Internal and emergency medicine
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Hyperuricemia has been regarded as a risk factor for various cardiovascular diseases. However, few studies have evaluated its influence on thromboembolism in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) patients. The purpose of the present study is to investigate the association between hyperuricemia and thromboembolism in a retrospective HCM cohort. ⋯ The association lost statistical significance among patients without AF and obstructive ones. Hyperuricemia significantly predicts future thromboembolism in HCM patients, especially in HCM patients with AF and non-obstructive HCM patients. Future studies are warranted for further evaluation.
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In the original publication, part of the conflict of statement was incorrectly published as "Dr. Bikdeli reports that he was approached by lawyers on behalf of plaintiffs in litigation related to IVC filters". The correct statement should read as "Dr. Bikdeli reports that he is a consulting expert (on behalf of the plaintiff) for litigation related to a specific type of IVC filters".
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Increasing evidence shows an association between high lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] levels and atherothrombotic diseases. Lp(a) trait is largely controlled by kringle-IV type 2 (KIV-2) size polymorphism in LPA gene, encoding for apo(a). Environmental factors are considered to determinate minor phenotypic variability in Lp(a) levels. ⋯ Moreover, in high-KIV-2-repeat subjects, we observed a trend towards influence of fish intake on reducing Lp(a) levels (p = 0.186). At multivariate linear regression analysis, high adherence to Mediterranean diet remains a significant and independent determinant of lower Lp(a) levels (β = - 64.97, standard error = 26.55, p = 0.015). In conclusion, this study showed that only subjects with high KIV-2 repeats can take advantage to lower Lp(a) levels from correct nutritional habits and, in particular, from Mediterranean diet.