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Objective To evaluate the effect of ginsenoside pre-treatment on serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine,5-HT),5-HT2A receptor (5-HT2A R),and 5-HT transporter (serotonin transporter,SERT) in serum,platelet lysate and brain tissue homogenates in SD rats with myocardial infarction (MI) or depression.Methods Eighty SD rats were randomized treated with ginsenoside or normal saline (NS).After 4 weeks,the rats were,then,randomized to four subgroups:the MI,the depression,the MI in combination with depression and sham subgroups.5-HT,5-HT2A R and SERT levels were detected in serum,platelet or brain.Results In the NS pre-treatment groups,serum 5-HT levels in sham rats (237.1 ± 32.0)pg/ml were higher than in MI (58.0 ± 11.6) pg/ml,depression (72.8 ± 2.3) pg/ml,and MI with depression rats (62.5 ± 10.2) pg/ml (all P =0.000).Pre-treatment of ginsenoside increased serum and platelet 5-HT in MI,depression and MI with depression rats compared with each corresponding NS treated subgroups (all P ＜ 0.005).However,treatment of ginsenoside lowered the 5-HT2A R expression in MI,depression,and MI with depression subgroups both in platelet and brain tissue homogenates compared with each corresponding NS treated subgroups (all P ＜ 0.05).As to SERT in platelet,treatment of ginsenoside increased its levels in depression rats (P =0.019),but lowered the levels in MI rats (P =0.001) compared with NS treated rats.There were no differences in brain 5-HT and SERT between ginsenoside and NS treated groups.Conclusions The 5-HT system responses differently to ginsenoside treatment under different cardiac and mental stress conditions.Ginsenoside plays an important role in regulation of 5-HT system.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe the impact of Xinkeshu on top of standard medication on psychological stress-related emotional and biophysiological parameters in patients with mental stress-induced myocardial ischemia (MSIMI).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on 40 patients with MSIMI and patients were randomized into treatment group (n = 21) and control group (n = 19) by random number table method. Patients in the treatment group received Xinkeshu (12 capsules/d) on top of standard therapy, and the control group received placebo on top of standard therapy. Serum homocysteine (Hcy), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and left ventricular fractional shortening (LVFS) were compared between the groups at baseline and after 8 weeks therapy.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>(1) Baseline data were similar between the 2 groups (all P > 0.05). (2) After 8 weeks, LVFS was significantly increased (from (34.62 ± 5.76)% to (35.90 ± 4.99) %, P = 0.027) and serum Hcy (from (18.08 ± 1.81) µmol/L to (16.06 ± 10.10) µmol/L), PHQ-9 (from 8.14 ± 3.98 to 6.28 ± 2.87) and GAD-7 (from 9.52 ± 4.98 to 6.48 ± 3.84) were significantly reduced in treatment group (all P < 0.05) compared to baseline. In the control group, only GAD-7 was significantly reduced (from 8.89 ± 5.06 to 6.74 ± 4.80, P = 0.003) after 8 weeks therapy compared to baseline (P < 0.05) while other parameters remained unchanged (all P > 0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Xinkeshu on the top of standard therapy can improve the emotional state and left ventricular systolic function in patients with MSIMI.</p>
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Humans , Coronary Artery Disease , Medicine, Chinese Traditional , Myocardial Ischemia , Psychology , Stress, Psychological , Ventricular Function, LeftABSTRACT
Objective To study the correlation between the degree of anxious state in patients with hypertension and the serum homocysteine level.Methods This is a case-control study in Beijing Anzhen Hospital from January to May in 2013.164 cases of essential hypertension with continuing unstable blood pressure after being treated for nearly a week were include.They have been analysed with GAD-7 and PHQ-9 evaluation scale for anxiety and depression state.According to the anxiety status,patients were devided into three groups:Group Ⅰ (28 cases without anxiety),Group Ⅱ (81 cases with mild anxiety),group Ⅲ (55 cases with moderate-to-severe anxiety).Results (1) Correlation analysis showed,the GAD-7 anxiety scale score related with age,PHQ-9 Depression Scale and Hcy level (P ＜ 0.05),PHQ-9 Depression Scale score and Hcy levels were correlated (P ＜ 0.05).(2) Multiple stepwise regression showed that PHQ-9 Depression Scale entered the regression equation,while GAD-7 anxiety scale,age and the level of hcy were risk factors.Conclusion Hcy level is a risk factor for hypertension patients with depression,there is correlation with the severity of anxiety.Mental health should be paid attention to patients with essential hypertension.