scholarly journals Risk factors for ischemic stroke. The role of vitamin D

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 93-98
Author(s):  
O. A. Kicherova ◽  
L. I. Rejhert ◽  
M. A. Ahmetianov
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Primary Prevention ◽  
Vascular Diseases ◽  
Vascular Pathology ◽  
Cerebral Stroke ◽  
Pathological Conditions ◽  
Cerebral Vascular

Introduction. The prevalence of cerebral vascular diseases is steadily increasing worldwide. Cerebral stroke represents the most serious of them, being one of the leading causes of mortality and disability of the population. Reduction of morbidity and mortality from stroke can be achieved by improving preventive measures aimed at the correction of risk factors. The review presents domestic and foreign literature data on the risk factors of ischemic stroke and the system of primary prevention of acute ischemic brain lesions. Materials and methods. Data from eLibrary, MedLine, Scopus, Springerlink, and the scientific electronic library «Cyberleninka» were analyzed. Results and Discussion. The authors give an overview of pathological conditions that can lead to the development of cerebral vascular accident. Methods of primary prevention of ischemic stroke are considered in accordance with the European guidelines on stroke management. Current views on the correction of modifiable risk factors (arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, heart and vascular pathology, etc.) are presented. Recommendations on lifestyle and body weight reduction are given. In addition to the well-known information, the authors present the data of new studies on the role of vitamin D in the ischemic cascade and consider the possible pathogenetic mechanisms of this effect. The review also provides information on the association of vitamin D deficiency with other pathological conditions that are the causes of ischemic stroke and the effect of vitamin D on the volume of ischemic lesions, the severity of the outcome and the risks of repeated vascular accidents. Conclusion. The study of risk factors for ischemic stroke and the development of primary prevention methods is one of the priority areas of modern neurology, since it will improve the system of care for patients with cerebrovascular disease.

Role of vitamin D in risk factors of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

2020 ◽  
Vol 154 (5) ◽  
pp. 151-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qingqing Zhang ◽  
Yucheng Wu ◽  
Yu Lu ◽  
Xiaoqiang Fei
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Some aspects of hemostasis in the tactics of the ophthalmologist. Literature review

2021 ◽  
pp. 265-270
Author(s):  
O.M. Stanishevskaya ◽  
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M.A. Safronova ◽  
G.V. Bratko ◽  
I.Y. Efremova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Open Angle Glaucoma ◽  
Vascular Diseases ◽  
Laboratory Diagnosis ◽  
The Body ◽  
Vascular Pathology ◽  
Treatment Result ◽  
Important Place ◽  
Correct Orientation ◽  
Pathological Conditions ◽  
Wide Range

Disorders of hemostasis occupy an important place in the structure of vascular diseases and are one of the most frequent pathological conditions encountered in practical medicine. The hemostasis system is naturally the most vulnerable system of the body. Violations of its balance are found in a wide variety of physiological and pathological conditions of the body. It is not uncommon for the first debut of decompensation to lead to an ophthalmologist. In the practice of an ophthalmologist, there are diseases when it is necessary to pay close attention to thrombophilic conditions. Changes in the hemostatic system, affect a wide range of vascular diseases of the eyeball. Recognition of the type of thrombophilia and its timely laboratory diagnosis in patients with vascular diseases of the retina and optic nerve are important in achieving the best treatment results. Multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of vascular diseases of the eyeball and modern diagnostics, including the study of hemostasis, is necessary and relevant to achieve the best clinical and functional treatment result. Timely and correct orientation of patients in vascular pathology is extremely important due to the fact that concomitant systemic pathology can aggravate the course of the disease, therefore, the choice of treatment tactics for this category of patients should be carried out in conjunction with a therapist, cardiologist, hematologist and endocrinologist. Key words: hemostasis, thrombosis CVS, diabet, primary open-angle glaucoma thrombodynamica, cardiovascular pathology.

A Comprehensive View on Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs): Genetics, Risk Factors & Preventions

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-61
Author(s):  
Saaim Asif ◽  
Maaz Khan ◽  
Muhammad Waqar Arshad
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Vascular Diseases ◽  
Model Organisms ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Diet And Exercise ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle Interventions

Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) are one of the foremost causes of deaths across the world. This review aims to evaluate the genetics and risk factors involved in CVDs and to assess the preventive measures which can be taken for diminishing the chances of developing CVDs. The goal of this review is to provide researchers and clinicians dealing with vascular disorders with a compendium of data about the genetic causes, risk factors, and preventive strategies to combat the development of CVDs. We searched online databases including PubMed for peer-reviewed scientific papers, case studies and review articles related to CVDs, emphasizing on the role of genetics and risk factors like diabetes, hypertension, smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity, age & gender in the progression of CVDs, and reviewing the role of diet and exercise in the prevention of CVDs. Managing the risk factors involved in CVDs is the most essential step for the inhibition of vascular diseases. Healthy lifestyle interventions consisting of a well-balanced diet and physical activity are very critical for the prevention of CVDs. Trials carried out on model organisms have indicated a direct link between diet and exercise on cardiovascular conditions. Strategies involved in the treatment of vascular diseases should also include low-fat diet plans like consumption of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, yogurts and avoiding high-saturated fat-containing foods with the addition of performing moderate aerobic exercises including cycling, swimming, hiking, and running to eliminate the root of the problem.

scholarly journals Primary prevention of acute coronary events through the adoption of a Mediterranean-style diet

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 593-602 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. B. Panagiotakos ◽  
C. Pitsavos ◽  
C. Chrysohoou ◽  
C. Stefanadis ◽  
P. Toutouzas
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Primary Prevention ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Medical Risk ◽  
Medical Risk Factors ◽  
Coronary Syndromes ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Coronary Events

We evaluated the role of a Mediterranean-style diet in preventing acute coronary syndromes [ACS]. Data from CARDIO2000, a multi-centre retrospective case-control study investigating the association between ACS and demographic, nutritional, lifestyle and medical risk factors were used. We studied 661 patients hospitalized for a first ACS event and 661 matched controls without clinical suspicion of cardiovascular disease. The Mediterranean diet significantly reduced [by 16%] the risk of developing ACS. The association remained significant in the presence of hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia, sedentary lifestyle, diabetes mellitus or a combination of two of these cardiovascular risk factors. Our findings illustrate the importance of the Mediterranean diet in the primary prevention of acute coronary events

scholarly journals Association Of Vitamin D Deficiency With Risk Factors In Postmenopausal Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 03 (04) ◽  
pp. 70-77
Author(s):  
N.M. Inoyatova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Pathological Conditions ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Oncological Diseases ◽  
Basic Level

In conditions of age-related decrease in sex hormones and a number of pathological conditions and diseases in postmenopausal women, there is a deficiency of D hormone. In our country, the geographic location of which is below northern latitude and sufficient ultraviolet radiation, an insufficient content of vitamin D is seen in postmenopausal women. There are a lot of risk factors leading to vitamin D deficiency - the presence of smog and dust in cities, insufficient consumption of vitamin-fortified foods, the presence of problems with the gastrointestinal tract and excretory system and a number of others. One of the important factors that reduce vitamin storage is overweight and obesity, especially in combination with old age, when all absorption processes are reduced. The aim of our research was to study risk factors in women with vitamin D deficiency with subsequent correction of the deficiency state. We examined the level of total 25 (OH) D in the blood serum in 46 postmenopausal women, and identified risk factors. Vitamin D deficiency was detected in 86.96% of women, and its deficiency was registered in 10.87%. At the same time, a pronounced vitamin deficiency was not registered in any patient. Overweight was registered in 32.6%, obesity of varying degrees in 26.1%. Given the indicators, recommendations were given for correcting vitamin D deficiency. All postmenopausal women, especially those with risk factors for deficiency, are recommended to determine the basic level of vitamin D. In case of deficiency, drug correction is recommended to reduce the risk of cardiovascular and oncological diseases.

scholarly journals Fibrinogen and LDL Influence on Blood Viscosity and Outcome of Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients in Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 30-34
Author(s):  
Al Rasyid ◽  
Salim Harris ◽  
Mohammad Kurniawan ◽  
Taufik Mesiano ◽  
Rakhmad Hidayat
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Acute Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Blood Viscosity ◽  
Low Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Factors Affecting

Background: To assess the role of risk factors of metabolic syndrome on blood viscosity and the prognosis of acute ischemic stroke in Indonesia based on the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and modified Rankin Scale (mRS). Methods: This study included 135 patients with acute ischemic stroke. Patients underwent measurements of viscosity and risk factor assessment. Analysis was performed to assess the role of these risk factors for blood viscosity and outcomes of acute ischemic stroke with NIHSS and mRS as indicators. NIHSS was assessed at <3 days after onset and 7 days after onset, while mRS was assessed 1 month post treatment. Bivariate analysis was performed using chi-square test, and variables with p < 0.25 were further analyzed in multivariate analysis using logistic regression. Results: Factors affecting blood viscosity are fibrinogen, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and hematocrit. Factors affecting NIHSS and mRS are fibrinogen and LDL. Conclusion: Fibrinogen and LDL affect the viscosity of blood and outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients, so it is necessary to treat in the primary and secondary prevention of ischemic stroke.

Pesticides-induced cardiovascular dysfunctions: Prevalence and associated mechanisms

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph A. Adeyemi ◽  
Victor O. Ukwenya ◽  
Olatunbosun K. Arowolo ◽  
Christian C. Olise
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Chronic Exposure ◽  
Human Exposure ◽  
Laboratory Data ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Pathological Conditions

: Increased applications of pesticides mainly in agriculture and public health has resulted in increased chances of human exposure to pesticides. Chronic exposure to pesticides has been implicated in several human diseases including cardiovascular diseases. Cardiovascular diseases are broadly used for various heart pathological conditions including defect blood vessels, and they include myocardial infarction, atherosclerosis, stroke, cardiomyopathy, coronary heart disease etc. In this review, the association between human exposure to pesticides and development of cardiovascular diseases was discussed using epidemiological and laboratory data. The toxicokinetics of pesticides in humans was reviewed, as well as the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. The important role of oxidative stress, and principally the induction of reactive oxygen species as the signaling molecules for various signaling pathways involved in pesticidesinduced cardiovascular disease was discussed.

Monocyte function and trafficking in cardiovascular disease

2012 ◽  
Vol 108 (11) ◽  
pp. 804-811 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evangelia Pardali ◽  
Johannes Waltenberger
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Tissue Repair ◽  
Vascular Diseases ◽  
Immune Defense ◽  
Injury Repair ◽  
Disease Marker ◽  
Pathological Conditions ◽  
Repair Mechanisms ◽  
Cardio Vascular

SummaryMonocytes are key effectors of the immune homeostasis and play a crucial role in (vascular) injury repair. Despite their role in immune defense and tissue repair mechanisms, monocytes are also involved in several pathological conditions such as autoimmune and cardiovascular diseases as well as cancer. This suggests that monocytes can be used as diagnostic and as therapeutic targets. A better understanding and characterisation of monocytes and their function in both physiological and pathological situations is thus of great interest. This review focuses on recent advances on the role of monocytes in cardiovascular diseases and describes the value of monocytes as either disease marker or therapeutic target for (cardio)vascular diseases.

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