scholarly journals Association of low total cholesterol level with clinical outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation: the Fushimi AF registry

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Iguchi ◽  
N Masunaga ◽  
M Ishii ◽  
Y An ◽  
A Fujino ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Hyperlipidemia is a well-established risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, low cholesterol is also reported to be associated with poor outcome in patients with chronic disease, which is called “cholesterol paradox”, and the association of cholesterol level with the incidence of clinical outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) remains unclear. Methods In the Fushimi AF Registry, a community-based prospective survey of the AF patients in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan, follow-up data and baseline total cholesterol levels were available in 3,054 patients. We excluded 767 patients who were taking statins, and 2,267 patients were included in the analyses. We defined low cholesterol as total cholesterol <150 mg/dl, and examined the incidence of all-cause death, stroke/systemic embolism (SE), heart failure (HF) hospitalization, and major bleeding. Results Patients with low cholesterol (N=464 (20.4%)) were older, more often male, and had higher prevalence of low body weight (<50 kg), permanent/persistent AF, prior stroke/SE, HF, chronic kidney disease, and anemia (hemoglobin <11 g/dl). CHA2DS2-VASc score was higher in patients with low cholesterol (low cholesterol vs others; 3.6±1.6 vs 3.2±1.7: P<0.001). Prescription of oral anti-coagulants was comparable between the groups (50.0% vs 54.5%: P=0.09). During the median follow-up of 1,805 days, the incidence of all-cause death, stroke/SE, HF hospitalization, and major bleeding was significantly higher in patients with low cholesterol (all-cause death, 10.9 vs 3.8 /100 person-years; stroke/SE, 3.4 vs 1.9 /100 person-years; HF hospitalization, 4.7 vs 2.5 /100 person-years; major bleeding, 2.7 vs 1.4 /100 person-years) (Figure 1). After adjustment for the components of CHA2DS2-VASc score, low body weight, permanent/persistent AF, chronic kidney disease, anemia, and prescription of oral anti-coagulants, low cholesterol was significantly associated with the incidence of all-cause death and stroke/SE, but not with that of HF hospitalization or major bleeding (Figure 2, model 3). Total cholesterol levels were still significantly and inversely associated with the incidence of all-cause death (hazard ratio, 0.94; 95% confidence interval, 0.92–0.96 for 10 mg/dl increase) and stroke/SE (hazard ratio, 0.96; 95% confidence interval, 0.92–0.999 for 10 mg/dl increase), when analyzed as continuous variables. Subgroup analysis revealed that the risk of low cholesterol for all-cause death was more pronounced in female (interaction P, 0.049), patient without prior stroke/SE (interaction P, 0.01), those without HF (interaction P, 0.01), and those without vascular disease (interaction P, 0.001). The risk for stroke/SE was more pronounced in patients without vascular disease (interaction P, 0.01). Conclusion Low total cholesterol level was significantly associated with the incidence of all-cause and stroke/SE in AF patients not taking statins, suggesting the existence of cholesterol paradox in AF. FUNDunding Acknowledgement Type of funding sources: Private grant(s) and/or Sponsorship. Main funding source(s): Boehringer Ingelheim, Bayer Healthcare, Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Astellas Pharma, AstraZeneca, Daiichi-Sankyo, Novartis Pharma, MSD, Sanofi-Avent

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 90 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
David S. Freedman ◽  
Tim Byers ◽  
Karen Sell ◽  
Sarah Kuester ◽  
Eva Newe1l ◽  
...  

The relation of an initial measurement of serum total cholesterol to subsequent levels over a (mean) 13-month interval was examined in a multiracial (white, Hispanic, American Indian, and black) sample of 1680 one- to four-year-olds. Although the relation of the initial level to the final measurement (r = .54) did not vary by race, sex, relative weight, or changes in relative weight, the association increased with age at the time of the initial measurement (eg, r .64 among 4-year-olds). Based on the initial and final total cholesterol determinations, the within-person standard deviation was 21 mg/dL and the coefficient of variation was 13%. Although the final total cholesterol level was within 5 mg/dL of the initial level for 18% of the children, the two determinations differed by ≥25 mg/dL for about 35% of the children and by ≥50 mg/dL for about 8%. Of the 149 children who had an initial cholesterol level ≥200 mg/dL, 34% (about five times the expected number) had a follow-up level that was similarly elevated whereas 25% had a subsequent measurement below 170 mg/dL. The results indicate that although an initial cholesterol level in early life is moderately predictive of subsequent levels, it may be difficult to interpret a single total cholesterol determination because of substantial within-person variability.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Suk Jo ◽  
Kyungdo Han ◽  
Dahye Kim ◽  
Jung Eun Yoo ◽  
Yuji Kim ◽  
...  

AbstractThe association between the total cholesterol level and tuberculosis (TB) risk has been controversial. Our study aimed to evaluate whether total cholesterol level can predict the risk of TB. Data from 5,000,566 subjects who participated in a health screening exam in 2009 were investigated using the Korean National Health Insurance Service database (2009–2018). Cox hazard regression analyses were used to evaluate TB risk according to the quartile of total cholesterol levels. During an average of 8.2 years of follow-up, 32,078 cases of TB occurred. There was a significant inverse association between the total cholesterol level and TB risk. Compared with subjects in the highest quartile, those in the lowest quartile had a 1.35-fold increased TB risk (95% confidence interval = 1.31–1.39). The association between total cholesterol level and TB risk was more apparent in young subjects (age < 65 years), those without diabetes mellitus (DM), and those without obesity (p for interaction < 0.001 for age group, DM, and body mass index). Although there was a significant inverse association between total cholesterol level and TB risk in subjects who did not use a statin, no significant association was observed between the total cholesterol level and TB risk in subjects who used a statin. A low total cholesterol level was significantly associated with an increased risk of TB, even after adjusting for confounders, especially in patients younger than 65 years, those without DM or obesity, and those who did not use a statin.


EP Europace ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Kim ◽  
D Han ◽  
S Lee ◽  
S Wee ◽  
M Oh ◽  
...  

Abstract Introduction We aimed to determine whether maximal exercise capacity, left ventricular function, and quality of life (QoL) scores are sustained in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) after termination of training following exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (ECR). Methods In a prospective study, 58 patients with AF (age, 62 ± 7 years) were randomized into an exercise training group for 12 months (ECR, n = 13), a group with 6-month detraining after a 6-month exercise training (DT, n = 15), and a medical treatment only group (MT, n = 30). For exercise training, cycling on a bicycle ergometer was performed in the DT and ECR groups 3 times a week for 6 and 12 months, respectively. Each session started with a 10-minute warm-up at 60%–70% of the maximal heart rate (HRpeak), followed by four 4-minute intervals at 80%–90% of the HRpeak, with 3 minutes of active recovery at 60%–70% of the HRpeak between intervals, ending with a 5-minute cool-down period. Peak exercise oxygen consumption (Vo2), left ventricular function, plasma lipid level, N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide level, and QoL score were measured at baseline, after 6 months of training, and after additional 6 months of continuous training or detraining follow-up assessments. Results Six months of exercise training increased the peak Vo2 (ECR: 28.2 ± 7.0 ml/[kg·min] and DT: 28.0 ± 8.3 ml/[kg·min] vs. MT: 23.0 ± 5.2 ml/[kg·min], p= 0.047) and QoL scores (36-Item Short-form Health Survey) and decreased the total cholesterol level (ECR: 146.8 ± 43.8 mg/dl and DT: 140.6 ± 22.4 vs. MT: 182 ± 44.2 mg/dl, p = 0.008). Detraining resulted in an increase in QoL score and a decrease in total cholesterol level (ECR: 142.8 ± 21.4 mg/dl and DT: 151.8 ± 39.8 vs. MT: 176.8 ± 34.2 mg/dl, p = 0.017). However, the exercise training-induced increase in peak Vo2 reverted to the baseline level after detraining (ECR: 27.1 ± 5.1 ml/kg/min vs. DT: 24.4 ± 7.2 ml/[kg·min] and MT: 21.5 ± 4.86 ml/[kg·min], p = 0.017). The resting left ventricular systolic and diastolic functions were not significantly different, with no inter-group difference after 6 months of training and 6 months of continuous training or detraining. Conclusions As the QoL scores are maintained despite peak Vo2 being lowered by detraining after an exercise training period in patients with AF, physicians should encourage patients’ participation in a continuous exercise program to sustain the improvement in both the QoL score and peak Vo2 with exercise training. Further studies with larger sample sizes are needed to observe the long-term effects of exercise training and detraining.


2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
AZRUL HILDAN SAFRIZAL

<p>The pattern and lifestyle of today's society with the presence of an interner facility makes people spend more time sitting out than on exercise and increased consumption of high-fat foods may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. An effective therapy is needed in preventing the occurrence of cardiovascular disease. Hyperbaric oxygen now starts to develop for the treatment of several diseases, which in turn can increase the gene forming antioxidant enzymes and ROS. To determine effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on total cholesterol levels of wistar white rats (Rattusnovergicus) induced bye high fat. The study was carried out in an expeative post test only group control of three groups. One group is given standard feed. All groups induced high-fat diet and standard feed. Of the two groups induced, one group was given hyperbaric oxygen therapy with a dose of 3 x 30 minutes for six days on day 7 at a blood test to determine total cholesterol levels<strong>. </strong>One way Anova parametric statistic test showed that p = 0.007 &lt; α proved hypothesis that hyperbaric oxygen therapy giving effect to total cholesterol level of white mice of jantangalurist rings induced by high fat diet. Total cholesterol was significantly different between K (-) and K (+) and between K (-) and P. It was found that hyperbaric oxygen therapy had an effect on total cholesterol level dose of 3x30 minutes for six days.</p>


2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-61
Author(s):  
Satya Darmayani ◽  
Anita Rosanty ◽  
Dian Rahmayani

One of the effects of coffee consumption that still questionable is the increase of total cholesterol levels. The content of cafestol in coffee beans could be expected to block the process of β-oxidation of cholesterol that increases cholesterol levels in the blood. This study aimed to describe the normal total cholesterol levels and high total cholesterol levels in coffee addicts in the working area of Puskesmas Poasia, Subdistrict of Poasia. The research sample amounted 38 people taken by purposive sampling. The results showed that the total cholesterol levels test in coffee addicts obtained as many as 14 people (36.84%) with normal total cholesterol levels and as many as 24 people (63.16%) had a high total cholesterol level, but from 24 people of the coffee addicts, there are 4 of them in young age and allowed the possibility of an increase in cholesterol levels become faster due to genetic, lifestyle and unhealthy diet. It concluded that of the 38 people of coffee addicts who tested the cholesterol levels, the number of coffee addicts with high total cholesterol levels more than coffee addicts with normal total cholesterol levels. Therefore, it suggested people to reduce consumption of coffee, especially those for coffee addicts.


2019 ◽  
Vol 967 ◽  
pp. 51-55
Author(s):  
Andi Mu'nisa ◽  
Yusminah Hala ◽  
A. Mushawwir Taiyeb ◽  
Dwi Kesuma Sari

This study aims to determine effect of boiled water parasite kapok (Dendrophthoe pentandra) leaves on the total cholesterol level and histopathology of hepar of hypercholesterolemic mice (mus musculus). This study used 20 ICR male mice divided into 4 treatment groups namely normal mice group, hypercholesterolemic mice group, mice group with boiled water kapok parasite at a dose of 400 mg/kg BW, and 800 mg/kg BW, respectivelly. The animal group was given boiled water kapok parasite after standard feeding and cholesterol feed for 2 weeks. The parameters observed in this study were total cholesterol levels, the amount of fat granules in the liver tissue of mice which were observed in the form of liver-preserved preparations made by paraffin method. The results showed that the administration of parasitic kapok (Dendrophthoe pentandra) at a dose of 400 mg/kg BW and 800 mg/kg BW had an effect on decreasing the total cholesterol level of mice and the histopathology of hepar of showed improvement after the therapy.


2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Siti Fatimah ◽  
Desto Arisandi ◽  
Meirina Sindi Saputri

The increase in total cholesterol level increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Sweet potato leaves are a food that contains polyphenols, flavonoids, quercetin, tannin, and fiber that effectively lower total cholesterol levels. This study aims to analyze the effect of ethanol extracts of leaf purple sweet potato on serum total cholesterol levels of rats fed a high-fat diet. An experimental study with design pre and posttest carried out on 10 male Wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus) fed a high-fat, which are 2 groups: 1 group the control hypercholesterolemia and 1 group ethanol extracts of leaf purple sweet potato. Dose based on leaves of quercetin that is equal to 2 mg/kgBB. The average content of quercetin ethanol extracts of leaf purple sweet potato was analyzed to obtain 14,08 mg/100g. Ethanol extracts of leaf purple sweet potato are given for 14 days by way of on the sonde. Serum total cholesterol was determined by the CHOD-PAP method. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively.The result of this study obtained the average total cholesterol level of white blood rats before giving ethanol extracts of leaf purple sweet potato that is 189,89 mg/dl, whereas after administration of ethanol extracts of leaf purple sweet potato dose 2 mg/kgBB that is 131,92 mg/dl. The decrease in total cholesterol level of white rats after giving ethanol extracts of leaf purple sweet potato with dose 2 mg/kgBB that is 30,52 %.


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Rara Yumna Elfrida ◽  
Gadis Meinar Sari ◽  
Sri Ratna Dwiningsih ◽  
Pudji Lestari

Introduction: Hormonal injection contraception is the most widely used method of contraception in Indonesia. In long-term use, one of the side effects of injection contraception is changes in lipid metabolism in the body caused by the accumulation of hormones in the body. Two types of injectional contraception are widely used in Indonesia, namely combined injection and DMPA injection; different hormonal content has various side effects on the lipid profile. This study aimed to compare the total cholesterol level between acceptors of DMPA injection and combined injection.Methods: This study used an observational analytic method with a cross-sectional approach. The sample size is 60 respondents, including 30 DMPA injection acceptors and 30 combination injection acceptors. The sampling method uses a purposive sampling technique The independent variable in this study was the total cholesterol level of the acceptor, and the dependent variable was the acceptor of DMPA injection and the combination injection acceptor. Analysis of research data used the Independent T-test with α=0.05.Results: The results of the bivariate analysis found significant differences in total cholesterol levels in the DMPA injection contraception acceptor and combination injection with p= 0.037. It was found that overall cholesterol levels of DMPA injection acceptors were higher.Conclusion: There is a difference in total cholesterol levels in the DMPA injection contraception acceptor with a combination injection contraception acceptor.


Circulation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (Suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Moritake Iguchi ◽  
Nobutoyo Masunaga ◽  
MITSURU ISHII ◽  
Yoshimori An ◽  
Yuya Ide ◽  
...  

Introduction: Hyperlipidemia is a well-established risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, low cholesterol is also reported to be associated with poor outcome in chronic disease, which is called “cholesterol paradox”, and the impact of cholesterol level on the incidence of stroke or systemic embolism (SE) in atrial fibrillation (AF) remains unclear. Methods: The Fushimi AF Registry is a community-based prospective survey of the AF patients in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan. We obtained baseline total cholesterol level (TC) in 3,051 patients, and examined the relationship between TC and incidence of stroke/SE. Results: TC was inversely correlated with age and positively correlated with body weight. Patients with lower TC were more likely to be male, and had more diabetes, coronary artery disease, heart failure, prior stroke/SE, chronic kidney disease, and anemia. CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc score was inversely correlated with TC. Prescription of statin was higher in patients with lower TC, but that of oral anti-coagulants was not associated with TC. During the median follow-up of 1,476 days, stroke/SE occurred in 277 (9.1%) patients. After adjustment for the components of CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc score, body weight, and prescription of oral anti-coagulants and statins, TC had significant inverse association with the incidence of stroke/SE (hazard ratio (HR), 0.94; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.91-0.98 for 10-mg/dl increase) (Table). TC was significantly associated with ischemic stroke/SE (HR, 0.95; 95% CI 0.91-0.99 for 10-mg/dl increase), but was not associated with intracranial bleeding (HR, 0.95; 95% CI 0.88-1.02 for 10-mg/dl increase). When we divided the patients into the elderly (≥75 years) and the young, low TC was a predictor for stroke/SE in the elderly (HR, 0.94; 95% CI 0.90-0.99 for 10-mg/dl increase), but was not in the young (HR, 0.95; 95% CI 0.90-1.01 for 10-mg/dl increase). Conclusions: Low TC might be an independent predictor for stroke/SE in elderly patients with AF.


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