Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jiajun Liu, Xueshan Jin, Wanying Chen, Lan Wang, Ziyi Feng, Jieming Huang
Summary: Premature and early menopause are associated with an increased risk of heart failure and atrial fibrillation.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Imo A. Ebong, Machelle D. Wilson, Duke Appiah, Erin D. Michos, Susan B. Racette, Amparo Villablanca, Khadijah Breathett, Pamela L. Lutsey, Melissa Wellons, Karol E. Watson, Patricia Chang, Alain G. Bertoni
Summary: Obesity exacerbates the risk of heart failure, particularly in women with older menopausal age, compared to those with lower body mass index and waist circumference.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mariana S. Parahuleva, Julian Kreutz, Gerhild Euler, Dora Terzieva, Amar Mardini, Ekaterina Uchikova, Nikoleta Parahuleva
Summary: Endometrial cancer (EC) is significantly associated with an increased incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF). Women with EC who are obese and younger are more likely to develop AF. Adiponectin (APN) levels may be associated with new-onset AF, especially when adjusted for BMI.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Parag Goyal, Michael Kim, Udhay Krishnan, Stephen A. Mccullough, Jim W. Cheung, Luke K. Kim, Ambarish Pandey, Barry A. Borlaug, Evelyn M. Horn, Monika M. Safford, Hooman Kamel
Summary: The study found that post-operative atrial fibrillation is associated with incident heart failure hospitalization among patients undergoing both cardiac and non-cardiac surgeries. These findings highlight the adverse prognostic impact of post-operative atrial fibrillation and suggest that it may be a marker for identifying patients with subclinical heart failure and those at elevated risk for heart failure.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Leonard Bergau, Philipp Bengel, Vanessa Sciacca, Thomas Fink, Christian Sohns, Philipp Sommer
Summary: Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained arrhythmia worldwide and is strongly associated with heart failure. Two therapeutic strategies, rhythm control and rate control, are accepted as the standard of care in AF patients with heart failure. Recent important studies have investigated the optimal therapeutic strategy in HF patients.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Yogesh N. Reddy, Barry A. Borlaug, Bernard J. Gersh
Summary: Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia in heart failure patients and can be both the cause and consequence of clinical heart failure. Some patients may benefit from maintaining sinus rhythm with catheter ablation. There is a close relationship between atrial fibrillation, left atrial myopathy, mitral regurgitation, and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, with potential clinical benefits to catheter ablation therapy. Treatment of atrial fibrillation also requires consideration of the degree of atrial myopathy and chronicity of atrial fibrillation.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Michael Derndorfer, Shaojie Chen, Helmut Puererfellner
Summary: Atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure (HF) are closely linked, with successful treatment of one potentially benefiting the other; adherence to guidelines is crucial, with AF patients potentially benefiting from ablation and HF patients having alternative treatment options depending on their LVEF levels.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Konstantinos D. Rizas, Luisa Freyer, Nikolay Sappler, Lukas von Stuelpnagel, Peter Spielbichler, Aresa Krasniqi, Michael Schreinlechner, Felix N. Wenner, Fabian Theurl, Amira Behroz, Elodie Eiffener, Mathias P. Klemm, Annika Schneidewind, Martin Zens, Theresa Dolejsi, Ulrich Mansmann, Steffen Massberg, Axel Bauer
Summary: The study compared the efficacy of digital smart devices in detecting atrial fibrillation (AF) and found that digital screening technology more than doubled the detection rate of treatment-relevant AF compared to usual care. This technology has the potential for broad applicability and further studies are needed to assess if digital screening for AF leads to better treatment outcomes.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Aditya Bhat, Henry H. L. Chen, Shaun Khanna, Gary C. H. Gan, Walter P. Abhayaratna, Maria Carmo P. Nunes, Chandini Raina MacIntyre, Timothy C. Tan
Summary: According to a study, heart failure, increased right atrial size, and impaired left atrial function are independent predictors of persistent/permanent atrial fibrillation.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Mary Rezk, Amar Taha, Susanne J. Nielsen, Tomas Gudbjartsson, Lennart Bergfeldt, Anders Ahlsson, Anders Jeppsson
Summary: This study aimed to explore the association between the clinical course of new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) and long-term outcomes. The findings showed that a more complicated course of POAF was associated with increased long-term risk for heart failure hospitalization but not for all-cause mortality or thromboembolic complications.
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Angela Zedda, Yan Huo, Mads Kronborg, Stefan Ulbrich, Julia Mayer, Liying Pu, Utz Richter, Thomas Gaspar, Judith Piorkowski, Christopher Piorkowski
Summary: The study explored a treatment concept of combining AF ablation and left atrial appendage occlusion in end-stage left atrial fibrotic disease, showing feasibility, safety, and efficacy in controlling rhythm and stroke risk.
CIRCULATION-ARRHYTHMIA AND ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Monika Gawalko, Monika Budnik, Iwona Gorczyca, Olga Jelonek, Beata Uzieblo-Zyczkowska, Malgorzata Maciorowska, Maciej Wojcik, Robert Blaszczyk, Tomasz Tokarek, Renata Rajtar-Salwa, Jacek Bil, Michal Wojewodzki, Anna Szpotowicz, Malgorzata Krzciuk, Janusz Bednarski, Elwira Bakula-Ostalska, Anna Tomaszuk-Kazberuk, Anna Szyszkowska, Marcin Welnicki, Artur Mamcarz, Agnieszka Kaplon-Cieslicka
Summary: The study found that over 70% of hospitalized AF patients have coexisting HF, but there is still a significant number of patients not receiving the recommended OAC. Differences were observed in treatment between HF and non-HF patients, warranting further attention.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
James M. Brophy, Lyne Nadeau
Summary: This retrospective cohort claims database study explores the optimal drug choice for rate control in atrial fibrillation patients. The study finds that discharge prescriptions for digoxin alone or a combination of digoxin and beta-blockers are not associated with increased risk of recurrent cardiovascular hospitalizations and death compared to prescriptions for beta-blockers alone. More research is needed to improve the precision of these estimates.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gerhild Euler, Jens Kockskaemper, Rainer Schulz, Mariana S. Parahuleva
Summary: HF and AF are major life-threatening diseases worldwide, and recent studies suggest JDP2 as a potential prognostic marker and therapeutic target for these diseases. Studies in genetically modified mice show impressive involvement of JDP2 in HF and AF.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Bernadet T. Santema, Vicente Artola Arita, Iziah E. Sama, Marielle Kloosterman, Maarten P. van den Berg, Hans L. A. Nienhuis, Isabelle C. Van Gelder, Peter van der Meer, Faiez Zannad, Marco Metra, Jozine M. Ter Maaten, John G. Cleland, Leong L. Ng, Stefan D. Anker, Chim C. Lang, Nilesh J. Samani, Kenneth Dickstein, Gerasimos Filippatos, Dirk J. van Veldhuisen, Carolyn S. P. Lam, Michiel Rienstra, Adriaan A. Voors
Summary: By comparing 92 biomarkers from different pathophysiological domains, the study found 24 biomarkers that were dysregulated in patients with HF and AF. Pathway overrepresentation analyses revealed that AF patients were associated with three pathways related to amyloid-beta, indicating the need for further confirmation in future studies.
CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hae-Jin Ko, Yoon Jeong Cho, Kyoung-Kon Kim, Jee-Hyun Kang, Young-Sang Kim, Ji-Hee Haam, Yang-Im Hur, Hye-In Choi, Kyu Rae Lee, Jung Ha Park, Soo Hyun Cho, Jong-Koo Kim, Taesic Lee, Myung-Jae Seo, Yeong Sook Yoon, Yoobin Seo, Ga Eun Nam, Sun Hyun Kim
Summary: Metabolic syndrome and its components worsened after the strengthening of social distancing regulations, although there were no significant increases in anthropometric indices and body fat levels.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jung Eun Yoo, Kyungdo Han, Jin-Hyung Jung, Yang-Im Hur, Yang Hyun Kim, Eun Sook Kim, Jang Won Son, Eun-Jung Rhee, Won-Young Lee, Ga Eun Nam
Summary: This study investigated the impact of BMI and WC on cardiovascular diseases in individuals aged 40 and 66 years. The results showed that there were different associations between BMI/WC and CVDs in different age groups, indicating effect modification by age. Weight loss intervention should be individualized according to age, and maintaining muscle mass may be crucial for managing weight loss in older population.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Yun Kyung Cho, Ji Hye Huh, Shinje Moon, Yoon Jung Kim, Yang-Hyun Kim, Kyung-do Han, Jun Goo Kang, Seong Jin Lee, Sung-Hee Ihm
Summary: This study examines the effect of waist circumference on the risk of developing end-stage renal disease (ESRD) based on glycaemic status. It finds that central obesity significantly increases the risk of ESRD, while a low waist circumference also affects the risk of ESRD in diabetes patients.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2023)
Letter
Health Care Sciences & Services
Youn Seon Choi, Yoo Jeong Lee, In Cheol Hwang, Hong Yup Ahn
BMJ SUPPORTIVE & PALLIATIVE CARE
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ye-lim Shin, Heesoh Yoo, Joo Young Hong, Jooeun Kim, Kyung-do Han, Kyu-Na Lee, Yang-Hyun Kim
Summary: This study analyzed 3,042 participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus and found that obesity is associated with uncontrolled diabetes in female patients aged >= 60 years. Physicians should closely monitor this group for diabetes control.
JOURNAL OF OBESITY & METABOLIC SYNDROME
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Kyoung-Kon Kim, Ji-Hee Haam, Bom Taeck Kim, Eun Mi Kim, Jung Hwan Park, Sang Youl Rhee, Eonju Jeon, Eungu Kang, Ga Eun Nam, Hye Yeon Koo, Jeong-Hyun Lim, Jo-Eun Jeong, Jong-Hee Kim, Jong Won Kim, Jung Ha Park, Jun Hwa Hong, Sang Eok Lee, Se Hee Min, Seung Jun Kim, Sunyoung Kim, Yang-Hyun Kim, Yeon Ji Lee, Yoon Jeong Cho, Young-Jun Rhie, Youn-hee Kim, Jee-Hyun Kang, Chang Beom Lee
Summary: The goal of the 8th edition of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Obesity is to provide evidence-based recommendations to primary care physicians for safe and effective care of patients with obesity. The guidelines were developed by a committee of experts with multidisciplinary expertise in obesity management and underwent rigorous review and endorsement. This edition includes updated criteria for diagnosing obesity, new topics, and improved organization to better assist healthcare professionals in treating obesity.
JOURNAL OF OBESITY & METABOLIC SYNDROME
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Kye-Yeung Park, Jin-Hyung Jung, Hwan-Sik Hwang, Hoon-Ki Park, Kyungdo Han, Ga Eun Nam
Summary: This study examined the association between bone mineral density (BMD) and Parkinson's disease (PD) in postmenopausal women. It found that lower BMD and osteoporosis were associated with an increased risk of PD, and this association could be mitigated using antiosteoporosis medications. Proper management of BMD in postmenopausal women may help prevent PD.
MOVEMENT DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Youn Huh, Jung Eun Yoo, Sang-Hyun Park, Kyungdo Han, Seon Mee Kim, Hye Soon Park, Kyung Hwan Cho, Jin-Soo Ahn, Sang Ho Jun, Ga Eun Nam
Summary: This study investigated the association between dental diseases, oral hygiene care, and the incidence of heart failure (HF) in patients with type 2 diabetes. The results showed that an increased number of missing teeth was associated with a higher risk of HF, while regular dental cleaning and frequent toothbrushing were associated with a decreased risk of HF. The presence of dental diseases increased the risk of HF, but good oral hygiene care further reduced the risk of HF.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jimin Clara Park, Ga Eun Nam, Jinna Yu, Ketrell L. McWhorter, Junxiu Liu, Hong Seok Lee, Seong-Su Lee, Kyungdo Han
Summary: This cohort study found that sustained low or decreasing income is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, while sustained high or increasing income is associated with a decreased risk of type 2 diabetes.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ji-Hee Haam, Bom Taeck Kim, Eun Mi Kim, Hyuktae Kwon, Jee-Hyun Kang, Jung Hwan Park, Kyoung-Kon Kim, Sang Youl Rhee, Yang-Hyun Kim, Ki Young Lee
Summary: The global prevalence of obesity is consistently increasing, leading to the emergence of many obesity-related diseases as major health problems. Body mass index (BMI) is used to define obesity and is strongly associated with body fat mass. Additionally, obesity-related morbidities increase proportionately with BMI. The Korean Society for the Study of Obesity has defined overweight as a BMI >23 kg/m2 and obesity as a BMI >25 kg/m2, based on a significant increase in obesity-related diseases. A waist circumference of >90 cm in men and >85 cm in women is defined as abdominal obesity, which is also correlated with obesity-related diseases. The updated guidelines place greater emphasis on using morbidity as the basis for diagnosing obesity and abdominal obesity. These new guidelines will assist in identifying and managing high-risk groups for obesity-related comorbidities among Korean adults.
JOURNAL OF OBESITY & METABOLIC SYNDROME
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Woo-Jin Byeon, Sung-Jae Lee, Tae-Gyu Khil, Ah-Young Jeong, Byoung-Duck Han, Min-Sung Sohn, Jae-Wook Choi, Yang-Hyun Kim
Summary: This study investigated the effects of a marine healing program on metabolic syndrome indicators and mental health in adults with metabolic syndrome or at risk of developing it. The experimental group showed significant improvements in blood pressure, triglycerides, body weight, high-density lipoprotein, uric acid, and mental health indicators. Comparisons between the experimental and control groups showed that the experimental group had greater improvements in body weight and HDL-C. Overall, marine healing programs appear to be effective in improving metabolic syndrome indicators.
MEDICINA-LITHUANIA
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Youn Huh, Seung Hee Kim, Ga Eun Nam, Hye Soon Park
Summary: This study investigates weight gain in the Korean population, finding that it is more pronounced in younger adults and those with a higher baseline BMI. The prevalence of weight gain is 25.7% in men and 31.3% in women. Factors associated with weight gain include young age, being unmarried, having a blue-collar job, low income, alcohol consumption in men, being married in women, and smoking and skipping breakfast in both sexes.
JOURNAL OF KOREAN MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Chung-Woo Lee, HyunJin Kim, Myung Ji Nam, Yeon Joo Choi, Kyungdo Han, Jin-Hyung Jung, Do-Hoon Kim, Joo-Hyun Park
Summary: Obesity and abdominal obesity are risk factors for COPD and asthma in premenopausal and postmenopausal Korean women. Controlling weight and maintaining a healthy body shape can help prevent COPD and asthma in women.
MENOPAUSE-THE JOURNAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY
(2022)
