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Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Cardiovascular Diseases
Bing Chen1, Lauren V Collen2, Craig Mowat3
1Department of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Penn.
The American Journal of Medicine
|September 4, 2022
Summary
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease face higher risks of heart disease, including heart failure and atrial fibrillation. Early detection and multidisciplinary care are crucial for managing these cardiovascular complications.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Gastroenterology
- Public Health
Background:
- Chronic inflammatory disorders, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), are increasingly linked to cardiovascular complications.
- Patients with IBD exhibit a higher incidence of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD), heart failure (HF), and atrial fibrillation (AF).
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and synthesize current evidence on the association between inflammatory bowel disease and cardiovascular diseases.
- To highlight the increased cardiovascular risk in patients diagnosed with IBD.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed from inception to January 2022.
- Keywords included inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease, cardiovascular disease, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and premature coronary artery disease.
- Relevant studies such as cohort studies, clinical trials, meta-analyses, and guidelines were reviewed.
Main Results:
- Both ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease are associated with increased risks of ASCVD, cerebrovascular accidents, premature coronary artery disease, and AF.
- Ulcerative colitis specifically shows an increased risk for heart failure.
- Atrial fibrillation risk elevation correlates with IBD activity, occurring during flares and persistent disease, not remission.
Conclusions:
- Inflammatory bowel disease is a significant risk factor for ASCVD, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation.
- Optimal patient care necessitates a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach involving gastroenterologists and cardiologists.
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