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Blood eosinophil count is associated with early atherosclerotic artery changes in asthma.
BMC Pulm Med
October 2024
Department of Internal Medicine II, Cardiology, Pneumology and Angiology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany.
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the relationship between eosinophils and changes in arteries among asthma patients, given that both conditions are linked to inflammation but previous mediators weren't well understood.
- - A total of 100 asthma patients were assessed, comparing those with low (< 300/µl) and high (≥ 300/µl) eosinophil blood counts, with findings showing that high eosinophil counts correlated with more severe asthma symptoms and increased arterial stiffness.
- - Results indicated that higher eosinophil levels were associated with reduced radial strain in the carotid arteries, suggesting potential support for the idea that eosinophils could play a role in the development of atherosclerosis.
Lipoprotein(a) as a risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in patients in non-metropolitan areas of Brandenburg, Germany.
Front Cardiovasc Med
March 2024
Department for Angiology, Center for Internal Medicine I, Deutsches Angiologie Zentrum (DAZB), University Clinic Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School (MHB) Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg/Havel, Germany.
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on a non-metropolitan region in Brandenburg, Germany, where there is a notable lack of awareness about lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] as a cardiovascular risk factor, particularly in a population with high rates of cardiovascular diseases and limited medical resources.
- In a cohort of 850 participants, including 533 high cardiovascular risk patients and 317 healthy controls, Lp(a) levels were analyzed along with other cardiovascular health indicators to understand its impact on conditions like atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).
- Findings revealed that patients with cardiovascular diseases had significantly higher Lp(a) levels compared to healthy individuals, establishing Lp(a) as an independent risk factor for ASCVD, with higher rates of
Preclinical atherosclerotic burden in carotid and lower extremity arteries in adults with congenital heart disease.
Vasa
July 2023
Department of Internal Medicine II - Cardiology, Pneumology, Angiology, University Hospital Bonn, Germany.
Over 90% of patients with congenital heart defects now reach adulthood, due to significant medical advances in recent decades. With advancing age, the risk of acquired cardiovascular diseases increases in addition to the already existing risk due to the congenital defect. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of atherosclerotic lesions in carotid and lower extremity arteries in adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Post-thrombotic Syndrome-Prevention and Treatment: VAS-European Independent Foundation in Angiology/Vascular Medicine Position Paper.
Front Cardiovasc Med
February 2022
Department of Angiology, Hypertension and Diabetology, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland.
Importance: The post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is the most common long-term complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), occurring in up to 40-50% of cases. There are limited evidence-based approaches for PTS clinical management.
Objective: To provide an expert consensus for PTS diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.
Carotid Artery Disease and Lower Extremities Artery Disease in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Open Access Maced J Med Sci
July 2019
Department of Pulmonology and Allergology, General Hospital "8th September", Medical Faculty, Ss Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia.
Aim: To assess the frequency of carotid artery disease (CAD) and lower extremities artery disease (LEAD) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and their relation to the severity of airflow limitation and the level of C-reactive protein (CRP).
Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study including 60 patients with COPD (52 male, 8 female), aged 40 to 80 years, initially diagnosed according to the actual criteria. Also, 30 subjects in whom COPD was excluded, matched to COPD patients by sex, age, body mass index and smoking status, served as controls.
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