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Objective To collect the demographic,lifestyle and clinical factors of patients with cerebrovascular disease,and analyze the vascular cognitive impairment(VCI) factors and set up high-risk factors model.methods 505 patients with cerebrovascular disease hospitalization in department of geriatrics and neurology in hospital from October 2014 to October 2016 were enrolled.According to the questionaire survey data of demographics,lifestyle and clinical factors,the patients were divided into training set (421 cases) and test set (84 cases),and training set were divided into the non-VCI set (225 cases) and VCI set (196 cases).Analyzed the influence factors of VCI in patients with cerebrovascular disease by decision tree algorithm,and compared it with the Logistic regression analysis and chi-square and established the decision tree model for risk factors of VCI.Result sAccording to the VCI decision tree model,cross validation model recognition accuracy was 73.63%,while test set prediction accuracy was 73.81%.Alcoholism,hobbies,education level,tea drinking,diabetes,hypertension,diet,age,sleep and physical exercise were classification of node variables,while drinking was the root.The probability of VCI had significant difference (P<0.05) in the crowds with different risk factors.According to Result s of Logistic regression analysis,education level,drinking,exercise and diabetes were independent risk factors for VCI,while the model prediction accuracy was 66.98%,and test set prediction accuracy was 53.57%.According to the ROC curve of the decision tree model and the Logistic regression model,the decision tree model AUC was 0.737 (95%CI 0.688 to 0.786),and the Logistic regression model AUC was 0.664 (95%CI 0.612 to 0.717).Conclusion It is suggested that the decision tree model might be superior to logistic regression model in the prediction accuracy for VCI of patients with cerebrovascular disease.The alcoholism,diabetes,high blood pressure,high fat diet and insomnia are risk factors of VCI,while hobbies,high level of education,physical exercise and drinking tea can be the protective factors of the VCI.
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Objective To investigate the expression of heme oxygenase-1 in lungs of transgenic mice and normal mice and its effects.Methods 32 newborn mice were divided into four groups:wild-type group (WT group),specific transgenic mice expressed hemoglobin oxygenase-1 high level group[HO-1-FL(H) group,cytoplasm],low level WT group[HO-1-FL(L) group,cytoplasm] and the C-terminal heme oxygenase-1 group(Nuc-HO-1-TR group,nucleus).Then four groups of mice were exposed to high oxygen for 3 days,after that placed in normal air environment.Immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence were used to observe the alveolar development and hemoglobin addition at 3 days,7 days and 14 days oxygenase-1 expression in the lungs of mice.Results The levels of heme oxygenase-1 were significantly higher in the lungs of HO-1-FL (H) group,and the alveolar development in the lungs of the four groups after 3 days of hyperoxia exposure was impaired.In the normal air environment,the recovery of alveolar development in HO-1-FL (H) group on the 7th and 14th day was the best.Conclusion The moderately high levels of heme oxygenase-1 expression in the lungs contribute to the recovery of lung injury in mice caused by hyperoxic environments.
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Objective To investigate the expression of heme oxygenase-1 in lungs of transgenic mice and normal mice and its effects.Methods 32 newborn mice were divided into four groups:wild-type group (WT group),specific transgenic mice expressed hemoglobin oxygenase-1 high level group[HO-1-FL(H) group,cytoplasm],low level WT group[HO-1-FL(L) group,cytoplasm] and the C-terminal heme oxygenase-1 group(Nuc-HO-1-TR group,nucleus).Then four groups of mice were exposed to high oxygen for 3 days,after that placed in normal air environment.Immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence were used to observe the alveolar development and hemoglobin addition at 3 days,7 days and 14 days oxygenase-1 expression in the lungs of mice.Results The levels of heme oxygenase-1 were significantly higher in the lungs of HO-1-FL (H) group,and the alveolar development in the lungs of the four groups after 3 days of hyperoxia exposure was impaired.In the normal air environment,the recovery of alveolar development in HO-1-FL (H) group on the 7th and 14th day was the best.Conclusion The moderately high levels of heme oxygenase-1 expression in the lungs contribute to the recovery of lung injury in mice caused by hyperoxic environments.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate how the intra-cardiac activation was translates into the characterized flutter wave in patients with cavatricuspid isthmus-dependent counter-clockwise atrial flutter (CTI-AFL).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A total of 15 hospitalized CTI-AFL patients (mean age: (60 ± 14) years old, 1 female) from October 2012 to February 2014 were enrolled in the study. The activation map was re-constructed during AFL rhythm for left atrium and right atrium using 3-dimensional mapping system. The flutter wave in surface electrocardiogram was analyzed in combination with the intra-cardiac activation.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The mean left ventricular ejection fraction was (60.8 ± 6.6)%, and the left atrial diameter was (39.0 ± 3.4) mm. The mean tachycardia cycle length was (220 ± 24) ms. The activation map was completed in all cases. In inferior leads, the flutter wave was divided into three parts: slowly downward part, sharp downward part and the terminal positive part. The three parts corresponded to the fixed activation part of the macro-reentry.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The distinctive flutter wave of CTI-AFL was determined by the unique macro-reentry activation in the right atrium. The activation of left atrium contributes to the downward part of the wave.</p>
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Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Atrial Appendage , Atrial Fibrillation , Atrial Flutter , Electrocardiography , Heart Atria , Ventricular Function, LeftABSTRACT
Objective: To study the expression of calcium-sensing receptor (CaR) in human macrophages and the effect of CaR on macrophages converting to foam cells with its mechanism. Methods: Human macrophages were treated with ox-LDL (100 mg/L) for 48 h to induce foam cell formation, the experimental foam cells were cultured in 3 groups for 48 h respectively. Blank control group, Foam cell + CaR agonists (Agonists) group and Foam cell + CaR inhibitor (Inhibitor) group. The CaR expression in macrophages was measured by immuno-fluorescence and Western blot analysis. The positive foam cell formation was detected by oil red O staining, the intracellular cholesterol metabolism in foam cell was observed by HPLC, the inlfammatory cytokine secretion in foam cell culture supernatant was examined by ELISA, the protein expressions of CD36 and acyl-coA: cholesterol acyl-transferase (ACAT-1) in foam cells was measured by Western blot analysis. Results: Immuno-lfuorescence and Western blot indicated CaR is expressed in human macrophages. Compared with Control group, Oil Red O staining and HPLC showed that Agonists group had less positive foam cell formation, decreased CE, FC , TC, and Inhibitor group had more positive foam cell formation, increased CE, FC, TC, allP<0.05; ELISA presented that Agonists group had decreased TNF-α, MIF, increased anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10, and Inhibitor group had increased TNF-α, MIF, decreased IL-10, allP<0.05; Western blot analysis indicated that Agonists group had decreased protein expressions of CD36, ACAT-1 in foam cells, and Inhibitor group had increased protein expressions of CD36 and ACAT-1. Conclusion: CaR is expressed in human macrophages, the higher CaR expression may inhibit macrophages converting to foam cells.
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<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Several small sample-size observational studies evaluated the association of plasma brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) or N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) with atrial fibrillation (AF), but the results were contradictory. We aimed to perform a meta-analysis of relevant studies to evaluate the availability of this association.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>We performed an extensive literature search on PubMed, Web of Science (WOS) and the Cochrane Library databases. Pooled standardized mean difference (SMD) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated to assess the strength of association using random effects models. We performed sensitivity and subgroup analyses to explore the potential sources of heterogeneity. We also estimated publication biases. Statistical analyses were performed using the STATA 12.0 software.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>A total of 11 studies including 777 cases and 870 controls were finally analyzed. Overall, the brain natriuretic peptide/N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide levels were higher in atrial fibrillation patients than controls without atrial fibrillation.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>showed that the SMD in the natriuretic peptide levels between cases and controls was 2.68 units (95% CI 1.76 to 3.60); test for overall effect z-score = 5.7 (P < 0.001). There was significant heterogeneity between individual studies (I(2) = 97.8%; P < 0.001). Further analysis revealed that differences in the assay of natriuretic peptide possibly account for this heterogeneity.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Increased BNP/NT-proBNP levels were associated with the presence of atrial fibrillation. This finding indicates that BNP/NT-proBNP may prove to be a biomarker of an underlying predisposition to AF.</p>
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Humans , Atrial Fibrillation , Blood , Biomarkers , Blood , Natriuretic Peptide, Brain , Blood , Peptide Fragments , BloodABSTRACT
Objective To establish and evaluate animal model of adult rats with vitamin D deficient and assess the association of vitamin D deficiency and hypertension .Methods Adult SD rats were divided into 3 groups :normal controls group(feed with ordina-ry forage) ,vitamin D deficient groups(feed without vitamin D)and vitamin D control group(feed with vitamin D) ,which were fed with different diets under 12 h:12 h without ultraviolet light bulb(UV-B) .After treatment for 6 weeks ,Retinal blood was collect-ed ,and Serum vitamin D levels was tested by EIA every 2 weeks .Results After treatment for 10 weeks ,Serum level of vitamin D in vitamin D deficient group were reduced to 2 .07 nmol/L ,while vitamin D group and normal control group were measured as 56 .74 nmol/L and 57 .61 nmol/L ,there was no statistically significant difference between vitamin D group and normal control group (P>0 .05) .hypertension of vitamin D deficient group was significantly higher than other two groups .Conclusion It is feasible to estab-lish model of adult rats with vitamin D by UV-B free light and diets control ,hypertension of rats vitamin D deficiency has a signifi-cant rise compared with the control group .
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Clinical probation is an important part of clinical teachings for foreign students in Medical Colleges.We chose some physicians and candidate doctors as teachers,who had both high professional level and English ability,according to the characteristics of the students.Before class,teachers had to complete the teaching plan,prepare for the language and lectures,and choose a good case.During the procedure,teachers began the training from the trivial matter,and used PBL teaching methods,put emphasis on care history collecting and physical examination,paid a great attention to the culture of clinical thinkings,etc.At last,some suggestions were put forward to solve the existing problems.
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BACKGROUND: Bone marrow stromal stem cells (BMSCs) are characterized by rapid amplification and wide differentiation.Thus, to establish in vitro BMSC induction models contributes to the study of tissue engineering.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the possibility of inducing the differentiation of rat BMSCs into cardiomyocytes by 5-azacitidine in vitro.OESING, TIME AND SETTING: The cytological in vitro study was performed at the Central Laboratory of First Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning Medical University from June 2005 to June 2008.MATERIALS: A total of 20 Sprague Dawley rats were supplied by the Experimental Animal Center, Liaoning Medical University.5-azacitidine (Sigma, USA) was used.MHEHODS: Following anesthesia, the rats were used to isolate the femur and tibia. BMSCs were isolated and cultured by the whole bone marrow method + adherent method. When 90% BMSCs were confluence, BMSCs were passaged. BMSCs at the third passage were incubated in a 24-well plate at 2×10~4/well, with 5,10, 15, 20 μmol/L 5-azacitidine. Simultaneously, a blank control group (without inductor) was set. Following 24 hours of induction, BMSCs were incubated in normal medium for 3 weeks.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The following parameters were measured: cell appearance and growth curve, morphological changes following induction, and expression of connexin-43 and a-striated muscle actin.RESULTS: Cultured BMSCs were spindle-shape, with some cell confluence. P3 cells following incubation entered static phase at 1 and 2 days, and entered logarithmic phase at 3 days, reached a peak at 9 days, and then entered platform stage. Cell number became decreased at 12 days. Following induction of 5 μmol/L 5-azacitidine, no significant difference was found in BMSCs.Following induction of 10 μmol/L 5-azacitidine, BMSCs became long and big, extended towards a direction, with the property of myotube formation cells. Following induction of 15 umol/L 5-azacitidine, a few cells survived surrounding the 24-well plate.Following induction of 20 μmol/L 5-azacitidine, cells died. Following induction of 10 μmol/L 5-azacitidine for 3 weeks, expression of connexin-43 and a-striated muscle actin was determined in BMSCs. However, a negative expression was detected in the blank control group.CONCLUSION: BMSCs cannot differentiate into cardiomyocytes by itself. Following in vitro induction, BMSCs can differentiate into cardiomyocytes. Low-dose 5-azacitidine concentration cannot induce the differentiation, but high-dose 5-azacitidine concentration will induce death in a large number of cells. Thus, 10 μmol/L is an optimal concentration.
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Objective Chronic atrial fibrillation (AF) results in dedifferentiation of atrial cardiomyocytes that plays an important role in the perpetuation of AF.In this study,we aimed to investigate the changes of titin and α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) after long time of AF reversal.Methods Twenty-four goats were randomized into four groups:(1) sinus rhythm (SR),(2) 3 months AF (3-mo AF),(3) 3 months SR after 3 months AF (3-mo post AF),(4) 6 months SR after 3-mo AF (6-mo post AF),with 6 in each group.By pacing on the anterior bottom of left atria appendage (LAA),we established a goat model of chronic AF.Atria effective refractory period (AERP) was measured with electrophysiological methods.Ultra-structure was studied with echocardiography,light and electron microscopy.Titin and α-SMA protein expressions were determined by Western blot.Results The animals underwent high rate pacing on LAA for a mean of 42.23±21.70 days before presenting AF.Electrophysiological analysis revealed that AERP completely resumed in 3-mo post AF goats.Echocardiography displayed that the size of left atrium resumed almost in 6-mo post AF goats (P＜ 0.01).Pathological and electron microscopic examination revealed the disorder of myofibrils,augmentation of intercellular space,myolysis,accumulation of glycogen,and numerous bigger mitochondria among atrial cardiomyocytes in 3-mo AF goats.They recovered mostly in 6-mo post AF goats.Western blot showed that the band density of titin significantly reduced in 3-mo AF goats compared to SR ones [1826±319 vs 5012±854,P＜0.01].In 3-and 6-mo post AF goats,titin increased gradually and it reversed completely in 6-mo post AF goats (3841±601 and 4523±833 respectively,P ＜ 0.01).Conversely,the band density of α-SMA was significantly higher in 3-mo AF goats (5324±948) than in SR ones (1619± 271,P＜0.01).In 3-and 6-mo post-AF goats,α-SMA decreased gradually,and it recovered mostly in 6mo post AF goats (4437± 792 and 2205±540 respectively,P＜0.01,).Conclusions These data indicate that the reversal of dedifferentiation of atrial cardiomyocyts is a very slow process,and it is definitely essential for normal cardiac function.
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Objective Previous investigations have shown that N-aeetylcysteine (NAC) could regulate diverse cell type's apoptosis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the mechanism of NAC reversed apoptosis ofcardiomyocytes induced by hypoxia-reoxygenation (H/R). Methods Cardiomyocytes were treated with hypoxia 6 h and reoxygenation 72 h in the absence and presence of NAC (100 μmol/ L). The ROS was assayed by using Image-iTTM LIVE green reactive oxygen species detection kit. The viability of cell was assayed with trypan blue. Early stages ofapoptosis were assessed by flow cytometry using Annexin V, and late stages ofapoptosis were assessed using TUNEL system. Bcl2 and bax mRNA levels were determincd by real-time quantitative PCR. Bcl2, bax, p38 and pp38 protein levels were determined by western blot. Results We found that H/R could markedly increase ROS generation and induce the apoptosis of cardiomyocytes (P<0.01). NAC (100 p tool/L) significantly reduced the generation of ROS and apoptosis (P all <0.01). NAC also significantly reduced the protein ratio of pp38 and p38 and increased the RNA and protein ratio of bcl2 and bax (P all <0.01). Conclusion The results showed that NAC significantly reduced apoptosis through inhibiting the phosphorylation of p38 signal pathway, which has potential value for clinical cardiac diseases.
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Objective To evaluate applicative value of laparoscopy in children for the diagnosis and treatment of non-palpable testes.Method We evaluated retrospectively the laparoscopic approach used in 16 boys for the diagnosis and treatment of 21 non-palpable testes. All of them were diagnosed by non-palpable testis before operation.Results 7 cases (11 testis) in the internal ring were mobilized laparoscopically, and the operation was completed by open orchidopexy. Agenesis or atrophy of the 6 testis in the inguinal region was found. 2 high intra-abdominal testis (left) were found. The testis had no found in the intra-abdomen in two cases.Conclusions Miniinvasive laparoscopy is considered at present the standard method for the localization and treatment of non-palpable testes. No serious complications were recorded during or after operation. It should be the preferred method for the non-palpable testes.
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AIM: To study the action of Yuyang Powder(Herba Swertiae, Corium Elephantis, Rhizoma Bletillae, etc.) on the experimental gastric ulcer. METHODS: The rat gastric ulcer models were induced by burned acetic acid, irritabillity stimulus, ethanol injure gastric mucosa and pyloric ligation, respectively. The ulcer was obsered and the content of gastric juice, gastric acidity and pepsin were measured. RESULTS: Yuyang Powder could significantly reduce the areas of ulcers, restrain gastric ulcer, promote gastric ulcer heal, reduce gastric juice volume, restrain gastric secretion (in pyloric ligation). CONCLUSION: Yuyang Powder has the preventive and therapeutic in gastric ulcer.