Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(12), P. 3157 - 3157
Published: Nov. 27, 2023
Atherosclerosis,
while
initially
deemed
a
bland
proliferative
process,
is
now
recognized
as
multifactorial-lipoprotein-mediated
inflammation-driven
pathway.
With
the
rising
incidence
of
atherosclerotic
disease
lower
extremity
arteries,
healthcare
burden
and
clinical
morbidity
mortality
due
to
peripheral
artery
(PAD)
are
currently
escalating.
cost
over
21
billion
USD
200
million
patients
afflicted
worldwide,
accurate
knowledge
regarding
pathophysiology,
presentation,
diagnosis
crucial.
The
role
lipoproteins
their
remnants
in
vessel
occlusion
plaque
formation
progression
has
been
long
established.
This
review
paper
discusses
epidemiology,
presentation
PAD.
PAD
repeatedly
noted
portend
poor
cardiovascular
limb
outcomes.
We
discuss
major
therapeutic
avenues
for
prevention
adverse
events
with
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 18, 2025
Hyperlipidemia,
a
major
risk
factor
for
cardiovascular
diseases,
can
potentially
be
alleviated
by
dietary
antioxidants.
This
study
explored
the
relationship
between
hyperlipidemia
and
Composite
Dietary
Antioxidant
Index
(CDAI),
which
measures
antioxidant
intake
from
carotenoids,
selenium,
zinc,
vitamins
A,
C,
E.
Analyzing
data
27,493
participants
aged
20
older
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
conducted
2001
2018,
we
used
weighted
regression
models
to
assess
this
association
while
adjusting
multiple
covariates.
Restricted
cubic
splines
were
also
applied
check
any
non-linear
relationships.
Findings
revealed
that
higher
CDAI
scores
significantly
correlated
with
lower
prevalence.
Specifically,
each
unit
increase
in
log-transformed
was
linked
14%
decrease
(OR
=
0.86,
95%
CI:
0.77-0.95).
Participants
top
quartile
had
15%
prevalence
compared
those
bottom
0.85,
No
significant
observed
(p
0.822).
In
conclusion,
increased
intake,
as
measured
CDAI,
is
associated
reduced
hyperlipidemia,
underscoring
role
of
antioxidants
its
management.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(15), P. 8369 - 8369
Published: July 31, 2024
Insulin
signaling
is
vital
for
regulating
cellular
metabolism,
growth,
and
survival
pathways,
particularly
in
tissues
such
as
adipose,
skeletal
muscle,
liver,
brain.
Its
role
the
heart,
however,
less
well-explored.
The
requiring
significant
ATP
to
fuel
its
contractile
machinery,
relies
on
insulin
manage
myocardial
substrate
supply
directly
affect
cardiac
muscle
metabolism.
This
review
investigates
insulin–heart
axis,
focusing
insulin’s
multifaceted
influence
function,
from
metabolic
regulation
development
of
physiological
hypertrophy.
A
central
theme
this
pathophysiology
resistance
profound
implications
health.
We
discuss
intricate
molecular
mechanisms
by
which
modulates
glucose
fatty
acid
metabolism
cardiomyocytes,
emphasizing
pivotal
maintaining
energy
homeostasis.
disrupts
these
processes,
leading
disturbances,
autonomic
dysfunction,
subcellular
abnormalities,
activation
renin–angiotensin–aldosterone
system.
These
factors
collectively
contribute
progression
diabetic
cardiomyopathy
other
cardiovascular
diseases.
linked
hypertrophy,
fibrosis,
diastolic
systolic
heart
failure,
exacerbating
risk
coronary
artery
disease
failure.
Understanding
axis
crucial
developing
therapeutic
strategies
mitigate
complications
associated
with
diabetes.
Bulletin of the National Research Centre/Bulletin of the National Research Center,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
49(1)
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Abstract
Background
Cardiovascular
diseases
(CVD)
are
major
contributors
to
maternal
mortality
and
morbidity
during
pregnancy
increased
atherogenic
index
of
plasma
levels
is
associated
with
a
higher
risk
CVD
obesity.
Methods
In
this
study,
we
utilized
three
different
machine
learning
algorithms
(boosting,
random
forest,
decision
tree
regression)
predict
dyslipidemia-associated
cardiovascular
disease
using
lipid
profile
parameters
based
on
cross-sectional
study
datasets
112
pregnant
women
aged
between
15
49
conducted
at
Aminu
Kano
Teaching
Hospital.
Results
The
results
showed
that
forest
regression
outperformed
both
boosting
regression,
recording
the
lowest
error
criteria
(MSE
=
0.071
RMSE
0.266)
for
evaluating
model.
These
findings
indicated
all
have
potential
effectively
model
data
from
indices
but
were
found
outperform
models
respective
R
2
values
0.95
0.92.
Conclusions
Overall,
highlights
accuracy
(random
boosting,
trees)
in
predicting
could
contribute
development
effective
strategies
prevention
treatment
diseases.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 776 - 776
Published: Feb. 23, 2025
Dyslipidemia,
characterized
by
abnormal
blood
lipid
levels,
is
a
major
public
health
concern
due
to
its
association
with
atherosclerotic
cardiovascular
disease
(ASCVD)
and
other
cardiometabolic
disorders.
In
this
context,
appropriate
nutrition
patterns
are
pivotal
as
they
represent
the
basic
approach
for
providing
wide
range
of
substantial
advantages.
The
best
evidence
dyslipidemia
management
offered
Mediterranean
Diet,
Plant-Based
High-Fiber
Diet
Anti-inflammatory
while
DASH
Ketogenic
have
also
been
shown
target
additional
pathological
features
like
hypertension
comorbidities.
bioactive
compounds
that
enriched
in
these
able
manage
include
monounsaturated
fatty
acids
such
ω-3,
polyphenols
oleuropein,
resveratrol,
flavonoids,
catechins,
carotenoids,
phytosterols
soluble
unsoluble
fibers.
Diets
rich
can
improve
profile
mitigating
oxidative
stress,
reducing
low-grade
chronic
inflammation,
modulating
macronutrient
absorption
mechanisms,
thereby
supporting
health.
Additionally,
lifestyle
interventions
regular
physical
activity,
weight
loss,
reduced
alcohol
consumption
smoking
cessation
further
ameliorate
metabolism
circulated
profile.
Furthermore,
emerging
insights
from
nutrigenomics
underscore
potential
proper
diet
address
genetic
factors
optimize
treatment
outcomes.
role
context
implications
discussed
review,
emphasizing
evidence-based
personalized
approaches.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(16), P. 4832 - 4832
Published: Aug. 16, 2024
Objectives:
We
aimed
to
evaluate
the
predictive
importance
of
various
clinical
and
laboratory
parameters
in
differential
diagnosis
Acute
Coronary
Syndrome
(ACS).
Understanding
these
predictors
is
critical
for
improving
diagnostic
accuracy,
guiding
therapeutic
decisions,
ultimately
enhancing
patient
outcomes.
Methods:
The
study
included
a
total
427
patients
diagnosed
with
ACS,
comprising
142
unstable
angina,
non-ST
elevation
myocardial
infarction
(NSTEMI),
143
ST
(STEMI).
data
were
collected
from
medical
records
treated
at
tertiary
care
hospital
between
January
2020
December
2024.
In
addition
other
biochemical
parameters,
triglyceride/HDL
ratio
(THR),
triglyceride–glucose
index
(TGI),
Pan-Immune-Inflammation
Value
(PIV)
calculated
compared.
Results:
THR,
TGI,
PIV,
mortality
rate
statistically
higher
STEMI
group
(p
=
0.034,
p
0.031,
0.022,
0.045,
respectively).
risk
factors
found
be
significantly
associated
multiple
logistic
regression
analysis
age,
cholesterol,
triglycerides,
diabetes
mellitus,
smoking,
cTnI,
LVEF,
PIV.
High
THR
increases
(AUC
0.67,
95%
CI:
0.62–0.72,
0.020).
ACS
0.70,
0.65–0.75,
0.004).
THRs
above
3.5
are
risk.
Sensitivity
75%
specificity
60%.
TGI
0.73,
0.68–0.78,
0.007).
TGIs
8.5
78%
63%.
PIVs
increase
0.75,
0.70–0.80,
0.009).
370
80%
65%.
combination
cTnI
has
highest
capability
over
individual
mortality.
Conclusions:
that
PIV
increase,
low
presence
smoking
have
values
ACS.
Unlike
studies
literature,
this
first
which
evaluated
together
prediction.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(4), P. 3857 - 3857
Published: Feb. 14, 2023
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
effect
of
sympatholytic
drug
moxonidine
on
atherosclerosis.
The
effects
oxidised
low-density
lipoprotein
(LDL)
uptake,
inflammatory
gene
expression
and
cellular
migration
were
investigated
in
vitro
cultured
vascular
smooth
muscle
cells
(VSMCs).
atherosclerosis
was
measured
by
examining
aortic
arch
Sudan
IV
staining
quantifying
intima-to-media
ratio
left
common
carotid
artery
apolipoprotein
E-deficient
(ApoE−/−)
mice
infused
with
angiotensin
II.
levels
circulating
lipid
hydroperoxides
mouse
plasma
ferrous
oxidation-xylenol
orange
assay.
Moxonidine
administration
increased
LDL
uptake
VSMCs
via
activation
α2
adrenoceptors.
receptors
efflux
transporter
ABCG1.
inhibited
mRNA
genes
VSMC
migration.
ApoE−/−
(18
mg/kg/day)
decreased
formation
artery,
associated
hydroperoxide
levels.
In
conclusion,
mice,
which
accompanied
an
increase
VSMCs,
migration,
ABCG1
plasma.
Cardiovascular Diabetology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: April 19, 2023
The
triglyceride-glucose
(TyG)
index,
a
simple
measure
of
insulin
resistance,
is
associated
with
intracranial
atherosclerosis
(ICAS)
and
stroke.
In
hypertensive
populations,
this
association
may
be
pronounced.
aim
was
to
investigate
the
relationship
between
TyG
symptomatic
(sICAS)
recurrence
risk
in
ischemic
stroke
patients
hypertension.This
prospective,
multicenter
cohort
study
included
acute
minor
preadmission
diagnosis
hypertension
from
September
2019
November
2021
3-month
follow-up.
presence
sICAS
determined
by
combination
clinical
manifestations,
location
infarction,
corresponding
artery
moderate-to-severe
stenosis.
ICAS
burden
degree
number
occurrences.
Fasting
blood
glucose
(FBG)
triglyceride
(TG)
were
measured
calculate
TyG.
main
outcome
during
90-day
Multivariate
regression
models
used
explore
TyG,
sICAS,
recurrence.There
1281
mean
age
61.6
±
11.6
years;
70.1%
male,
26.4%
diagnosed
sICAS.
There
117
who
experienced
Patients
categorized
according
quartiles
After
adjusting
for
confounders,
greater
(OR
1.59,
95%
CI
1.04-2.43,
p
=
0.033)
significantly
higher
(HR
2.02,
1.07-3.84,
0.025)
fourth
quartile
than
first
quartile.
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
plot
revealed
linear
threshold
value
8.4.
then
dichotomized
into
low
high
groups
threshold.
combined
had
2.54,
1.39-4.65)
without
An
interaction
effect
on
found
(p
0.043).TyG
significant
factor
patients,
there
synergistic
recurrence.The
registered
16
August
at
https://www.chictr.org.cn/showprojen.aspx?proj=41160
(No.
ChiCTR1900025214).