Vitamin D aids angina managementVitamin D replacement therapy in patients with cardiac syndrome X.
We set out to investigate how vitamin D affects angina and exercise-induced ischemia in individuals with cardiac syndrome X who have low levels of this important vitamin. In our study, we treated participants with intramuscular injections of vitamin D3, administered every other week for two months, and monitored changes in their angina episodes as well as their exercise capacity.
After completing the treatment, we observed a noticeable rise in serum vitamin D levels among participants, bringing them into the normal range. More importantly, the frequency of angina episodes significantly decreased, indicating a direct correlation between vitamin D levels and angina symptoms. We also noted impressive increases in exercise duration and maximum work capacity, alongside significant improvements in indicators of cardiac stress, such as ST-segment depression.
These findings strongly suggest that vitamin D replacement can dramatically enhance the quality of life for those experiencing angina due to cardiac syndrome X. Our research highlights an often-overlooked solution to managing heart-related symptoms by simply addressing vitamin D deficiency.
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Vitamin D and angina correlationAssociation of Vitamin D Deficiency with Chronic Stable Angina: A Case Control Study.
We conducted a case-control study to explore the relationship between vitamin D levels and chronic stable angina. This involved comparing 42 patients suffering from chronic stable angina to 42 matched individuals without the condition, all sourced from Cairo University Hospitals.
Our findings revealed a stark contrast in vitamin D levels between the two groups. A staggering 78.6% of the angina patients were found to be severely deficient in vitamin D, compared to just 7.1% of the controls. This significant difference highlights the potential role vitamin D deficiency may play as a risk factor for chronic stable angina.
Moreover, our analysis indicated that increasing vitamin D levels could reduce the chances of developing angina. Specifically, for every 1 ng/ml increase in vitamin D, the likelihood of suffering from chronic stable angina decreased by 30%. This suggests that maintaining adequate vitamin D levels could be an important aspect of managing heart health.
However, it's important to note that while our research establishes a correlation, it does not specifically address any treatment efficacy of vitamin D supplements in patients with angina. Nonetheless, the association we observed prompts further investigation into how improving vitamin D status might benefit cardiovascular health.
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Calcium-D3 safe in heart treatments[Interaction of calcium drug and vitamin D3 with some medicines used in coronary heart disease therapy].
We studied the effects of vitamin D3, combined with calcium, on patients suffering from chronic coronary heart disease, particularly those experiencing angina. Our research involved 130 patients divided into two groups: one receiving standard treatment and the other receiving calcium-D3 alongside their regular medications.
Both groups showed a positive shift, particularly in the reduction of angina severity and the need for nitroglycerin. Importantly, we observed no negative impact from calcium-D3 on the severity of coronary heart disease. However, some side effects were noted, particularly in those taking furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide, leading to adjustments in their medication.
Overall, this study indicates that while the addition of calcium-D3 did not harm treatment outcomes for angina, it also highlights that we cannot definitively attribute improvements solely to vitamin D3. Instead, it appears to be safely included as part of a broader treatment strategy without undermining the effectiveness of existing therapies.
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Vitamin D and angina correlationAssociation of Low Levels of Vitamin D with Chronic Stable Angina: A Prospective Case-Control Study.
We conducted a prospective case-control study to investigate the relationship between vitamin D levels and chronic stable angina. Our research involved 100 patients suffering from angina and a matched group of 100 individuals without the condition. We discovered alarming levels of vitamin D deficiency, particularly among those with angina.
Specifically, 75% of angina patients had deficient levels of vitamin D, defined as below 20 ng/mL. In contrast, only 10% of the control group fell into this category. This stark difference raises questions about the role of vitamin D as a potential factor influencing heart health.
While we found a clear correlation between low vitamin D levels and chronic stable angina, we didn’t establish that vitamin D is an independent risk factor. The study highlighted that increasing age correlates with declining vitamin D levels, which could add another layer to our understanding of cardiovascular health.
Essentially, while our findings don't definitively prove that vitamin D treatment can alleviate angina, they suggest a significant connection worth exploring further. It opens the door for considering vitamin D as a modifiable aspect of health in the context of heart disease.
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Vitamin D's potential impact on anginaEvaluation of serum vitamin D levels in patients with X syndrome.
We examined the relationship between vitamin D levels and a condition known as cardiac X syndrome, which is characterized by typical chest pain and evidence of myocardial ischemia despite normal coronary angiogram results. In this study, we compared serum vitamin D levels in 66 patients with syndrome X to 47 healthy individuals, looking for any noticeable differences.
Our analysis revealed that patients with syndrome X had significantly lower vitamin D levels compared to the control group. Specifically, the average vitamin D level in patients was just 6 ng/ml, whereas the controls averaged 11.9 ng/ml. Additionally, we observed higher levels of parathormone and hsCRP, indicating there may be a link between vitamin D deficiency and increased inflammation in these patients.
While these findings suggest that vitamin D deficiency could be a risk factor for syndrome X, we didn’t directly address how vitamin D treatment for angina might affect this condition. As such, this study does not fully clarify the efficacy of vitamin D treatment specifically for alleviating angina symptoms.
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