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Del Pinto R.

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The cortisol burden in elderly subjects with metabolic syndrome and its association with low-grade inflammation

2019

Background: Elderly people are exposed to an increased load of stressful events and neuro-hormonal stimulation is a key finding in metabolic syndrome and its related disorders. Aims: To determine the role of cortisol in elderly subjects, with or without metabolic syndrome (MetS), by means of a national multicentre observational study, AGICO (AGIng and Cortisol). Methods: From 2012 to 2017, the AGICO study enrolled n.339 subjects (aged > 65), after obtaining their informed consent. The investigators assessed a cardio-metabolic panel (including electrocardiogram, carotid ultrasonography and echocardiography), the presence of MetS (on Adult Treatment Panel III criteria), a neurological exam…

MaleAgingmedicine.medical_specialtySettore MED/09 - Medicina InternaHydrocortisoneUrinary systemNeurological examinationUrineGastroenterologyCortisolaging; cortisol; Inflammation; metabolic syndrome; aged; aged; 80 and over; echocardiography; female; humans; hydrocortisone; inflammation; male; metabolic syndromeExcretionAging; Cortisol; Inflammation; Metabolic syndrome; Aged; Aged 80 and over; Echocardiography; Female; Humans; Hydrocortisone; Inflammation; Male; Metabolic Syndrome03 medical and health scienceschemistry.chemical_compound0302 clinical medicineInternal medicine80 and overmedicineHumans030212 general & internal medicineAgedAged 80 and overInflammationCreatininemedicine.diagnostic_testbusiness.industryCarotid ultrasonographymedicine.diseaseMetabolic syndromechemistryEchocardiographyFemaleGeriatrics and GerontologyMetabolic syndromebusiness030217 neurology & neurosurgeryHormone
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Real-World Hypertension Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment, and Control in Adult Diabetic Individuals: An Italian Nationwide Epidemiological Survey

2021

Introduction: Hypertesion is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality, worldwide, and its prevalence has been increasing in several countries, including Italy. Aims: To assess hypertension prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control in a real-world sample of adults with self-reported diabetes compared with nondiabetic individuals. Methods: Following the 2018 World Hypertension Day, a nationwide, cross-sectional epidemiological survey on cardiovascular risk factors (“Abbasso la Pressione!”) in 3956 Italian pharmacies enrolled 47217 self-presenting volunteers (≥ 18 years). Participants underwent standardized blood pressure (BP) measurements and answered a questionnaire on cardiovascular…

0301 basic medicineMaleArterial hypertension; Aspects of diabetes; Awareness; Control; Population survey; Adult; Aged; Antihypertensive Agents; Blood Pressure; Cross-Sectional Studies; Diabetes Complications; Female; Humans; Hypertension; Italy; Male; Middle Aged; PrevalenceCross-sectional studyBlood PressurePopulation surveyOverweight0302 clinical medicineAspects of diabeteDiabetes ComplicationEpidemiologyPrevalenceArterial hypertension; Aspects of diabetes; Awareness; Control; Population surveyPopulation survey.Middle AgedAwarenessAntihypertensive AgentItalyHypertensionOriginal ArticleFemalemedicine.symptomCardiology and Cardiovascular MedicineHumanAdultArterial hypertensionmedicine.medical_specialtyDiabetes Complications03 medical and health sciencesPharmacotherapyInternal medicineDiabetes mellitusControlInternal MedicinemedicineHumansAntihypertensive AgentsAgedCross-Sectional Studiebusiness.industryAwarenemedicine.diseaseCross-Sectional Studies030104 developmental biologyBlood pressureConcomitantAspects of diabetesbusinessBody mass index030217 neurology & neurosurgery
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