Differences in cardiovascular risk factors and clinical outcomes between Western European and Southeast Asian patients treated with the Genous Bio-engineered R stent

2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 271-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margo Klomp ◽  
Peter Damman ◽  
Marcel A.M. Beijk ◽  
Kim H. Tan ◽  
Vruyr Balian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Southeast Asian ◽  
Asian Patients ◽  
Western European

scholarly journals P224 Regular physical activity on IBD patients: impact on IBD natural history and related comorbidities

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S276-S277
Author(s):  
M T Arias-Loste ◽  
L Salcines ◽  
J C Rodriguez-Duque ◽  
M J García García ◽  
P Iruzubieta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Liver Disease ◽  
Natural History ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver

Abstract Background Regular physical activity (PA) has a potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect that is mainly exerted on adipose tissue, skeletal muscle, and the immune and cardiovascular systems. Thus, PA is known to be beneficial in different pro-inflammatory conditions. Nevertheless, data on the role of PA in IBD patients is scarce. The aim of our study is to analyse the association of PA with clinical outcomes in IBD patients. Methods Cross-sectional prospective study including all consecutive IBD patients attended at a university hospital was performed. Data on physical activity was recorded through the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Metabolic Equivalent Task (MET) hours per week were calculated according to the combination of walking, moderate-intensity or vigorous intensity activity, and patients were categorized into low, moderate or high PA according to a previously validated method. Data on IBD phenotype, activity indexes, natural history, current and past treatments, together with liver evaluation, and history of cardiovascular risk factors were also collected. Results 831 patients were included in the study. Study flow chart is depicted in figure and clinical characteristics in table 1. IBD patients with a low or moderate PA showed a tendency to a higher proportion of IBD-related complications and higher scores in disease activity indexes than those with high PA. PA was strongly associated to the metabolic profile. Patients with a low/moderate PA were more frequently obese, hypertense, diabetic and had dyslipidaemia. Regarding liver disease, PA was significantly associated to the presence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), but not with advanced liver fibrosis. Conclusion Insufficient PA can negatively impact clinical outcomes in IBD patients, probably not because of a direct effect on IBD-pathogenesis, but due to its strong association with cardiovascular risk factors and NAFLD.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Telemedicine in the Management of Cardiovascular Diseases in Primary Health Care in Cameroon: An Interventional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georges Bediang ◽  
Chris Nadège Nganou-Gnindjio ◽  
Yannick Kamga ◽  
Fred-Cyrille Goethe Doualla ◽  
Cheick Oumar Bagayoko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Multicenter Study ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Primary Health

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of tele-expertise (tele-ECG) in primary health care in Cameroon for the management of patients with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors. Method: It is a controlled multicenter study carried out in Cameroon’s two health facilities where tele-ECG has been implemented (intervention centers) and two other where telemedicine has been not implemented (control centers). Patients having cardiovascular risk factors or diseases received usual primary health care in the control centers. In contrast, they received usual primary health care and could perform an ECG associated with cardiologists’ remote expertise (tele-ECG) in the intervention centers. The primary outcome was to evaluate the rate of patients’ access to an ECG test and to cardiologist’ expertise. Results and Discussion: Telemedicine is effective for the management of patients with cardiovascular diseases in primary health care. It could improve healthcare providers’ clinical processes, clinical outcomes of patients and their satisfaction.

scholarly journals Skin-Gut Axis in Psoriasis Setting and Plan for Action: The Effect of Probiotics Supplementation On Clinical Outcomes, Metabolic Endotoxemia, Inflammation, and Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Psoriasis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jalal Moludi ◽  
Hamed Khedmatgozar ◽  
Fatemeh Pourteymour Fard Tabrizi ◽  
Hamidreza Razmi ◽  
Mehdi Amirpour ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Placebo Group ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Freeze Dried ◽  
Hs Crp ◽  
Metabolic Endotoxemia

Abstract Objective: Studies have proposed a link between psoriasis and an imbalanced gut microbiome. Therefore, the modulation of the gut microbiota with probiotics may improve clinical outcomes, metabolic endotoxemia, chronic inflammation, and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with psoriasis.Methods: Forty-six patients with psoriasis randomized into two groups, group 1 received a twice a day capsule having freeze-dried powder with 1.6×109 CFU for eight weeks, and group 2 received placebo. For clinical outcomes, we used the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI), blood pressure, and SF36 to measure the quality of life. And for biochemistry analysis, we measured pro-inflammatory cytokines (hs-CRP and IL1-β), lipopolysaccharides (LPS), and lipid profile. All the data collected at baseline and the end of the study. Results: Forty-six patients (28 [60%] female; mean [SD] age, 42.51 [14.55] years) contributed to the study. Improvements in SF36 score as an indexed for the QOL was significant in patients taking probiotics supplementation comparing to the placebo group and PASI (-5.06±2.10 vs. 0.30±1.80, P=0.049) as well. After the intervention, the treatment group had significant reductions in LDL and TC compared to the placebo group. In addition, we observed a considerable reduction in serum LPS levels (-7.21±10.33 vs. -2.74±0.97 mmol/L, P=0.010), hs-CRP levels (-1.67 ±0.95 vs. -0.70+ 0.38 mg/L, P=0.013), and IL1- β levels (-1.64 ±1.10 vs. 0.17+ -0.20 mg/L, P=0.043) in the probiotics group. Conclusion: This study shows that probiotics significantly improved the quality of life and seriousness in psoriatic patients. Moreover, it enhances cardiovascular risk factors and inflammatory/oxidative stress markers. Trial registration: This trial also was recorded in the Iranian registry of clinical trials (https://www.irct.ir) (code: IRCT20191124045483N1).

Association between timing of dialysis initiation and clinical outcomes in the paediatric population: an ESPN/ERA-EDTA registry study

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (11) ◽  
pp. 1932-1940 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evgenia Preka ◽  
Marjolein Bonthuis ◽  
Jerome Harambat ◽  
Kitty J Jager ◽  
Jaap W Groothoff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Pediatric Nephrology ◽  
Paediatric Population ◽  
Dialysis Initiation ◽  
Sensitivity Analyses ◽  
Early Starters ◽  
End Stage

AbstractBackgroundThere is no consensus regarding the timing of dialysis therapy initiation for end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in children. As studies investigating the association between timing of dialysis initiation and clinical outcomes are lacking, we aimed to study this relationship in a cohort of European children who started maintenance dialysis treatment.MethodsWe used data on 2963 children from 21 different countries included in the European Society of Pediatric Nephrology/European Renal Association–European Dialysis and Transplant Association Registry who started renal replacement therapy before 18 years of age between 2000 and 2014. We compared two groups according to the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) at start: eGFR ≥8 mL/min/1.73 m2 (early starters) and eGFR <8 mL/min/1.73 m2 (late starters). The primary outcomes were patient survival and access to transplantation. Secondary outcomes were growth and cardiovascular risk factors. Sensitivity analyses were performed to account for selection- and lead time-bias.ResultsThe median eGFR at the start of dialysis was 6.1 for late versus 10.5 mL/min/1.73 m2 for early starters. Early starters were older [median: 11.0, interquartile range (IQR): 5.7–14.5 versus 9.4, IQR: 2.6–14.1 years]. There were no differences observed between the two groups in mortality and access to transplantation at 1, 2 and 5 years of follow-up. One-year evolution of height standard deviation scores was similar among the groups, whereas hypertension was more prevalent among late initiators. Sensitivity analyses resulted in similar findings.ConclusionsWe found no evidence for a clinically relevant benefit of early start of dialysis in children with ESKD. Presence of cardiovascular risk factors, such as high blood pressure, should be taken into account when deciding to initiate or postpone dialysis in children with ESKD, as this affects the survival.

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