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Objective To investigate the effect of intermittent high glucose on oxygen-glucose deprivation/refurnish (OGD/R) neuronal survival.Methods The primary cultured hippocampal neurons of mice were sub-cultured when the cell fusion reached about 80％.Cells in logarithmic growth phase were placed in a hypoxic incubator (37 ℃,5％ CO2,95％ N2) to simulate cell hypoxia.The culture medium was replaced by glucose-free Hank equilibrium salt solution (HBSS) to simulate cell hypoglycemia.The normal glucose and oxygen control group was set up.Cell morphology was observed under inverted phase contrast microscope after 6 hours of hypoxia and hypoglycemia treatment,and cell viability was detected by CCK-8 cell proliferation assay kit,and then grouping experiment was carried out.The cells were randomly divided into four groups.The cells were cultured in different concentration glucose medium under normal oxygen,5％ CO2 and 37 ℃ for 72 hours to prepare OGD/R model of cell ischemia/reperfusion.The low-glucose control group was cultured in medium containing 5.5 mmoFL glucose.The constant high-glucose group was cultured in medium containing 33.0 mmol/L glucose.The intermittent high-glucose group was cultured in medium containing 33.0 mmol/L glucose for 3 hours then in medium containing 5.5 mmol/L glucose for 2 hours alternately for 3 times during the day,and overnight in medium containing 33.0 mmol/L glucose at night.The hyperosmotic control group was made up of 5.5 mmol/L glucose medium and mannitol.The osmotic pressure was the same as that of the constant high-glucose group,and the effective glucose concentration was the same as that of the normal glucose and oxygen group,so as to eliminate the effect of osmotic pressure changes caused by the high-glucose medium on the results.Cell morphology was observed under inverted phase contrast microscope after 72 hours of cell culture in each group.Cell viability was measured by CCK-8 kit,and apoptotic rate was measured by flow cytometry.Results The inverted phase contrast microscope showed that the cells in the normal glucose and oxygen control group were plump and refractive,and had obvious nucleus,clear processes and high cell activity.After 6 hours of hypoxia and hypoglycemia treatment,the cells were shrunk,refractive index was poor,the nucleus was unclear,the processes were not clear,and the cell activity was significantly lower than that of normal glucose and oxygen control group (A value:0.34±0.06 vs.1.09±0.06,P ＜ 0.01),which indicated that the model of oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD) was successfully prepared.After 72 hours of culture with different concentrations of glucose,the cells in the low-glucose control group were shrunk,the cell membrane was incomplete,the nucleus was unclear,and number of necrotic cells were more.In the constant high-glucose group,the refractive index of cells was poor,a large number of cells floated,and the nucleus was not obvious.In the intermittent high-glucose group,the cell morphology was normal,the refractive rate of cells was decreased slightly,and the necrotic cells were less.In the hypertonic control group,the cell status was close to that in the constant high-glucose group.Compared with the low-glucose control group or constant high-glucose group,the cell viability in the intermittent high-glucose group was significantly increased (A value:2.04±0.15 vs.0.64±0.18,1.16±0.16,both P ＜ 0.01),the apoptotic rate was significantly decreased [(59.60 ± 2.55)％ vs.(78.15 ± 15.77)％,(95.60± 0.14)％,both P ＜ 0.05].There was no significant difference in cell activity or apoptotic rate between the hypertonic control group and the constant high-glucose group [cell activity (A value):1.07 ± 0.07 vs.1.16 ± 0.16,apoptotic rate:(87.80 ± 4.53)％ vs.(95.60 ± 0.14)％,both P ＞ 0.05].Conclusion Intermittent high glucose within a certain range had protective effect on OGD/R neuronal survival.
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Objective: To study the experience of famous old Traditional Chinese Medicine doctors of Jiangsu, Zhejiangand Shanghai in applying medicinal paste according to the deconstruction analysis of the medical cases formed by miningthe linked data of original cases on the basis of TCM features. Methods: To apply a deconstruction analysis to thesedoctors. medical cases with the quantifiable trend data on the data processing platform of Medcase. Results: This studycollected 472 medical visits, 250 pathogenesis elements, 400 therapies and 529 kinds of herbs. Conclusion: The medicinal pastes are applied by these famous doctors to treat commonly seen consumptive diseases, namely to intervenesub-health status. The chief core indications are lassitude, poor sleep, lumbar soreness and poor appetite; the relatedtongue and pulse conditions are thin or white tongue coating, red or pale tongue proper, and a thready or wiry pulse; thechief pathogenesis elements are deficiency of the liver and kidney, and deficiency of the spleen and kidney; thefrequently used herbs are Radix Astragali seu Hedysari, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Poria, Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Radix Paeoniae, Radix Glycyrrhizae, Radix Rehmanniae Preparata, etc. The prescriptions for medicinal pastesare made by modifying several basic formulas including Sijunzi Decoction, Siwu Decoction, Bazhen Decoction, DangguiBuxue Decoction, Liuwei Dihuang Pills, and Shengmai Decoction. The common excipients for pastes are Ejiao, rockcandy, Guibanjiao, Lujiaojio, etc. The guide for making the pastes are combined therapies, such as regulating both qi andblood, tonifying both yin and yang, and treating both deficiency and excess.
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Objective To study the short term results for Cockett syndrome resulting in acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the lower extremity treated by AngioJet.Methods 32 Cockett syndrome resulting in acute DVT cases treated by hybrid AngioJet thrombolysis and stenting or catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) from Feb 2014 to Jan 2017 were retrospectively reviewed.There were 16 patients treated by AngioJet thrombolysis and stent (group A).The other 16 cases were treated by CDT (group B).All the 32 patients received warfarin at least 6 month after operation.Results The mean time of hospital stay was shorter in group A than B [(6.8 ± 2.1) d vs.(10.8 ± 3.2) d,P ＜ 0.05].The amount of urokinase was less in grpup A than in B [(101.8 ± 45.2) U vs.(312.8 ± 85.1) U,P ＜ 0.05].29 patients were followed up.The score of vein patency between the two groups had no significant difference (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion Compared with CDT group,AngioJet thrombolysis and stent group has a less total dosage of urokinase,shorter hospital stay.
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Objective To analyze the clinical efficacy of AngioJet mechanical thrombus aspiration system for patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE).Methods Clinical data of 28 cases of acute pulmonary embolism (PE) patients was retrospectively analyzed,8 cases (AngioJet group) were treated with AngioJet + CDT,20 cases were treated by pigtail catheter thrombolysis(CDT group)alone,the total amount of urokinase,thrombolytic time,related detection index and the occurrence of complications were compared between the two groups.Results The dosage of urokinase in the two groups was (72.5 ± 44.4) × 104U and (169.0 ± 59.3) × 104 U respectively,P ＜ 0.05.The catheter indwelling time was (1.0 ± 0.89) days and (2.65 ± 0.86) days respectively (P ＜ 0.05).There were no statistically significant differences in SBP,PaO2,SpO2 and D-dimer between the two groups before and after operation (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion Both AngioJet and CDT are effective methods for the treatment of acute PE.The combination of the two methods can accelerate the improvement of clinical symptoms,reducing the dosage of thrombolytic drugs and the occurrence of surgery-related complications.
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Objective To evaluate risks of symptomatic pulmonary embolism (PE) in deep vein thrombosis (DVT) patients complicating iliac vein compression syndrome (IVCS).Methods Between January 2010 and January 2015,patients diagnosed with lower extremity DVT and IVCS at our institution were included.The odds of symptomatic PE versus lower extremity DVT complicated with IVCS were assessed using Logistic regression models.Its association with age,gender,thrombophilic risk factors,degree of stenosis,filter implantation and symptomatic PE were assessed.Results Of 759 patients,410 patients had inferior vena cava (IVC) filters implanted and 349 had not.In filter placement group,3 patients suffered from symptomatic PE among 32 with thrombi intercepted in IVC filters.In the group with no IVC filters placement,39 cases suffered from symptomatic PE.Symptomatic PE was in positive correlation to respiratory disease and right lower extremity DVT,and negative correlation to IVC filter implantation.Conclusions In lower extremity DVT patients complicated with IVCS,the right lower extrenity DVT and respiratory disease are risk factors of symptomatic PE.IVC filter implantation prevents symptomatic PE from happening in most patients.
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Objective To study the short-and long-term results for Cockett syndrome caused acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the lower extremity by surgical thrombectomy or catheter-directed thrombolysis.Methods One hundred and two Cockett syndrome caused acute DVT cases were treated by surgical thrombectomy or catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) from Jan 2006 to Dec 2011.There were 52 patients treated by CDT (group A),and 50 cases by surgical thrombectomy (group B).All patients received warfarin treatment after operation.Results There were no significant differences in general clinical characteristics between the two groups.The limb edema reduction rates between the two groups were of no significant difference(83％ ± 6％ vs.82％ ± 8％ P ＞ 0.05).The venous patency were basically the same (64.6％ ± 6.7％ vs.65.3％ ± 7.2％,P ＞ 0.05).The mean time required was shorter in group A than in group B[(30.5 ±6.7) min vs.(97.5 ±23.6) min,P ＜0.01].The average hospital stay was shorter [(9.8±5.4) d vs.(17.7 ±8.2) d,P＜0.01],and morbidity was less[13.4％ vs.42％,P＜0.01].Eighty six patients were followed up.The circunference difference of thigh,the score of vein patency between the two groups were of no significant difference (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions Compared with surgical group,patients in CDT group have shorter hospital stay,less complication and similar long and shortterm results.
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Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of SilverHawk directional atherectomy device in the treatment of arterial stenoses/occlusions of the femoropopliteal regions.Methods From April 2011 to May 2012,36 patients (28 men,8 women,age range 60 - 84y) with 40 arteriosclerotic lesions of femoro-popliteal arteries (de novo lesions in 25 arteries,in-stent restenosis in 15 arteries; Rutherford score of 3 - 5 ) were included in the treatment by SilverHawk directional atherectomy device.All the patients were diagnosed via low-extremity artery CTA and arteriography.The mean ankle brachial index (ABI) of treated limbs was 0.53 ±0.12.Results The overall technical success rate was 100％ (40/40).The procedural success rate was 87.5％ (35/40).There was no perioperative mortality with three cases developing complications,vascular injury occurred in two cases.One was treated by stent-graft while the other was managed conservatively; Procedure-related arterial embolization occurred in one case and was treated by suction through catheter.Symptoms were relieved in all patients,ABI increased to 0.72 ± 0.18.All the patients were followed up for an average of (6.4 ± 1.2) months.Postoperative restenosis developed in one case and treated with balloon angioplasty and stent placement after six month.Conclusions SilverHawk directional atherectomy device is effective and safe in treament of arterial stenoses/occlusions of the femoropopliteal lesions,with satisfactory early results.
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Objective To summarize the experience on treatment for 15 cases of acute pulmonary embolism(PE).Methods Fifteen acute PE patients admitted from June 2009 to May 2011 were analyzed retrospectively.All patients were diagnosed as PE and deep vein thrombosis,and treated with placement of inferior vena caval filters(IVC).Five patients with main pulmonary artery embolism accepted intrapulmonary arterial interventional therapy of thrombus fragmenlation and suction and catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT).Ten patients with embolization on pulmonary artery branch and acute iliofemoral vein thrombus accepted therapy of peripheral thrombolysis.During postoperative course improvement was observed on the clinical symptoms,occurrence of complications,Miller index,change of mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) and arterial partial pressure of oxygen(PO2),as well as the patency of pulmonary artery.Result Five main pulmonary artery embolization patients gained complete patency of pulmonsnary artery,and the clinical symptoms immediately improved.Miller index reduced from (0.51 ± 0.04) to (0.27 ± 0.38),mPAP decreased from (55.3 ± 3.1 ) mm Hg to ( 32.7 ± 2.2 ) mm Hg,and PO2 elevated from ( 40 ±3 ) mm Hg to ( 63 ± 4) mm Hg,showing a significant difference ( P ＜ 0.01 ).Ten patients with pulmonary artery branch embolization gained patency of pulmonary artery branch,iliofemoral venous thrombosis cleared,and clinical symptoms significantly improved.All patients recovered after two weeks of intravenous thrombolytic,anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy.During three to twelve months' follow up,the therapeutic effects persisted and there was no recurrence.Conclusions Emergency intrapulmonary arterial interventional therapy of acute PE has remarkable effectiveness,safety and feasibility,improving pulmonary obstruction and clinical symptoms.
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Objective To investigate the effect of proliferation,apoptosis and cell cycle of 3-MA on rat endothelial progenitor cells. Methods Bone marrow-derived mononuclear cells were isolated from rat bone marrow by ficoll. There were five groups. The control group and four 3-MA concentration groups: 1. 25 mmol/L,2. 5 mmol/L,5 mmol/L, 10 mmol/L. MTT was used to measure the proliferation of endothelial progenitor cells. Flow cytometry ( FCM) was used to detect cell apoptosis and cell cycle. Results (1)5 mmol/L 3-MA promotes proliferation of endothelial progenitor cells, while 10 mmol/L 3-MA inhibits the proliferation of endothelial progenitor cells (P ＜ 0. 05). (2) 10 mmol/L 3-MA promotes apoptosis of endothelial progenitor cells, compared with the control, the difference was significant ( P ＜ 0. 05 ). (3) 3-MA at the concentration of 5 mmol/L reduces cells at G0/G1 phase and increases S and G2/M phase cells; 10 mmol/L 3-MA induces endothelial progenitor cells blockade at S phase, G2/M phase cells decreased, compared with the control, the difference was significant (P ＜ 0. 05). Conclusions 5 mmol/L 3-MA promotes the proliferation of endothelial progenitor cells. 10 mmol/L 3-MA inhibits the proliferation and promotes apoptosis of endothelial progenitor cells.
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Objective To explore the clinical application of pereutaneous transluminal angioplasty(PTA) and endovascular bracket to treat lower extremity arteriosclorotic occlusion.Methods The clinical data of 36 patients(41 affected limbs)with lower extremity atherosclerotic occlusion who were treated with PTA and bracket implantation from Jan 2008 to Dee 2008 were summarized.Results The initial successful rate of PTA wag 95.1% (39/41).The clinical symptoms were considerably improved in 37 affected limbs,representing of pain disappearing,skin temperature increasing and the healing of refractory ulcer.The index of ankle to brachial significantly increased from 0.54±0.11 to 0.79±0.15(before v.s.after therapy).However,no improvement was observed in 3 affected limbs,and one affected limb Wag re-operated by the amputation.In the following 3 to 15 months.three superficial femorsI arteries were re-obstructed at the 5th,6th,12th month,respectively.One arteria tibialis pesterior was re-obstructed at the 8th month.The cumulative cure rate was 89.7%(35/39).Conclusions PTA is effective in treating atherosclerotic occlusive diseases.The endovascular bracket can increase the cumulative cure rate.PTA and endovascular bracket are safe and effective in treating lower extremity arteriosclerotie occlusion.
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AIM: To choose the proper excipient for molding process of Tongluo Mini-Pill (Radix Astragali,Radix Augelicae sinensis,Flos longicerae Japonicae,etc) and couplet its production. METHODS: A variety of excipients properties such as fluidity,solubility and dissolution were compared to select and determine the processing parameters of rotary perlletizer. RESULTS: Recommendation was made applying processing parameters that 10% PEG_ 2000 ,10% PEG_ 2000 or 10% gum arabic used for excipient,pelletizer had a rotational velosity of 100 rpm.pressure of 0.04 Mpa and feeding rate of 1200 g?min -1 . CONCLUSION:Selection of excipients is a key to make Tonglu Mini-Pill.