Asociación del índice triglicérido-glucosa con colesterol-no-HDL aumentado como indicador de riesgo cardiometabólico en estudios poblacionales / Association of the triglyceride-glucose index with increased non-HDL-cholesterol as an indicator of cardiometabolic risk in population studies / Associação do índice triglicerídeo-glicose com colesterol-não-HDL aumentado como indicador de risco cardiometabólico em estudos populacionais / Reconocimiento a la trayectoria del Prof. Dr. Juan Miguel Castagnino†

Resumen Se propone la asociación de dos indicadores para la detección de personas con riesgo cardiometabólico (RCM) en estudios poblacionales: triglicéridoglucosa (TyG) >8,75 y colesterol-no-HDL (C-no-HDL) ≥160 mg/dL, que se denominará indicador de RCM. La enfermedad cardiovascular aterosclerótica (ECVA) y la diabetes tipo 2 (DT2) son muy frecuentes. TyG aumentado es un estimador de insulinorresistencia y síndrome metabólico (SM) y está relacionado con la detección precoz de riesgo para DT2. C-no-HDL ≥160 mg/ dL ha sido recomendado informarlo en los estudios de laboratorio vinculados con el riesgo para ECVA, sus aumentos están relacionados con todas las lipoproteínas aterogénicas y es de mucho interés en hipertrigliceridemias y SM, por la presencia de lipoproteínas remanentes. En un estudio poblacional sobre 540 personas del sur argentino se halló un aumento significativo de RCM luego de los 20 años y luego de los 40 años de edad un tercio de la población lo tenía presente. El RCM se halló asociado con el índice de masa corporal (IMC), luego de ajustar para edad y género. Después de los 30 años, el RCM estaba presente en un tercio de las personas con IMC ≥27 kg/m2. En otro estudio realizado en personas con riesgo para DT2 con RCM presente, 65,8% tenían HOMA-IR (homeostasis model assessment-insulin-resistance) >2,1 y 61,8% SM. Se concluye que la asociación de TyG >8,75 y C-no-HDL ≥160 mg/dL (RCM) podría ser de interés para la detección de grupos poblacionales con alto riesgo cardiometabólico, en la prevención de ECVA y DT2.

Abstract The association of two indicators was proposed for the detection of people with cardiometabolic risk (CMR) in population studies: triglyceride-glucose (TyG) >8.75 and non-HDL-cholesterol (Non-HDL-C) ≥160 mg/dL, which will be called CMR indicator. Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ACVD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) are very common. Increased TyG is an estimator of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome (MS) and is related to the early detection of risk for T2D. Non-HDL-C≥160 mg/dL has been recommended to be reported in laboratory studies related to the risk for CVA and its increases are related to all atherogenic lipoproteins and it is of great interest in hypertriglyceridemia and MS, due to the presence of lipoproteins remnants. In a population study of 540 people from Southern Argentina, a significant increase in CMR was found after 20 years of age, and after 40 years of age; a third of the population had it. CMR was found to be associated with body mass index (BMI), after adjusting for age and gender. After age 30 years, CMR was present in a third of the people with a BMI ≥27 kg/m2. In another study conducted in people at risk for T2D with CMR present, 65.8% had HOMA-IR (homeostasis model assessment-insulin-resistance) >2.1 and 61.8% MS. It is concluded that the association of TyG <8.75 and non-HDL-C ≥160 mg/dL (CMR) could be of interest for the detection of population groups with high cardiometabolic risk, in the prevention of ACVD and T2D.

Resumo A associação de dois índices é proposta para a detecção de pessoas com risco cardiometabólico (RCM) em estudos populacionais: triglicerídeo-glicose (TyG) >8,75 e colesterol-não-HDL (C-não-HDL) ≥160 mg/ dL, que será denominado indicador de RCM. A doença cardiovascular aterosclerótica (DCVA) e o diabetes tipo 2 (DT2) são muito comuns. TyG aumentado é um estimador de resistência à insulina e síndrome metabólica (SM) e está relacionado com a detecção precoce de risco para DT2. C-não-HDL ≥160 mg/dL tem sido recomendado para relatá-lo em estudos laboratoriais vinculados com o risco de DCVA e seus aumentos estão relacionados com todas as lipoproteínas aterogênicas e é de grande interesse na hipertrigliceridemia e SM devido à presença de restos de lipoproteínas. Em um estudo populacional de 540 pessoas do sul da Argentina, foi encontrado um aumento significativo de RCM após os 20 anos de idade e, depois dos 40 anos, um terço da população o apresentava. A RCM foi associada ao índice de massa corporal (IMC), após ajustar para idade e gênero. Após os 30 anos, a RCM estava presente em um terço das pessoas com IMC ≥27 kg/m2. Em outro estudo realizado em pessoas com risco para DT2 com RCM presente, 65,8% tinham HOMA-IR (homeostasis model assessment-insulin-resistance) >2,1 e 61,8% SM. Conclui-se que a associação de TyG >8,75 e C-não-HDL ≥160 mg/dL (RCM) poderia ser de interesse para a detecção de grupos populacionais com alto risco cardiometabolico, na prevenção de DCVA e DT2.

Premature coronary artery disease, risk factors, clinical presentation, angiography and interventions: Hospital based registry

Background & aims: Premature coronary artery disease (CAD) is endemic in India. We performed a study to identify risk factors, clinical presentation, angiographic findings and interventions in premature CAD. Methods: Successive patients who underwent percutaneous intervention (PCI) were enrolled from January 2018 to June 2021. Premature CAD was defined as women 45-59 y and men 40-54 y and very premature as women <45 y and men <40 y. Descriptive statistics are presented. Univariate odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) were calculated to identify differences in various groups. Results: 4672 patients (women 936, men 3736) were enrolled. Premature CAD was in 1238 (26.5%; women 31.9%; men 25.1%) and very premature in 212 (4.5%; women 6.5%, men 4.0%). In premature and very premature vs non-premature CAD, OR (95%CI) for high cholesterol _x0001_200 mg/dl [women 1.52(1.03 e2.25) and 1.59(0.79e3.20); men 1.73(1.38e2.17) and 1.92(1.22e3.03)], non-HDL cholesterol _x0001_130 mg/dl [women 1.84(1.35e2.52) and 1.32(0.72e2.42); men 1.69(1.43e1.90) and 1.67(1.17e2.34)], LDL cholesterol [men 1.10(0.95e1.25) and 1.04(0.77e1.41)], and tobacco [women 1.40(0.84e2.35) and 2.14(0.95e4.82); men 1.63(1.34e1.98) and 1.27(0.81e1.97)] were higher while hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease were more in non-premature(p < 0.05). Presentation as STEMI was marginally more in women with premature [1.13(0.85e1.51)] and very premature [1.29(0.75e2.22)] CAD and was significantly higher in men [1.35(1.16e1.56) and 1.79(1.29e2.49)]. Location and extent of CAD were not different. Conclusions: In India, a third of CAD patients presenting for coronary intervention have premature disease. Important risk factors are high total and non-HDL cholesterol and tobacco (men) with greater presentation as STEMI. Extent and type of CAD are similar to non-premature CAD indicating severe disease.

Apolipoproteína B: sus ventajas en el manejo del riesgo cardiovascular aterosclerótico / Apolipoprotein B: its advantages in the assessment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk / Apolipoproteína B: suas vantagens no manejo do risco cardiovascular aterosclerótico

Resumen Se analiza la determinación de apolipoproteína B (Apo B) en la evaluación y tratamiento de la enfermedad cardiovascular aterosclerótica (ECVA) con respecto a tres aspectos: a) marcador de riesgo aterogénico; b) ventajas sobre los lípidos; c) utilidad en el laboratorio bioquímico. Apo B participa en la aterogénesis. Habitualmente las partículas lipoproteicas aterogénicas se evalúan por su contenido en colesterol pero su masa por partícula es muy variable. Sin embargo, cada partícula tiene una molécula de Apo B por lo que es un estimador de su número y marcador de riesgo. Apo B desempeña un rol causal y explica mejor que el colesterol LDL (C-LDL) la relación etiológica con la enfermedad, tiene mayor capacidad discriminante que los lípidos, agregación familiar y mejor parámetro para el manejo del tratamiento en presencia de C-LDL<70 mg/dL, hipertrigliceridemia moderada, síndrome metabólico, obesidad y diabetes. Puede determinarse sin ayuno previo con trazabilidad respecto de un patrón de referencia, comparabilidad y armonía de los resultados entre los laboratorios y menor error analítico que el colesterol no-HDL. C-LDL sigue siendo el objetivo primario para la evaluación y tratamiento del riesgo aterogénico. Por consenso se han informado los valores de corte para Apo B según categorías de riesgo de ECVA y se recomendó su uso cuando sea posible determinarla. Apo B es un excelente marcador de riesgo aterogénico, presenta mayor exactitud y precisión que los lípidos y su inclusión en el manejo de casos clínicos específicos contribuye a mejorar la calidad del tratamiento.

Abstract The determination of apolipoprotein B (Apo B) in the evaluation and treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ACVD) is analyzed, referring to three aspects: a) marker of atherogenic risk; b) advantages over lipids; c) utility in the biochemical laboratory. Apo B participates in atherogenesis. Atherogenic lipoprotein particles are usually evaluated for their cholesterol content, but their mass per particle is highly variable. However, each particle has an Apo B molecule so it is an estimator of its number and a marker of risk. Apo B plays a causal role and explains better than LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) the etiological relationship with the disease; it has a greater discriminating capacity than lipids, family aggregation and it is a better parameter for the management of treatment in the presence of LDL-C<70 mg/dL, moderate hypertriglyceridemia, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and diabetes. It can be determined without prior fasting with traceability to a reference standard, comparability and harmony of results between laboratories and lower analytical error than non-HDL cholesterol. LDL-C remains the primary endpoint for the evaluation and treatment of atherogenic risk. By consensus, cut-off values for Apo B have been reported according to ACVD risk categories and its use was recommended when it is possible to determine it. Apo B is an excellent marker of atherogenic risk, it has greater accuracy and precision than lipids and its inclusion in the management of specific clinical cases contributes to improving the quality of treatment.

Resumo A determinação da apolipoproteína B (Apo B) na avaliação e tratamento da doença cardiovascular aterosclerótica (DCVA) é analisada, referindo-se a três aspectos: a) marcador de risco aterogênico; b) vantagens sobre os lipídios; c) utilidade no laboratório bioquímico. Apo B participa da aterogênese. As partículas de lipoproteína aterogênica são geralmente avaliadas quanto ao seu conteúdo de colesterol, mas sua massa por partícula é altamente variável. No entanto, cada partícula possui uma molécula de Apo B, por isso é um estimador de seu número e um marcador de risco. A Apo B tem papel causal e explica melhor que o colesterol LDL (C-LDL) a relação etiológica com a doença, tem maior capacidade discriminante que os lipídios, agregação familiar e melhor parâmetro para o manejo do tratamento na presença de C-LDL<70 mg/dL, hipertrigliceridemia moderada, síndrome metabólica, obesidade e diabetes. Pode ser determinado sem jejum prévio com rastreabilidade a respeito de um padrão de referência, comparabilidade e harmonia de resultados entre laboratórios e menor erro analítico do que o colesterol não-HDL. O C-LDL continua sendo o objetivo primário para a avaliação e tratamento do risco aterogênico. Por consenso, os valores de corte da Apo B foram reportados de acordo com as categorias de risco de DCVA e seu uso foi recomendado quando possível. A Apo B é um excelente marcador de risco aterogênico, possui maior acurácia e precisão que os lipídeos e sua inclusão no manejo de casos clínicos específicos contribui para a melhoria da qualidade do tratamento.

Dietary and Blood Lipids in Cardiovascular Disease

Blood lipids are essential for life; at the same time, elevated or reduced levels of some of the components of lipid are related to risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).This article provides a review on dietary and blood lipids with their impact on cardiovascular health. The role of apolipoprotein B (ApoB), Lipoprotein(a) ((Lp(a))and other lipoprotein particles in the development of ASCVD has been reviewed. There are newevidences that ApoB the structural protein of most of the lipoprotein particles (carrier of blood lipids), in addition to low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), plays a central role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis with increased risk for ASCVD. Elevated levels of Lp(a) concentrations are associated with an increased risk of ASCVD, but it appears to be a weaker risk factor than ApoB or LDL-C

Armonizacion del estudio de lipidos en el laboratorio clinico / Harmonization of the study of lipids in the clinical laboratory

Los profesionales que ejercen la bioquimica clinica son conscientes de la falta de resultados comparables entre laboratorios, independientemente de donde y cuando se realicen. Durante muchos anos el centro de la gestion de la calidad estuvo en la estandarizacion de los procedimientos de medida, la armonizacion va mas alla del metodo y los resultados analiticos e incluye todos los aspectos que hay que tener en cuenta durante el proceso total de la prueba. Los laboratorios de bioquimica clinica han logrado en las ultimas decadas importantes mejoras en la calidad de los procesos analiticos, pero es necesario un esfuerzo mayor dedicado a la vulnerabilidad de los procedimientos extra analiticos para asegurar la comparacion y la concordancia de los resultados obtenidos por diferentes laboratorios clinicos. Las iniciativas destinadas a mejorar la armonizacion de los resultados de laboratorio tienen una dimension etica y de gran importancia en el diagnostico de las dislipemias asociadas al desarrollo de aterosclerosis y la evaluacion del riesgo cardiovascular. Los estudios poblacionales aun muestran dificultades en la identificacion del mejor biomarcador que pueda evidenciar adecuadamente el riesgo cardiovascular en un individuo. La correlacion, discordancia y concordancia muestran que es necesario el diseno de un perfil de pruebas de laboratorio personalizado, con marcadores estandarizados y armonizados, que permita la prediccion del riesgo.

The health professionals who practice clinical biochemistry are aware of the lack of comparable results between laboratories, regardless of where and when they are performed. For many years, the objective of the quality management was the standardization of measurement procedures. The harmonization is beyond the methods and the analytical results, and it includes all the aspects to be taken into account during the whole process of the test. The clinical biochemistry laboratories have achieved important improvements in the quality of the analytical processes in the last decades, but greater effort is necessary for the vulnerability of the extra analytical procedures to ensure the comparison and the agreement of the results obtained by different clinical laboratories. The initiatives aimed to improve the harmonization of laboratory results have an ethical dimension and importance in the diagnosis of dyslipidemia associated with the development of atherosclerosis and the assessment of cardiovascular risk. The population studies still show difficulties in the identification of the best biomarker that can adequately show the cardiovascular risk in an individual. The correlation, discordance and concordance between biomarkers show that it is necessary to design a personalized laboratory test profile, and with standardized and harmonized markers that allow the prediction of risk.

Os profissionais que exercem a bioquímica clínica Clinical estão cientes da falta de resultados comparáveis entre laboratórios, independentemente de onde e quando forem realizados. Por muitos anos, o centro de gestão da qualidade esteve na padronização dos procedimentos de medição, a harmonização vai além do método analítico e dos resultados analíticos e inclui todos os aspectos a considerar durante o processo do teste. Laboratórios bioquímica clínica têm alcançado, nas últimas décadas grandes melhorias na qualidade dos processos analíticos, mas precisa de um esforço maior dedicado à vulnerabilidade dos procedimentos extra-analíticos, para garantir a comparação e concordancia dos resultados obtidos pelos diferentes laboratórios clínicos. Iniciativas para melhorar a harmonização dos resultados laboratoriais têm uma dimensão ética e de grande importȃncia no diagnóstico de dislipidemias associadas ao desenvolvimento de aterosclerose e à avaliação do risco cardiovascular. As pesquisas populacionais mostram ainda dificuldades em identificar o melhor biomarcador que possa demonstrar em forma adecuada o risco cardiovascular em um individuo, a correlação, discordância e concordância mostram que é necessário o desenho de um perfil de testes personalizado, com marcadores padronizados e harmonizada, que permite a previsão de risco.

Límites de referencia de las concentraciones de lípidos en embarazos no complicados / Reference limits for lipids during pregnancy without complications

Resumen OBJETIVO: Definir los límites de referencia de las concentraciones de lípidos en gestaciones no complicadas. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio observacional, retrospectivo y analítico efectuado en pacientes embarazadas sanas atendidas en el servicio de Obstetricia del Hospital Churruca-Visca de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Criterios de inclusión: pacientes embarazadas con edad entre 14 y 43 años. Criterios de exclusión: pacientes en tratamiento farmacológico que pudiera afectar el metabolismo lipídico o tener complicaciones obstétricas o neonatales. RESULTADOS: Se estudiaron 163 embarazadas con edad promedio de 27.2 ± 6.5 años, que se categorizaron en cuatro grupos. En el primer trimestre el colesterol no HDL fue significativamente diferente entre las cuatro categorías de IMC (p < 0.05). En el segundo trimestre se encontraron iguales resultados para colesterol no HDL y LDL (p < 0.05) mientras que las concentraciones de triglicéridos fueron significativamente diferentes de acuerdo con las cinco categorías de edad (p < 0.05). En el tercer trimestre no se encontraron diferencias en las concentraciones de lípidos por edad ni por IMC. Tampoco se obtuvieron diferencias por ganancia de peso (menos o más de 10 kg). CONCLUSIONES: Las concentraciones de lípidos y lipoproteínas se incrementaron a lo largo del embarazo. No hubo diferencia significativa entre mujeres con bajo y peso normal versus sobrepeso-obesidad. Es necesario reunir más información de valores de referencia de lípidos y lipoproteínas para poder definir el estado de dislipidemia en las embarazadas.

Abstract OBJECTIVE: To define the reference limits of lipid concentrations in uncomplicated gestations. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Observational, retrospective and analytical study carried out in healthy pregnant patients treated in the obstetrics service of the Churruca-Visca Hospital. Inclusion criteria: being pregnant and between 14 and 43 years of age. Exclusion criteria: being in pharmacological treatment that could affect lipid metabolism or have obstetric or neonatal complications. RESULTS: 163 pregnant women were studied with an average age of 27.2 ± 6.5 years, which was categorized into four groups. In the first trimester non-HDL cholesterol was significantly different among the four categories of BMI (p <0.05). In the second quarter, the same results were found for non-HDL and LDL cholesterol (p <0.05), while triglyceride concentrations were significantly different according to the five age categories (p <0.05). In the third quarter there were no differences in lipid concentrations by age or BMI. Nor were differences obtained by weight gain (less or more than 10 kg). CONCLUSIONS: Lipid and lipoprotein concentrations increased during pregnancy. There was no significant difference between women with low and normal weight versus overweight-obesity. It is necessary to gather more information on reference values of lipids and lipoproteins in order to define the state of dyslipidemia in pregnant women.

Association of non-HDL-cholesterol and non-HDL-cholesterol-to-HDL-cholesterol ratio with early diabetic nephropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus / 中华内分泌代谢杂志

The association of non-HDL-cholesterol and non-HDL-C-to-HDL-cholesterol ratio (non-HDL-C-to-HDL-C ratio) with early diabetic nephropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus was investigated.Non-HDL-C and non-HDL-C-to-HDL-C ratio were positively related with microalbuminuria (P＜0.05 or P＜0.01).Non-HDL-C-to-HDL-C ratio is an independent risk factor of early diabetic nephropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

El papel de los triglicéridos en la aterosclerosis y su relación con la resistencia a la insulina: una ruta desconocida

Fue hace 30 años cuando la relación entre hipertrigliceridemia y la enfermedad de la arteria coronaria se postuló por primera vez y luego se confirmó en muchos artículos, así como en el estudio PROCAM. La condición de resistencia a la insulina tiene un perfil lipídico y la capacidad intestinal para producir quilomicrones postprandiales distintiva, que cada vez es más relevante. La absorción de colesterol es regulada por un portador (NPC1L1) cuya expresión está aumentada en los pacientes diabéticos y con resistencia a la insulina, que desempeña un papel importante en el origen de la dislipidemia postprandial, que es una respuesta fisiológica durante todo el día siempre que la ingesta oral-grasa supera la necesidad. Un gran número de estudios han demostrado que la dislipidemia postprandial contribuye al desarrollo de la aterosclerosis y la enfermedad de la arteria coronaria (CAD). Los pacientes obesos y diabéticos, así como aquellos con síndrome metabólico a menudo tienen dislipidemia postprandial. El paciente diabético se caracteriza esencialmente por tener niveles elevados de colesterol no-HDL en lugar de los altos niveles de LDL. Este no- HDL cuenta con acciones para muchas partículas aterogénicas, denominándose "riesgo residual" y que no está cubierto por el uso de las estatinas. Debido a todas estas pruebas, creemos que la normalización de la medición de los niveles de triglicéridos postprandiales debe ser pertinente con el fin de utilizar este parámetro como un factor de riesgo directamente relacionado con la patogénesis de la aterosclerosis y los eventos cardiovasculares.

It was 30 years ago when the relationship between hypertriglyceridemia and coronary artery disease was first postulated and then it was confirmed in many articles as well as in the PROCAM study. The insulin-resistance condition has a distinctive lipid profile and the intestinal ability to produce postprandial chylomicrons it´s becoming more relevant. Cholesterol absorption is regulated by a carrier (NPC1L1) whose expression is increased in diabetic and insulin-resistance patients and it plays an important role originating postprandial dyslipidemia, which is a physiological response throughout the day whenever the fatty oral intake exceeds the need of it. A large number of studies have shown that postprandial dyslipidemia contributes to developing atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD). Obese and diabetic patients as well as those with metabolic syndrome often have postprandial dyslipidemia. The diabetic patient is essentially characterized for having elevated levels of Non-HDL cholesterol rather than high levels of LDL. This Non-HDL share accounts for many atherogenic particles, it is called “Residual Risk” and it is not covered by the use of statins. Due to all these evidence we believe the standardization of measuring postprandial triglycerides levels to be pertinent in order to use this parameter as a risk factor directly related with the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular events.

Se están alcanzando las metas en el perfil lipídico de personas con enfermedad coronaria previa? / Goals on the lipid profile of people with previous coronary artery disease are being achieved?

Objetivos: verificar el nivel de cumplimiento de las metas en colesterol LDL, colesterol no-HDL, triglicéridos y colesterol HDL, de acuerdo con lo indicado por la guía del NCEP-ATPIII y las recomendaciones actuales, en una población de pacientes hospitalizados por causa no cardiovascular pero con antecedente de enfermedad coronaria. Analizar, además, los hipolipemiantes que utiliza esta población, así como la prevalencia de síndrome metabólico, glucemia anormal en ayunas y diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Metodología: el porcentaje de cumplimiento de estas metas se evaluó mediante el programa de análisis estadístico STATA. Se compararon los hallazgos del perfil lipídico con la propuesta de la guía del NCEP-ATPIII y las recomendaciones actuales (punto final primario). Igualmente, se analizaron los hipolipemiantes utilizados, así como la prevalencia de glucemia anormal en ayunas, diabetes mellitus tipo 2 y síndrome metabólico (punto final secundario). Resultados: se identificaron 281 pacientes que cumplían con los criterios de inclusión. En la tabla 2 se resumen los resultados del punto final primario. De acuerdo con el NCEP-ATPIII, en el riesgo alto, el porcentaje de pacientes que cumplían con las metas en el cLDL (objetivo principal en el tratamiento de las dislipidemias), era de 57,2 y en el riesgo muy alto de 23,5%. En la actualidad, a los pacientes con enfermedad coronaria, independiente de la presencia de síndrome metabólico o diabetes mellitus, se les recomienda una meta para el cLDL menor de 70 mg/dL (Recomendación IIa), la cual se observó en 21,7% de los pacientes estudiados. La prevalencia de glucemia anormal en ayunas fue de 25,6%, la de diabetes mellitus tipo 2 de 20% y la de síndrome metabólico de 45,2%. Con respecto a los hipolipemiantes utilizados, se observó que 56% usaba lovastatina, 14% no utilizaba hipolipemiantes y ninguno tenía asociación de estos fármacos. Conclusiones: después de nueve años de la publicación de las guías del NCEP-ATPIII y de las recomendaciones posteriores sobre las metas del perfil lipídico en pacientes con enfermedad coronaria y a pesar de la divulgación de las mismas a través de conferencias, congresos y publicaciones, estas metas las cumple un porcentaje bajo de pacientes, tal como lo demuestra este estudio observacional en sujetos hospitalizados por causas diferentes a la enfermedad coronaria pero con este antecedente. Una de las explicaciones para este pobre resultado es el uso de lovastatina, estatina de baja efectividad para reducir el cLDL. Se analizan otras posibles causas y se hacen propuestas para lograr los objetivos.

Objectives: to verify the level of compliance with the targets in LDL cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, in accordance with the recommendations of the NCEP-ATPIII guide and current recommendations in a population of patients hospitalized for non-cardiovascular causes but with a history of coronary disease. Analyze also lipid-lowering drugs used by this population as well as the prevalence of metabolic syndrome, abnormal fasting glucose and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methodology: the percentage of fulfillment of these goals was assessed using the STATA statistical analysis program. Findings of the lipid profile were compared with the proposal from the NCEP-ATPIII guide and current recommendations (primary endpoint). Similarly, lipid-lowering drugs used were analyzed as well as the prevalence of abnormal fasting glucose, diabetes mellitus type 2 and metabolic syndrome (secondary endpoint). Results: we identified 281 patients who met the inclusion criteria. Table 2 summarizes the results of the primary endpoint. According to the NCEP-ATPIII, in high risk, the percentage of patients who met the LDL cholesterol goals (main goal in the treatment of dyslipidemias), was 57,2% and in the very high risk, 23,5%. Currently, patients with coronary heart disease independent of the presence of metabolic syndrome or diabetes mellitus, a goal for LDL cholesterol below 70 mg/dL is recommended (Recommendation IIa); this was observed in 21.7% of patients studied. The prevalence of abnormal fasting glucose was 25.6%, that of type 2 diabetes mellitus was 20% and that of metabolic syndrome 45.2%. With respect to lipid-lowering drugs used, we observed that 56% used lovastatin, 14% did not use lipid-lowering drugs and none had any association of these drugs. Conclusions: after nine years of the publication of NCEP-ATPIII guidelines and subsequent recommendations on the goals of the lipid profile in patients with coronary disease and despite the dissemination of these through lectures, conferences and publications, these goals are met by a low percentage of patients, as evidenced by this observational study in patients hospitalized for causes other than coronary heart disease but with this history. One explanation for this poor performance is the use of lovastatin, that is a low efficacy statin to reduce LDL cholesterol. Other possible causes are analyzed and proposals to achieve the objectives are made.

Serum proteins, initial and follow-up lipid profile in children with nephrotic syndrome.

Background & Objectives: It has been noted that certain factors like diet, malnutrition, genetic traits etc., are known to alter the frequency and severity of lipid pattern. The Indian patient has a different dietary, constitutional and genetic background. Hence, we undertook a study to determine the spectrum of lipid abnormalities in children with nephrotic syndrome. An attempt was also made to correlate the degree of proteinuria and hypoproteinemia, with the rise in serum lipid values in cases of nephrotic syndrome. Methods: Twenty cases of Nephrotic Syndrome, 7 age and sex matched controls were studied. The samples were analysed for Protein profile and Lipid Profile. Lipid profile was measured 8-10 days after treatment of Nephrotic syndrome with initial levels measured within 24 hours of admission to the hospital. Results: There was a significant increase in Total cholesterol, LDLC, VLDL, Non-HDLC, serum phospholipids and triglycerides levels in Nephrotic syndrome patients when compared to normal controls (P<0.0001). There was significant decrease in Total protein, serum albumin and HDL-C in Nephrotic patients when compared to Controls. There was a significant difference between the initial and follow-up Lipid profile levels in these patients (p <0.001). Interpretation & Conclusion: Our study concludes that, in nephrotic syndrome, there is generalized hyperlipidemia (except HDL) and hypoalbuminemia. The serum cholesterol level in first episode nephrotic syndrome reaches normal at the end of steroid therapy. Hence there is a rationale for treatment.

Study of serum non-HDL cholesterol in cerebrovascular disease.

Background: Non-HDL cholesterol is a potential newer risk factor for cerebrovascular diseases (CVD). Objective: To explore the association of non-HDL cholesterol with cerebrovascular disease. Methods: This case control study was carried out in the Department of Biochemistry, BSMMU, Dhaka during the period of January to December 2007 to evaluate the association of non-HDL cholesterol with CVD in Bangladeshi population. A total number of 135 subjects of both sexes were grouped as Group-􀇿 (CVD cases) and Group-II (Healthy controls). Group-I include 85 cases of which 59 were ischaemic cerebrovascular diseases (ICVD) and 26 were haemorrhagic cerebrovascular diseases (HCVD). By taking the history and doing clinical examination and laboratory investigations, diabetes mellitus, malignant disease, renal disease, liver disease and diuretic medication were excluded from study subjects. Serum non-HDL cholesterol was measured in all study subjects. Statistical analysis was performed by using SPSS for windows version 12.0. Mean values of the findings were compared between groups. One way ANOVA test and multiple comparison (Bonferroni‘t’) test were used to see the level of significance. Results: Serum non-HDL cholesterol found significantly increased in CVD, ICVD and HCVD cases in comparison to control subjects. But ICVD and HCVD cases did not differ with respect to serum non-HDLcholesterol. Conclusion: The result shows that elevated non-HDL cholesterol is associated with CVD. Prospective study with large sample size is required to evaluate the elevated Non-HDL cholesterol as a risk factor of CVD.