prevalent arthritis was associated with greater probabilities of transitioning from a healthy state to CVD and from bone fracture to death, with worse prognosis after bone fracture among those who did not serve in the military.
Background: Social deprivation is associated with higher cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality. We examined whether this is also observed in people with Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH). Methods: Sub...
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Background: Social deprivation is associated with higher cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality. We examined whether this is also observed in people with Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH). Methods: Subjects with FH and linked secondary care records in Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) were identified from UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) and the Simon Broome (SB) adult FH register. Cox proportional hazards regression estimated hazard ratios (HR) for composite CVD outcomes (first HES outcome of coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, angina, stroke, transient ischaemic attack, peripheral vascular disease, heart failure, coronary revascularisation interventions (PCI and CABG)) in Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) quintiles. Results: We identified 4309 patients with FH in CPRD (1988-2020) and 2956 in the SB register. Both cohorts had considerably fewer subjects in the most deprived compared to the least deprived quintile (60 % lower in CPRD and 52 % lower in SB). In CPRD, the most deprived individuals had higher unadjusted HRs for composite CVD (HR 1.71 [CI 1.22-2.40]), coronary heart disease (HR 1.63 [1.11-2.40]) and mortality (HR 1.58 [1.02-2.47]) compared to the least deprived but these became insignificant after adjusting for age, sex, smoking and alcohol consumption. In the SB register, hazard ratios for composite CVD increased with increasing deprivation quintiles and remained significant after adjustment for age, sex, smoking and alcohol consumption (adjusted HR in quintile 5 vs quintile 1 = 1.83 [1.54-2.17]). Conclusions: Strikingly fewer individuals with FH are identified from lower socioeconomic groups, though the most deprived FH patients have the highest risk of CVD and mortality. In CPRD, this risk was largely explained by smoking and alcohol consumption, but not in the SB register. More effective strategies to detect FH and optimise risk factor management, are needed in lower socioeconomic groups.
BackgroundSince national essential medicine lists guide the procurement of medicines for populations in many countries, and cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally, including cardiovascular med...
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BackgroundSince national essential medicine lists guide the procurement of medicines for populations in many countries, and cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally, including cardiovascular medicines on these lists can significantly impact healthcare *** this cross-sectional study, national essential medicines' lists from 158 countries were analysed on whether or not they included medicines to treat ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and hypertensive heart disease. A linear regression model was used to evaluate the association between countries' coverage scores and amenable *** of cardiovascular disease treatment was associated with amenable mortality from hypertensive heart disease. Health expenditure per capita was also associated with amendable mortality due to ischemic heart disease, and hypertensive heart *** essential medicines for cardiovascular disease is an important aspect of healthcare quality that is associated with cardiovascular mortality.
To evaluate the incidence and risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among Korean patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) comparing them to diabetes patients and the general population. This nationwide cohort s...
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To evaluate the incidence and risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among Korean patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) comparing them to diabetes patients and the general population. This nationwide cohort study focused on incident SLE patients aged over 40 years, matched with diabetes patients and the general population (1:4:4 ratio). CVD was defined as ischaemic heart disease, ischaemic stroke, and cardiac arrest. Incidence rate and incidence rate ratio (IRR) of CVD were calculated using generalised estimating equation models. The Fine-Gray model assessed risk factors for CVD in both SLE and diabetes patients. The study included 4272 incident SLE patients, 17,003 diabetes patients, and 17,088 from the general population. SLE patients had higher CVD risk compared to the general population, with adjusted IRRs of 1.99 for overall CVD. Diabetes patients showed increased CVD risk, but to a lesser extent, with an IRR of 1.39. SLE patients aged 40-59 years displayed a significantly elevated CVD risk. Advanced age, male gender, and current use of glucocorticoids, immunosuppressive, and anti-platelet agents were associated with increased CVD risk in SLE patients. SLE patients have a higher risk of CVD compared to the general population, more so than diabetes patients.
Research suggests that folic acid contributes to improving cognitive function. However, there is a lack of systematic research on the association of dietary intake of folate and serum, and red blood cell (RBC) folate ...
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Research suggests that folic acid contributes to improving cognitive function. However, there is a lack of systematic research on the association of dietary intake of folate and serum, and red blood cell (RBC) folate levels with global cognitive impairment (CoI) in the elderly population. Importantly, excessive supplementation with folate among American adults at high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) may have harmful effects. CVD often leads to worse cognitive function;therefore, it is necessary to explore the characteristics of the association of folate with CoI in both CVD and non-CVD populations. Participants aged >= 60 years from the national health and nutrition examination survey (NHANES) 2011-2014 were included. Dietary intake of folate and serum and RBC folate levels were determined through questionnaires or laboratory measurements. Global cognitive function was assessed via the results of three cognitive assessments. Multivariable logistic regression and restricted cubic splines (RCS) were employed to assess the odds ratios (ORs), 95% confidence intervals (CIs), and potential non-linearities of folate with cognition. Additionally, the interaction term of CVD with RBC folate was included in the model, and effect modification was detected through likelihood ratio tests. Finally, several sensitivity analyses were conducted to validate our findings. This study included 2104 participants with complete data and a median age of 68 years, with females comprising 51% of the participants. Of the participants, 444 individuals were defined as having CoI. In the NHANES, Pearson correlation analysis revealed moderate to weak correlations between dietary, serum, and RBC folate levels and CoI (all < 0.6). In addition, when different sources of folate were included separately in the models, fully adjusted logistic regression with continuous variables included in the model revealed that only RBC folate was significantly associated with CoI [odds ratio (OR) 0.86, 95% conf
While, many interventions can prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD), and its resulting morbidity or mortality, these are used sub-optimally in most countries. Therefore, health systems need to develop new approaches to...
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While, many interventions can prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD), and its resulting morbidity or mortality, these are used sub-optimally in most countries. Therefore, health systems need to develop new approaches to ensure that proven CVD therapies are delivered widely. In this review, we describe five impactful implementation strategies which include: (1) Task shifting, (2) Use of mobile-Health (mHealth) support and virtual access to care, (3) simplified diagnostic and management algorithms for the prevention of CVD, (4) improving the use of combinations of medicines (i.e., polypill), and (5) patient engagement and role of patient-nominated peer support (i.e., treatment supporters). Adapting and tailoring these strategies to the local context in different settings in various countries in the Americas and the Caribbean can reduce the morbidity and mortality of CVD substantially. Copyright (c) 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://***/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).
cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are among the leading causes of mortality globally, posing significant challenges to healthcare systems. Therefore, this paper introduces a novel framework, cardiovascular disease Predict...
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Purpose of ReviewTo provide the reader with an understanding of sudden cardiac death (SCD), cardiovascular risk factors, and unique occupational stressors among tactical athletes, herein referring specifically to firs...
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Purpose of ReviewTo provide the reader with an understanding of sudden cardiac death (SCD), cardiovascular risk factors, and unique occupational stressors among tactical athletes, herein referring specifically to first responders, including firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency medical services (EMS) *** FindingsTactical athletes experience SCD at increasing rates with age with the highest risks observed during strenuous emergency responses. cardiovascular risk factors are often underdiagnosed and inadequately managed, compounded by unique occupational exposures that may contribute to SCD risk. Pre-employment and periodic medical and fitness screening requirements vary widely across tactical athlete communities and employers/*** research is required to better elucidate SCD rates and risk mitigation strategies among this population to optimize first responder health and ensure public safety. Collaboration and advocacy are essential to establish minimum medical and fitness screening requirements and to implement these standards broadly across all tactical athlete communities.
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