AngiologyPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2025-03-04DOI: 10.1177/00033197251326385
Cihan Aydın, Hüseyin Orta, Mesut Engin, Aykut Demirkıran
{"title":"Letter: Relationship Between Magnesium Levels and Contrast Nephropathy in Patients with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction.","authors":"Cihan Aydın, Hüseyin Orta, Mesut Engin, Aykut Demirkıran","doi":"10.1177/00033197251326385","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00033197251326385","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8264,"journal":{"name":"Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"600-601"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143555709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AngiologyPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2024-03-06DOI: 10.1177/00033197241238397
Mustafa Bilal Ozbay, Bede N Nriagu, Hamide Sena Ozbay, Yasin Ozen
{"title":"Letter: The Fibrosis-5 Index Predicts Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events.","authors":"Mustafa Bilal Ozbay, Bede N Nriagu, Hamide Sena Ozbay, Yasin Ozen","doi":"10.1177/00033197241238397","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00033197241238397","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8264,"journal":{"name":"Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"604-605"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140038663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AngiologyPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2024-01-17DOI: 10.1177/00033197241227501
Tianqi Xu, Li Wang, Na Chang, Sha Li, Bingxuan Jiao, Shuai Zhang, Ximing Wang
{"title":"CT-Diagnosed Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease as a Risk Predictor of Symptomatic Carotid Plaque and Cerebrovascular Symptoms.","authors":"Tianqi Xu, Li Wang, Na Chang, Sha Li, Bingxuan Jiao, Shuai Zhang, Ximing Wang","doi":"10.1177/00033197241227501","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00033197241227501","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We aimed to test whether computed tomography (CT)-diagnosed Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a risk factor for cerebrovascular symptoms in patients with suspected atherosclerotic disease. A total of 550 patients (mean age 65.2 ± 8.8 years, 370 males) with carotid plaques who underwent carotid computed tomographic angiography (CTA) and unenhanced abdominal CT were retrospectively analyzed. NAFLD was diagnosed by abdominal CT. Carotid CTA assessed the presence of carotid artery stenosis or plaque. The relationship between NAFLD and cerebrovascular symptoms was analyzed using generalized estimating equations and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis. The prevalence of NAFLD was significantly higher in symptomatic patients (76.5 vs 9.8%; <i>P</i> < .001). After adjusting for several confounding factors (e.g., hypertension and hyperlipidemia), univariate and multivariate logic regression analysis revealed that NAFLD was still strongly associated with cerebrovascular symptoms (odds ratio, 22.81; 95% CI 13.03-39.93; <i>P</i> < .001). ROC analysis showed that the area under the curve for discriminating symptomatic and asymptomatic plaques using NAFLD measurements was 0.833, with a sensitivity of 76.5% and a specificity of 90.2%. NAFLD is strongly associated with an increased risk of cerebrovascular symptoms. It may be an important predictor of symptomatic carotid plaque and cerebrovascular symptoms.</p>","PeriodicalId":8264,"journal":{"name":"Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"546-553"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139484987","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AngiologyPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2025-01-22DOI: 10.1177/00033197251314629
Ayşe İrem Demirtola, Anar Mammadli, Gökhan Çiçek
{"title":"The Role of Magnesium Levels in the Progression of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Patients With STEMI Undergoing Primary PCI.","authors":"Ayşe İrem Demirtola, Anar Mammadli, Gökhan Çiçek","doi":"10.1177/00033197251314629","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00033197251314629","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) poses a significant risk following primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) in patients with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI). Magnesium (Mg²⁺) deficiency has been associated with renal dysfunction and cardiovascular diseases, yet its role in CIN development remains unclear. This study represents the first investigation exploring the relationship between Mg²⁺ levels and CIN in this context.We conducted a retrospective study involving 2306 consecutive STEMI patients undergoing pPCI. Serum Mg²⁺ levels were measured on admission. Logistic regression and Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis were employed to assess the association between Mg²⁺ levels and CIN development. Of the enrolled patients, 691 (30%) developed CIN post-pPCI. Mg²⁺ levels were significantly lower in the CIN group (<i>P</i> < .001). Multivariate analysis identified Mg²⁺ <2.03 mg/dL, age >68 years, left ventricular Ejection Fraction (EF) <49%, and post-procedure Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) flow grade <2 as independent predictors of CIN. ROC analysis revealed an Mg²⁺ cutoff of 2.03 mg/dL, Area Under the Curve (AUC): 0.711, sensitivity: 69%, specificity: 68%). Our study demonstrates a significant correlation between low Mg²⁺ levels and CIN in STEMI patients undergoing pPCI, highlighting Mg²⁺ <2.03 mg/dL as an independent risk factor for CIN.</p>","PeriodicalId":8264,"journal":{"name":"Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"572-579"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142999046","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AngiologyPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2024-01-16DOI: 10.1177/00033197241228046
Dan Qi, Xiaolu Nie, Jianjun Zhang
{"title":"A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Impacts of Time-Restricted Eating on Metabolic Homeostasis.","authors":"Dan Qi, Xiaolu Nie, Jianjun Zhang","doi":"10.1177/00033197241228046","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00033197241228046","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This meta-analysis investigated the effect of time-restricted eating (TRE) as an economical lifestyle intervention for the prevention of metabolic syndrome and improving the related metabolic variables. The Cochrane library, MEDLINE, EMBASE, clinical trials, and other databases were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs). We included 22 RCTs (1004 participants, aged 18-75 years, including healthy subjects, prediabetes and overweight patients) designed to evaluate the effect of TRE on metabolic parameters. Body mass index (BMI) (-0.56 kg/m<sup>2</sup>, 95% CI: -1.00, -0.13, <i>P</i> < .01), fasting blood glucose (-1.74 mmol/L, 95% CI: -3.34, -0.14, <i>P</i> < .01), and body weight (-0.48 kg, 95% CI: -0.74, -0.22, <i>P</i> < .01) in the TRE intervention group were decreased to varying degrees compared with controls. In contrast, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels were significantly increased in the TRE group compared with the control group (<i>P</i> < .01). The change in waist circumference, blood pressure, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and total cholesterol did not vary markedly across the groups. In conclusion, this meta-analysis found a significant reduction in BMI, weight, and fasting glucose, as well as a rise in HDL-C level with TRE compared with control. TRE could be used as an adjuvant treatment for metabolic dysfunctions.</p>","PeriodicalId":8264,"journal":{"name":"Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"511-524"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139478183","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Long-Term Crosstalk Between Renal Function and Arterial Stiffness.","authors":"Luca Zanoli, Carmelita Marcantoni, Domenico Santoro","doi":"10.1177/00033197241239690","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00033197241239690","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8264,"journal":{"name":"Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"509-510"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140130600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AngiologyPub Date : 2025-06-30DOI: 10.1177/00033197251355338
Atsushi Tanita, Shigeto Namiuchi
{"title":"Letter: Response to Letter Concerning \"Structural Abnormalities of the Achilles Tendon Are Associated With Coronary Artery Disease Even Without Achilles Tendon Thickening\".","authors":"Atsushi Tanita, Shigeto Namiuchi","doi":"10.1177/00033197251355338","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00033197251355338","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8264,"journal":{"name":"Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"33197251355338"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144526206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AngiologyPub Date : 2025-06-28DOI: 10.1177/00033197251345865
Ting Liu, Shiwen Zhang, Xin Zou, Ye Wang, Jinsheng Zhang, Shaojing Shi, Zixuan Zhao, Yiran Zhao, Bernhard Kolberg, Xuemin Shi, Jing Li
{"title":"Relationship Between Total Cholesterol/High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol and Carotid Artery Plaque in Ischemic Stroke Patients Based on Sex and Age.","authors":"Ting Liu, Shiwen Zhang, Xin Zou, Ye Wang, Jinsheng Zhang, Shaojing Shi, Zixuan Zhao, Yiran Zhao, Bernhard Kolberg, Xuemin Shi, Jing Li","doi":"10.1177/00033197251345865","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00033197251345865","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to explore the relationship between total cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (TC/HDL-C) ratio and carotid artery plaque (CAP) in patients with ischemic stroke (IS), while also examining the influence of different sex and age on CAP presence and quantity. We performed a cross-sectional analysis of 12 166 IS patients, dividing them into three groups based on TC/HDL-C tertiles (T1: TC/HDL-C < 3.55, T2: 3.55 ≤ TC/HDL-C ≤ 4.48, T3: TC/HDL-C > 4.48). Logistic regression was used to analyze the association between TC/HDL-C and CAP, as well as CAP count. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was constructed to assess the predictive performance of TC/HDL-C for CAP. TC/HDL-C (odds ratio [OR]: 1.227; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.210-1.348; <i>P</i> < .001) was significantly correlated with CAP risk. Subgroup analyses of sex and age revealed a stronger association between TC/HDL-C and CAP, as well as CAP count, in females and older patients compared with males and younger patients. The area under the curve (AUC) values of the ROC were 0.748 and 0.658 for the sex and age stratified groups, respectively. This study underscores the potential of TC/HDL-C to predict CAP risk and CAP count, particularly among female and elderly IS patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":8264,"journal":{"name":"Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"33197251345865"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144526241","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AngiologyPub Date : 2025-06-19DOI: 10.1177/00033197251341775
Qiujing Cai, Xiaolei Zhao, Xinmin Zhang, Chenglong Wang, Yi Zhou, Tao Tian, Xianliang Zhou, Yuqing Zhang, Lisheng Liu, Weiguo Zhang, Aihua Hu
{"title":"Ambulatory Blood Pressure Characteristics are Modulated by Age and Body Weight in Hypertensives: A Cohort Study of 35,367 Patients.","authors":"Qiujing Cai, Xiaolei Zhao, Xinmin Zhang, Chenglong Wang, Yi Zhou, Tao Tian, Xianliang Zhou, Yuqing Zhang, Lisheng Liu, Weiguo Zhang, Aihua Hu","doi":"10.1177/00033197251341775","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00033197251341775","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is increasingly recommended in clinical practice, but few large-scale studies were conducted on the characteristics of ABPM in obese hypertensive patients. The purpose of the present study was to assess the roles of age and body weight in modulating blood pressure (BP). In this cohort, 35,367 hypertensive patients were recruited and the <i>International Obesity Task Force criteria</i> were used <i>to</i> classify weight groups. Hypertension was defined according to the guidelines. According to ABPM records, 70.5% of participants had 24-h hypertension and 26.1% had dipper rhythm. Of these, 2.6% were underweight, 51.0% were normal, 38.2% were overweight, and 8.2% were in the obese category. In overweight and obese participants, 48%, and 45.1% of patients were non-dippers. Obese patients had higher 24h BP, especially morning BP surge. The prevalence of reverse-dipper rhythm hypertension and morning hypertension increased with age and obesity degree. A positive correlation between BP and variability was observed. Obese hypertensives had elevated 24h, diurnal and nocturnal heart rates. In hypertensives, ABPM characteristics were significantly modulated by body weight in the present cohort, implying that body weight control may constitute an approach for normalizing the ABPM pattern.</p>","PeriodicalId":8264,"journal":{"name":"Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"33197251341775"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144324311","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}