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Intestinal Permeability And Microbial Dysbiosis In Acute Coronary Syndrome (Miacs Study), Tarik Alhmoud May 2018

Intestinal Permeability And Microbial Dysbiosis In Acute Coronary Syndrome (Miacs Study), Tarik Alhmoud

Biomedical Sciences ETDs

Background: Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Metabolic syndrome and obesity are major risk factors for atherosclerosis and ACS. Dysbiosis plays an important role in metabolic syndrome and obesity. Studies show a markedly increased risk of heart attacks in patients with high levels of the pro-atherogenic metabolite trimethylamine-N-Oxide (TMAO). TMAO is produced by the intestinal microbial flora through metabolism of dietary phospholipids; Gram-negative bacteria (Phylum Proteobacteria) is the major source of TMAO metabolism. Patients with obesity and metabolic syndrome have a defective intestinal tight-junctional (TJ) barrier, which allows paracellular permeation of luminal antigens such …


14th Annual Parkview Research Symposium, Michael J. Mirro, Neil Sharma, Tammy Toscos, Roy Robertson Md, Micah Smith Md, Jason Voorhies Md Mar 2018

14th Annual Parkview Research Symposium, Michael J. Mirro, Neil Sharma, Tammy Toscos, Roy Robertson Md, Micah Smith Md, Jason Voorhies Md

Presentations and Events

14th Annual Parkview Research Symposium: Innovative Interventions in Healthcare

Objectives

* Discuss latest innovative interventions in informatics, oncology, cardiology, orthopedids and neurosurgery.

* Develop a strategy for efficient diagnosis and treatment planning using the latest innovative techniques and research findings in informatics, oncology, cardiology, orthopedics and neurosurgery.