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Background@#In 1904, Monkeberg was first described about the coronary calcification which is the degenerative change that occurs with aging process, but the last decades many studies have been confirmed that coronary calcification was an active process same as the signaling pathways with bone mineralization. Coronary calcification increases the risk of myocardial infarction during bypass graft surgery and PCI (СМ СN. Shanahan, 1999).@*Goal@#To evaluate Agatston Coronary Artery Calcium score using contrast enhanced CT-Coronary angiography. @*Objectives@#</br>1. To assess Agatston Coronary Artery Calcium score </br>2. Age and gender relationship of coronary calcification @*Materials and Methods@#We evaluated total 215 patients who were admitted to the Reference center of Diagnostic Imaging named after R.Purev State Laureate, People’s physician and Honorary Professor of the Third State Central Hospital awarded with the Red banner of the Labor diagnosed with the coronary calcification by contrast enhanced 64 slice CT (Philips Ingenuity CT 64) between 2020 to 2022. Patient’s age was considered into 6 groups and coronary calcification was assessed by Agatston’s score. The result of our study determined by common statistical averages and errors and probabilities of the indicators were determined by Student’s criteria.@*Result@#When evaluating Agatston coronary artery calcium scoring by CT-coronary angiography, 11-400 Agatston score was predominantly in our study with p value of (P<0.001). Considering relationship of age and gender, coronary calcification occurs 42.3% of patients aged 50-69, male and female ratio was 1.7:1. @*Conclusions@#</br>1. We established Agatston coronary calcification 11-400 was occurred in 66.96% of the patients. </br>2. Coronary calcification predominantly occurred in 65% patients aged 50-69 years.
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Introduction@#Left main coronary artery (LMCA) is a large vessel which supplies the majority of left ventricle and critical lesion at the bifurcation of LMCA can lead to life threatening condition. Therefore, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) on LMCA bifurcational stenosis is considered as a complex high risk indicated patient and procedure (CHIP).@*Goal@#In this study, we investigated the impact of urgent and elective PCI on outcomes of patients with LMCA bifurcational stenosis. @*Materials and Methods@#Patients who underwent for urgent PCI due to acute myocardial infarction (AMI) or elective PCI due to stable coronary artery disease (CAD) for their LMCA bifurcational stenosis. Any lesion with >50% stenosis on coronary angiography was considered as a critical stenosis. LMCA bifurcational stenosis was evaluated by Medina classification. Difference between urgent and elective PCI group were compared by independent sample t-test and chi-square test. Association between treatment strategy (urgent or elective PCI) and prognosis were evaluated by Cox proportional hazard regression, and survival rate was evaluated by Kaplan-Meier methods. Ethical approval was taken from the ethical committee of the Health Science University of Medical Sciences (№30/1А) in June 12, 2012. @*Results@#A total of 82 patients with LMCA bifurcational stenosis were included (mean age 62±11, male 76.8%) and 14 of them underwent urgent PCI due to AMI and 68 of had elective PCI due to stable CAD. Patients who underwent urgent PCI had significantly higher 30-day mortality (1.5% vs. 21.4%, p<0.05) and all-cause mortality (7.4% vs. 35.7%, p<0.003) compared to the elective PCI group. Urgent PCI for LMCA bifurcational stenosis due to AMI was associated with increased risk of death (HR=3.63, 95% CI 1.02-12.9, p<0.05). Kaplan-Meier estimation showed that patients in the urgent PCI group had significantly lower survival compared to the elective PCI group.@*Conclusion@#Unanticipated urgent PCI for patients with LMCA bifurcational stenosis due to AMI is associated with higher risk of short and long-term mortality. Patients who underwent urgent PCI for LMCA bifurcational stenosis had significantly lower survival compared to elective PCI group.
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Background@#Over the past 20 years, world wide scale social and economic reforms, technological breakthroughs, and the population growth (increased by 1.64 billion), especially in urban areas, have had a negative impact on human health; changes in living and working conditions (environmental and air pollution), population density, traffic jam, unhealthy lifestyles, workload, and work stress – all contribute to non-communicable diseases – are increasing. According to researchers from Stanford University in the United States, “Stress plays a key role in the development of behavioral disorders such as poor diet, lack of exercise, alcohol and tobacco use, and addiction. Furthermore, these behavioral disorders play a major role in the development of metabolic disorders and cancer, such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease such as myocardial infarction, and diabetes and obesity. “Stress, in particular, depends on the type of workplace, work environment, and occupation in which the person spends most of their life.@*Materials and Methods@#The study is covered 473 nurses from the specialized tertiary level hospitals in Mongolia. We determined their perceived work stress by the WPS (3 parts 57 questions) questionnaire of American scientist Rice. The work stress results were analytically analyzed with the cross-sectional method regarding the nurses’ arterial blood pressure. @*Results@#Totally 473, or 121, 89, 146, and 117 nurses participated from NCTO (1), NCMH (3), NCID (4), and NCC (4). In present study, 34 or 7.2% of 18-24 year olds, 139 or 29.4% of 25-30 year olds, 99 or 20.9% of 31-40 year olds, 169 or 35.7% of 41-50, and 32 or 6.8% over 51 year olds. The study was conducted by collecting an age group similar to the age pyramid of nurses working in the hospital. The participants illustrated low levels of work stress in 7.6%, medium levels in 27.1%, and high levels of work stress in 65.3%, respectively. When we examine whether the level of stress exposure of nurses differs between the groups by high, medium, and low levels of workplace stress, the analysis of one factor variance confirms the statistical real difference (F = 3.071), (p = 0.028). The study results revealed that long lasted accumulated work stress trigger the hypertention. @*Conclusion@#The onset of stress in a nurse’s workplace depends on many different social factors, such as age, gender, organizational characteristics, organization, place of work, and years of experiences. In conclusion, we agreed with Spruil Tanya et al., that chroronic stress at work can be the reason for the high blood pressure.
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Introduction @#The left main (LM) bifurcational stenting is coronary high risk interventional procedure (CHIP) which associated with various post procedural outcome.@*Goal@#In this study, we aimed to describe current practice of coronary left main bifurcational stenting and patient’s outcome in Mongolia. @*Materials and Methods@#We selected 50 patients who gave informed consent and treated by left main bifurcational stent. All the patients gave informed consent form which was approved by ethical committee of Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences. Coronary stenosis was evaluated by Syntax score and Medina classification. The 1 year survival rate was estimated using Kaplan-Meier estimation. @*Results @#A total of 50 patients who received LM bifurcational stent were chosen (mean age 60±11, male gender 78%). Mean syntax I score was 26.1±8.6 and mean Syntax II score was 44.7±6.2. Medina 110 type lesion was 46% (n=23), medina 111 type lesion was 36% (n=18), medina 100 type lesion was 6% (n=3), medina 011 type lesion was 4% (n=2) and medina 010 type lesion was 8% (n=4). The median degree of stenosis was 50% (IQR 30%; 90%) for LM, 90% (IQR 80%; 99%) for LAD and 0% (IQR 0%; 80%) for LCx. The final procedural success with final TIMI 3 flow was achieved in 44 patients (88%). All-cause mortality was occurred 5 patients during follow-up and survival rate at the 1 year was 82% (95% CI 66; 97).@*Conclusion @#The bifurcational stenting is acceptable treatment choice which has good survival for high risk patients with LM bifurcational disease.
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Background@#The WHO recommends the ideal rate for cesarean section to be 15% of the total birth, but researchers are still attracting attention to the fact that in recent years this rate has been steadily increasing, and risk is not decreasing worldwide. Incidence of postcesarean section inflammation and infection are 8-10 times higher than vaginal birth. The determination of lactate levels in early diagnosis of sepsis is clinically significant and the higher the lactate level increases the risk of mortality. @*Objective@#The aim of the study is to improve early detection of inflammation and infection and prevention of serious complications by using risk factors of postcesarean section inflammation and infection, and detecting procalcitonin and lactate in maternal blood.@*Materials and Methods@#This research is conducted between 2015-2017 based at the “Urguu” Maternity Hospital, Obstetric Clinic of National Center for Maternal and Child Health of Mongolia. Factors affecting postcesarean section inflammation and infection are calculated based on multifactorial regression analysis. Procalcitonin was determined by enzyme binding assay while lactate, C-reactive protein, and lactate dehydrogenase were determined by “E-311” the fully automated analyzer.@*Results@#According to the results of the study, the probability of inflammatory and infectious complication is 2.4% when the duration of labor increases by one unit, 34.8% when the risk of amniotic fluid increases, 14.6% when the pregnancy process become more complicated. Whereas, excessive fetal weight statistically increases the risk of infection, but its impact is low. The result of the study shows that the procalcitonin sensitivity was 65%, and the specificity was 96%. Lactate resulted in sensitivity of 56%, but with only 67% specificity. C-reactive protein had a sensitivity of 65% and a specificity of 96%. Lactate dehydrogenase resulted in sensitivity of 95%, and specificity of 82% in the diagnosis of sepsis. @*Conclusion@#Postterm pregnancy, premature rupture of membranes, multifetal pregnancy, prolonged labor, placenta previa, pyelonephritis, chronic hepatitis, chronic hypertensive disorder, anemia, emergency cesarean section, preeclampsia are risk factors and it is statistically significant at (P<0.0001). The biomarkers have a direct correlation to all stages of inflammation and infections, which are important for the diagnosis.
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@#The study of indices of heart remodeling was performed in children with secondary atrial septal defects (ASDs) after either endovascular or surgical repair of the defects. The data analysis showed that serious ASDs lead to diastolic left ventricular (LV) dysfunction. Recovery of LV function occurred during the first day following endovascular repair or after six months following surgical correction. Maximum reduction of dilatation of the right heart chambers after ASD repair is recorded in the early postoperative period and keeps during follow up, regardless of the method for the defect repair. We found a significant depression in mechanical activity of left atrium after surgical repair with the recovery one year after the procedure.
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Introduction@#Traditional Mongolian medicine contents a whole idea of preventive medicine. Traditional Mongolian medicine main theory is “Rlung-Mkhris-Badgan” which is composed human body. These elements confirm human healthy during metabolite balance but when any of these lacks or exists in an excessive amount, then there is an illness. Understanding on the theory “Rlung-Mkhris-Badgan” by modern medicine there are called cell universal regulation system.[1] A striking feature of metabolism is the similarity of the basic metabolic pathways and components of “Rlung-Mkhris-Badgan” even vastly different metabolic pathways. Human has own Rlung-Mkhris Badgan`s portion differently when they were born, during all life must obey their attribute manner. There are seven individualities which expressed human characters. </br> Furthermore in traditional Mongolian medicine have richness experience of concerning with three elements unbalanced time to come disease early diagnosis and remedy them effectively. Accordingly organic body must adaption four seasons` biological accommodation and follow up four seasons` suitable food technology and climate condition. @*Purpose@#</br> 1. To determine human characteristic types by traditional Mongolian medicine main theory.</br> 2. To suggest healthy live advice for people who participate randomized in preventive medical examination by used modern and traditional medical diagnostic methods.@*Method@#Biomedicine and Clinical Pharmacy Department doctor teachers were organized “Healthy life starts every day right habit” topic preventive medical examination for all students of Mongolian University of Pharmaceutical Sciences 09-29 days of September, 2016. Participant by diagnosed medical basic physical examination methods and filled out questionnaire in human characteristics based traditional Mongolian medicine main theory.@*Results@#There had 513 participants, 29 of them were “rlung” characteristic personality, 26 of “mkhris” characteristic personality, 22 of them “badgan” characteristic personality, 163 of them “rlung and mkhris” combined characteristics, 118 of them “rlung and badgan” combined characteristics”, 68 of them “Badgan and Mkhris” combined characteristics, 87 of them were composite characteristic personalities.@*Conclusion@#</br> 1. Determined 85% of participants are respectively combined and composed types of characteristic personalities, and these participants supposed to be better metabolism balance. Determined 15% of participants are one element dominantly personalities.</br> 2. We made a Healthy Life Guidance depending on human characteristics.
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@#BACKGROUND. The aim of this study was to investigate the prognostic impacts of drug-eluting stents (DES) and bare-metal stents (BMS) in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and risk factors of stent restenosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS. We conducted a retrospective cohort study based on the Angiographic diagnostic and treatment Department of 3rd State Central Hospital of Mongolia. Patients who had undergone coronary stenting between 2000 and 2017 were recruited and monitored until the end of 2010. RESULTS. Among a total of 4520 selected patients with a mean age of 58±7 years, 2125 subjects had BMS and 2395 subjects had DES. The incidence of stent restenosis and stent thrombosis were significantly lower in the DES (37; 1,5%) group as compared with the BMS (201; 9,4%) group. Patients who have stent restenosis presented comorbidities, such as diabetes 214(47,8%), hypertension 54(22,6%), prior PCI 21(8,2%), re-infarction 12(5,04%), chronic kidney disease 16(6,7%), hyperlipidemia 21(8,2%). СONCLUSION. Implantation of DES was related to better outcomes than for BMS, in terms of reducing restenosis and stent thrombosis after PCI. STEMI patients who have co morbidities have greater risk of stent stenosis and thrombosis
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@#BACKGROUND: According to International osteoporosis foundation report, osteoporosis is a multifactorial condition associated with an increased risk of fracture and is caused by social, behavioral and physiological factors. Overall incidence is increasing in every country due to people’s life style changes, diet and increased life expectancy. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the some hormonal effects in bone mineral density among Mongolian population. METHODS: Bone density was measured in the distal one third of radius using the Sunlight Omnisense (Sunlight Medical, Rehovot, Israel) and classified into 3 groups according to WHO osteoporosis criteria. Normal participants were selected into control group and osteoporotic participants were selected into control group. We have evaluated PTH, calcitonin, 25-hydroxy vitamin D in case-control group. RESULT: The prevalence of osteoporosis was 25.7% and 25.3% of participants were osteopenic. It was clear that PTH elevated group (>30.3pg/ml) had more risk of osteoporosis. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of osteoporosis was 25.7% and 25.3% of participants were osteopenic. PTH elevation is risk factor in men.
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Objective@#To compare the nature of pregnancy and deliveryin women with leiomyoma who were treated with uterine artery embolization to the outcomes in women who were treated with abdominal myomectomy. @*Material and Methods@#A prospective, clinical study was conducted in 2010-2013 at “Urguu” Maternity Hospital, Ulaanbaatar. 94 women meeting the criteria were selected for the study. Post-treatment, the patients were reviewed for a period of two years. Uterine artery embolization was performed using polyvinyl alcohol particles (300-500 µm in diameter).@*Results@#The percentage of conception in UAE group was 25.5% and 31.9% in myomectomy group (p=0.494); complication of pregnancy was 50.0% and 57.1% respectively (p=0.729); complication of delivery was 33.3% and 0.0% respectively (p=0.047). 88.9% and 90.0% (p=0.596) had Caesarean delivery. 16 (84.2%) women had uncomplicated and 3 (15.8%) women had complicated delivery due to placenta praevia, placenta acreta and uterine hypotonia. These cases all belonged to UAE group. @*Conclusion@#Pregnancy rates in women with leiomyoma who were treated by uterine artery embolization, compared with pregnancies after abdominal myomectomy, were similar.(p=0.494) In this study, there was the rate of Cesarean delivery above 80 percent in both group. There were no differences in newborn weights and Apgar scores.
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Objectives: To determine emotional and behavioral problems among adolescents and to define risk factors for these emotional and behavioral problems. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among selected and qualified middle and high school children, their parents and teachers. The “Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire” (SDQ) were employed with the intention to measure psychosocial problems and strengths [prosocial behavior] in children between the ages of 4-10 and adolescents ages 11-17, through a multi-informant methodology. The questionnaire consists of 25 items equally divided across five scales measuring: 1) emotional symptoms; 2) conduct problems; 3) hyperactivity-inattention; 4) peer problems; and 5) prosocial behavior. Except for the prosocial scale, the combined scale [i.e. Total Score] reflects total difficulties, indicating the severity and content of the psychosocial problems. The prosocial scale indicates the amount of prosocial characteristics child displays. Results: In the SDQ questionnaires answered by parents, we obtained the following scores: 27.4% for emotional symptoms, 28.2% for conduct disorders, 20.4% for hyperactivity, 81.4% for interpersonal relationships, and 43.3% as the Total Score. In the SDQ questionnaires answered by teachers, we obtained high scorings such as 8.9% for emotional symptoms, 20.2% for conduct disorders, 13.4% for hyperactivity, 47.6% for interpersonal relationships and a Total Score of 33.4%. In the SDQ questionnaires answered by the adolescents themselves, we obtained scorings such as: 10.0% for emotional symptoms, 10.2% for conduct disorders, 18.8% for hyperactivity, 14.6% for interpersonal relationships, and 16.3% as the Total Score. Conclusion: Mongolian adolescents were found to have emotional and behavioral problems as evidenced by the Total Scores of parents, i.e. 43.3%; by teachers, 33.4%; and self-report 16.3%, respectively. The SDQ confirmed that an adolescent’s age, gender, family environment and living areas will influence their emotional and behavioral well-being.
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@#BACKGROUND: Children’s development and childhood disability are a public health issues to their consequences on quality of life and productivity not only for affected children but also for families and populations as a whole. WHO and the World Bank estimate that more than a billion people live with some form of disability, which equates to approximately 15% of the world’s population (1). Citing the Global Burden of Disease study of 2004, the World Report further estimates that amongst those aged 0-14 years, roughly 5.1% of all children (93 million) live with a ‘moderate or severe’ disability and 0.7%, or 13 million children, live with severe difficulties. Many children younger than 5 years in developing countries are exposed to multiple risks, including poverty, malnutrition, poor health, and other risks, which are affect their cognitive, motor, and social emotional development. There are few research result and national statistics on the childhood disabilities of under 5 years children in Mongolia. OBJECTIVES:The objective of the screening was to determine the rate of disabilities in children aged 9 months to 5 years in Ulaanbaatar. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Population based cross-sectional study design used childhood disabilities screening among under 5 years children in Ulaanbaatar. TQ-(ten questions) screening method used to determine childhood disabilities. The structured interview checklist (TQ) and a guide to collect background and risk factors information were administered in a face-to-face interview of the child’s caregivers. The screening covered 8838 children from 6 districts, Ulaanbaatar. RESULTS: The study covered totally 8838 children (50.4 %) were male and 193 (48.4 %) were female. Over 81 % of the persons responding to the questions were mothers of the children, 10 % fathers. 9 % were the child’s relative and child’s sibling. Based on the ‘ten questions’ screen, 1960 out of 8838 children were positive (disabled). CONCLUSIONS: The positive rate of disabilities by TQ was a higher. At the post verification stage there is need to estimate sensitivity, specificity and negative predictive value of TQ. The second step of evaluation among positive cases should take diagnosis by comprehensive evaluation and clinical assessment.
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IntroductionOsteoporosis is becoming an increasingly important economic and public health problem as ourpopulation ages. Different results are reported about osteoporosis rate among various geographicalzones and ethnic groups even in same country. These differences cannot be attributed to hormonalstate or to the dietary intake of calcium, but do accord in general with the living standards of the differentcountries and the degree of physical activity undertaken by the different populations and sexes.GoalTo determine the osteoporosis rate among Mongolian adults and evaluate the geographical distributionsof osteoporosis rateMaterials and MethodsOur study group was 1990 adults who are over 18 years and participated from Uvs, Arkhangai, Dundgovi,Sukhbaatar province and Ulaanbaatar. We have evaluated serum PTH, 25-hydroxyvitamin D level andbone mineral density via bone sonometer (Sunlight Mini-Omni, Beammed, USA). Lifestyle risk factorswere evaluated through a specific questionnaire.ResultsThe osteoporosis rate is 25.5% (n=507) among Mongolian adults and 2 times higher in women thanmen in all age group. SOS was inversely correlated with age in both sexes (men: r=-0.286, p<0.01,women: r=-0.513, p<0.01). Osteoporosis rate was lowest in Ulaanbaatar but highest in Arkhangai(male osteoporosis) and Dundgovi province (female osteoporosis). Of 25-hydroxyvitamin D values 29%were below 20ng/ml (deficient), 39.8% ranged from 20-29.9ng/ml (insufficient) and 31.2% were above30ng/ml (sufficient). In addition, 25-hydroxivitamin D concentrations were not related to bone density.Serum 25-hydroxivitamin D level was highest in Dundgovi province in both sexes. Mean PTH level was26.0±17.7pg/ml and inversely correlated with T-score (r=-0.248, p<0.01) in men.ConclusionOsteoporosis rate among Mongolian adult is lowest in Ulaanbaatar comparing to other rural areas. Andserum 25-hydroxivitamin D deficiency is 68.8% in Mongolian adults.
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BackgroundThe cardiovascular disease is leading cause of mortality and constantly increasing every year forpast decades. In 2014, cardiovascular diseases were the leading cause of NCD deaths (17.5 milliondeaths) [7] In Mongolia cardiovascular disease is also leading the cause of mortality and morbidity.It is increasing every year, 479.4 per 10000 population in 2012 was increased to 848.1 per 10000population in 2013 [1, 2].Dr.Jerardin, prof. Z.Lkhagvasuren implanted first stent in Mongolia in 2000. There is rapiddevelopment in interventional cardiology treatment since then.Material and MethodsSince 2011 until 2015, total of 4545 coronary angiography, 2322 stent implantation was performed.This study has included the patients of last 5 years. Total of 1257 patients who were treated with AMIduring 2011 to 2015 at the Third central State Hospital were analyzed.Results73.7% of the patients had left coronary artery disease and 26.3% had right coronary artery disease.Tis findings were similar with other local researcher’s study [3, 4].59.4% of the occlusions were 75-99% stenosis, 23.5% had total occlusion. 62.9% of LAD occlusionwere stenosis over 75%. It demonstrated majority of cases performed were high severe lesions. Thisalso may be demonstrating that patients are receiving treatment in their late stage of the disease.Every stage complication such as mortality, was 3.5%, complication such as restenosis followingone month of after stent implantation was 9-13.1%. Overall mortality rate has decreased each year,11.9% in 2011, 7.8% in 2012, and 4.6% in 2013 relatively. General achievement is now 88.1-95.4%,which is comparable to other countries.Conclusion1257 patients presented with acute myocardial infarction were studied: 880 (70, 0%) were male, 377(30, 0%) were female. Mean age of patients was 55, 08±1, 23; it was 75 patients had no risk factors,751 patients with 1-2 risk factors, 431 patients with 3 or more risk factors. Angiographic distributionof lesion shows 74, 4% had LAD disease, 64, 5% had RCA disease, 25, 8% had LCX lesion, 12, 9%had dialonal LCA lesion.
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IntroductionCoronary artery disease is a leading cause of death among men and women globally. Researchershave focused on apolipoproteins for coronary artery disease (CAD) than traditional lipid parameterssuch as total cholesterol, LDL-C and HDL-C. Measuring Apolipoprotein B (Apo-B) provides a directestimate of the total number of atherogenic particles. Also lipoprotein (a) [LP (a)] is super atherogeniclipoprotein that resembles the LDL containing apo-B in its structure and associated with development ofatherosclerosis and thrombogenesis.GoalTo determine some specifi c lipid markers such as apo-B, LP (a) and traditional lipid parameters forcoronary atherosclerosis and compare with healthy groupMaterials and MethodsHospital based case control study. The study included 42 patients undergoing coronary angiographywith >75% narrowing of main coronary arteries and 43 healthy controls. We collected data of traditionallipid parameters by “endpoint” method and apo-B, LP (a) by “immunoturbidometry method” from ROCHECOBAS 6000 analyzer series.ResultÀpo-Â and Lp(a) were 108.88±26.61 mg/dl, 19.50±24.86 mg/dl and signifi cantly higher in patientswith coronary artery disease (CAD) versus control group. Total cholesterol, especially LDL-C thatApo-B is major on its surface signifi cantly different in the study groups (p<0.05). Also, other lipoproteinthat containing apo-B, one of them is LP (a) were higher in the case group (p≤0.05) compared withhealthy controls. Logistic regression analysis showed that Apo-B were one of main risk factors for CAD(OR=1.024, p=0.013).ConclusionOur fi ndings suggest that LDL-C
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Osteoporosis is a disease in which the density of bone is decreased with consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture risk. Vitamin D deficiency may cause secondary hyperparathyroidism and low bone mineral density. Our study was aimed to assess relation between vitamin D status and parathyroid hormone and bone density in adults.Relatively healthy 369 participants aged between 20-60 were randomly selected from Ulaanbaatar city. Specially designed questionnaire was used in the survey. Bone mass density was diagnosed according to the WHO criteria by the T-score. Respondents serum calcium and phosphorus levels were described by the fully automated analyzer (Cobas Integra 2800, Germany). Serum parathyroid hormone and 25-hydroxivitamin D levels were described by using ELISA kit (Eucardio Laboratory, Inc. USA) at the Molecular biology laboratory of MNUMS.The statistical result was analyzed by SPSS 21 program.The subjects mean age was 47.61±12.92, with a range of 20-83. The mean T-score was -0.60±2.17. Our study showed that negative correlation between bone mass density values at parathyroid hormone (r=-0.58, p<0.05), 25-hydroxyvitamin D (r=-0.48, p<0.05) and serum calcium (r=-0.21, p<0.05).Our study showed increased serum parathyroid hormone led the releasing calcium from bone and decreasing bone mass density.
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Osteoporosis is a disease in which the density of bone is decreased with consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture risk. Vitamin D deficiency may cause secondary hyperparathyroidism and low bone mineral density. Our study was aimed to assess relation between vitamin D status and parathyroid hormone and bone density in adults. Relatively healthy 369 participants aged between 20-60 were randomly selected from Ulaanbaatar city. Specially designed questionnaire was used in the survey. Bone mass density was diagnosed according to the WHO criteria by the T-score. Respondents serum calcium and phosphorus levels were described by the fully automated analyzer (Cobas Integra 2800, Germany). Serum parathyroid hormone and 25-hydroxivitamin D levels were described by using ELISA kit (Eucardio Laboratory, Inc. USA) at the Molecular biology laboratory of MNUMS.The statistical result was analyzed by SPSS 21 program. The subjects mean age was 47.61±12.92, with a range of 20-83. The mean T-score was -0.60±2.17. Our study showed that negative correlation between bone mass density values at parathyroid hormone (r=-0.58, p<0.05), 25-hydroxyvitamin D (r=-0.48, p<0.05) and serum calcium (r=-0.21, p<0.05). Our study showed increased serum parathyroid hormone led the releasing calcium from bone and decreasing bone mass density.
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Introduction Coronary TIMI flow gradewas previously demonstrated to be related to outcome after acute myocardial infarction. However, the relationship between coronary flow grade and left ventricular global longitudinal strainin patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) treated by primary percutaneous intervention (PCI) were unclear. Goal In this study, we aimed to reveal the relationship between coronary TIMI flow grade and LV GLS in patients with AMI. Materials and Methods We prospectively selected patients with AMI who treated by primary PCI. Based on whether TIMI 3 flow achieved at the end of the procedure patients were divided into two groups. Group I (TIMI 3 flow was achieved, n=367), Group II (TIMI 3 flow was not achieved, n=47). The LV GLS was assessed by 2dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography (2D STE). Results A total of 413 patients (mean age 60±13, 84% male) were included and TIMI 3 flow was achieved in 367 patients (88%). LV GLS was significantly impaired in patients who had TIMI 3 flow not achieved compared with TIMI 3 flow achieved group (-13.1±4.8% vs. -15.3±3.8%, p<0.001). Multiple linear regression analysis which included age, gender, clinical, biochemical and angiographic variables showed that coronary TIMI flow grade of culprit artery was independently associated with LV GLS. There was negative correlation between coronary TIMI flow grade and LV GLS (Pearson’s r=-0.183, p<0.001). Simple linear regression analysis revealed that coronary TIMI flow grade is directly associated with LV GLS (β=-1.61, p<0.001) and which indicated that every 1 scale increase of final coronary TIMI flow grade resulted -1.61% increase of LV GLS. Conclusion Our study demonstrated the coronary TIMI flow grade of the culprit artery was independently associated with LV GLSin patients with AMI treated by primary PCI.
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Varieties of plants and lyophilized bovine bile have been used for increase secretion of bile in traditional systems of medicine of various countries. Following many articles note on the benefi cial effects of lyophilized bovine bile particularly on the wound healing and gastric protection effects, there is paucity of reports in literature on its effects on a bile secretion, a bile bilirubin, bile cholesterol and a plasma cholesterol levels. Sillichol contains lyophilizedbovine bile, liver hydrolisate, yarrow extract and silymarin. The aim of this study was to find out the effect of bile fl ow, bile bilirubin concentration bile cholesterol level and hepatoprotective of Sillichol. Sixteen adult male wistar rats (weighing between 200-250 gr) were used in the study. They were randomly assigned into control and sillichol group comprising 4 in each group. Thereafter, they were weighed and anaesthetized with ketamine (2ml/200gr body weight) muscle leg and quickly pinned to a dissecting board. Laparotomy was performed and liver lobes were defl ected anterolaterally to expose the common bile duct. The common bile duct was cannulated with a portex cannula (0.5 mm diameter) after a semitransection was made on the bile duct. The cannuls was held in place with thread tied over it and around the bile duct.The bile was collected for 8 hours from each rat studied according to method of Rozuet Jousse. The rate of bile fl ow was noted, the volume of bilirubin, bile cholesterol levels were determined in the control and test groups. Moreover, total of 18 wistar rats (200-250 gr) were obtainedfrom laboratory house of Drug research institute and acclimated for 10 days before starting the experiment. Liver toxicity was induced by the subcutaneous injection of carbon tetrachloride (CCL4, 0.4 ml/100gr), 1:1 diluted with paraffi n oil, for four successive days of the experiment (N.P.Scakun et al, 1983). The rats were divided randomly into 3 groups comprising 6 rats in each group and fed the same diet throughout the experimental period. Mean values of bile cholesterol and bilirubinlevels, rate of bile secretion in the control and sillichol group. Bile cholesterol levels were signifi cantly decreased in the sillichol group compared with the control group (60.3±0.88 mg/dl vs 62.6±1.21mg/dl, p<0.05). Rate of bile secretion was signifi cantly increased in the experimental compared with the control group(10.21±0.25 ml/8hr vs 4.18±0.25 ml/8hr, p<0.05). Total bilirubin, conjugated and unconjugatedbilirubin concentrations in both sillichol and control groups were not signifi cantly different (p<0.01). The activities of GOT, GPT and ALP were estimated in serum samples as the liver function biomarkers using biochemical diagnostic test. The CCL4 treatment markedly affected the liverspecifi c enzymes. It was found that a signifi cant (p<0.05) increase in serum GOT, GPT and ALP activities of CCL4 treated rats. After the treats, hepatic biomarkers were elevated in the serum due to release of the enzymes from damaged liver. GOT (69.8±1.5), GPT (103.9±1.2), ALP (23.8±0.2) and Cholesterol (67.7±13.6) andtriglyceride (64.0±3.3) levels weredecreasedsignifi cantly (p<0.05) in the sillichol groupcompared with the control group. Silichol is decreasing concentration of cholesterol and bilirubin’s level in bile, constantly after administration of drug. Also, liverpreparation is increasing bile acid secretion in hepatocytes and a speed of secretion.From the results of pharmacological study concluded that involves CCL4 induced acute toxic hepatitis, liver preparation has hepatoprotective effect by protecting the liver cells from injury, improving the regeneration process and by correcting metabolic functions of the liver.
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Background. Puerperal infection following caesarean section remains a major cause of maternalmorbidity and mortality. It is still one of actual problems in Obstetrics and has incidence rate 2-10%. It isestimated 150 000 maternal deaths due to infection worldwide, despite tendency to decline septicemiaafter C-section due to wide usage of antibiotics in the obstetric practice, postpartum infection hasincreased last decade. Post-Caesarean sepsis incidence rate is above 20%. An assortment of pathologicagents may cause puerperal infection including bacteria, virus and parasites. In 30-40s of last centurymain reason of infection was Streptococcus, then in 40-60s major role was played by Staphylococcus,later in 70-80s Gram-Negative Aerobic Bacteria took its place.Objective. To improve prevention and treatment of post-caesarean sepsis by detection of its causes andantibiotic sensitivity. Materials and methods: We reviewed patients admitted to First Maternity Hospitaland National Center for Maternal and Child Health and who had post-caesarean sepsis between 2011-2013. Statistics analysis had been performed by SPSS-17 software programme, whereas statisticsprocess by X2 test, Fisher test, and t-test. Confi rmation rate was 95%. P<0, 05.Results. The clinical course of 361 post-caesarean patients with septicemia was reviewed prospectively.Primary dysfunctional labour (P<0.033), preterm rupture of the membranes (P<0.0001), ineffectivelabour induction (P<0.001) are risk factors for infectious morbidity. Considerations should be given toprophylactic antibiotic therapy by choosing correct medicine at the correct time. E.coli 29,4%, Intestinalbacteria 9,1%, Staphylococcus epidermis’s 8,9%, Staphylococcus aureus 7,2%, Gram-NegativeBacteria 6,6%, Streptococcus 5,3%, Gram-Positive Bacteria 2,8%, Candida albicans 1,4%, Micoplasma1,1% were responsible for bacteremia, respectively.Conclusion. Bacteriology of all patients diagnosed with post-caesarean sepsis in 74, 7% was positivefor pathologic bacterial cultures. Infection caused by 1 bacteria in 141 cases (39, 1%), by 2 bacteria in 56cases (15, 5%), by 3 bacteria in 2 cases (0, 6%), without any detection of bacteria 162 cases (44, 9%).