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Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition ; (6): 49-52, 2022.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-931742

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DECIDE-Diet trial was taken as a case to introduce the methods of blinding and blinding assessment for feeding trials, report the details of blinding, conduct a blinding survey and calculate Jame's BI and Bang's BI. Jame's BI was 0.683 (95% CI: 0.593~0.772). The Bang's BI for the intervention group was 0.340 (95% CI: 0.199~0.481), and for the control group was 0.086 (95% CI: -0.060~0.231). The blinding of the DECIDE)-Diet was generally successful, but the intervention group may infer their group to a certain extent. Feeding trials should report the details of blinding and consider blinding assessment.

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Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management ; (4): 29-31, 2020.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-872016

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Objective To establish the quality control system of the Capital's Funds for Health(CFH),strengthen the process management,and improve the clinical research capacity.Methods The framework,contents and implementation method of the quality control system were developed with comprehensively adopting methodologies of literature analysis,expert discussion,summaries of policy and practice experiences.Results This quality control system of the Capital's Funds for Health is comprised of three tiers.The first tier is self-assessment,the principle investigator takes the responsibility;the second tier is the sponsor verification,the sponsor organization takes the responsibility;the third tier is the independent audit,the CFH office takes the responsibility.The contents of quality control focus on the compliance with ethical approval and informed consent,data authenticity,protocol deviation,progress of project,and quality assurance methods taken during the project implementation.Conclusions This three-tier quality control system of the Capital's Funds for Health provides a new idea and scheme for the quality control of clinical research projects supported by funding agencies in China,and its impacts will be evaluated in next implementation practices.

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Chinese Journal of Cardiology ; (12): 985-992, 2019.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-800148

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Objective@#To observe the use of clopidogrel and related factors for patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in terms of early use, loading dose, dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) and maintenance dose hospitalized in non-PCI country hospitals in China.@*Methods@#Patients hospitalized for ACS from 101 non-PCI country hospitals across China were recruited prospectively from October 2011 to November 2014. In-hospital clopidogrel use rate, the proportions of early use (within 24 hours), loading dose use (≥300 mg), DAPT (early use combined with aspirin) and maintenance dose use (following dose≥75 mg/d) were analyzed. Generalized estimated equation (GEE) model was used to explore factors associated to in-hospital clopidogrel use and loading dose use in both univariate and multivariate analyses, adjusting for cluster effect.@*Results@#A total of 14 809 ACS patients were included, with an average age of (64.1±11.6) years and 60% (8 888/14 809) were male. The in-hospital clopidogrel use rate was 66.4% (9 828/14 809), which varied across different regions, years and sub-types of ACS (all P<0.05). Among users, the proportions of patients with early use, DAPT and maintenance dose use were 91.3% (8 734/9 562), 89.2% (8 526/9 562) and 95.1% (9 094/9 562), respectively, but the proportion of patients received loading dose was only 41.8% (3 995/9 562). Multivariate analyses showed that patients who admitted to hospital in earlier years and with non-ST elevation ACS, ≥75 years old, female, non-smoking, illiterate, heart rate≥100 beats per minute, atrial fibrillation, not on ECG monitoring, and not using other anti-ACS drugs were less likely to receive clopidogrel (all P<0.05). And those clopidogrel users who with non-ST elevation ACS, ≥75 years old, non-smoking, illiterate, not using other anti-ACS drugs were less likely to receive loading dose (all P<0.05).@*Conclusion@#The use rate of clopidogrel and the loading dose among in-hospital ACS patients are both low and remain to be improved in non-PCI county hospitals in China. Special attention should be paid on non-ST elevation ACS, ≥75 years old, female, and illiterate patients to increase the rational use of clopidogrel and the loading dose.

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Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management ; (4): 39-42, 2019.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-746297

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Objective The management of medical projects of the National Key Research and Development Program of China is difficult.Thus this article aims to analyze the common problems and summarize the preparatory work before the project initiation.Methods Comprehensively adopted the methodologies of literature analysis,survey investigation to analyze the common problems before the project initiation,and then particularly summarize the preparatory works for biomedical research,especially for clinical research,from the perspective of investigators.Results Proposed several aspects that should take into consideration before the initiation of the projects..clarify the organizational management framework,play the role of kick-off meeting,organize tailored training on financial management,prepare research protocol and related documents,seek Institutional Review Board approval and conduct clinical research registration,normalize document managment,formulate project management plan,and prepare research facilities timely.Conclusions Investigators should develop a detailed project management plan before initiation of the project,preparation work should focus on personnel,financial resources,facilities,research progress,quality,data,etc.

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Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine ; (12): 383-388, 2018.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-806449

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Objective@#To investigate the association of fruit and vegetable intake with long-term changes of serum lipid levels in middle-aged Chinese and older Chinese population.@*Methods@#The study analyzed the data collected in the 2004 and 2007-2008 cohorts of China Multicenter Collaborative Study of Cardiovascular Epidemiology. Finally, 4 495 participants from 10 groups in various regions of China, who both were followed up in the two cohorts, were included for data analysis. They were aged 41-66 years in 2004. Fruit and vegetable consumption were collected with a simple food frequency questionnaire. The percent changes (Δ%) of serum TC, TG, HDL-C and LDL-C between the two surveys were calculated. Multivariate linear regression models were used to estimate the association of fruit and vegetable intake in 2004 with percentage changes of serum lipid levels during the two surveys.@*Results@#The proportions of individuals who consumed fruits <250, 250-499 and ≥500 g/week were 24.0%, 21.8% and 54.2%, respectively. The proportions of individuals who consumed vegetables <500 and ≥500 g/day were 76.7% and 23.3%, respectively. Compared with fruit intake <250 g/week, the regression coefficients (95% CI) of ΔTC% in 250-499 and ≥500 g/week group were -1.54 (-2.71, -0.37) and -1.77 (-2.79, -0.76). And the regression coefficients (95% CI) of ΔLDL-C% were -2.43 (-4.39, -0.48) and -2.89 (-4.59, -1.19). Compared with vegetable intake <500 g/d, the regression coefficients (95%CI) of ΔTC% and ΔLDL-C% in vegetable intake ≥500 g/d group were -1.01 (-1.95, -0.06) and -1.83 (-3.41, -0.24). However, fruit and vegetable intake had no relationship with ΔTG% and ΔHDL-C%.@*Conclusion@#The consumption of fruit and vegetable was inversely related to long-term changes of TC and LDL-C in middle-aged and older population, but no association was found for changes of TG and HDL-C.

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Chinese Journal of Cardiology ; (12): 218-223, 2018.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-806207

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Objective@#To explore the relationship between overnight urinary sodium to potassium ratio and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).@*Methods@#A subsample of 10 percent of the participants (35-59 years old) from the People's Republic of China-United States Collaborative Study of Cardiovascular and Cardiopulmonary Epidemiology (prospective survey) were used. Three consecutive overnight urine samples were collected in the autumn of 1983-1984 and the spring in 1985-1986, respectively. Urinary sodium and potassium were detected and calculated for 8 hours excretion. The occurrences of cardiovascular events were recorded in 2 years interval from 1987-1988 until December 31, 2005. Participants were divided into first ratio group, second ratio group, and third ratio group based on the tertiles of sodium to potassium ratio. Cox proportional hazard regression model was used to determine the relationship between sodium to potassium ratio and risk of CVD. In addition, participants were divided into 2 subgroups by the median of overnight urinary sodium and potassium, and then combined each other for 4 subgroups including low sodium-low potassium group, low sodium-high potassium group, high sodium-low potassium group, and high sodium-high potassium group, to explore the relationship between different sodium-potassium combinations and the risk of CVD.@*Results@#A total of 954 participants were included in the final analysis, of whom 459 (48.1%) were males. There were 318 cases in the first, second and third ratio group, respectively. There were 347 cases in low sodium-low potassium group and high sodium-high potassium group, and 130 cases in low sodium-high potassium group and high sodium-low potassium group. After a median follow-up of 18.6 (18.3, 19.3) years, cardiovascular events occurred in 81 participants, including 64 stroke and 20 coronary heart disease events. Multivariate analysis showed that comparing with the first ratio group, the hazard ratios (HR) in the second and the third ratio groups were 2.04 (95%CI 1.06-3.95, P=0.034) and 2.07 (95%CI 1.07-4.03, P=0.032), respectively. The CVD risk in low sodium-low potassium group was 24% higher than the low sodium-high potassium group (reference), but this result did not reach statistical significant level (P=0.685). The risks in high sodium-high potassium group (HR=3.32, 95%CI 1.26-8.76,P=0.015) and high sodium-low potassium (HR=3.04, 95%CI 1.05-8.83, P=0.041) group were both significantly increased.@*Conclusions@#Overnight urinary sodium to potassium ratio is positively correlated with the risk of cardiovascular events. High urinary sodium plays a more important role for the increased risk of cardiovascular events than low potassium.

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Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management ; (4): 404-406,411, 2018.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-735071

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Objective With the encouragement of Shenzhen government and medical institutions,the investment in clinical research projects is keep increasing,it is urgent to explore the construction of a well-functioning and effective clinical research technical support and supervision system.Methods The unmet needs were obtained and identified by survey and interview at first.The work plan has been made on the basis of the requirements and followed to building the infrastructure.Results The recent actions and achievements for setting up the support and supervision infrastructure have been listed in summary:(1) the government initiated the construction of support system and technical platform for clinical research;(2) set up multiple levels biomedical ethical review board in Shenzhen;(3) conduct comprehensive trainings for clinical research investigators.Conclusions To summarize the advantages and disadvantages of conducting clinical research in Shenzhen,through the systematic planning and top-level design from the government,establish a multidimensional talent training system and construct the technical platform to ensure the sustainable development of clinical research.

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Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection ; (12): 846-850, 2018.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-708145

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Objective To evaluate the influence of 125I seed implantation brachytherapy on QOL of patients with salivary gland malignant tumor which couldn't be treated by conventional surgery and its influence factors. Methods 23 patients with malignant salivary gland cancer which couldn't be treated by conventional surgery were selected from Peking University School of Stomatology from 2013 to 2017. The patients were treated by 125I seed implantation brachytherapy. EORTC QLQ-C30 ( V3. 0 ) as well as QLQ-H&N35 QOL scale ( Chinese version) were used for the assessment of post-treatment QOL. Results The survival rate of one year and three years after treatment in 23 patients was 100% and 67%, respectively. The score of the quality of life before and after treatment was 201. 48 and 199. 48, respectively. The difference was not significant after the test ( P>0. 05 ) . The level of total QOL and function score were relatively high. Among the influence factors, location of tumor significantly influenced QOL( F=9. 127,P<0. 05). Other factors still needed research based on larger sample. Conclusions 125I seed implantaion brachytherapy can better protect the head and neck function and maintain the quality of life of patients with salivary gland malignant tumor.

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Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management ; (4): 164-168, 2017.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-620856

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Objective Through summarizing quality management practices of international cooperative academic clinical studies funded by Peking University Health Science Center,analyzing its present major challenges of implementation in China,this paper proposed related measurements and suggestions to improve the quality of clinical research.Methods To sort the project management archive data,as well as descriptive analysis of the common monitoring/auditing findings.Results From the year 2011 to 2016,there were 14 such studies funded by Peking University health science center,common findings during monitoring and or auditing were classified as following categories,study files problem (100.0%),ethics problem (71.4%),protocol noncompliance (64.3%),data quality issues (71.4%),communication problem in study teams (14.3%),export problems of bio-specimens (14.3 %),recruiting delay (14.3 %) and cooperation termination in advance (7.1 %).Conclusions In order to obtain credible and reliable data,peer recognized research conclusion and accurate answered scientific questions,it is essential for investigators to comply with laws and regulations and being strongly supported.Furthermore,researchers also need to establish and strictly follow study protocols,standard operating procedures (SOPs),research quality management system and relevant national laws and regulations that are comply with actual requirements in China.

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Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management ; (4): 477-480, 2017.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-665072

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Objective More and more investigator initiated studies have been funded in China.Both institutions and investigators should take the responsibility for meeting the scientific validity,ethical requirement,feasibility and interdisciplinary management requirements during the clinial research project design and initiation.This article hereby analyzed and summarized the most common review comments on clinical research applications.Methods Summarize the problems identified during the review of Shenzhen Second People's Hospital Clinical Research Program applications.Results The most common findings in turn as follows:inappropriate sample size calculation,study design,parameters,unclear study aims,insufficient study rational.Conclusions To fund clinical research programs with significant scientific values and appropriate design,it is vital for the research management department to provide more supervision and technology support.

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Chinese Circulation Journal ; (12): 659-663, 2016.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-497303

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Objective: To investigate the relationship between exercise and serum lipid level in middle-aged population. Methods: Based on “multicenter collaborative study of cardiovascular epidemiology” research, a total of 3482 subjects at the age of (35-59) years from urban and rural areas of Beijing and Guangzhou were enrolled in this study. According to daily energy expenditure of exercise (EEexer), the participants were divided into 3 groups: No exercise group, (daily) EEexer below median group and (daily) EEexer above median group. The type and duration of exercise were collected by the questionnaire, daily EEexer was calculated and the relationship between exercise and serum lipid level was estimated by covariance analysis. Results: There were 47.1% (807/1712) male and 41.1% (727/1770) female participants having exercise. With controlled age, area, education level, smoking, drinking, BMI and energy expenditure of physical activity outside of exercise (EEPA), serum levels of TC, LDL-C, non-HDL-C and TG were decreased in women by elevated EEexer groups accordingly, and among them, there were significant differences in LDL-C and non-HDL-C levels between groups, P<0.05; compared with No exercise group, in female daily EEexer above median group, LDL-C and non-HDL-C levels decreased about 0.14 mmol/L,P=0.0063 and 0.14 mmol/L, P=0.0155 respectively; while in men, TC, LDL-C, non-HDL-C and TG levels showed a decreasing trends by elevated EEexer groups but with no statistical significance. No association was found for HDL-C in men and women. Conclusion: Serum levels of LDL-C and non-HDL-C were lower in female daily EEexer above median group than No excise group, the effects were independent from working and other physical activities.

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Chinese Circulation Journal ; (12): 536-540, 2016.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-497291

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Objective: To analyze the current status of anticoagulant therapy for in-hospital patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) at county hospitals of China and to explore the relationship between anticoagulant therapy and clinical outcomes in real medical environment. Methods: 99 county hospitals from15 provinces of China were selected for this prospective registry study and 12373 eligible ACS patients without interventional therapy admitted from 2011-09 to 2014-06 were enrolled. The basic condition, previous history, initial assessment, anticoagulants (unfractionated heparin/low molecular weight heparin) application, severe bleeding events and in-hospital mortality were collected in all patients. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to explore the relationship between anticoagulant therapy and clinical outcomes including in-hospital mortality, severe bleeding events and combined endpoints; meanwhile, possible confounders were adjusted. Results: A total of 9985/12373 ACS patients received anticoagulant therapy and 2388 did not. Anticoagulant therapy was conducted in 92.7% (4237/4570) patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), 90.8% (1639/1805) with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and 68.5% (4109/5998) with unstable angina (UA); there were differences by regions and genders,P0.05. Meanwhile, it did not increase the risk of severe bleeding events in ACS patients,P>0.05. Conclusion: Anticoagulant therapy has been widely used in STEMI and NSTEMI patients at county hospitals of China and obviously decreased the in-hospital mortality; while the application rate was relatively low in UA patients. The general safety of anticoagulant therapy has been good in ACS patients.

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Chinese Circulation Journal ; (12): 957-961, 2016.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-501515

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Objective: To understand the gender disparity and influencing factors for in-hospital mortality in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) at secondary hospitals in China. Methods: A total of 5525 in-hospital STEMI patients from 99 secondary hospitals of 15 provinces or autonomous regions between 2011-09 to 2014-06 were recruited including 1649 female and 3876 male. The in-hospital mortalities were compared between 2 genders and the relevant inlfuencing factors were studied by multiple Logistic regression analysis. Results: There were about 29.8% female and 70.2% male STEMI patients were studied. The in-hospital mortalities in female and male were 13.2% and 5.9%,P<0.01; gender disparity was obviously existing regardless of age, history of MI, hypertension and diabetes mellitus. The mortality in female was higher than male even without diseases history and cardiovascular risk factors. Compared with male gender, female patients were usually having elder age and likely complicated with cardiovascular risk factors; they were with lower incidence to receive ECG, drug therapy and thrombolysis within 10 minutes of admission. With adjusted confounding factors, multiple regression analysis presented that female STEMI patients had the higher mortality than male (OR:1.7, 95% CI:1.4-2.0). Conclusion: The in-hospital mortality for STEMI patients was higher in female than male at secondary hospitals in China. Female patients were usually having elder age, complicated with more cardiovascular risk factors, while with less chances to receive ECG, drug therapy and thrombolysis within 10 minutes of admission.

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Chinese Journal of Epidemiology ; (12): 339-343, 2016.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-237547

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Objective To explore the relationship between weight status in early adulthood and body weight change at middle age in adults and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Methods The data of 14 population samples from China Multicenter Collaborative Study of Cardiovascular Epidemiology conducted in 1998 were used.Approximately 1 000 men and women in each sample were surveyed for cardiovascular disease risk factors,including body weight at age 25 years.The body mass index (BMI) at the age 25 years was calculated.The association between body weight in early adulthood and body weight change at middle age and T2DM was examined by using logistic regression model.Results The incidence of T2DM in low weight group (BMI< 18.5 kg/m2),normal weight group (BMI:18.5-23.9 kg/m2),overweight group (BMI:24.0-27.9 kg/m2) and obese group (BMI:≥28.0 kg/m2) at 25 years old were 2.4%(30/1 263),2.8%(266/9 562),4.0%(70/1 739) and 6.4% (7/110),respectively (P value for trend<0.01).The incidence of T2DM for adults with weight change <-7.5 kg,-7.5--2.6 kg,-2.5-2.5 kg,2.6-7.5 kg,7.6-12.5 kg and > 12.5 kg at middle age were 2.5% (18/712),1.3%(21/1 629),2.1%(48/2 330),2.3%(59/2 585),3.7%(94/2 518),and 4.6%(133/ 2 900) respectively.(P value for trend <0.01),Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that overweight and obesity at age 25 years and subsequent weight gain were positively correlated with T2DM after adjusted other risk factors (all P values for trend <0.01).Conclusion Overweight and obesity in early adulthood and weight gain at middle age were both independently associated with the increased risk of T2DM in middle-aged men and women.

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Chinese Circulation Journal ; (12): 962-966, 2015.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-479364

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Objective: To explore the relationship between body weight changes from early adulthood to middle age and the prevalence of hypertriglyceridemia by large-scale cardiovascular risk factor investigation. Methods: A total of 15 population groups from China multi-center collaborative study of cardiovascular epidemiology in 1998 were enrolled. There were approximately 1000 participants in each group including 50% of each male and female at the age of (35-59) years which was deifned as middle age. The participants were surveyed for cardiovascular risk factors including the body weight and body mass index (BMI) at the age of 25 years which was deifned as early adulthood. The participants were divided into 4 groups based on BMI at early adulthood: Low body weight group, BMI 12.5 kg. The relationship between body weight status at 25 years of age with subsequent changes and the prevalence of hypertriglyceridemia were investigated. Results: A total of 13883 participants finished the investigation.①The prevalence of hypertriglyceridemia by 4 BMI groups were at 22.8%, 26.0%, 27.4% and 30.8% respectively (the trend ofP Conclusion: Overweight and obesity in early adulthood with subsequent weight gain were independently related to the risk of hypertriglyceridemia at the middle age in our survey.

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Chinese Journal of Cardiology ; (12): 156-160, 2014.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-356420

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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore the current status on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) use for hospitalized acute coronary syndrome patients in China's level 2 hospitals, and to explore associated factors of TCM use for these patients.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>This survey was performed in 102 level 2 hospitals from 15 provinces or autonomous region in China. Patients admitted to these hospitals with acute coronary syndrome during September 2011 to May 2012 were eligible for this study. Information on TCM use was obtained from their medical records. Chi-square test and logistic regression analysis were used to explore the related factors of TCM use in these patients.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>We recruited 5 432 acute coronary syndrome patients in this study, TCM was applied to 3 503 patients (64.5%). Multivariable logistic regression showed that pre-hospital TCM use was positively related with in-hospital TCM use (OR = 2.08, P < 0.01) , while pre-hospital use of 4 medicines recommended by the guidelines(including aspirin/clopidogrel, β acceptor blocker, stain and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor/angiotensin converting enzyme receptor blocker ), being a smoker and diagnosis of myocardial infarction rather than unstable angina at hospital discharge were negatively related with in-hospital TCM use (the ORs were 0.58, 0.78 and 0.71, respectively, all P < 0.01). The TCM use varied significantly between regions. Taking southwest region as a reference, the ORs varied between 2.98-13.37 (all P < 0.01) in eastern China, south China, central China, north China, northwest and northeast regions.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>TCM is widely used in hospitalized acute coronary syndrome patients in China's resource-constrained level 2 hospitals. Pre-hospital TCM use is positively correlated with in-hospital TCM use for these patients.</p>


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Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Acute Coronary Syndrome , Drug Therapy , China , Cross-Sectional Studies , Drugs, Chinese Herbal , Therapeutic Uses , Inpatients , Logistic Models , Prospective Studies
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Chinese Circulation Journal ; (12): 532-536, 2014.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-453290

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Objective: To explore the progression rate of cortid maximal plaque area and the risk of new ischemic cardiovascular disease (ICVD) in a rural cohort in Beijing. Methods: The PRC-USA collaborative study had been regularly conducted in Shijingshan area in Beijing. The carotid ultrasound examination, ICVD risk factor and acute cardiovascular events follow-up were conducted in those participants. A total of 1479 subjects who received at least 2 carotid ultrasound examinations and had no cardiovascular disease before the second ultrasound were studied. They were divided into 5 groups:①Control group, the participants had no plaque detected by 2 ultrasounds; ② New plaque group, new plaque was found at the second ultrasound examination; ③ Plaque regression group; ④ Plaque stabilized group and ⑤ Plaque progression group. The hazard ratio (HR) between the progression rate of corotid maximal plaque area and new ICVD events was estimated by Cox proportional hazard regression analysis . Results: Compared with Control group, the HR for new ICVD events were higher in groups②,③,④and⑤at 3.5, 5.7, 6.2 and 7.3 respectively, all P Conclusion: The progression rate of maximal corot id plaque area rate could predict the risk of new ICVD events in clinical practice.

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Chinese Journal of Geriatrics ; (12): 365-367, 2014.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-446758

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Objective To explore the effects of low-sodium salt on blood pressure and to find out an economical,effective and easy-to-implement method to reduce the blood pressure.Methods This study was a randomized controlled study based on family unit.The participation families were recommended by local newspaper reporters and each family included at least 2 family members over 50 years old,who composed the objects of the study.The intervention group received two-month salt substitution intervention (with low sodium and high potassium) for free,while the control group received no intervention.Results The decrement of systolic blood pressure in intervention group was (4.7±10.9)mmHg,while the systolic blood pressure in control group was decreased by (2.6± 10.3)mmHg.The decline range of blood pressure was higher in the intervention group than in the control group,and there was a statistical significance in the difference (t=2.19,P<0.05).Conclusions Salt substitution (with low sodium and high potassium) is an economical,effective and easy-to-implement method to reduce the blood pressure.Therefore,it is recommended to promote salt substitution (with low sodium and high potassium) in the crowd.

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Chinese Journal of Epidemiology ; (12): 981-984, 2014.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-261583

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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>This research project aimed to evaluate whether a simplified method for identifying high-risk individuals for cardiovascular diseases proposed by the China Rural Health Initiative (CRHI) was feasible in the rural areas in China.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>2 036 adults, aged 20 years or older were stratified-randomly sampled from 12 villages in Luquan county and Anguo county (Hebei province) respectively, to receive physical examination and filling in administered questionnaires. "Gold Standard" was used on high risk in Chinese Guidelines on Prevention and Treatment of Dyslipidemia in Adults to evaluate the CRHI standards:people with a history of coronary heart disease or stroke, or elderly as men ≥50 years or women ≥60 years with diabetes, or elderly with systolic blood pressure ≥160 mmHg. Sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values related to the identification of high-risk individuals for cardiovascular diseases were assessed.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The concordance rate between the CRHI standard and the gold standard was 92.9% , with sensitivity as 77.2%, specificity as 98.5%, Youden's Index as 0.76, positive predictive value as 94.7% and negative predictive value as 92.5%. Under CRHI standard, 21.3% of the adults were identified as high risk. The rate was increasing with age (P < 0.001), reaching 44% among those who were over 60 years old.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The CRHI standard seemed simple and easy and was suitable for identifying high-risk individuals for cardiovascular diseases in the resource-constrained rural areas.</p>

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Chinese Journal of General Practitioners ; (6): 502-506, 2012.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-418921

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Objective To evaluate the effects of blood-lipid report's reformat on outpatients' behavior and knowledge of dyslipidemia therapy.Methods The blood-lipid report was reformatted by adding three tables from the Chinese Guideline on the Prevention and Treatment of Adult Dyslipidemia on its back.The same questionnaire was used twice to evaluate the patients' behavior and knowledge of dyslipidemia therapy before and after reformat.Results Before and after reformat,the rates of correct deterination of their own risk stratification were 26.0% ( 112/430 ) and 26.3% ( 115/438 ) respectively.The awareness rates of Different LDL-C goals among different persons wcre 37.0% (159/430) and 35.8% (157/438).Only 0.7% (2/306) and 1.0% (3/299) of patients knew their blood lipid goals (P =0.557).When the report showed normal blood lipid levels,the percentages of taking lipid-lowering drug were 47.6% ( 230/483 ) and 46.6% ( 216/464 ),20.5% ( 99/483 ) and 19.0% ( 88/464 ) of patients questioned the prescription.Non-medication rates were 31.9% ( 154/483 ) and 34.5% ( 160/464 ) respectively before and after reformat ( P > 0.05 ).For patients requiting lipid-lowering drug therapy by the guideline,treatment rate improved significantly in the low-risk group (13.3% vs.75.0%,P =0.002).Treatment rate slightly increased in the high-risk and very high-risk groups after reformat (54.0% vs.56.8%,62.4% vs.69.0%,P > 0.05 ).Rates of achieving lipid goal showed no change [ 41.5% ( 102/ 245 ) vs.44.5% ( 114/256 ),P > 0.05 ] after reformat,especially among the very high-risk patients [17.9%(12/68) vs.21.6%(11/52),P>0.05].Conclusions The blood-lipid report reformat did not improve the patient behaviors and knowledge of the prevention and treatment of dyslipidemia because of poor treatment rate and medication compliance.The combination of patient education and thorough blood-lipid report reformat may help to increase the attainment rate of dyslipidemia therapy.

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