Mayo Clinic proceedings
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Mayo Clinic proceedings · Oct 2022
Echocardiography-Based Cardiac Structure Parameters for the Long-term Risk of End-Stage Kidney Disease in Black Individuals: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study.
To assess whether echocardiographic parameters of left ventricular (LV) structure and function relate to the long-term risk of incident end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). ⋯ In Black individuals residing in the community, echocardiographic parameters of LV structure, including LV wall thickness, were robustly associated with the risk of subsequently incident ESKD. These results have potential implications for novel prevention and management strategies for persons with abnormal LV structure.
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Mayo Clinic proceedings · Oct 2022
Acute Esophageal Necrosis: A Retrospective Cohort Study Highlighting the Mayo Clinic Experience.
To describe the clinical, endoscopic, and histologic features in patients with acute esophageal necrosis (AEN). ⋯ Acute esophageal necrosis is a serious condition observed in critically ill patients. Its endoscopic appearance can be highly variable. In patients with an unclear diagnosis, esophageal biopsies may be helpful given the characteristic histologic findings.
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Mayo Clinic proceedings · Oct 2022
ReviewOverview of Lymphedema for Physicians and Other Clinicians: A Review of Fundamental Concepts.
Lymphedema has historically been underrated in clinical practice, education, and scholarship to the detriment of many patients with this chronic, debilitating condition. The mechanical insufficiency of the lymphatic system causes the abnormal accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the interstitium, which triggers a cascade of adverse consequences such as fat deposition and fibrosis. ⋯ For this review, we conducted a literature search using PubMed and EMBASE and herein summarize the evidence related to the fundamental concepts of lymphedema. This article aims to raise awareness of this serious condition and outline and review the fundamental concepts of lymphedema.
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Mayo Clinic proceedings · Oct 2022
Impact of Blood Lipids on 10-Year Cardiovascular Risk in Individuals Without Dyslipidemia and With Low Risk Factor Burden.
To determine the association of plasma lipids with the prevalence of subclinical atherosclerosis and 10-year risk of incident cardiovascular (CV) events among healthy individuals without dyslipidemia and with low risk factor burden. ⋯ Except for TGs, all lipid variables were associated with atherosclerosis and future risk of CV disease among persons without dyslipidemia and with low risk factor burden.