Osteotomías distales de los metatarsianos menores realizadas por cirugía abierta vs cirugía percutánea en el tratamiento de las metatarsalgias.

Objetivo. Comparar los resultados clínicos y radiológicos de las osteotomías distales de los metatarsianos menores realizadas por cirugía abierta y por cirugía percutánea en el tratamiento de las metatarsalgias Material y método. Revisión retrospectiva de 44 metatarsalgias: 22 en cada grupo. Recogida de datos epidemiológicos, clínicos y medición de parámetros radiográficos. Resultados. Se consiguieron modificaciones en los parámetros radiográficos con ambas técnicas, con mayor corrección con la cirugía abierta. Las fórmulas metatarsales postoperatorias continuaron siendo no armónicas en ambos grupos. Todos los pacientes mejoraron clínicamente. La cirugía abierta tuvo más complicaciones. Conclusiones. Los resultados clínicos y radiológicos de las osteotomías percutáneas son similares a los obtenidos por cirugía abierta, pero con menos complicaciones. La obtención de una fórmula metatarsal armónica no debería ser el objetivo principal de la cirugía de las metatarsalgias, ya que, según nuestro estudio, no es una condición indispensable para lograr un buen resultado clínicoObjectives. To compare the radiographic and functional outcomes in lesser metatarsal distal osteotomies performed by percutaneous and open surgery for the treatment of metatarsalgia. Methods. A retrospective medical record review of 44 cases of discharge diagnosis of metatarsalgia: 22 patients in each group. Epidemiological data, clinical data and radiological measurements were collected. Results . Improvement of radiological parameters were obtained with both techniques, with better correction with open than with percutaneous surgery. Postoperatively metatarsal parabola continues being nonharmonious in both groups. All patients improved in clinical assessment. Open surgery had more complications than percutaneous surgery. Conclusions . Clinical and radiological outcomes of lesser metatarsal distal osteotomies performed percutaneously are similar to those obtained by open surgery, but with fewer complications. To obtain a harmonic metatarsal parabola should not be the main purpose of surgery of metatarsalgia because it is not an essential condition to achieve a good clinical outcome

Different role of endothelin ETA and ETB receptors and endothelial modulators in diabetes-induced hyperreactivity of the rabbit carotid artery to endothelin-1

The influence of diabetes on regulatory mechanisms and specific receptors implicated in the contractile response of isolated rabbit carotid arteries to endothelin-1 was examined. Endothelin-1 induced a concentration-dependent contraction that was greater in arteries from diabetic rabbits than in arteries from control rabbits. Endothelium removal or NG-nitro-L-arginine enhanced contractions in response to endothelin-1 only in control arteries, without modifying the endothelin-1 response in diabetic arteries. Indomethacin, furegrelate (thromboxane A2 inhibitor), or cyclo-(D-Asp-Pro-D-Val-Leu-D-Trp) (BQ-123; endothelin ETA receptor antagonist) inhibited the contractions in response to endothelin-1, the inhibition being greater in diabetic arteries than in control arteries. 2,6-Dimethylpiperidinecarbonyl-g-methyl-Leu-Nin- (methoxycarbonyl)-D-Trp-D-Nle (BQ-788; endothelin ETB receptor antagonist) enhanced the contraction elicited by endothelin-1 in control arteries and displaced to the right the contractile curve for endothelin-1 in diabetic arteries. In summary, diabetes induces hyperreactivity of the rabbit carotid artery to endothelin-1 by a mechanism that at least includes: (1) enhanced activity of muscular endothelin ETA receptors; (2) impairment of endothelin ETB receptor-mediated nitric oxide (NO) release; and (3) enhancement of the production of thromboxane A2

Contribution of endothelin receptors and cyclooxygenase-derivatives to the altered response of the rabbit renal artery to endothelin-1 in diabetes

The influence of diabetes on regulatory mechanisms and specific receptors implicated in the response of isolated rabbit renal artery to endothelin-1 was examined. Endothelin-1 induced a concentration-dependent contraction that was less potent in arteries from diabetic rabbits than in arteries from control rabbits. Endothelium removal or NG-nitro-L-arginine (L-NOARG) enhanced contractions to endothelin-1 either in control and diabetic arteries. Indomethacin inhibited endothelin-1-induced response in control arteries, but enhanced it in diabetic arteries. In contrast to that observed in rubbed and in L-NOARG treated arteries, in the presence of indomethacin the contractile action of endothelin-1 was higher in diabetic arteries than in control arteries. Nimesulide enhanced endothelin-1 contractions both in control and diabetic arteries. Cyclo-(D-Asp-Pro-DVal-Leu-D-Trp) (BQ-123, endothelin ETA receptor antagonist), attenuated endothelin-1 vasoconstriction in control rabbits, while vasoconstriction resulted increased in diabetic rabbits. 2,6-Dimethylpiperidinecarbonyl-γ-Methyl-Leu-Nin-(Methoxycarbonyl)-D-Trp-D-Nle (BQ-788, endothelin ETB receptor antagonist), enhanced the contractile response in control rabbit arteries without modifying this response in diabetic rabbits. In summary, diabetes decreases the sensitivity of the rabbit renal artery to endothelin-1 by decreasing the ratio between vasoconstrictor and vasodilator prostanoids released after activation of endothelin ETA receptors

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Ceruloplasmin and Coronary Heart Disease-A Systematic Review

Several studies indicate that oxidative stress might play a central role in the initiation and maintenance of cardiovascular diseases. It remains unclear whether ceruloplasmin acts as a passive marker of inflammation or as a causal mediator. To better understand the impact of ceruloplasmin blood levels on the risk of cardiovascular disease, and paying special attention to coronary heart disease, we conducted a search on the two most commonly used electronic databases (Medline via PubMed and EMBASE) to analyze current assessment using observational studies in the general adult population. Each study was quality rated using criteria developed by the US Preventive Services Task Force. Most of 18 eligible studies reviewed support a direct relationship between ceruloplasmin elevated levels and incidence of coronary heart disease. Our results highlight the importance of promoting clinical trials that determine the functions of ceruloplasmin as a mediator in the development of coronary heart disease and evaluate whether the treatment of elevated ceruloplasmin levels has a role in the prognosis or prevention of this condition

Mechanisms underlying diabetes enhancement of endothelin-1-induced contraction in rabbit basilar artery

The influence of alloxan-induced diabetes on the reactivity of rabbit basilar artery to endothelin-1 was examined. Endothelin-1 induced concentration-dependent contraction of basilar arteries that was higher in diabetic than in control rabbits. Endothelium removal produced a higher enhancement of the endothelin-1-induced contraction in control than in diabetic rabbits. NG-nitro-L-arginine (L-NOArg) enhanced the maximal contraction induced by endothelin-1 in control rabbits and potentiated this response in diabetic rabbits. Endothelin ETA receptor antagonist, cyclo(D-Asp-Pro-D-Val-Leu-D-Trp) (BQ-123), inhibited endothelin-1-induced contraction in both rabbit groups. Endothelin ETB receptor antagonist, 2,6-Dimethylpiperidinecarbonyl-g-Methyl Leu-Nin-(Methoxycarbonyl)-D-Trp-D-Nle (BQ-788), enhanced endothelin-1-induced contraction in control rabbits and decreased the potency of endothelin-1 in diabetic rabbits. Sodium nitroprusside-induced relaxation of basilar arteries was lower in diabetic than in control rabbits. These results suggest that mechanisms underlying rabbit basilar artery hyperreactivity to endothelin-1 include decreased endothelial modulation of endothelin-1-induced contraction, with impaired endothelial endothelin ETB receptor activity; decreased sensitivity to nitric oxide (NO) in vascular smooth muscle; and enhanced participation of muscular endothelin ETA and ETB receptors

Diabetes-induced changes in endothelial mechanisms implicated in rabbit carotid arterial response to 5-hydroxytryptamine

The influence of diabetes on endothelial mechanisms implicated in the response of isolated rabbit carotid arteries to 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)was studied. 5-HT induced a concentrationdependent contraction that was potentiated in arteries from diabetic rabbits with respect to that in arteries from control rabbits. Endothelium removal potentiated 5-HT contractions in arteries from both control and diabetic rabbits but increased the maximum effect only in arteries from diabetic rabbits. Incubation of arterial segments with Nº-nitro-L-arginine(L-NA)enhanced the contractile response to 5-HT. This L-NA enhancement was greater in arteries from diabetic rabbits than in arteries from control rabbits. Aminoguanidine did not modify the 5-HT contraction in arteries from control and diabetic rabbits. Indomethacin inhibited the 5-HT-induced response, and this inhibition was higher in arteries from control rabbits than in arteries from diabetic rabbits. In summary, diabetes enhances the sensitivity of the rabbit carotid artery to 5-HT. In control animals, the endothelium modulated the arterial response to 5-HT by the release of both nitric oxide (NO) and a vasoconstrictor prostanoid. Diabetes enhances endothelial constitutive NO activity and impairs the production of the endothelial vasoconstricto

Diabetes potentiates acetylcholine-induced relaxation in rabbit renal arteries

The response of rabbit renal arteries to acetylcholine and its endothelial modulation in diabetes were investigated. Acetylcholine induced concentration-related endothelium-dependent relaxation of renal arteries that was significantly more potent in diabetic rabbits than in control rabbits. Pretreatment with NG-nitro-L-arginine L-NOArg., indomethacin, or L-NOArg plus indomethacin induced partial inhibition of acetylcholine-induced relaxation. Inhibition induced by L-NOArg plus indomethacin was significantly higher in arteries from diabetic rabbits than in arteries from control rabbits. In renal arteries depolarised with KCl 30 mM and incubated with L-NOArg plus indomethacin, acetylcholine-induced relaxation was almost abolished in both groups of rabbits and this response was not different from that obtained in arteries without endothelium. Sodium nitroprusside induced concentration-dependent relaxation of renal arteries from control and diabetic rabbits without significant differences between the two groups of animals. These results suggest that diabetes potentiates the acetylcholine-induced relaxation in rabbit renal arteries. Increased release of nitric oxide and prostacyclin could be responsible for the enhanced relaxant potency of acetylcholine in diabetes

Experimental diabetes induces hyperreactivity of rabbit renal artery to 5-hydroxytryptamine

The influence of diabetes on the response of isolated rabbit renal arteries to 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) was examined. 5-HT induced a concentration-related contraction that was higher in arteries from diabetic rabbits than in arteries from control rabbits. Endothelium removal did not significantly modify 5-HT contractions in arteries from control rabbits but enhanced the response to 5-HT in arteries from diabetic rabbits. Incubation with NG-nitro-L-arginine (L-NA) enhanced contractions to 5-HT in arteries from control and diabetic rabbits. In arteries with endothelium, this L-NA enhancement was lower in diabetic rabbits than in control rabbits. In arteries without endothelium, incubation with L-NA enhanced the maximal contractions to 5-HT in control rabbits but did not in diabetic rabbits. Indomethacin inhibited 5-HT-induced contraction of arteries from control rabbits and enhanced the maximal contraction to 5-HT of arteries from diabetic rabbits. In summary, diabetes enhances contractile response of rabbit renal artery to 5-HT. In control animals, this response is regulated by both endothelial and non-endothelial (neuronal) nitric oxide (NO) and by a vasoconstrictor prostanoid. Diabetes impairs the release of non-endothelial NO and the vasoconstrictor prostanoi

R353Q polymorphism in the factor VII gene and cardiovascular risk in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia: a case-control study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder characterized by a high risk of cardiovascular disease. Certain polymorphisms of the factor VII gene have been associated with the development of coronary artery disease and there is a known association between factor VII levels and polymorphic variants in this gene. To date, no study has evaluated the association between factor VII and coronary artery disease in patients with FH.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>This case-control study comprised 720 patients (546 with FH and 174 controls). We determined the prevalence and allele frequencies of the R353Q polymorphism of factor VII, the plasma levels of factor VII antigen (FVII Ag) and whether they could be predictive factors for cardiovascular risk. 75% (410) of the patients with FH were RR, 23% (127) RQ and 1.6% (9) QQ; in the control group 75.3% (131) were RR, 21.3% (37) RQ and 3.4% (6) QQ (p = 0.32). No statistically significant associations were observed in the distribution of genotypes and allele frequencies between case (FH) and control groups. Nor did we find differences when we evaluated the relationship between the R353Q polymorphism and cardiovascular risk (including coronary disease, ischemic stroke and peripheral arterial disease), either in the univariate analysis or after adjustment for sex, age, arterial hypertension, body mass index, xanthomas, diabetes, smoking, HDLc and LDLc and lipid-lowering treatment. The FVII Ag concentrations behaved in a similar fashion, with no differences for the interaction between controls and those with FH (RR vs. RQ/QQ; p = 0.96). In the subgroup of patients with FH no association was found among cardiovascular disease, genotype and FVII Ag levels (RR vs. RQ/QQ; p = 0.97).</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>Our study did not find a direct relationship between cardiovascular risk in patients with Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia, the R353Q polymorphism of factor VII and FVII Ag levels.</p