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Objective:To explore the effect of self-made dynamic cardiovascular three-dimensional model combined with CBL (case-based learning) teaching method in the clerkship of valvular heart disease for medical students.Methods:Sixty five-year clinical medical undergraduates from Nanjing Medical University (Batch 2016) were randomly divided into experimental group and control group. The experimental group received dynamic cardiovascular 3D model combined with CBL teaching method, while the control group received traditional model combined with CBL teaching method. After the course, the teaching effect was evaluated by examination and questionnaire. SPSS 19.0 was used for independent sample t test and chi-square test. Results:Compared with the control group, the students in experimental group had higher scores of basic theoretical knowledge [(43.10±3.51) vs. (40.87±3.19)] and clinical thinking ability [(42.20±3.15) vs. (40.20±3.81)], with significant differences ( P<0.05). Furthermore, they showed higher evaluation and satisfaction to learning initiative and enthusiasm, mastery of theoretical knowledge, clinical thinking ability, classroom learning interest, classroom activity and clarity of knowledge teaching, with significant differences ( P<0.05). Conclusion:In the teaching of valvular heart disease clerkship, the application of self-made dynamic cardiovascular three-dimensional model combined with CBL teaching method, can cultivate students' clinical diagnostic thinking ability and improve teaching quality.
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Objective To investigate the etiology, pathogenesis and treatment of erythromelalgia.MethodsRetrospective analysis of clinical features and respective treatment options of 8 cases of erythromelalgia patients in Ruijin Hospital.ResultsThe major clinical characteristics of EM cases included burning, sharp, tingling and/or stinging pain in toes, soles and/or dorsum of feet, increased temperature, erythema and swelling.One case reported burning pain in both fingers and feet.These symptoms were more severe during the night, walking, standing, exercising and when the individual was near a heater.Patients could relieve their pains by rest, using cold packs, walking on cold floors or immersing feet in cold water.Combined treatment, topical therapies and management of underlying disorders were necessary for erythromelalgia.ConclusionErythromelalgia is a rare cutaneous vascular disease with characteristics of recurrent redness, burning pain, and warmth of the extremities which could be induced by heat and exercise.Combined treatment, topical therapies and management of underlying disorders were necessary for erythromelalgia.
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Objective To evaluate left ventricular(LV) twist and untwist using velocity vector imaging(VVI) in patients with apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (ApHCM). Methods Twenty-three patients diagnosed with ApHCM were consecutively enrolled and compared with normal controls. After a standard echocardiographic examination, parasternal basal and apical short-axis planes were scanned to quantify LV rotations,twist and LV untwist using VVI. Results Compared with the normal controls, the rotation and rotaional velocity of apical subendocardial myocardium were markedly decreased in ApHCM patients during the period of systole ( P＜0.05) ,but the decreases in basal planes were not significant. As a consequence,LV twist was significantly lower in ApHCM patients (P＜ 0.05). Compared to normal controls,the velocity of LV untwisting was also significantly decreased in ApHCM patients ( P＜0.05).Conclusions The twist and untwist of LV subendocardial myocardium were decreased in ApHCM patients.VVI is a useful method to assess the characteristics of LV twist and untwist in ApHCM patients.