Could non-HDL-cholesterol be a better marker of atherogenic dyslipidemia in obstructive sleep apnea?

Background/objectiveObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is independently associated with dyslipidemia, a surrogate marker of atherosclerosis. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol is accepted as a major independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, non-high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol is a better marker of atherogenic dyslipidemia and recommended as a target of lipid lowering therapy. We aimed to assess the prevalence of atherogenic dyslipidemia, and relationship between OSA severity and serum LDL-cholesterol and non-HDL cholesterol levels in OSA patients.MethodsWe retrospectively evaluated treatment naïve 2361 subjects admitted to the sleep laboratory of a university hospital for polysomnography. All subjects’ lipid profile including total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, and non-HDL-cholesterol were measured.ResultsOut of 2361 patients (mean age 49.6 ± 11.9 years; 68.9% male, apnea-hypopnea index 36.6 ± 28.4/h), 185 (7.8%) had no OSA and 2176 (92.2%) had OSA. Atherogenic dyslipidemia prevalence was high (57–66%) in OSA patients, and especially increased in severe OSA compared to other groups (p < 0.05). Though total and LDL-cholesterol did not differ between those with and without OSA, non-HDL-cholesterol (p = 0.020), and triglycerides (p = 0.001) were higher and HDL-cholesterol levels (p = 0.018) were lower in OSA patients than non-OSA. Non-HDL-cholesterol was significantly correlated with OSA severity (p < 0.001) and hypoxia parameters (p < 0.01), whereas LDL-cholesterol showed no correlation.ConclusionsAtherogenic dyslipidemia is highly prevalent and non-HDL-cholesterol levels are significantly increased, predominantly in severe OSA patients. Non-HDL-cholesterol but not LDL-cholesterol, is significantly correlated with OSA severity and hypoxia parameters. Therefore, it could be better to use non-HDL-cholesterol, which is a guideline recommended target of lipid therapy, as a marker of atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk in OSA patients.     

解偶联蛋白1基因多态性与2型糖尿病心脑血管并发症的相关性

目的探讨解偶联蛋白1(UCP1)基因多态性与2型糖尿病(T2DM)心脑血管并发症的相关性。方法选取2019年7月—2020年7月住院治疗的T2DM 440例,根据有无心脑血管并发症分为观察组(T2DM合并心脑血管并发症)221例和对照组(单纯T2DM)219例。比较两组一般资料,UCP1在rs45539933、rs10011540及rs1800592位点的基因型分布与等位基因频率;通过多因素Logistic回归分析评估T2DM发生心脑血管事件的危险因素。结果观察组病程长于对照组,糖化血红蛋白水平高于对照组,而血清高密度脂蛋白胆固醇水平低于对照组(P<0.01)。观察组C/C基因型分布及C碱基频率均高于对照组(P<0.05)。C/C基因型是T2DM患者发生心脑血管并发症的危险因素(P<0.05)。结论UCP1基因多态性与T2DM心脑血管并发症的发生显著相关。     

新型降脂药人前蛋白转化酶枯草溶菌素 9抑制剂与动脉粥样硬化性心血管疾病、静脉血栓栓塞疾病关系的研究进展

随着生活方式的改变，心脑血管疾病逐渐成为全人类死亡的“头号杀手”高于恶性肿瘤、糖尿病等。血脂的升高尤其是低密度脂蛋白胆固醇( LDL-C)的升高与动脉粥样硬化性心血管疾病( ASCVD)的发，生、发展息息相关。现有的专家共识、南提出他汀类药物是降低 LDL-C的一线用药，但仍可能会发生复发性缺血事件。人前蛋白转化酶枯草溶菌素 9(PCSK9)抑制指剂作为一类新型降脂药，有显著降低血 LDL-C水平，同时又可降低脂蛋白( a)的水平，又与 ASCVD与静脉血栓栓塞疾病( VTE)的发病可能相关。本文将系统地阐述新型降脂药 PCSK9抑制剂与 ASCVD、VTE的关系研究进展。     

清脑汤治疗H型高血压84例

目的:观察清脑汤治疗H型高血压的临床疗效及对同型半胱氨酸、血脂的影响。方法:选择2016年10月至2018年12月在本院就诊的168例H型高血压患者为研究对象,按照随机数字表法分为对照组和治疗组,每组各84例,对照组采用非洛地平缓释片治疗,每次5 mg,每日清晨口服,治疗组采用中药清脑汤治疗,日1剂,水煎服,分2次温服。两组均以7 d为1个疗程,均连续治疗4个疗程。观察两组患者治疗前后血压、血脂水平和心功能。结果:治疗后,治疗组日间收缩压、夜间收缩压、日间舒张压、夜间舒张压较对照组明显降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗后,治疗组同型半胱氨酸(homocystein,Hcy)、总胆固醇(total cholesterol,TC)、高密度脂蛋白(high density lipoprotein-C,HDL-C)及三酰甘油(triacylglycerol,TG)水平与对照组比较明显降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);对照组不良反应发生率为16.67%,治疗组不良反应发生率为5.95%,两组不良反应发生率比较,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗组每搏输出量(stroke volume,SV)、左心室射血分数(left ventricular ejection fraction,LVEF)高于对照组(P<0.05),左心室舒张末期内径(left ventricular end-systolic dimension,LVEDD)低于对照组(P<0.05);对照组有效率为73.81%,治疗组有效率为90.48%,两组有效率比较,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:清脑汤可以提高H型高血压患者的临床疗效,降低同型半胱氨酸及血脂的浓度。     

Autosomal recessive hypercholesterolemia in a kindred of Syrian ancestry

Autosomal recessive hypercholesterolemia is a rare genetic disorder due to homozygosity or compound heterozygosity for mutations in the low-density lipoprotein receptor adapter protein 1 gene (LDLRAP1), resulting in elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels, large xanthomas, and increased cardiovascular risk. Here, we describe a Danish family of Syrian ancestry carrying a frameshift mutation in LDLRAP1, previously only described in Sardinia and Sicily in Italy and in Spain. In 2 children homozygous for this mutation, we evaluate the effect of long-term lipid-lowering treatment with atorvastatin as monotherapy or in combination with ezetimibe. At referral to the lipid clinic at Viborg Regional Hospital, 3 of 4 children had LDL-C levels of 468, 538, and 371 mg/dL, respectively, with 1 child already showing cutaneous xanthomas at 10 years of age. For comparison, the fourth child and the parents had LDL-C levels of 85, 116, and 124 mg/dL. Genetic testing revealed that all 3 children with severely elevated LDL-C were homozygous for a rare frameshift mutation in LDLRAP1, p.His144GlnfsTer27 (c.431dupA), whereas the fourth child and both parents were heterozygous for this mutation. Lipid-lowering treatment was started in the 2 oldest children (at 10 and 7 years of age). Atorvastatin (40 mg/d) combined with ezetimibe (10 mg/d) reduced LDL-C by 75% in the first child and resulted in near-complete regression of xanthomas. In the second child, atorvastatin (40 mg/d) as monotherapy reduced LDL-C by 61%. Both regimens were superior to treatment with pravastatin as monotherapy (20 mg/d) and to pravastatin in combination with cholestyramine (2 g twice daily). High-intensity statin therapy alone or in combination with ezetimibe resulted in marked reductions in LDL-C in 2 children homozygous for a rare frameshift mutation in LDLRAP1 and lead to regression of large xanthomas.     

Association between de novo lipogenesis susceptibility genes and coronary artery disease

Background and aimsCoronary artery disease (CAD) is the principal cause of death in individuals with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The aim of this study was to use genetic epidemiology to study the association between de novo lipogenesis (DNL), one of the major pathways leading to NAFLD, and CAD risk.Methods and resultsDNL susceptibility genes were used as instruments and selected using three approaches: 1) genes that are associated with both high serum triglycerides and low sex hormone-binding globulin, both downstream consequences of DNL (unbiased approach), 2) genes that have a known role in DNL (biased approach), and 3) genes that have been associated with serum fatty acids, used as a proxy of DNL. Gene-CAD effect estimates were retrieved from the meta-analysis of CARDIoGRAM and the UK Biobank (～76014 cases and ～264785 controls). Effect estimates were clustered using a fixed-effects meta-analysis. Twenty-two DNL susceptibility genes were identified by the unbiased approach, nine genes by the biased approach and seven genes were associated with plasma fatty acids. Clustering of genes selected in the unbiased and biased approach showed a statistically significant association with CAD (OR:1.016, 95%CI:1.012; 1.020 and OR:1.013, 95%CI:1.007; 1.020, respectively), while clustering of fatty acid genes did not (OR:1.004, 95%CI:0.996–1.011). Subsequent exclusion of potential influential outliers did reveal a statistically significant association (OR:1.009, 95%CI:1.000; 1.018).ConclusionsDNL susceptibility genes are associated with an increased risk of CAD. These findings suggest that DNL may be involved in the pathogenesis of CAD and favor further development of strategies that target NAFLD through DNL.