2024
Downregulation of adipose LPL by PAR2 contributes to the development of hypertriglyceridemia
Huang Y, Chen L, Li L, Qi Y, Tong H, Wu H, Xu J, Leng L, Cheema S, Sun G, Xia Z, McGuire J, Rodrigues B, Young L, Bucala R, Qi D. Downregulation of adipose LPL by PAR2 contributes to the development of hypertriglyceridemia. JCI Insight 2024, 9: e173240. PMID: 38973609, PMCID: PMC11383372, DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.173240.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMacrophage migration inhibitory factorDevelopment of hypertriglyceridemiaWhite adipose tissueAdipose LPLPAR2 expressionLevels of macrophage migration inhibitory factorElevated plasma TG levelsLPL expressionLipoprotein lipaseIncrease PAR2 expressionPlasma MIF levelsPlasma TG levelsMigration inhibitory factorPalmitic acid dietInhibited Akt phosphorylationMIF levelsLipoprotein lipase geneTG levelsObese humansPlasma TGHypertriglyceridemiaAkt phosphorylationLipid storageInhibitory factorAdipose tissue
2021
Distinct Roles of Type I and Type III Interferons during a Native Murine β Coronavirus Lung Infection
Sharma L, Peng X, Qing H, Hilliard BK, Kim J, Swaminathan A, Tian J, Israni-Winger K, Zhang C, Habet V, Wang L, Gupta G, Tian X, Ma Y, Shin HJ, Kim SH, Kang MJ, Ishibe S, Young LH, Kotenko S, Compton S, Wilen CB, Wang A, Dela Cruz CS. Distinct Roles of Type I and Type III Interferons during a Native Murine β Coronavirus Lung Infection. Journal Of Virology 2021, 96: e01241-21. PMID: 34705554, PMCID: PMC8791255, DOI: 10.1128/jvi.01241-21.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType I interferonType III interferonsI interferonIII interferonsCoronavirus infectionInterferon deficiencyViral clearanceViral loadLung infectionType IHealthy young patientsImproved host survivalHost survivalRole of interferonMurine coronavirus infectionMajor health care threatViral burdenYounger patientsEarly diseaseIntranasal routeInterferon treatmentSublethal infectionEarly treatmentLethal infectionTissue injury
2020
Subaortic Membranes in Patients With Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia and Liver Vascular Malformations
Kim AS, Henderson KJ, Pawar S, Kim MJ, Punjani S, Pollak JS, Fahey JT, Garcia‐Tsao G, Sugeng L, Young LH. Subaortic Membranes in Patients With Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia and Liver Vascular Malformations. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2020, 9: e016197. PMID: 33054561, PMCID: PMC7763373, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.120.016197.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActivin Receptors, Type IICardiac Output, HighDiscrete Subaortic StenosisEchocardiographyFemaleHeart Defects, CongenitalHeart FailureHumansLiverMaleMiddle AgedMutationPrognosisRetrospective StudiesSurvival AnalysisTelangiectasia, Hereditary HemorrhagicUnited StatesVascular MalformationsConceptsHigh-output cardiac failureHereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasiaLeft ventricular outflow tractVentricular outflow tractHemorrhagic telangiectasiaMild obstructionSubaortic membraneVascular malformationsOutflow tractActivin receptor-like kinase 1 mutationsHereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia patientsLiver vascular malformationsMild aortic insufficiencyPulmonary artery pressureRight heart catheterizationCohort of patientsRetrospective observational analysisHigh cardiac outputKinase 1 mutationsArtery pressureHeart catheterizationPulmonary hypertensionAortic insufficiencyBackground PatientsTricuspid regurgitation
2019
Cardiomyocyte d-dopachrome tautomerase protects against heart failure
Ma Y, Su KN, Pfau D, Rao VS, Wu X, Hu X, Leng L, Du X, Piecychna M, Bedi K, Campbell SG, Eichmann A, Testani JM, Margulies KB, Bucala R, Young LH. Cardiomyocyte d-dopachrome tautomerase protects against heart failure. JCI Insight 2019, 4: e128900. PMID: 31484822, PMCID: PMC6777911, DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.128900.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCalciumCardiomegalyCytokinesDisease Models, AnimalEchocardiographyGene DeletionGene ExpressionGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHeart FailureHumansIntramolecular OxidoreductasesMaleMAP Kinase Kinase KinasesMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMyocytes, CardiacRecombinant ProteinsSignal TransductionTranscriptomeVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AConceptsTransverse aortic constrictionHeart failureRecombinant DDTConnective tissue growth factor expressionTissue growth factor expressionMore interstitial fibrosisAdvanced heart failureCardiac pressure overloadExperimental heart failureCardiac contractile dysfunctionLittermate control miceSmad-2 activationGrowth factor expressionSarcoplasmic reticulum calcium ATPaseMacrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) familyReticulum calcium ATPasePulmonary edemaCardiac dilatationContractile dysfunctionControl miceInterstitial fibrosisPressure overloadAntifibrotic actionAortic constrictionLow VEGFPresentation of Liver Failure From a Pericardial Mass
Nguyen VQ, Workman V, Stendahl K, Young L, Sklar J, Baldassarre LA. Presentation of Liver Failure From a Pericardial Mass. Circulation Cardiovascular Imaging 2019, 12: e008672. PMID: 31167559, DOI: 10.1161/circimaging.118.008672.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesPioglitazone Therapy in Patients With Stroke and Prediabetes
Spence JD, Viscoli CM, Inzucchi SE, Dearborn-Tomazos J, Ford GA, Gorman M, Furie KL, Lovejoy AM, Young LH, Kernan WN. Pioglitazone Therapy in Patients With Stroke and Prediabetes. JAMA Neurology 2019, 76: 526-535. PMID: 30734043, PMCID: PMC6515584, DOI: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.0079.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute Coronary SyndromeAgedDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Disease ProgressionFemaleGlycated HemoglobinHeart FailureHospitalizationHumansHypoglycemic AgentsInsulin ResistanceMaleMedication AdherenceMiddle AgedMyocardial InfarctionPioglitazonePrediabetic StateProportional Hazards ModelsRecurrenceSecondary PreventionStrokeConceptsAcute coronary syndromeStroke/myocardial infarctionTransient ischemic attackMyocardial infarctionCoronary syndromeHeart failureIRIS trialInsulin resistanceGood adherenceIschemic attackRecurrent strokeHazard ratioClinical trialsStroke/transient ischemic attackRandomized multicenter clinical trialAmerican Diabetes Association criteriaInsulin Resistance InterventionHemoglobin A1c levelsEffect of pioglitazoneInsulin-sensitizing agentsMulticenter clinical trialPlasma glucose levelsSerious bone fracturesPlacebo cohortPrior strokeAngiotensin Receptor Neprilysin Inhibitor Attenuates Myocardial Remodeling and Improves Infarct Perfusion in Experimental Heart Failure
Pfau D, Thorn SL, Zhang J, Mikush N, Renaud JM, Klein R, deKemp RA, Wu X, Hu X, Sinusas AJ, Young LH, Tirziu D. Angiotensin Receptor Neprilysin Inhibitor Attenuates Myocardial Remodeling and Improves Infarct Perfusion in Experimental Heart Failure. Scientific Reports 2019, 9: 5791. PMID: 30962467, PMCID: PMC6453892, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-42113-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAminobutyratesAngiotensin Receptor AntagonistsAnimalsBiphenyl CompoundsDrug CombinationsHeartHeart FailureMaleMyocardial Reperfusion InjuryMyocardiumNeovascularization, PhysiologicNeprilysinOrganotechnetium CompoundsPeptides, CyclicRatsRats, Inbred LewSingle Photon Emission Computed Tomography Computed TomographyTetrazolesValsartanVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AVentricular RemodelingConceptsSacubitril/valsartanExperimental heart failureHeart failureMyocardial infarctionMyocardial remodelingAngiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitorAngiotensin receptor blocker valsartanMicroSPECT/CT imagingReceptor blocker valsartanHeart failure patientsProgressive LV dilationGlobal LV functionLV contractile dysfunctionNeprilysin inhibitor sacubitrilBorder zoneLimited remodelingFailure patientsInhibitor therapyMale LewisWeeks treatmentLV dilationLV functionNeprilysin inhibitorContractile dysfunctionInterstitial fibrosisAchievement of Guideline-Recommended Weight Loss Among Patients With Ischemic Stroke and Obesity
Dearborn JL, Viscoli CM, Young LH, Gorman MJ, Furie KL, Kernan WN. Achievement of Guideline-Recommended Weight Loss Among Patients With Ischemic Stroke and Obesity. Stroke 2019, 50: 713-717. PMID: 30786849, PMCID: PMC6391736, DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.118.024008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransient ischemic attackBody mass indexProportion of patientsIschemic strokeMass indexVascular eventsBaseline weightWeight lossAchievement of guidelineDays of randomizationRecent ischemic strokeAcute ischemic strokeFuture vascular eventsIschemic attackPlacebo groupObese patientsDiabetes mellitusMedian ageTrial entryIRIS trialMedian timeFunctional outcomeInsulin resistanceClinical trialsPatients
2018
Metabolic syndrome identifies normal weight insulin-resistant stroke patients at risk for recurrent vascular disease
Dearborn JL, Viscoli CM, Inzucchi SE, Young LH, Kernan WN. Metabolic syndrome identifies normal weight insulin-resistant stroke patients at risk for recurrent vascular disease. International Journal Of Stroke 2018, 14: 639-645. PMID: 30507360, DOI: 10.1177/1747493018816425.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNormal weight patientsMetabolic syndromeMyocardial infarctionWeight patientsCause mortalityInsulin resistanceHigh riskInsulin Resistance InterventionRecent ischemic strokeRecurrent vascular diseaseNon-diabetic patientsTransient ischemic attackAdverse cardiovascular outcomesMajor comorbid conditionsIschemic attackCardiovascular outcomesObesity paradoxIschemic strokeNormal BMIObese patientsStroke populationBetter prognosisComorbid conditionsNormal weightStroke patientsMacrophage migration inhibitory factor mediates metabolic dysfunction induced by atypical antipsychotic therapy
Cui D, Peng Y, Zhang C, Li Z, Su Y, Qi Y, Xing M, Li J, Kim GE, Su KN, Xu J, Wang M, Ding W, Piecychna M, Leng L, Hirasawa M, Jiang K, Young L, Xu Y, Qi D, Bucala R. Macrophage migration inhibitory factor mediates metabolic dysfunction induced by atypical antipsychotic therapy. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2018, 128: 4997-5007. PMID: 30295645, PMCID: PMC6205380, DOI: 10.1172/jci93090.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMacrophage migration inhibitory factorAtypical antipsychotic therapyMIF expressionMigration inhibitory factorInsulin resistanceAntipsychotic therapyAtypical antipsychoticsMetabolic dysfunctionOlanzapine-induced insulin resistanceInhibitory factorDrug-naive schizophrenic patientsMetabolic side effectsPlasma lipid concentrationsAbnormal fat depositionAdverse metabolic sequelaeMIF concentrationsOlanzapine monotherapyMetabolic sequelaeOlanzapine administrationIntracerebroventricular injectionMIF antibodyFood intakeClinical utilitySchizophrenic patientsSide effectsHeart Failure After Ischemic Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack in Insulin-Resistant Patients Without Diabetes Mellitus Treated With Pioglitazone
Young LH, Viscoli CM, Schwartz GG, Inzucchi SE, Curtis JP, Gorman MJ, Furie KL, Conwit R, Spatz E, Lovejoy A, Abbott JD, Jacoby DL, Kolansky DM, Ling FS, Pfau SE, Kernan WN. Heart Failure After Ischemic Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack in Insulin-Resistant Patients Without Diabetes Mellitus Treated With Pioglitazone. Circulation 2018, 138: 1210-1220. PMID: 29934374, PMCID: PMC6202153, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.118.034763.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk of HFTransient ischemic attackEffect of pioglitazoneHF riskHeart failureInsulin-resistant patientsMyocardial infarctionIschemic attackCardiovascular benefitsIschemic strokeDiabetes mellitusInsulin resistanceHigher C-reactive proteinComposite of strokeHF risk scoreHigher HF riskDrug dose reductionHospitalized heart failureIncident myocardial infarctionLower mean doseC-reactive proteinBaseline patient featuresHF hospitalizationCardiovascular eventsPlacebo group
2017
Targeting Pioglitazone Hydrochloride Therapy After Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack According to Pretreatment Risk for Stroke or Myocardial Infarction
Kernan WN, Viscoli CM, Dearborn JL, Kent DM, Conwit R, Fayad P, Furie KL, Gorman M, Guarino PD, Inzucchi SE, Stuart A, Young LH. Targeting Pioglitazone Hydrochloride Therapy After Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack According to Pretreatment Risk for Stroke or Myocardial Infarction. JAMA Neurology 2017, 74: 1319-1327. PMID: 28975241, PMCID: PMC5710663, DOI: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2017.2136.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransient ischemic attackIschemic attackMyocardial infarctionIschemic strokeHigh riskPioglitazone groupInsulin resistanceLower riskCox proportional hazards regression modelProportional hazards regression modelsMedian riskEfficacy of pioglitazoneInsulin Resistance InterventionQualifying ischemic strokePlacebo-controlled trialHazards regression modelsLow baseline riskType 2 diabetesGreater absolute benefitDay of entryFuture strokeHydrochloride therapyPlacebo groupHazard ratioSecondary preventionPioglitazone Prevents Stroke in Patients With a Recent Transient Ischemic Attack or Ischemic Stroke
Yaghi S, Furie KL, Viscoli CM, Kamel H, Gorman M, Dearborn J, Young LH, Inzucchi SE, Lovejoy AM, Kasner SE, Conwit R, Kernan WN. Pioglitazone Prevents Stroke in Patients With a Recent Transient Ischemic Attack or Ischemic Stroke. Circulation 2017, 137: 455-463. PMID: 29084736, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.117.030458.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransient ischemic attackIschemic strokeIschemic attackNondiabetic patientsStroke outcomeStroke eventsInsulin resistanceRecent transient ischemic attackCox proportional hazards modelQualifying ischemic strokeEffect of pioglitazoneFirst stroke eventProportional hazards modelPrevents strokeHemorrhagic eventsComposite outcomeSecondary preventionRecent strokeIRIS trialMyocardial infarctionTreatment groupsHazards modelPioglitazoneConsensus criteriaSurvival analysisEffects of pioglitazone on cognitive function in patients with a recent ischaemic stroke or TIA: a report from the IRIS trial
Furie KL, Viscoli CM, Gorman M, Ford GA, Young LH, Inzucchi SE, Guarino PD, Lovejoy AM, Conwit R, Tanne D, Kernan WN. Effects of pioglitazone on cognitive function in patients with a recent ischaemic stroke or TIA: a report from the IRIS trial. Journal Of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry 2017, 89: 21. PMID: 28939682, DOI: 10.1136/jnnp-2017-316361.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransient ischemic attackRecent ischemic strokeIschemic strokeCognitive functionHomeostasis model assessment insulin resistance scoreModified Mini-Mental State Examination scoresAssessment-insulin resistance scoreMini-Mental State Examination scoreInsulin Resistance InterventionPoststroke cognitive functionVascular risk factorsEffect of pioglitazoneInsulin-resistant patientsState Examination scoreIschemic attackPioglitazone groupPlacebo groupIRIS trialStroke trialsCerebrovascular diseaseInsulin resistanceRisk factorsCognitive dysfunctionPatientsResistance InterventionSmoking cessation and outcome after ischemic stroke or TIA
Epstein KA, Viscoli CM, Spence JD, Young LH, Inzucchi SE, Gorman M, Gerstenhaber B, Guarino PD, Dixit A, Furie KL, Kernan WN, Bladin C, Davis S, Wijeratne T, Levi C, Parsons M, Brodtmann A, Ng S, Archer J, Delcourt C, Winder T, Berger L, Boulanger J, Chan R, Spence J, Durocher A, Mackey A, Verreault S, Minuk J, Penn A, Shuaib A, Cote R, Selchen D, Bayer N, Sweet M, Malik S, Stotts G, Griewing B, Soda H, Weinhardt R, Berrouschot J, Stoll A, Witte O, Günther A, Bodechtel U, Schminke U, Hobohm C, Hetzel A, Lambeck J, Wartenberg K, Huttner H, Dittrich R, Nabavi D, Gröschel K, Thomalla G, Rosenkranz M, Jander S, Meisel A, Ludolph A, Althaus K, Huber R, Lorenz M, Tanne D, Merzlyak O, Bornstein N, Telman G, Lampl Y, Streifler J, Weller B, Ifergane G, Wirgin Y, Carolei A, Toni D, Stanzione P, Micieli G, Agnelli G, Caso V, Gandolfo C, Comi G, Consoli D, Rasura M, Di Lazzaro V, Dixit A, Jupp B, Shaw L, Salih I, Esisi B, Power M, Strain W, Elyas S, Manawadu D, Kalra L, O'Brien E, Warburton E, Chatterjee K, Hargroves D, Blight A, Moynihan B, Markus H, Macleod M, Broughton D, Rodgers H, Hlaing T, Muir S, Sajid M, Bath P, Price C, Sekaran L, Vahidassr D, Muir K, McIlmoyle J, Datta P, Davey R, Langhorne P, Stott D, Datta P, England T, Muhidden K, O'Connell J, Majmudar N, Schindler J, Clark W, Sethi P, Rordorf G, Kleindorfer D, Silliman S, Gorman M, Kelly M, Singleton L, Meyer B, Jackson C, Walker J, Ehtisham A, Goodpasture H, Wang D, Fayad P, Cordina S, Naritoku D, Chiu D, Lukovits T, Goddeau R, Clark‐Arbogast R, Leigh R, Wityk R, Pettigrew L, Tayal A, Jarouse J, Friday G, Sen S, Kim A, Johnston S, Elkins J, Barrett A, Leira E, Kelly A, Burgin S, Rempe D, Jacoby M, Hughes D, Majersik J, Skalabrin E, Lee J, Hsu C, Sundararajan S, Slivka A, Minagar A, Alicic R, Geraghty M, Kase C, Lansberg M, Albers G, Dietrich D, Hanna J, Gentile N, Santiago F, Katzan I, Ching M, Sawyer, Warwick T, Yilmaz E, Pedelty L, Schneck M, Coull B, Solenski N, Johnston K, Lee V, Prabhakaran S, Johnson M, Silverman I, Salgado M, Birkhahn R, Strawsburg R, Altafullah I, Cohen D, Zweifler R, Lee Kwen P, Hammer M, Vora N, Tietjen G, Albakri E, Dandapani B, Jickling G, Verro P, Roller M, Hughes R, Simpson J, Vidic T, Lash S, Sigsbee B, Rosenbaum D, Fonzetti P, Fleck J, Goldszmidt A, Alexandrov A, Halsey J, Hart R, Sattin J, Kumar S, Book D, Torbey M, Poock J, King M, Graham G, Sung G, Mirsen T, Dromerick A, Runheim A, Jackson C, Feen E, Reichwein R, Waters M, Amory C, Bernardini G, Bell R, Diamond B, Rosenbaum D, Palestrant D, Segal A, Burger K, Schwartz R, Mitsias P, Kramer J, Kramer J, Robbins D, Silver B, Easton J, Feldmann E, Rymer M, Dorssom J, Ali L, Ovbiagele B, Kirshner H. Smoking cessation and outcome after ischemic stroke or TIA. Neurology 2017, 89: 1723-1729. PMID: 28887378, PMCID: PMC5644463, DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000004524.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMyocardial infarctionIschemic strokeIndex eventProspective observational cohort studyInsulin Resistance InterventionHistory of hypertensionObservational cohort studyDiastolic blood pressureHistory of strokeCoronary artery diseaseTime of randomizationTobacco use historySignificant health benefitsRecurrent strokeNondiabetic menCohort studyCurrent smokersTrial cohortArtery diseaseBlood pressurePrimary outcomeIRIS trialStroke trialsCigarette smokingSmoking cessationPulmonary Hypertension Prevalence and Prognosis in a Cohort of Patients with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Undergoing Embolization of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations
Chizinga M, Rudkovskaia AA, Henderson K, Pollak J, Garcia-Tsao G, Young LH, Fares WH. Pulmonary Hypertension Prevalence and Prognosis in a Cohort of Patients with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Undergoing Embolization of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 2017, 196: 1353-1356. PMID: 28375020, DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201702-0267le.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCardiac Outcomes After Ischemic Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack
Young LH, Viscoli CM, Curtis JP, Inzucchi SE, Schwartz GG, Lovejoy AM, Furie KL, Gorman MJ, Conwit R, Abbott JD, Jacoby DL, Kolansky DM, Pfau SE, Ling FS, Kernan WN. Cardiac Outcomes After Ischemic Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack. Circulation 2017, 135: 1882-1893. PMID: 28246237, PMCID: PMC5511545, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.116.024863.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute coronary syndromeType 1 myocardial infarctionTransient ischemic attackMyocardial infarctionCoronary syndromeInsulin resistanceIschemic attackIschemic strokeDiabetes mellitusSerum troponinAcute coronary syndrome episodeMean age 63 yearsAcute coronary syndrome eventIndependent clinical events committeeType 2 myocardial infarctionIRIS participantsImpact of pioglitazoneRecent cerebrovascular eventsRecent ischemic strokeClinical events committeeAge 63 yearsEffect of pioglitazoneSmall myocardial infarctionCoronary artery diseaseST-segment elevation
2016
Pioglitazone and Risk for Bone Fracture: Safety Data From a Randomized Clinical Trial
Viscoli CM, Inzucchi SE, Young LH, Insogna KL, Conwit R, Furie KL, Gorman M, Kelly MA, Lovejoy AM, Kernan WN, Investigators F. Pioglitazone and Risk for Bone Fracture: Safety Data From a Randomized Clinical Trial. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 2016, 102: 914-922. PMID: 27935736, PMCID: PMC5460686, DOI: 10.1210/jc.2016-3237.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransient ischemic attackIschemic strokeFracture riskBone fracturesRisk/benefit ratioAbsolute fracture riskInsulin Resistance InterventionPlacebo-treated patientsIschemic attackNondiabetic patientsPlacebo groupCardiovascular riskBone healthStroke trialsNondiabetic participantsPrevent fallsClinical trialsRelative riskSafety dataFracture classificationQuarterly interviewsPioglitazonePatientsResistance InterventionRisk incrementPioglitazone after Ischemic Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack.
Viscoli C, Kernan W, Young L. Pioglitazone after Ischemic Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack. New England Journal Of Medicine 2016, 375: 704. PMID: 27532845, DOI: 10.1056/nejmc1605904.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPioglitazone Prevents Diabetes in Patients With Insulin Resistance and Cerebrovascular Disease.
Inzucchi SE, Viscoli CM, Young LH, Furie KL, Gorman M, Lovejoy AM, Dagogo-Jack S, Ismail-Beigi F, Korytkowski MT, Pratley RE, Schwartz GG, Kernan WN. Pioglitazone Prevents Diabetes in Patients With Insulin Resistance and Cerebrovascular Disease. Diabetes Care 2016, 39: 1684-92. PMID: 27465265, PMCID: PMC5033078, DOI: 10.2337/dc16-0798.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransient ischemic attackRecent ischemic strokeInsulin resistanceIschemic strokeHOMA-IRInsulin Resistance InterventionMajor cardiovascular eventsMean HOMA-IRHistory of diabetesSubsequent ischemic eventsHomeostasis model assessmentRisk of diabetesΜIU/mLFPG testingPioglitazone groupCardiovascular eventsIschemic attackPlacebo groupFirst medicationIschemic eventsMean FPGDiabetes onsetDiabetes preventionCerebrovascular diseaseStroke trials