Journal of Clinical Investigation,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
129(10), P. 4050 - 4057
Published: Sept. 30, 2019
The
metabolic
syndrome
(MetS)
is
a
constellation
of
risk
factors
that,
if
left
untreated,
will
often
progress
to
greater
defects
such
as
type
2
diabetes
and
nonalcoholic
fatty
liver
disease.
While
these
have
been
established
for
over
40
years,
the
definition
MetS
warrants
reconsideration
in
light
substantial
data
that
emerged
from
studies
gut
microbiome.
In
this
Review
we
present
existing
recent
literature
supports
microbiome's
potential
influence
on
various
MetS.
interplay
intestinal
microbiota
with
host
metabolism
has
shown
be
mediated
by
myriad
factors,
including
defective
barrier,
bile
acid
metabolism,
antibiotic
use,
pleiotropic
effects
microbially
produced
metabolites.
These
show
events
start
gut,
response
external
cues
diet
circadian
disruption,
far-reaching
beyond
gut.
Endocrine Reviews,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
40(2), P. 537 - 557
Published: Oct. 11, 2018
Atherosclerotic
cardiovascular
disease
(ASCVD)
remains
the
leading
cause
of
death
worldwide.
Low-density
lipoprotein
cholesterol
(LDL-C)
is
a
well-established
mediator
atherosclerosis
and
key
target
for
intervention
primary
secondary
prevention
ASCVD.
However,
despite
substantial
reduction
in
LDL-C,
patients
continue
to
have
recurrent
ASCVD
events.
Hypertriglyceridemia
may
be
an
important
contributor
this
residual
risk.
Observational
genetic
epidemiological
data
strongly
support
causal
role
triglycerides
(TGs)
content
within
triglyceride-rich
lipoproteins
(TGRLs)
and/or
remnant
(RC)
development
TGRLs
are
composed
hepatically
derived
very
low-density
intestinally
chylomicrons.
RC
all
plasma
TGs
serve
as
surrogate
measure
RC.
Although
lifestyle
modification
cornerstone
management
hypertriglyceridemia,
many
novel
drugs
shown
impressive
efficacy
lowering
TG
levels.
Several
ongoing,
randomized
controlled
trials
underway
examine
impact
these
agents
on
outcomes.
In
comprehensive
review,
we
provide
overview
biology,
epidemiology,
genetics
ASCVD;
discuss
current
TG-lowering
therapies
under
development.
Circulation,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
137(15), P. 1571 - 1582
Published: Dec. 20, 2017
Background:
Ezetimibe,
when
added
to
simvastatin,
reduces
cardiovascular
events
after
acute
coronary
syndrome.
We
explored
outcomes
stratified
by
diabetes
mellitus
(DM).
Methods:
In
IMPROVE-IT
(Improved
Reduction
of
Outcomes:
Vytorin
Efficacy
International
Trial),
18
144
patients
syndrome
with
low-density
lipoprotein
cholesterol
50
125
mg/dL
were
randomized
40
mg
ezetimibe/simvastatin
(E/S)
or
placebo/simvastatin.
The
primary
composite
end
point
was
death,
major
events,
and
stroke.
DM
a
prespecified
subgroup.
Results:
4933
(27%)
more
often
older
female,
had
prior
myocardial
infarction
revascularization,
presented
frequently
non-ST
segment
elevation
compared
without
(each
P
<0.001).
median
admission
lower
among
(89
versus
97
mg/dL,
E/S
achieved
significantly
time-weighted
average
placebo/simvastatin,
irrespective
(DM:
49
67
mg/dL;
no
DM:
55
71
both
DM,
reduced
the
7-year
Kaplan–Meier
event
rate
5.5%
absolute
(hazard
ratio,
0.85;
95%
confidence
interval,
0.78-0.94);
in
difference
0.7%
0.98;
0.91–1.04;
int
=0.02).
largest
relative
reductions
(24%)
ischemic
stroke
(39%).
No
differences
safety
treatment
present
regardless
DM.
When
further
age,
≥75
years
age
20%
reduction
(
=0.91),
whereas
<75
greater
benefit
than
those
=0.011).
TIMI
(Thrombolysis
Myocardial
Infarction)
Risk
Score
for
Secondary
Prevention,
all
demonstrated
risk.
contrast,
high
risk
score
experienced
significant
(18%)
infarction,
at
low
moderate
addition
ezetimibe
simvastatin
=0.034).
Conclusions:
IMPROVE-IT,
adding
statin
enhanced
high-risk
Clinical
Trial
Registration:
URL:
https://www.clinicaltrials.gov
.
Unique
identifier:
NCT00202878.
Diabetes Care,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
46(Supplement_1), P. S158 - S190
Published: Dec. 12, 2022
The
American
Diabetes
Association
(ADA)
“Standards
of
Care
in
Diabetes”
includes
the
ADA’s
current
clinical
practice
recommendations
and
is
intended
to
provide
components
diabetes
care,
general
treatment
goals
guidelines,
tools
evaluate
quality
care.
Members
ADA
Professional
Practice
Committee,
a
multidisciplinary
expert
committee,
are
responsible
for
updating
Standards
annually,
or
more
frequently
as
warranted.
For
detailed
description
standards,
statements,
reports,
well
evidence-grading
system
full
list
Committee
members,
please
refer
Introduction
Methodology.
Readers
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on
invited
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at
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