RESUMO
Objective: To explore the predictive value of the impedance measured during leadless pacemaker Micra implantation on the trend of changes of pacing threshold post implantation. Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study. Patients who received implantation of leadless pacemaker Micra at the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University from December 2019 to August 2020 were enrolled. The clinical data and the intraoperative electrical parameters during leadless pacemaker implantation were collected. The impedance and pacing threshold data were analyzed at three time points: immediate release, 5-10 min after release, and after traction test. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves and the area under the curve (AUC) were used to analyze the value of the impedance at immediate release on predicting the trend of changes of pacing threshold post implantation. Results: A total of 21 patients (mean age: (72.2±12.5) years, 12 males) were included. The impedance of 21 patients was (798.1±35.3) Ω immediately after implantation, (800.9±35.6) Ω after 5-10 minutes of release, and (883.6±31.7) Ω after traction test. Impedance was similar between the three time points (P>0.05). The threshold was (0.97±0.11) V/0.24 ms immediately after implantation, (0.95±0.12) V/0.24 ms at 5-10 min after the release, and (0.59±0.06) V/0.24 ms after the traction test. The threshold was significantly lower after the traction test than that immediately after release (P=0.003) and than that at 5-10 minutes after release (P=0.008), suggesting a decreased tendency of the threshold over time. According to the analysis of the ROC curve, the immediate impedance after the release ≥680 Ω could predict the ideal pacing threshold after the traction test (AUC=0.989, 95%CI 0.702-0.964, P<0.001), the prediction sensitivity was 87%, and the specificity was 100%. The pacing threshold would be not ideal with the immediate impedance ≤ 520 Ω (95%CI 0.893-1.000, P<0.001), the sensitivity was 100%, and the specificity was 80%. Conclusions: The impedance immediately after the release has predictive value for the changing trend of threshold post leadless pacemaker Micra implantation. Impedance ≥680 Ω immediately after release is often related with ideal pacing threshold after the traction test. In contrast, the impedance ≤ 520 Ω pacing is often related with unsatisfactory threshold after the traction test, therefore, it is recommended to find a new pacing site to achieve the impedance ≥680 Ω immediately after release during leadless pacemaker Micra implantation.
Assuntos
Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estimulação Cardíaca Artificial , Estudos Transversais , Impedância Elétrica , Marca-Passo Artificial , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Objective:To observe the effect of modified Dihuangyin on vascular dementia due to kidney empty phlegm and blood stasis syndrome,and its effect on phosphoinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/Akt) signaling pathway [PI3K,microtuble-associated protein 1 light chain 3(LC3)Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰ,Akt,phosphorylatedprotein kinase B(p-Akt)] in peripheral blood. Method:Totally 100 cases were randomly divided into control group (50 cases) and observation group (50 cases),and were given donepezil,modified Dihuangyin combined with donepezil for 30 d,respectively. The main efficacy indicators [mini-mental state examination (MMSE),clinical dementia rating (CDR),activity of daily living scale (ADL),traditional Chinese medcine(TCM) syndrome] were compared in two groups. The cerebral blood flow dynamics [middle cerebral artery (MCA),basilar artery (BA),anterior cerebral artery (ACA),posterior cerebral artery (PCA)] speed,serum inflammatory factors [tumor necrosis factor-<italic>α</italic> (TNF-<italic>α</italic>),interleukin-6 (IL-6),transforming growth factor-<italic>β</italic> (TGF-<italic>β</italic>),C-reactive protein (CRP)],oxidative stress indicators [malondialdehyde (MDA),superoxide dismutase (SOD),glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) ,homocysteine (Hcy)],peripheral blood PI3K/Akt signaling pathway (PI3K,LC3Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰ,Akt,p-Akt) were tested. The efficacy and adverse reactions of the two groups were compared. Result:The total effective rate was 95.9% in observation group was higher than that 72.3% in control group (<italic>χ</italic><sup>2</sup>=5.673,<italic>P</italic><0.05). Compared with the control group after treatment,the MMSE,ADL,SOD,GSH-Px,TGF-<italic>β</italic>,PI3K,Akt and p-Akt in the observation group were increased (<italic>P</italic><0.05),CDR,MCA,BA,ACA and PCA were increased (<italic>P</italic><0.05),and the TCM syndromes,MDA,Hcy,TNF-<italic>α</italic>,IL-6,CRP,LC3Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰ were decreased (<italic>P</italic><0.05). There was no significant difference incidence of adverse reactions between two groups. Conclusion:Modified Dihuangyin can significantly improve the clinical symptoms of patients with vascular dementia due to kidney empty phlegm and blood stasis syndrome,and the mechanism of action may be related to PI3K/Akt signaling pathway in peripheral blood.
RESUMO
Objective: To identify the characteristics including clinical features and pulmonary computed tomography (CT) features of heart failure and COVID-19. Methods: This study was a retrospective study. A total of 7 patients with heart failure and 12 patients with COVID-19 in the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University between December 1, 2019 and February 15, 2020 were enrolled. The baseline clinical and imaging features of the two groups were statistically analyzed. Results: There was no significant difference in age and sex between the two groups(both P>0.05), but the incidence of epidemiological contact history, fever or respiratory symptoms in the COVID-19 group was significantly higher than that in the heart failure group (12/12 vs. 0, P<0.001; 12/12 vs. 4/7, P=0.013). While the proportion of cardiovascular diseases and impaired cardiac function was significantly less than that of the heart failure group(2/12 vs.7/7, P<0.001;0 vs.7/7, P<0.001). For imaging features, both groups had ground-glass opacity and thickening of interlobular septum, but the ratio of central and gradient distribution was higher in patients with heart failure than that in patients with COVID-19 (4/7 vs. 1/12, P=0.04). In heart failure group, the ratio of the expansion of pulmonary veins was also higher (3/7 vs. 0,P=0.013), and the lung lesions can be significantly improved after effective anti-heart failure treatment. Besides, there were more cases with rounded morphology in COVID-19 group(9/12 vs. 2/7, P=0.048). Conclusions: More patients with COVID-19 have epidemiological history and fever or respiratory symptoms. There are significant differences in chest CT features, such as enlargement of pulmonary veins, lesions distribution and morphology between heart failure and COVID-19.
Assuntos
Humanos , Betacoronavirus , COVID-19 , Infecções por Coronavirus/diagnóstico por imagem , Insuficiência Cardíaca/etiologia , Pandemias , Pneumonia Viral/diagnóstico por imagem , Estudos Retrospectivos , SARS-CoV-2 , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios XRESUMO
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of the ' buddy-in-jail ' technique applied to complex coronary artery lesions during percutaneous coronary intervention.Methods A total of 12640 PCI cases from 4 different hospitals admitted between June 2014 to June 2017 were reviewed. Among them, the balloons or stents were unable to be delivered into the lesions in 25 cases. The "buddy-in-jail"technique was applied in 21 of these 25 cases. According to the guidewires used, the 21 cases were divided into the hydrophilic coated guidewire group(n=9) and non-hydrophilic coated guidewire group(n=21). The rates of procedural success and complications were compared between the 2 groups.Results 18 cases(18/21)were successfully treated with the "buddy-in-jail " technique. The success rates were similar between patients using the same artery(9/11) as the "buddy" vessel patients using other arteries(9/10) (P=0.593). Procedural success rates were also similar between patients using hydrophilic-coated guidewires (7/9) and non- hydrophilic coated guidewires(11/12)(P=0.386). All the wires were successfully taken out without complication.Conclusions "Buddy-in-jail" technique offers a potential alternative approach for patients with difflculty in delivering the balloon or stent to the target lesion.
RESUMO
Objective To explore the validity of lead aVL in combination with lead V1 for identifying idiopathic outflow tract premature ventricular contractions(PVCs)originating from aortic sinus cusp(ASC).Methods This study consecutively enrolled 102 idiopathic outflow tract PVCs patients who underwent radiofrequency catheter ablation at the Second Xiangya Hospital,Central South University between January 2015 and August 2017.We compared the QRS wave amplitudes in the surface twelve leads electrocardiography between PVCs originating from ASC and right ventricular outflow tract(RVOT).Results(1)The origin sites of PVCs were ASC(n=28,27.5%)and RVOT(n=74,72.5%).The lead V1R/S wave amplitude ratio and lead aVL S wave amplitude were significantly higher in the ASC group than in the RVOT group[(1.14±1.32)vs.(0.16±0.18),P<0.001;(0.99±0.36)mV vs.(0.56±0.26)mV,P<0.001].The areas under the receiver operating characteristic curve(AUCs)and 95%confidence intervals of V1R/S wave amplitude ratio and aVL S wave amplitude had relatively larger AUCs which were 0.894(0.824-0.964)and 0.831(0.749-0.912),with the cut-offs of 0.25 and 0.80 respectively.(2)The sensitivity,specificity and accuracy of the lead V1R/S wave amplitude ratio>0.25 to identify ASC originating PVCs were 78.9%,83.7%and 82.4%,respectively.The sensitivity,specificity and accuracy of the lead aVL S wave amplitude>0.80 mV were 78.6%,85.1%and 83.3%,respectively.The lead aVL S wave amplitude>0.80 mV in combination with the lead V1R/S wave amplitude ratio>0.25 was applied to developed a new diagnostic approach and the sensitivity,specificity and accuracy were 60.7%,93.2%and 84.3%,respectively.Conclusions Lead aVL in combination with lead V1 could be applied to develop a more accurate method for identifying ASC originating PVCs.
RESUMO
Objective To summarize the ablation methods,and to provide experience reference for the treatment of pulmonary since cusp(PSC)-derived ventricular arrhythmia(VA)with ablation. Methods A retrospective analysis of the clinical data of 19 patients undergoing catheter ablation for PSC-derived VA in Cardiac Intervention Therapy Center,The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University between January 2013 and March 2016 was conducted. Results Among the 19 patients,PSC-derived VA originated from the lower regions of the pulmonary sinuses,generating from the right,left,and anterior sinuses of the PSC were identified in 5,7,and 7 patients,respectively. Twelve patients with PSC-derived VAs originating from the right and anterior sinuses underwent successful reversed U-curve catheter ablation,while the other 7 patients with arrhythmias originating from the left sinus underwent successful ablation with the conventional method(non-reversed U-curve catheter ablation). All the patients were followed-up for 6 to 31 months,and no recurrence of VA or complications were recorded. Conclusions Reversed U-curve catheter ablation is suitable for VA originating from the right and anterior PSCs,while conventional ablation can be used for those originating from the left PSCs.
RESUMO
<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Remnant-like lipoproteins (RLPs) have been demonstrated to accelerate the onset of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) senescence. Recent study has determined that microRNAs (miRNAs) were closely associated with cellular proliferation and senescence. This study aimed to examine whether RLPs lead to an alteration of miRNAs in senescent EPCs.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>RLPs were prepared from plasma samples with immunoaffinity method. After 8 days of culture, EPCs were identified by flow cytometry analysis. Cells were incubated with RLPs for 72 hours. The senescent markers p16INK4a and senescence-associated beta-galactosidase (SA-β-gal) were detected by Western blotting analysis and β-gal staining assay, respectively. A human miRNA microarray containing 723 miRNAs was used to detect the expression profile of miRNAs in control and senescent EPCs. The result from the above microarray was qualified by RT-PCR assay.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>RLPs dose-dependently up-regulated the protein level of p16(INK4a) in EPCs, and RLPs at a concentration of 100 µg/ml induced a significant increase in the percentage of SA-β-gal-positive EPCs. Of 723 miRNAs, four miRNAs expressed differentially and significantly in RLPs-treated EPCs (P < 0.05), then their changes in expression were validated by real-time RT-PCR. Among them miR-148b and miR-155 were upregulated while miR-574-3p was down-regulated significantly when compared with control (P < 0.01).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>RLPs result in the onset of EPCs senescence. Senescent EPCs induced by RLPs exhibit a different profile of miRNAs. These three miR-148b and miR-155 and miR-574-3p reach a significant difference when compared with control, indicating that microRNA might take part in RLPs-induced EPCs senescence.</p>
Assuntos
Humanos , Western Blotting , Células Cultivadas , Senescência Celular , Genética , Inibidor p16 de Quinase Dependente de Ciclina , Metabolismo , Células Endoteliais , Biologia Celular , Citometria de Fluxo , Lipoproteínas , Farmacologia , MicroRNAs , Genética , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase Via Transcriptase Reversa , Células-Tronco , Biologia CelularRESUMO
<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT) is one of the most common paroxysmal supraventricular tachyarrhythmias. The aim of the study was to prospectively compare the characteristics of radiofrequency catheter ablation of AVNRT guided by a magnetic navigation system with the conventional procedure.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Patients with AVNRT diagnosed by electrophysiological tests were randomized into two groups. In the conventional technique group (CMT), a common 4-mm-tip quadrapolar temperature-controlled ablation catheter was used. In the magnetic navigation system guidance group (MNS), a magnetic 4-mm-tip quadrapolar temperature-controlled ablation catheter was used. The following parameters were collected and compared between the two groups: ablation procedure time, patient fluoroscopy time, operator fluoroscopy time, energy delivery numbers, maximal energy per deployment, success rate, complication rate and operative cost.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Forty patients were enrolled and randomized into CMT and MNS groups. The age, gender, tachycardia history and basic cardiovascular diseases of the two groups were comparable (P > 0.05). All procedures were conducted successfully without complications. No tachycardia recurred during the follow-up period of (9.3 ± 2.6) months. In the MNS group, the patient and operator fluoroscopy times ((11.5 ± 4.3) min, (4.2 ± 1.5) min), energy delivery numbers (3.2 ± 0.9), and maximal energy per deployment ((16.9 ± 3.4) W) were shorter or lower than those of the CMT group ((14.3 ± 6.2) min, (13.6 ± 3.5) min, 6.3 ± 2.1, (23.7 ± 1.3) W, respectively) (P < 0.05). But the operative cost for the MNS group was higher than that of the CMT group (P < 0.01).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Magnetic navigation system guided radiofrequency catheter ablation of AVNRT has the advantages of shorter fluoroscopy time and lower energy delivery numbers and maximal energy per deployment compared to the present conventional ablation technique.</p>
Assuntos
Humanos , Ablação por Cateter , Métodos , Taquicardia por Reentrada no Nó Atrioventricular , Cirurgia Geral , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
A 10-year-old boy who had previously undergone surgical correction for tetralogy of Fallot was referred for cardiac catheterization because of recurrent symptomatic postoperative heart failure owing to major aortopulmonary collateral arteries (MAPCAs). A successful occlusion of these MAPCAs was achieved percutaneously using the Amplatzer vascular plug and a detachable coil. Transcatheter occlusion of MAPCAs after surgical correction is an effective method for treatment of post-operative heart failure.
Assuntos
Criança , Humanos , Masculino , Circulação Colateral , Insuficiência Cardíaca , Cirurgia Geral , Período Pós-Operatório , Atresia Pulmonar , Cirurgia Geral , Tetralogia de Fallot , Cirurgia GeralRESUMO
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To compare two rat models of myocardial infarction established by coronary artery ligation and harmonic scalpel method for their advantages, disadvantages and applications.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Sixty Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into sham-operated group, coronary artery ligation group and harmonic scalpel group. In the latter two groups, myocardial infarction was induced by ligation of the left anterior descending coronary artery and coagulation of the artery, respectively. Four weeks after the operations, the rats were sacrificed to measure the serum levels of CK, CK-MB, LDH and AST, and the hearts were collected for histopathological observation with HE staining.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The rats in the sham-operated group and coronary artery ligation group showed no significant differences in serum levels of CK , CK-MB , LDH or AST. Histologically, the myocardial tissues of the two models all showed coagulation necrosis and inflammatory cell infiltration, with granulation tissue ingrowth in the infracted tissues and scar formation. The mortality rate of the rats in coronary artery ligation group was 50% at 4 weeks, significantly higher than that of the harmonic scalpel group (20%, P<0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Coronary artery ligation and harmonic scalpel method are both effective means to produce rat models of myocardial infarction. The latter method can establish a more stable model for studying the mechanism and treatment of myocardial infarction.</p>
Assuntos
Animais , Masculino , Ratos , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Infarto do Miocárdio , Ratos Sprague-DawleyRESUMO
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the modulation effects of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) implantation on the collagen remodeling in myocardial infarction.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) was induced in SD rats by left anterior descending coronary artery ligation, and the animals were assigned randomly into the Sham group, MI + PBS group and MI + MSCs group. Echocardiography and hemodynamic examinations were performed to evaluate the cardiac function. HE staining and Masson trichrome staining were used to evaluate the myocardial infarction size. Infarcted area and infarcted expansion index were calculated. The expression of collagens in infarcted hearts was evaluated by immunohistochemistry, RT-PCR and Western blot.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>(1) Infarct area was significantly reduced post MSCs transplantation [MI + MSCs vs. MI + PBS: (38.27 ± 2.70)% vs. (46.20 ± 3.17)%, P < 0.001]. (2) Cardiac function was significantly improved post MSCs transplantation [MI + MSCs vs. MI + PBS: FS(%): 29.98 ± 4.50 vs. 23.43 ± 3.34, P = 0.005; LVSP (mm Hg, 1 mm Hg = 0.133 kPa): 113.63 ± 10.81 vs. 99.25 ± 16.76, P < 0.05; LVEDP (mm Hg): 12.10 ± 4.28 vs. 20.08 ± 4.26, P < 0.05; +dp/dtmax (mm Hg/s): 4616.63 ± 363.34 vs. 3912.75 ± 248.79, P < 0.05; -dp/dtmax (mm Hg/s): 4254.63 ± 324.34 vs. 3530.88 ± 309.71, P < 0.05]. (3) Collagen synthesis was enhanced in infarcted area and decreased in non-infarcted area post MSCs transplantation (P < 0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>MSCs transplantation could enhance the collagen synthesis in infarcted area while decrease the deposition of collagen in non-infarcted area in this MI model. This may be one of the mechanisms by which ventricular remodeling is attenuated post MSCs transplantation.</p>
Assuntos
Animais , Masculino , Ratos , Colágeno , Metabolismo , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Transplante de Células-Tronco Mesenquimais , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais , Infarto do Miocárdio , Metabolismo , Ratos Sprague-Dawley , Remodelação VentricularRESUMO
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the value of an early diagnosis grading model derived from the clinical manifestation, laboratory and imaging data for the diagnosis of aortic dissection (AD).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>An early diagnosis grading model was established based on the clinical manifestation, laboratory and imaging data from 182 AD patients who admitted to our department during the last 3 years, 184 patients with chest and back pain served as controls.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The sensitivity and specificity of diagnosing AD with the score of 5 is 96.7% and 81.0%, respectively.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The emergency diagnose of AD could be improved based on the established early grading model based on the stabbing and severe pain, rapid blood pressure increase, asymmetry of the blood pressure and/or the pulse, widened aortic knob, mediastinum or descending aorta on X-ray, and significantly increased D-dimmer level.</p>
Assuntos
Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Dissecção Aórtica , Diagnóstico , Aorta Torácica , Patologia , Aneurisma Aórtico , Diagnóstico , Dor nas Costas , Dor no Peito , Diagnóstico por Imagem , Diagnóstico Precoce , Sensibilidade e EspecificidadeRESUMO
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To determine the prevalence and to identify risk factors of peri-procedure electrical storm (ES) in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) underwent emergency percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The clinical data of 228 AMI patients underwent emergency PCI were retrospectively analyzed and patients were divided into ES group (n = 39) and non-ES (n = 189) group. ES was referred to spontaneous ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation occurring twice or more within 24 h and requiring emergency treatment including anti-arrhythmic medicine and/or cardioversion or defibrillation.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>ES was diagnosed in 39 out of 228 patients (17.1%) during peri-procedure stage. The incidence of ES in patients with various infarct related arteries (IRA) was as follows: 55.6% with left main artery (LM), 23.7% with right coronary artery (RCA), 12.4% with anterior descending branch (LAD) and 0 with left circumflex artery (LCX). Older age, lager diameter of IRA, higher concentration of CK-MB and cTnT, higher incidence of reperfusion arrhythmia (RA), lower grade of TIMI after PCI and higher mortality were associated with increased risks of ES (The P value was 0.043, 0.012, 0.036, 0.018, 0.001, 0.049, respectively). Gender, systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, random blood glucose level, white blood count and concentration of hs-CRP were similar between ES and non-ES patients. Logistic analysis showed that the diameter of IRA (OR 2.381, 95%CI 1.127-5.028, P = 0.023), TIMI grade of IRA after PCI (OR 4.744, 95% CI 1.773-12.691, P = 0.002) and RA (OR 12.680, 95% CI 4.360-36.879, P = 0.000) were the independent risk factors of per-procedure ES in AMI patients underwent emergency PCI.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The AMI patients with LM as IRA had the highest incidence of ES during emergency PCI and the diameter of IRA, TIMI grade of IRA after PCI and RA were independent risk factors for the development of ES during peri-PCI stage.</p>
Assuntos
Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Angioplastia Coronária com Balão , Tratamento de Emergência , Modelos Logísticos , Infarto do Miocárdio , Terapêutica , Prevalência , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de Risco , Taquicardia Ventricular , Fibrilação VentricularRESUMO
<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>The methods for the treatment of postcatheterization femoral arteriovenous fistulas (AVF-s) - simple observation, ultrasound guided compression, covered stents implantation and coil embolization have poor outcome. Surgery is the standard method for treatment of femoral AVFs, but it is a traumatic operation. In this study, we report the results of the treatment of postcatheterization femoral AVFs by simple prolonged compressing bandage.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>To treat iatrogenic femoral AVFs caused by transfemoral catheterization, prolonged binding with elastic or common bandage was applied in 16 cases. Catheterization was performed in 7 cases for radiofrequency current catheter ablation, in 4 for occlusion of congenital heart disease, in 3 for percutaneous coronary intervention, in 1 for coronary angiography and in 1 for right heart catheterization.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All iatrogenic femoral AVFs were healed after simple binding with elastic or common bandage for 4 - 46 days (mean (15 +/- 10) days). During the period of binding, local skins ulceration occurred at puncture site in two cases and femoral vein thrombus was found in one patient. During 6 - 24 months (mean (11.8 +/- 3.6) months) followup with colour Doppler ultrasonography, no recurrent arteriovenous shunting or other complications were observed.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The results suggest that simple prolonged bandaging for postcatheterization femoral AVFs is an effective and economical procedure.</p>
Assuntos
Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Fístula Arteriovenosa , Terapêutica , Bandagens , Cateterismo Periférico , Artéria Femoral , Patologia , Veia Femoral , PatologiaRESUMO
Objective To investigate the effect of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) on the activity of nuclear factor (NF)-?B in rats with myocardial infarction.Methods MSC were isolated from SD rats (120—150 g in weight).SD rats (180—200 g in weight) were subjected to MI by left coronary artery occlusion,and were allo- cated into three groups randomly:1)sham group (without ligation of the artery,n=8);2)injection of PBS solu- tion (n=8);3)injection of MSC (n=8).MSC or PBS solution was injected into myocardium from epicardium instantly after MI models were established.Four weeks after transplantation,cardiac function was evaluated u- sing physiological recorder.Western blot were performed to investigate the nuclear factor-? activity.The ex- pressions of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-? and interleukin (IL)-6 were evaluated by RT-PCR and Western blot. Results 1)Mortality was 20%(2/10) in sham group,33.3%(4/12) in PBS group and 20%(2/10) in MSC group with no statistic differences between them(P=0.646).2) Hemodynamic measurements showed that MSC trans- plantation caused significant improvement in cardiac function,comparing with MI+PBS group.3) MSC inhibi- ted the activities of NF-?B in myocardium and down-regulated the expression of TNF-? and IL-6 in mRNA and protein level.Conclusion Transplantation of MSC improved cardiac function in MI rats,which may partly at- tribute to their immuno-inflammatory regulation mechanism.
RESUMO
OBJECTIVE@#To evaluate the electrocardiographic characterizations of atrial contractions(AC) triggering paroxysmal atrial fibrillation(AF), and to explore the effects of AF prevention pacing on their electrocardiographic characterizations.@*METHODS@#Twenty-four patients with the implantation of AF therapy pacemaker(Vitatron 900E) were analyzed by AC triggering paroxysmal AF with Holter monitoring in the study. AC compluing interval, compensatory pause and frequency 2 minutes before the AF or during the AC were compared between the induced paroxysmal AF group and noinduced paroxysmal AF group, and the preventive effect of AF on the post-PAC response program was investigated.@*RESULTS@#There was significant difference in the AC compluing interval [(352.3 +/-30.4) vs (421.8 42.5)ms], compensatory pause [(963 +/-109) vs (733 +/-124) ms], and frequency [(34.8 +/-18.9) vs (12.7 +/-8.7)/min] 2 minutes before the AF or during the AC in the induced paroxysmal AF group, compared with those in the noinduced paroxysmal AF group (all P<0.05). The AF of 7 patients were controlled by atrial overdrive pacing therapy, 17 patients by post-AC-response or/and post-exercise control therapy, 6 patients by the above therapy combining with cordarone (0.2g/d).@*CONCLUSION@#AC triggering paroxysmal AF is related to the compluing interval, compensatory pause and frequency 2 minutes before the paroxysmal AF or during the AC, AF prevention pacing may be helpful for the paroxysmal AF induced by AC.
Assuntos
Adulto , Idoso , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Fibrilação Atrial , Terapêutica , Complexos Atriais Prematuros , Terapêutica , Estimulação Cardíaca Artificial , Métodos , Eletrocardiografia Ambulatorial , MétodosRESUMO
OBJECTIVE@#To explore the cause, the clinical manifestation and the management of peripheral vascular complications after cardiac catheterization.@*METHODS@#Clinical data of patients with peripheral vascular complications were analyzed retrospectively.@*RESULTS@#Of the 4,531 patients, 122 (2.7%) had peripheral vascular complications, including local hematoma (86 cases, 1.90%), pseudoaneurysm (15 cases, 0.33%), arteriovenous fistula (8 cases, 0.18%), femoral venous thrombosis (5 cases, 0.11%), excessive hemorrhage (5 cases, 0.11%), femoral arterial thrombosis (2 cases, 0.04%), and femoral nerve malfunction (1 case, 0.02%). All complications were relieved after conservative therapy except that one case needed surgery.@*CONCLUSION@#Peripheral vascular complications are associated with anticoagulation, diabetes, and hypertension. Prognosis of overwhelming complications is good, as long as patients are treated timely and appropriately.
Assuntos
Adulto , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Falso Aneurisma , Epidemiologia , Angioplastia Coronária com Balão , Cateterismo Cardíaco , Ablação por Cateter , China , Epidemiologia , Hematoma , Epidemiologia , Doenças Vasculares Periféricas , Epidemiologia , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
OBJECTIVE@#To observe the changes and significance of plasma CD40L and pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) operation.@*METHODS@#According to the occurrence of primary heart events or restenosis 6 months after the PCI, 68 patients were divided into the ACS group and the stable angina pectoris (SAP) group. Plasma CD40L and PAPP-A after the PCI operation were measured and compared. Thirty-six patients underwent repeated angiography after the PCI. Their baseline and follow up angiograms were compared by quantitative coronary angiography to assess the incidence of restenosis.@*RESULTS@#CD40L and PAPP-A after the PCI operation were higher in the ACS group than that in the SAP group.The group having primary heart events within 6 months had higher level of PAPP-A after the PCI. The group having restenosis 6 months had higher level of PAPP-A after the PCI. The change of later loss index of coronary artery lumen diameter was correlated with PAPP-A level after the PCI.@*CONCLUSION@#CD40L and PAPP-A were higher in the ACS group, indicating the possible mechanism by which CD40L facilitates the plaque rupture via up-regulating the PAPP-A expression.Plasma PAPP-A level after the PCI possibly for cases the occurrence of primary heart events or restenosis within 6 months.
Assuntos
Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Síndrome Coronariana Aguda , Sangue , Terapêutica , Angina Estável , Sangue , Ligante de CD40 , Sangue , Intervenção Coronária Percutânea , Período Pós-Operatório , Proteína Plasmática A Associada à Gravidez , MetabolismoRESUMO
HIV-TAT protein transduction domain (PTD) is a new kind of peptide that is responsible for transduction of proteins through the plasma membrane with high efficiency. Linked covalently to proteins, peptides, nucleic acid, it could transduce into nearly all kinds of cells and tissues with high efficiency and without any damages. In this study, we constructed the TAT-EDAG and TAT-GFP prokaryotic expression vectors and expressed soluble TAT-EDAG and TAT-GFP fusions in E. coli BL21 (DE3) successfully. By using the Ni-NTA-agrose purification system under the native condition we got the purified fusion proteins whose purification were higher than 90%. After desalting we found the TAT-GFP could transduced successfully into the mouse fibroblast cells and the TAT-EDAG could transduced into HL-60 cells in vitro. It will be useful to amplify the HSCs in vitro in the next step.
Assuntos
Animais , Humanos , Camundongos , Escherichia coli , Genética , Fibroblastos , Metabolismo , Células HL-60 , Proteínas Nucleares , Genética , Proteínas Recombinantes de Fusão , Transdução Genética , Produtos do Gene tat do Vírus da Imunodeficiência Humana , GenéticaRESUMO
OBJECTIVE@#To evaluate the results of transcatheter closure for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) by different devices in children.@*METHODS@#Seventy-eight cases of PDA in children (7 months to 14 years old), diagnosed by physical examination and transthoracic 2-dimensional echocardiography (TTE), were included in the study. The examination included the cardiac catheterization, photograph of the thoracic aorta and conventional technique of PDA closure. Among these patients, 16 were treated with coils, 9 with Amplatzer duct occluder (ADO), and 53 with native produced PDA occluders.@*RESULTS@#TTE examination on the next day of the operation showed that PDAs were completely occluded in 76 cases, while the other 2 cases treated by coil had minimal residual shunt. Sixty-four patients, who were detected enlargement of the left ventricle before the operation, showed obvious diminishment of the cardiac size. By the end of 3 months, TTE examination showed that the closure of PDA was complete, and the left ventricle size was normal in 77 cases, while one case treated with coil had minimal residual shunt, which persisted for more than 4 years. The 3 - 80 months follow-up showed that the closure of PDA was complete in 77 cases, the configurations of the left ventricle, the thoracic aorta,and the left pulmonary artery were all normal. The occluders were well remained in situ.@*CONCLUSION@#The usual procedures of transcatheter closure for PDA are effective and safe with ADO, native produced occluders and coil in children. Interventional method, which shows minute insult, few complications, and few adverse effects, can substitute the thoracic surgery.