In a prospective, population-based cohort analysis, mitochondrial DNA copy number is independently associated with incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) and may have clinical utility in CVD risk classification. The analysis included 21 870 participants (20 163 free from CVD at baseline, mean age 62.4 years, and 54.7% women) from 3 studies with a mean follow-up of 13.5 years. The hazard ratios for incident coronary heart disease, stroke, and CVD associated with a 1-SD decrease in mitochondrial DNA copy number were 1.29, 1.11, and 1.23. The associations persisted after adjustment for traditional CVD risk factors. Mitochondrial dysfunction is a core component of the aging process and may play a key role in atherosclerotic CVD. Source: https://jamanetwork.com/

hyangiu

Recent Posts

Salt Substitution May Reduce Recurrent Stroke and Death

A prespecified subgroup analysis of a Chinese randomized clinical trial suggested that salt substitution significantly…

2 weeks ago

CBT-Based Programs for IBS

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective in managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome…

2 weeks ago

Online Programs for Anxiety Disorders

MindShift CBT (Free) – A mobile app based on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) principles, helping users…

3 weeks ago

Supine High BP Increases CVD Risk and Mortality

A US prospective cohort analysis suggested that supine high blood pressure (BP) regardless of seated…

4 weeks ago

Diet-Wide Prospective Study on Diet and Colorectal Cancer

A UK prospective study on diet and colorectal cancer found a marked positive association for…

1 month ago

Mediterranean Diet May Slow Atherosclerosis Progression and Prevent CHD

A Spanish secondary prevention study suggested that Mediterranean diet might reduce neutrophil levels and slow…

2 months ago

This website uses cookies.