Androgenic alopecia, premature graying, and hair thinning as independent predictors of coronary artery disease in young Asian males
Introduction
We herewith aimed to explore the association of premature graying, androgenic alopecia (AGA), and hair thinning with coronary artery disease (CAD) in young (≤40 years) male individuals from Western India.
Patients and methods
In this prospective, case–control study, 1380 male individuals from a super speciality cardiac care center were enrolled, of which 468 were established cases of CAD and 912 were age-matched healthy male individuals not having history of any major illness including CAD. Details of demographics, cardiovascular risk factors, and cutaneous markers were collected for both the groups.
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Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology - December 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Prevalence of cardiovascular disease and evaluation of standard of care in type 2 diabetes: a nationwide study in primary care
Conclusion
In a nationwide database survey in primary care, the prevalence of CVD in patients with type 2 diabetes was high (21.4%). Standard of care was largely in accordance with national guidelines. Identification of eligible patients is possible with existing electronic patient record systems. Identifying this high-risk subgroup of patients with type 2 diabetes and optimizing their treatment might add further cardiovascular benefits as suggested by recent cardiovascular outcome trials. (Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology)
Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology - December 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
The association of vitamin D status and dietary calcium intake with individual components of the metabolic syndrome: a population-based study in Victoria, Australia
This study examined the associations between 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD), dietary calcium (Ca) intake, and individual components of the metabolic syndrome (MetS).
Methods
We analyzed a population-based sample of 18–75-year-old adults (n=3387) from the Victorian Health Monitor survey.
Results
After adjustment for sociodemographic, physical, and dietary factors, as well as other MetS components, every 10 nmol/l increment in 25-OHD was associated with reduced adjusted odds ratio (AOR) of elevated triglycerides (TG) [AOR: 0.79, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.74–0.84, P (Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology)
Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology - December 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Cardiovascular disease risk reduction in diabetes through conventional and natural approaches
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is a significant cause of premature complications and mortality in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). In addition to lifestyle modifications, conventional treatment of DM consists of oral hypoglycemic agents, insulin sensitizers, and subcutaneous insulin. In diabetic individuals with or at risk for CVD, aspirin and statin therapy reduce CVD morbidity and mortality. Several natural or herbal supplements have shown potential benefit in patients with CVD and DM. We provide an overview of the current guidelines for treatment of DM and CVD. We then review the literature to describe the eff...
Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology - December 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Review articles Source Type: research
Chronic kidney disease-associated cardiovascular disease: scope and limitations of animal models
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a heterogeneous range of disorders affecting up to 11% of the world’s population. The majority of patients with CKD die of cardiovascular disease (CVD) before progressing to end-stage renal disease. CKD patients have an increased risk of atherosclerotic disease as well as a unique cardiovascular phenotype. There remains no clear aetiology for these issues and a better understanding of the pathophysiology of CKD-associated CVD is urgently needed. Although nonanimal studies can provide insights into the nature of disease, the whole-organism nature of CKD-associated CVD means that high-qualit...
Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology - December 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Review articles Source Type: research
Oxford Diabetes Symposium 2017
No abstract available (Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology)
Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology - November 16, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Short report Source Type: research
Androgenic alopecia, premature graying, and hair thinning as independent predictors of coronary artery disease in young Asian males
Introduction: We herewith aimed to explore the association of premature graying, androgenic alopecia (AGA), and hair thinning with coronary artery disease (CAD) in young (≤40 years) male individuals from Western India.
Patients and methods: In this prospective, case–control study, 1380 male individuals from a super speciality cardiac care center were enrolled, of which 468 were established cases of CAD and 912 were age-matched healthy male individuals not having history of any major illness including CAD. Details of demographics, cardiovascular risk factors, and cutaneous markers were collected for both the groups.
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Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology - November 16, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Prevalence of cardiovascular disease and evaluation of standard of care in type 2 diabetes: a nationwide study in primary care
Conclusion: In a nationwide database survey in primary care, the prevalence of CVD in patients with type 2 diabetes was high (21.4%). Standard of care was largely in accordance with national guidelines. Identification of eligible patients is possible with existing electronic patient record systems. Identifying this high-risk subgroup of patients with type 2 diabetes and optimizing their treatment might add further cardiovascular benefits as suggested by recent cardiovascular outcome trials. (Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology)
Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology - November 16, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
The association of vitamin D status and dietary calcium intake with individual components of the metabolic syndrome: a population-based study in Victoria, Australia
This study examined the associations between 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD), dietary calcium (Ca) intake, and individual components of the metabolic syndrome (MetS).
Methods: We analyzed a population-based sample of 18–75-year-old adults (n=3387) from the Victorian Health Monitor survey.
Results: After adjustment for sociodemographic, physical, and dietary factors, as well as other MetS components, every 10 nmol/l increment in 25-OHD was associated with reduced adjusted odds ratio (AOR) of elevated triglycerides (TG) [AOR: 0.79, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.74–0.84, P (Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology)
Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology - November 16, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Cardiovascular disease risk reduction in diabetes through conventional and natural approaches
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is a significant cause of premature complications and mortality in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). In addition to lifestyle modifications, conventional treatment of DM consists of oral hypoglycemic agents, insulin sensitizers, and subcutaneous insulin. In diabetic individuals with or at risk for CVD, aspirin and statin therapy reduce CVD morbidity and mortality. Several natural or herbal supplements have shown potential benefit in patients with CVD and DM. We provide an overview of the current guidelines for treatment of DM and CVD. We then review the literature to describe the eff...
Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology - November 16, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Review articles Source Type: research
Chronic kidney disease-associated cardiovascular disease: scope and limitations of animal models
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a heterogeneous range of disorders affecting up to 11% of the world’s population. The majority of patients with CKD die of cardiovascular disease (CVD) before progressing to end-stage renal disease. CKD patients have an increased risk of atherosclerotic disease as well as a unique cardiovascular phenotype. There remains no clear aetiology for these issues and a better understanding of the pathophysiology of CKD-associated CVD is urgently needed. Although nonanimal studies can provide insights into the nature of disease, the whole-organism nature of CKD-associated CVD means that high-qualit...
Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology - November 16, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Review articles Source Type: research
Abstracts.
No abstract available (Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology)
Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology - August 18, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Abstracts: PDF Only Source Type: research
Report of the European Group for the Study of Insulin Resistance annual meeting, Dublin, 4–6th May 2017
No abstract available (Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology)
Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology - August 18, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Metabolic clinic for individuals with HIV/AIDS: a commitment and vision to the future of HIV services
One of the biggest current challenges in managing an ageing cohort living with the HIV is handling dyslipidaemia, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Combination antiretroviral therapy decrease mortality and morbidity in HIV patients, but lead to increase in insulin resistance, dyslipidaemia, abnormalities of fat distribution and high risk of cardiovascular disease. Therefore, a metabolic clinic was established for individuals living with HIV in the Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The clinic meets considerable demands by service users and hence has the potential to be ...
Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology - August 18, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Review article Source Type: research
Two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography evaluation of left atrial function according to glycemic state in patients with coronary artery disease
Conclusion: LA conduit function, as evaluated in terms of early diastolic strain and strain rate, was impaired in the diabetic CAD patients compared with the prediabetic and euglycemic CAD patients. (Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology)
Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology - August 18, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
