scholarly journals Relationship between cardiovascular parameters and body mass index in perimenopausal women

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Anxela Soto-Rodríguez ◽  
Raquel Leirós-Rodríguez ◽  
Jose Luis García-Soidán ◽  
Jesús García-Liñeira
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factor ◽  
Smoking Habit ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Perimenopausal Women

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most common cause of death in women worldwide. Estrogen deficiency due to menopause is associated with an increased risk of this pathology. Objective: To analyze cardiovascular risk factors in perimenopausal women with at least one major modifiable cardiovascular risk factor (diabetes, hypertension, dyslipemia) between the ages of 45 and 60 of two urban primary care services. Methodology: Cross-sectional descriptive study in two health centers in the city of Ourense (Novoa Santos Health Center and A Ponte Health Center). The variables analyzed were: estrogenic activity, pharmacological treatment, smoking habit, quality of life, body mass index (BMI), total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (cHDL), low-density lipoprotein (cLDL) and triglycerides, systolic blood pressure (TAS), diastolic blood pressure (TAD), heart rate (FC). The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Galicia. Data analysis was performed through the free R software. Results: 316 women participated, of whom 64.9% were menopausal. The average age of the sample was 53.35 ± 4.35 years. The average BMI value was 28,125 ± 5.54 Kg/m2. 27.8% said they had a smoking habit. 77.2% of the women in the sample had total cholesterol levels ≥200 mg/dL. In relation to the cLDL, in 72.6% of the population studied it was ≥130 mg/dL. A statistically significant correlation was observed between BMI and triglyceride, cHDL, TAS, TAD and FC levels. Conclusion: Perimenopausal women had a high prevalence of smoking habit, obesity and overweight, despite suffering at least one cardiovascular risk factor. On the other hand they showed a low quality of life in both the physical and mental dimension

scholarly journals Relation of blood pressure and body mass index during childhood to cardiovascular risk factor levels in young adults

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (9) ◽  
pp. 1766-1774 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin R Rademacher ◽  
David R Jacobs ◽  
Antoinette Moran ◽  
Julia Steinberger ◽  
Ronald J Prineas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factor

scholarly journals Ethnic differences on cardiovascular disease risk and quality of life in Selangor

Food Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 1272-1286
Author(s):  
H.S. Lee ◽  
A. Aman ◽  
K.S. Kamaruddin ◽  
A. Ali ◽  
H.M. Yusof
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factor ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
And Control

Malaysia is currently experiencing an epidemiologic and demographic transition. Rapid urbanization and vast changes in lifestyles among the population has led to widespread cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes. Also, until now, the most prevalent cardiovascular risk factor has remained unknown among the Malaysian population. This study aimed to identify the most significant cardiovascular risk factor among multiethnic adults in Dengkil, Selangor. A case-control retrospective study comparing past exposure (retrospective) between the case (total cholesterol (TC) ≥ 5.18 mmol/L) and control groups (TC < 5.18 mmol/L) on CVD risk via guided questionnaire comprised of International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ), Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS)-21 and SF-12 was carried out among 180 respondents aged 20 to 56 years in Dengkil, Selangor. In the present study, purposive and consecutive sampling were both applied to recruit respondents and also considering ethnic as a factor; thus, quota sampling was also conducted. The data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis, Chi-Square, Independent Samples t-test and multiple logistic regression tests. The findings indicated there were no significant differences (p > 0.05) regarding all the risk factors between the case and control groups except for personal medical history (p < 0.05). Chinese possessed the highest number of significant risk and protective factors. Lastly, the quality of life of Malay controls was higher than that of cases in terms of Physical Component Summary (PCS). Generally, all the risk factors were independent in terms of total cholesterol status, except for personal medical history. The significance of risk factors and protective factors varies according to ethnicity.

Assessment of the carotid artery intima-media complex through ultrasonography and the relationship with Pathobiological Determinants of Atherosclerosis in Youth

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 1333-1342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thacira D. A. Ramos ◽  
Tatianne M. E. Dantas ◽  
Mônica O. S. Simões ◽  
Danielle F. Carvalho ◽  
Carla C. M. Medeiros
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Carotid Artery ◽  
High Density Lipoprotein ◽  
High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
High Density ◽  
Z Score ◽  
High Cardiovascular Risk

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the presence of carotid thickening and its relationship with the Pathobiological Determinants of Atherosclerosis in Youth score.MethodsWe carried out a cross-sectional study involving 512 brazilian adolescents. Variables such as sex, body mass index, concentrations of non-high-density lipoprotein and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose and glycated haemoglobin A1c levels that make up the score, and carotid thickening through the intima-media complex measured by ultrasound were evaluated. We adopted two cut-off points to evaluate carotid thickening, being considered altered for those higher or equal to the z-score 2+ and ⩾75th percentile. The association was assessed using the χ2 test and univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses.ResultsHigh cardiovascular risk was present in 10.2% of the adolescents; carotid thickness was present in 4.3% determined by the z-score 2+ and in 25.0% determined by the 75th percentile. When measured by the z-score, carotid thickening was associated with high systolic blood pressure (p=0.024), high-non-high density lipoprotein cholesterol (p=0.039), and high cardiovascular risk assessed by the score and by the 75th percentile, with body mass index >30 (p=0.005). In the multivariate analysis, high cardiovascular risk was found to be independently associated with the presence of carotid thickness evaluated by the z-score, with risk four times greater (p=0.010) of presenting with this condition compared with individuals with low risk, and this fact was not observed when factors were analysed alone.ConclusionThe presence of high cardiovascular risk in adolescents assessed by the Pathobiological Determinants of Atherosclerosis in Youth score was associated with marked thickening of the carotid artery in healthy adolescents.

scholarly journals Presenting Health Status in Children Using a Radar Plot

Sports ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asgeir Mamen ◽  
Lars Erik Braaum ◽  
Per Morten Fredriksen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Cholesterol Concentration ◽  
Lower Systolic Blood Pressure

Background: To try out the feasibility of presenting the health status of children 6 to 12 years old by using radar plots. Methods: With data from the Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP) we have described the health status for 1340 children aged 6 to 12 years. We collected or calculated: stature, body mass, waist circumference, waist to height ratio, high density lipoprotein (HDL) and total cholesterol concentration, blood pressure, accelerometer assessed physical activity, endurance interval running performance, and quality of life. Pertinent variables were presented through a radar plot for both individual cases and groups. Results: The boys showed better endurance and recorded more moderate to vigorous physical activity than the girls. The activity level dropped from age 6 to age 12 for both sexes. The girls showed a lower systolic blood pressure compared with boys. Self-rated quality of life was high among boys and girls. Conclusions: This cohort showed good health and the radar plot made it easy to visualise health status for groups and individuals.

Quality of Life, Glycemic Control, Safety and Tolerability Associated with Liraglutide or Insulin Initiation in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Germany: Results from the Prospective, Non-interventional LIBERTY Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 128 (03) ◽  
pp. 170-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rainer Lundershausen ◽  
Sabrina Müller ◽  
Mahmoud Hashim ◽  
Joachim Kienhöfer ◽  
Stefan Kipper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Glycemic Control ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Severe Hypoglycemia ◽  
Insulin Initiation

Abstract Purpose To assess quality of life, glycemic control, and safety/tolerability associated with liraglutide versus insulin initiation in patients with type 2 diabetes in Germany. Methods Liraglutide/insulin-naïve adults with type 2 diabetes and inadequate glycemic control despite using oral antidiabetic medication were assigned to liraglutide (≤1.8 mg daily; n=878) or any insulin (n=382) according to the treating physician’s decision and followed for 52 weeks. The primary objective was to evaluate Audit of Diabetes-Dependent Quality of Life (ADDQoL) scores. Results At baseline, the liraglutide group was younger and had shorter type 2 diabetes duration, lower glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), higher body mass index, and a lower prevalence of certain diabetes-related complications than the insulin group (all p<0.05). ADDQoL average weighted impact scores improved numerically in both groups from baseline to 52 weeks (mean difference [95% confidence interval], liraglutide vs. insulin: 0.159 [−0.023;0.340]; not significant). Changes in general wellbeing and five ADDQoL domains significantly favored liraglutide (remaining 14 domains, not significant). HbA1c reductions were greater with insulin than liraglutide (−2.0% vs. −1.2%; p<0.01); however, mean HbA1c after 52 weeks was 7.2% in both groups. Compared with insulin, liraglutide significantly decreased body mass index (−1.54 kg/m2 vs. +0.27 kg/m2; p<0.001), systolic blood pressure (−5.03 mmHg vs. −1.03 mmHg; p<0.01) and non-severe hypoglycemia (0.85% vs. 4.55% at 52 weeks; p<0.01). Adverse drug reactions were reported for<3% of patients in both groups. Conclusions Liraglutide improved certain ADDQoL components and reduced body mass index, systolic blood pressure, and non-severe hypoglycemia versus insulin. Both treatments improved glycemic control.

scholarly journals Lifestyle and impact on cardiovascular risk factor control in coronary patients across 27 countries: Results from the European Society of Cardiology ESC-EORP EUROASPIRE V registry

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (8) ◽  
pp. 824-835 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kornelia Kotseva ◽  
Guy De Backer ◽  
Dirk De Bacquer ◽  
Lars Rydén ◽  
Arno Hoes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Low Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Cardiovascular Prevention ◽  
Lipoprotein Cholesterol ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol ◽  
Coronary Patients

Aims The aim of this study was to determine whether the Joint European Societies guidelines on secondary cardiovascular prevention are followed in everyday practice. Design A cross-sectional ESC-EORP survey (EUROASPIRE V) at 131 centres in 81 regions in 27 countries. Methods Patients (<80 years old) with verified coronary artery events or interventions were interviewed and examined ≥6 months later. Results A total of 8261 patients (females 26%) were interviewed. Nineteen per cent smoked and 55% of them were persistent smokers, 38% were obese (body mass index ≥30 kg/m2), 59% were centrally obese (waist circumference: men ≥102 cm; women ≥88 cm) while 66% were physically active <30 min 5 times/week. Forty-two per cent had a blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg (≥140/85 if diabetic), 71% had low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ≥1.8 mmol/L (≥70 mg/dL) and 29% reported having diabetes. Cardioprotective medication was: anti-platelets 93%, beta-blockers 81%, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers 75% and statins 80%. Conclusion A large majority of coronary patients have unhealthy lifestyles in terms of smoking, diet and sedentary behaviour, which adversely impacts major cardiovascular risk factors. A majority did not achieve their blood pressure, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and glucose targets. Cardiovascular prevention requires modern preventive cardiology programmes delivered by interdisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals addressing all aspects of lifestyle and risk factor management, in order to reduce the risk of recurrent cardiovascular events.

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