关键词:
Cortisol
Aldosterone
NT-proBNP
Endothelial markers
Hypertension
Metabolic syndrome
INSULIN-RESISTANCE
BODY-FAT
CUSHINGS-SYNDROME
CORTISOL
ALDOSTERONE
GLUCOCORTICOIDS
EXPRESSION
CHILDREN
ADULTS
摘要:
Background: In practice, there is increasing recognition of the importance of hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis in the cardiovascular disease progression. The association of brain natriuretic peptide with obesity and characteristics of the metabolic syndrome in adults and aged patients is well established, but that in pediatrics needs thorough elucidation. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the association of hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis mediators (cortisol and aldosterone) with plasma NT-pro beta-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels on metabolic, immune-inflammatory and endothelial markers in young obese pediatric patients. Methods: This is achieved by recruitment of 60 young (13-17 years) obese pediatric cohorts who are further subclassified according to their stage of hypertension; normotensive, prehypertensive and hypertensive patients. Results: The study showed significant differences in the metabolic parameters (glucose, insulin and HOMA-index) among the three obese young patient groups. Levels of cortisol and aldosterone, as well as NT-proBNP levels are positively associated with characteristics of the metabolic syndrome; blood pressure, BMI, HOMA index in all three obese groups. However, their association to the lipid profile was insignificant. These increases aligned harmonically with the assessed immune-inflammatory markers; CRP, TNF-alpha, and IL-23, as well as levels of sICAM, sVCAM and p-selectin, reflecting the involvement of mast cells and inflammatory effects on the vascular endothelium. ROC analysis revealed their beneficial addition as promising biomarkers for a better prognostic profile of hypertension-induced cardiovascular risk. Conclusion: Early detection of NT-proBNP, cortisol and aldosterone levels in pre-hypertension stage added to the immune-inflammatory mediators may improve the coronary risk assessment in young Egyptian patients.