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Objective: To observe the impact of cardiac contractility modulation (CCM) on myocardial remodeling in rabbit model of chronic heart failure (CHF) with its possible mechanism. Methods: Rabbit HF model was established by ascending aortic root ligation; the animals were divided into 3 groups: Sham group, the animals received thoracotomy without aortic ligation, HF group and HF+CCM group, the HF animals received CCM treatment for 4 weeks. n=10 in each group. Cardiac function was measured by echocardiography at 12 and 16 weeks in each group respectively; myocardial tissue fibrosis and pathological changes were examined by Masson staining; plasma BNP level was assessed by ELISA; protein expressions of collagen I, collagen II, MMP2,MMP9, TIMP1 and galectin-3 in myocardial tissue were determined by Western blot analysis. Results: ① By echocardiography: with 12 weeks treatment, compared with Sham group, HF group and HF+CCM group had increased LVESD, LVEDD and decreased LVFS, LVEF, all P<0.05; with 16 weeks treatment, compared with HF group, HF+CCM group had improved LVESD, LVEDD, LVEF and LVFS, all P<0.05. ② Pathological changes:compared with Sham group, HF group showed increased collagen content in myocardial tissue, P<0.05; CCM treatment could partially decrease collagen accumulation, P<0.05. ③ After 12 weeks treatment, compared with Sham group, HF group and HF+CCM group presented elevated plasma BNP level, P<0.05; after 16 weeks treatment, compared with HF group, HF+CCM group presented reduced plasma BNP, while it was still higher than that in Sham group, P<0.05. ④ By Western blot analysis: compared with Sham group, HF group demonstrated increased protein expressions of collagen I, collagen II, MMP2, MMP9, TIMP1 and galectin-3 in myocardial tissue; the above indexes were much lower in HF+CCM group while still higher than those in Sham group, all P<0.05. Conclusion: CCM could improve myocardial remodeling in rabbit model of CHF which might be related to down-regulated protein expressions of collagen I, collagen III, MMP2, MMP9, TIMP1 and galectin3 in myocardial tissue.
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Contrast induced nephropathy (CIN)is one of the main complications caused by intravenous iodinated contrast media injection,which can increase hospitalization rate and mortality of patients,and it has become the third main cause of acquired acute renal failure in hospital currently, but its fundamental pathogenesis is still not clear,which is considered to be related to inflammation and oxidative stress response etc.The present article made a review on pathogenesis of CIN and preventive effects of statins on CIN.
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Objective:To analyze therapeutic effect of homocysteine (Hcy)‐lowering therapy on serum levels of Hcy and inflammatory factors in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD ) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) .Methods :A total of 82 CHD patients who received PCI in our hospital were selected .According to random number table ,they were randomly and equally divided into routine treatment group (received routine postoperative therapy) and Hcy‐lowering group .Serum levels of Hcy ,inflammatory factors ,N‐terminal pro‐brain natriuretic pep‐tide (NT‐proBNP) and soluble intercellular adhesion molecule‐1 (sICAM‐1) were compared between two groups . Results :1) On six months and one year after treatment ,compared with routine treatment group ,serum Hcy level significantly reduced [after six months: (15.39 ± 1.83) μmol/L vs . (13.21 ± 1.35) μmol/L ,after one year :(15.61 ± 1.62)μmol/L vs . (8.73 ± 0.72)μmol/L] in Hcy‐lowering group ;2) after six‐month treatment ,compared with routine treatment group ,there were significant reductions in serum levels of CRP [ (67.27 ± 7.51) mg/L vs . (37.11 ± 6.32) mg/L] ,IL‐6 [ (87.58 ± 7.21)μg/L vs . (60.17 ± 5.45)μg/L] ,procalcitonin [PCT , (21.34 ± 3.04) ng/L vs .(15.61 ± 2.32) ng/L] ,NT‐proBNP [ (298.37 ± 53.28) pg/ml vs .(104.28 ± 13.17) pg/ml] and sI‐CAM‐1 [ (391.83 ± 75.04) ng/ml vs .(162.18 ± 30.26) ng/ml] in Hcy‐lowering group , P<0.05 all .Conclusion:Hcy‐lowering therapy is help to reduce serum Hcy level ,relieve systemic inflammatory response and protect myocar‐dial function in CHD patients after PCI .
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Objective:To observe therapeutic effect and safety of six‐month atrovastatin sequential treatment on pa‐tients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) undergoing PCI .Methods :A total of 280 ACS patients were consecu‐tively enrolled ,randomly and equally divided into sequential treatment group (received atorvastatin 80mg 2d before PCI operation ,then 40mg/d after operation ,20mg/d a month later ) and routine treatment group (no taking atorv‐astatin before PCI operation ,then 20mg/d after operation and as a maintenance dose ) .Both groups were observed for six months ,therapeutic effect and safety were compared between two groups .Results:Compared with before PCI ,there were significant rise in levels of creatine kinase isoenzyme (CK‐MB) and cardiac troponin I (cTnI) after PCI 18h~24h in two groups ,and those of sequential treatment group were significantly lower than those in routine treatment group [CK‐MB:(2.72 ± 0.52) μg/L vs .(6.04 ± 0.51) μg/L ,cTnI : (0.28 ± 0.13) μg/L vs .(0.42 ± 0.16) μg/L , P 0.05 all .Conclusion:Preoperative 80mg atrovastatin combined postoperative 40mg atrovastatin treatment can significantly reduce inflammatory reaction ,improve blood lipids ;compared with routine dose ,it doesn't significant‐ly increase adverse drug reactions ,so it's safe and effective .
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Objective:To explore whether cigarette smoking extract (CSE) has influence on fluorescence protein ex-pression of thrombomodulin (TM) on surface of African green monkey kidney fibroblast cells (COS-7) or not . Methods:When TM-green fluorescent protein (GFP) plasmid was successfully constructed ,COS-7 cells were trans-fected by it ,then incubated by prepared 5% CSE (5% CSE group) ,PBS of certain volume was added to serum-free minimal essential medium (MEM ,simple medium) ,which was cultured at the same time and treated as control group .Flow cytometry counting method was used to detect change of TM-GFP expression amount on COS-7 surface at different time point .Results:Compare with control group ,there were no significant difference in the expression of TM-GFP on COS-7 surface at 1h and 6h in 5% CSE group [1h :(134.99 ± 18.41) vs .(146.61 ± 12.06) ,6h :(116.89 ± 27.28) vs .(123.89 ± 39.24) ,P>0.05 both] .Conclusion:The 5% cigarette smoking extract has no influ-ence on fluorescence expression of thrombomodulin on surface of African green monkey kidney fibroblast cells .
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Objective To explore the effect of the interrupted abdominal aorta compression after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (IAAC-CPR)on cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation in a rabbit model of cardiac arrest (CA). Methods According to the random number table,10 New Zealand rabbits of both genders were equally divided into the chest compression-cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CC-CPR) group or IAAC-CPR group ,with 5 rabbits in each group. CA model was reproduced by injection of iced-potassium chloride into the jugular vein and obstruction of trachea to produce asphyxia. CA was maintained for 3 minutes before cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). CC-CPR was performed with assisted ventilation+chest compression,while IAAC-CPR was performed by the way of assisted ventilation + chest compressions + compressions on abdominal aorta. The hemodynamics and cerebral cortex blood flow were observed during resuscitation. Time of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC),24-hour survival rates,and scores of neurological function,and situation of abdominal organs were recorded. Results At 30, 60,90 and 120 seconds after CPR,the cerebral blood flow (CBF,PU value)and mean arterial pressure(MAP, mmHg,1 mmHg=0.133 kPa)of IAAC-CPR group were significantly higher than those of CC-CPR group(CBF 30 seconds:16.1±6.0 vs. 7.8±2.2,60 seconds:91.6±11.8 vs. 57.3±23.2,90 seconds:259.9±74.9 vs. 163.6± 50.3,120 seconds:301.5 ±60.5 vs. 208.4 ±23.8;MAP 30 seconds:46.4 ±9.4 vs. 31.4 ±8.7,60 seconds:55.8 ± 13.8 vs. 34.0±11.5,90 seconds:61.2±11.5 vs. 38.2±10.1,120 seconds:63.6±11.8 vs. 40.2±10.2,all P<0.05). Compared with CC-CPR group,in IAAC - CPR group,the time necessary for ROSC was obviously shortened (seconds:182.0 ±59.0 vs. 312.6 ±86.6,t=2.787,P=0.024),24-hour nerve function score was significantly lowered(2.4±1.7 vs. 4.6±0.6,t=2.974,P=0.023). The successful recovery rate(80.0%vs. 60.0%,χ2=0.000, P =1.000)and 24-hour survival rate (80.0% vs. 40.0%,χ2=0.417,P =0.519)were significantly increased,but without statistical significance. No liver damage was found at 24 hours after ROSC. Conclusion In the early recovery of CA in rabbit,IAAC-CPR can result in better cerebral blood flow perfusion as compared with CC-CPR,and it significantly reduced damage to the nervous system function without producing abdominal organ damage.
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Objective To evaluate the clinical safety and feasibility of dual-axis rotational coronary angiography (XperSwing) in diagnosing coronary artery disease in aged Chinese patients through comparing it with standard coronary angiography. Methods During the period from April 2011 to December 2012, a total of consecutive 151 patients with an age ≥ 65 years underwent diagnostic coronary angiography at authors’ hospital. The patients were randomly divided into the standard angiography group (n = 75) and XperSwing group (n = 76). The used dose of contrast, radiation exposure dose and operation time of each patient were recorded. Besides, the occurrence of procedure-related symptoms and arrhythmia during the procedure was recorded, and the blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR) and creatinine level immediately before-and-after the procedure were estimated. The number of additional acquisition needed to be performed was used to evaluate the efficacy of the two methods. Results Coronary angiography was successfully accomplished in all patients of the two groups, and no significant difference in the number of additional acquisition existed between the two groups (P > 0.05). The used dose of contrast in XperSwing group was reduced by 44% when compared with that in the standard angiography group, i.e. (29.28 ± 5.06) ml vs(22 755.97 ± 11 239.22) mGycm2, (P 0.05). No contrast- induced nephropathy occurred in both groups, although the difference in postoperative changes of creatinine level between the two groups was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Conclusion This study indicates that in diagnosing coronary artery disease in aged Chinese patients, dual-axis rotational coronary angiography is more safe and effective than conventional coronary angiography, as XperSwing can significantly reduce the contrast dose and radiation exposure for the patients.
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Objective To compare radiation doses to patients between rotational angiography and standard angiography.Methods According to different modes,our experiment was divided into RA (Dual-axis Rotational Angiography) group and SA (Standard Angiography) group.The latter was divided into 3 subgroups (SA1,SA2 and SA3) in terms of different time of cine.The procedure time and the position were controlled by the order preset into the machine.Each group consisted of 10 repeated operations with a unique phantom to simulate the true patients.The radiation doses were measured by using dose meter provided by the machine and TLD system; the means of the data were compared.Results The mean of total accumulated DAP and AK in group RA were 3 061.6 mGy·cm2 and 64.2 mGy,respectively,compared with group SA1 (4 213.9 mGy·cm2 and 85.5 mGy),SA2 (6 436.0 mGy·cm2 and 112.2 mGy),SA3 (12 810.4 mGy·cm2 and 243.7 mGy).The mean of accumulated dose in group RA was 37.70 mGy,higher than group SA1 (26.56 mGy) but lower than group SA2 (46.86 mGy) and SA3 (77.79 mGy).The gap between highest dose and lowest dose in RA group was insignificant whereas significant in the subgroups of SA.Conclusions In comparison with conventional angiography,the dual-axis rotational angiography has the potential to reduce radiation exposure of patients significantly so as to prevent skin radiation injures.
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Aim To study the effect of CSE ( cigarette smoke extract ) on the single-molecule interactional force between thrombomodulin and thrombin by live-cell single-molecule force spectroscopy. Methods CSE was prepared by a previously reported method. The plasmid of TM-GFP was constructed and transfect-ed in COS-7 cells. The expression of TM-GFP was de-tected by fluorescence microscopy and laser scanning confocal microscopy. The transfected COS-7 cells were grouped ( 1 ) GFP -thrombin group ( 2 ) TM-thrombin group ( 3 ) CSE-TM-thrombin group ( 4 ) CSE- GFP-thrombin group. Force measurements with the thrombin modified AFM tips on the living cell surface were car-ried out on PicoSPM II with a Pico-Scan 3000 control-ler and a larger scanner. The force curves measured in living cells were recorded by PicoScan 5 software and analyzed by MATLAB R2009aMetlab. Results The single-molecule binding force of thrombomodulin and thrombin ( TM-Thr ) was determined ( 60. 90 ± 0. 82 ) pN. The binding probability for TM-Thr was about (22. 58 ± 3. 95)%. Antibody blocking binding proba-bility for TM-Thr was ( 2. 58 ± 2. 0 )%. The binding probabilities for GFP-Thr group, CSE-TM-Thr group and CSE-GFP-Thr group were significantly decreased compared with TM-Thr group ( P<0. 05 ) . The mean value of the most probable single molecular interaction force of thrombin/TM-ECD was determined as ( 45. 30 ± 1. 37 ) pN, the binding probability of thrombin and TM-ECD was ( 23. 25 ± 7. 02 )%. When the binding was blocked with the TM-MAb solution, the binding probability decreased to ( 4. 64 ± 2. 31 )%. The bind-ing probability was ( 8. 31 ± 1. 06 )% in the CSE-TM-thr-S group. When further blocked with TM-MAb, the binding probability was ( 5. 17 ± 2. 96 )%. Conclusion CSE significantly decreases the binding probability for TM-Thr to induce intravascular thrombosis.
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Objective: To observe curative effect of radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) and changes of cardiac function and left atrial diameter after operation in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods: A total of 28 AF patients with obvious clinical symptoms and without effective for drug therapy received RFCA in our hospital, their data were retrospectively analyzed. They received RFCA under guidance of three dimensional electro-anatomic mapping (EAM) system. Changes of cardiac function and left atrial diameter were evaluated by echocardiography and curative effect was evaluated by ambulary blood pressure monitoring before, three and six months after operation. Results: Pulmonary vein isolation rate was 100% in all patients. No severe complication occurred during or after operation. After six-month follow-up, 27 cases（96.4%）did not recur AF among the 28 patients; Compared with before operation, there were significant decrease in left atrial diameter [(37.3±4.8) mm vs. (33.6±4.5) mm] and significant increase in left ventricular ejection fraction [(59.8±8.7) % vs. (64.2±6.8) %] by echocardiography, P<0.05 both. Conclusion: Radiofrequency catheter ablation is safe and effective in treatment of atrial fibrillation, and there are significant improvements in cardiac function and left atrial diameter.
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Objective To observe the clinical safety of dual axis rotational coronary angiography (DARCA) in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease in Chinese population.Methods From March to December in 2010,74 patients undergoing diagnostic DARCA were enrolled.The improved isocentering technique was adopted in 34 of the patients at the end of the study during DARCA.Blood pressure,heart rate and symptoms were recorded immediately before-and-after contrast injections.Contrast dose,radiation exposure and procedure time for DARCA were recorded.Continuous variable data were analyzed using Student＇s t test,if normality assumption was violated,rank sum test would be used.Categorical variables were analyzed using x2 test.Results ( 1 ) Clinical safety:There was no chest pain documented during or immediately post-injection for all patients.Only 1 patient ( 1 ％ ) had an attack of ventricular tachycardia immediately after the contrast injection and then relieved automatically.Pre and post-injection systolic blood pressure values of left coronary artery were statistically different [ ( 116 ± 20 ) mm Hg vs.( 111 + 18) mm Hg( 1 mm Hg =0.133 kPa),t =3.303,P =0.001 ],and heart rates differed,too [ 73 ( 65- 84)bpm vs.71(64-78) bpm,Z =-4.789,P =0.001 ],but that imposed no clinical significance.(2)Contrast dose,radiation dose and procedure time:The mean contrast utilization,radiation dose and procedure time for DARCA were 28 (25-34) ml,8979 ( 6733-12 363 ) mGycm2 and 200 (164-270) s.Compared with conventional DARCA,improved isocentering technique during DARCA had less radiation exposure and procedure time in left coronary artery angiography and the whole coronary artery angiography [ left coronary artery angiographic radiation exposure:4004 (2932-5772) mGycm2 vs.5808 (4798- 8838) mGycm2,Z =-3.471,P =0.001 ;total radiation exposure:(8116 +2493) mGycm2 vs.( 11 371 ±4122) mGycm2,t =-4.176,P =0.001 ; left coronary artery angiographic procedure time:120 ( 80-180)s vs.150(126-214) s,Z =- 2.836,P =0.005; total procedure time:180 (139-240) s vs.220( 186-308 )s,Z =-3.004,P =0.003 ],but there was no statistically difference in contrast utilization [30(25-35) ml vs.27(25-34)ml,Z=-0.906,P=0.365].Conclusion This study demonstrates clinical safety of DARCA in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease in Chinese population.Compared with conventional isocentering technique of DARCA,improved isocentering technique can significantly reduce radiation exposure and procedure time on the basis of simplified operation,and replace the conventional isocentering technique,but randomized double-blind controlled studies should be conducted.
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BACKGROUND: Acetabular malignant tumor reconstruction is to obtain pelvic stability and lower limb walking function to excise the tumor at safe margin.Excision range has been evaluated by MRI,CT,X-ray,which are subjective and lack preoperative design.Computer-aided three-dimensional reconstruction can evaluate tumor erosion range from all planes to accurately excise the tumor.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the value of computer aided design in the treatment of acetabular malignant tumor.METHODS: One case with acetabular hemangiosarcoma was checked with lamellar CT scanning,which acquired some two-dimensional data in disease area.The three-dimensional reconstruction of anatomical model,design of cutting bone extent,design of individual prosthesis and sham operation were made by computer.Based on computer aided design proposal,acetabular tumor was resected,pelvic ring and right hip articulation were reconstructed with allogeneic semi-pelvis and individual total hip replacement.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The patient began to non-weight bearing walk with double crutches 2 months after operation.At6 months,the patient walked normally.The right hip joint motion was good with no pain.Postoperative X-ray film displayed individual prosthesis matched to pelvis.The patient fell a little numbness of skin in the lateral of right hip.No phlebothrombosis,prosthesis loosening or dislocation was found.Computer aided design has a good perspective of application in the treatment of acetabular malignant tumor.Individualized treatment can improve operation accuracy,reliability,convenience and curative effect.
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BACKGROUND: Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) can grow in host myocardium, differentiate under myocardial condition, improve cardiac function. However, biological characteristics of BMSC differentiation are still unclear presently.OBJECTIVE: To study the expression and electrophysiological characteristics of BMSC/n vitro connexin-43 following 5-azacitidine (5-aza) treatment.DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: The cytological in vitro controlled study was perormed at the Heart Center, Hebei Provincial People's Hospital from July 2007 to February 2009.MATERIALS: A total of 24 male pigs aged 2 months were purchased from Exparimental Animal Center, Hebei Medical University.METHODS: Bilateral femoral bone marrow was obtained from pigs under sterile condition. BMSCs were harvested by Percoll density gradient in vitro. At passage 2, BMSCs were treated with 10 μmol/L 5-aza, and incubated in DMeM without inductor 24 hours later. Indices were measured I, 2, 3 weeks following induction. A control group was set up, which was not treated with 5-azacitidine. Following bone marrow extraction, experimental pigs were anesthetized to obtain ventricular muscle. Normal ventricular muscle cells were isolated and cultured by tissue block enzyme digestion method.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Expression of connexin-43 was measured by immunohistochemical staining (ABC method). Ito current density and action potential were determined by patch clamp technique.RESULTS: At 1 and 2 weeks following 5-aza induction, some BMSCs were positive for connexin-43, with the presence of brown particles surrounding nuclei. At 3 weeks, positive rate of connexin-43 was 95%. The area with large cell density was presented with similar structure to normal myocardium. At +80 mV, compared with normal myocardial cells, Ito current density was significantly reduced in BMSCs following 1 and 2 weeks and in the control group (P < 0.05). Ito current density was significantly increased to a normal levels in BMSCs 3 weeks following induction (P > 0.05). No action potential was detected in BMSCs following 1 and 2 weeks of 5-aza, and action potential could be determined 3 weeks following induction, which was identical to normal myocardial cells.CONCLUSION: Through induced by 5-aza for three weeks, BMSCs have the similar expression of connexin-43 and electrophysiological characteristics as normal myocardium.
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BACKGROUND:Bone marrow stem cell transplantation can improve heart function and prevent ventricle remodeling.At present,the adult bone marrow stem cells used for transplantation primarily included bone marrow mononuclear cells (BM-MNCs) and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs),and endothelial progenitor cells.The curative effects and precise mechanisms of transplantation of various bone marrow stem cells remain unknown.OBJECTIVE:To compare the effects of transplantation of autologous BM-MNCs and MSCs via the coronary artery on ventricle remodeling subsequent to acute myocardial infarction (AMI). DESIGN,TIME AND SETTING:Randomized controlled animal experiment performed at the Center for Clinical Research,Hebei Provincial People's Hospital,Electron Microscope Room,Hebei Medical University between March 2005 and December 2006.MATERIALS:Thirty-six male Jizhong pigs,were randomly divided into 4 groups:control group (n = 6),infarct model group (n = 10),BM-MNC group (n = 10),and MSC group (n = 10).METHODS:Porcine autologous BM-MNCs were isolated by gradient density centrifugation,and MSCs were obtained by adherence method.Prior to transplantation,both BM-MNCs and MSCs were colloidal gold labeled.Except the infract model group,pigs in the other 3 groups were developed into AMI models by oppressing the left anterior descending branch with balloon catheter.Ninety minutes after modeling,(6.0±1.3)×107 autologous BM-MNCs and (4.5±2.1)x 107 MSCs were respectively transplanted into pigs in the BM-MNC group and the MSC group via the coronary artery and cultured for 28 days.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Observation of pathological changes of cardiac muscle tissue by light and electron microscope;Examination of cardiac function by ultrasonograph;Detection of the number of blood vessels and apoptotic myocardial cells,and expression of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) and troponin Ⅰ and its correlation to cardiac function by immunohistochemistry;Detection of mRNA expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) in the cardiac tissue as well as its correlation to cardiac function by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).RESULTS:In the MSC group,there was proliferation of a great deal of blood vessels as well as growth of abnormal cell masses around the coronary vessels,while the BM-MNC group exhibited the "budding" of many capillary vessels.Prior to transplantation,cardiac function indices were basically similar among each group (F = 1.550,P＞0.05).Twenty-eight days after transplantation,left ventricular ejection fraction was significantly lower in the control,BM-MNC,and MSC groups than in the infarct model group (F = 5.30,P＜0.05),while endocardial fractional shortening was significantly higher (F = 10.67,P＜0.01).Compared with the infarct model group,the number of blood vessels in the infarct zone and infarct border zone was increased in the BM-MNC group (F=29.56-34.87,P＜0.01) and had no apparent change in the MSC group.In the BM-MNC and MSC groups,apoptotic myocardial cells in the infarct zone and infarct border zone were significantly reduced (F=14.31-35.34,P＜0.01 ) and troponin I expression rate was significantly increased (F=19.05,P＜0.01 ),as compared with the infarct model group.In addition,NF-κB positive rate in the infarct border zone was significantly lower in the BM-MNC and MSC groups than in the infarct model group (F=19.05,P＜0.01).VEGF gene expression level in the infarct border zone was significandy higher in the BM-MNC group than in the infarct model group and MSC group (F = 49.41,P＜0.01).bFGF gene expression level in the infarct border zone was significantly higher in the MSC group than in the infarct model and BM-MNC groups (F=4.71,P＜0.01).LVEF was negatively correlated to myocardial cell apoptosis rate and NF-κB level (r=-0.441 1,P＜0.05;r=-0.579 6,P＜0.01 ).LVEF was positively correlated to number of blood vessels,VEGF and bFGF expression (r=0.775,P＜0.01;r=0.565 1,P＜0.05;r=0.573 5,P＜0.05).CONCLUSION:Transplantation of both autologous BM-MNC and MSC via coronary artery can improve the condition of left ventricular remodeling subsequent to myocardial infarction.The improvement of cardiac functions is related to the increase of blood vessels,VEGF and bFGF expression,the decrease of myocardial cell apoptosis and NF-κ B level in cardiac muscle tissues after stem cell transplantation.BM-MNC transplantation better promotes blood vessel proliferation and VEGF expression in the cardiac tissue but produces worse effects on bFGF gene expression than MSC transplantation.
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@#Objective To explore the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea syndrome(OSAS)and the left ventricular diastolic dysfunction.Methods 20 consecutive newly diagnosed middle-aged OSAS patients(OSAS group)with neither controllable factors nor conditions affecting left ventricular diastolic function and 15 healthy control subjects(control group)were examined with echocardiography.Results The OSAS group exhibited left ventricular diastolic dysfunction compared with the control group,including increase of isovolumic relaxation time(P<0.05)and mitral deceleration time(P<0.05),decrease of E/A.There was no difference between tow groups in interventricular systolic thickness,posterior wall thickness,left ventricular systolic diameter,left ventricular diastolic diameter and others.Conclusion OSAS may be related with the left ventricular diastolic dysfunction.
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Objective To compare the therapeutic efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided thrombin injection (UGTI) combined with saline injection and ultrasound-guided compression repair (UGCR) for upper limb pseudoaneurysm (PSA). Methods The clinical features and therapeutic efficacy of UGCR and UGTI for PSA of the upper extremities were retrospectively assessed after catheterization through radial artery. When UGCR was conducted, PSA, its communicating emissaries with other arteries were first identified with color Doppler, and then direct manual compression over the aneurysm for 30 minutes until complete thrombosis was observed. When UGCR failed, a 20-22G needle was inserted into PSA and saline was injected with continuous color Doppler guidance to confirm that the tip of the needle was in the aneurysm. Then thrombin was injected into the aneurysmal sac. All the patients were followed-up clinically and with ultrasound 24h or 14-30 days after the treatments. Results For the 14 patients with upper limb PSA who received UGCR for the first time, 5 were cured with a success rate of 35.7%. Nine cases underwent repeated UGCR treatment, and it was successful in four patients. The overall success rate for UGCR was 64.3% (9/14). All the five patients in whom UGCR failed were successfully cured when UGTI was conducted. In four cases it was successful after the first UGTI, and only one patient received repeated UGTI treatment. The total success rate for UGTI was 100% (5/5). No obvious adverse effect and recurrence were found after follow-up for 14-30 days in all patients. Conclusions Both UGCR and UGTI are safe, effective, and expedient treatment for patients with PSA in the upper extremity. UGTI is the preferred method for its simplicity, high success rate and avoidance of possible distal arterial embolism.
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Objective To investingate the role of inflammation in coronary atherosclerosis and the relationship between the inflammatory factors and coronary risk score. Methods 56 patients with acute coronary syndrome were studied, among them 26 cases were diagnosed as acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and 30 unstable angina pectoris (UAP). The study group was compared with a control group of 30 cases who were identified as normal by coronary angiography. The concentrations of serum sICAM-1 and hsCRP were determined by ELISA assay. The coronary risk score was recorded in patients with UAP. Results Serum sICAM-1 levels were significantly elevated in patients with AMI or UAP compared with that of control group, while higher hsCRP level was observed only in the patients with AMI compared with those with UAP and the control group. By linear regression analysis, only serum sICAM-1 levels were correlated with coronary risk score (r=0.445, P
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Objective To evaluate the effects of delayed transplantation of bone marrow mononuclear cells (BM-MNCs) after myocardial infarction (MI) on the expressions of bcl-2/bax mRNA and proteins in myocardial cells, and to explore the possible mechanism of cardiomyocyte apoptosis. Methods The MI rat model was reproduced by ligating the left anterior descending coronary artery. Two weeks later 5?106 of BM-MNCs were injected into the infarct zone and the peri-infarct zone (BMT group). TUNEL was used to determine the cardiomyocyte apoptosis, immunohistochemical method was employed to detect the expressions of bcl-2 and bax protein, and the technique of hybridization in situ was applied to assess the changes in of bcl-2/bax mRNA expression. Results TUNEL results indicated that apoptosis index of BMT group was lowered significantly compared with the control group (4 weeks: 0.095?0.017 vs 0.173?0.018; 8 weeks: 0.0916?0.014 vs 0.182?0.015, P
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Aim To explore the influence of atorvastatin on the ultramicrostructure of the membrane surface of the rabbit endothelial cells in rabbit atherosclerosis(AS)in the nanometer level.Methods A total of 44 male New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into 3 groups:control group consisting of 12 rabbits,AS group consisting of 16 rabbits and atorvastatin group consisting of 32 rabbits.By the end of 2nd,6th week 6~8 rabbits of each group were sacrificed and the middle segments of thoracic aortas were obtained to be observed with atomic force microscope.Results The control group vascular endothelial cells(VECs)were fusiform in shape and aligned regularly.Their size were about 11.96 ?m?3.72 ?m and their macroaxis were in parallel with the direction of hemokinesis.VECs in the atherosclerotic group were in deformity and bigger than those of the control group.They aligned irregularly and their volumes changed to be swelled.The membrane protein of VECs in the control group was composed of many round and elliptical eminences,which were almost in the same size.and with distinct boundary lines.The membrane protein of VECs in the atherosclerosis group was composed of many irregular eminences in different size.It was vague among the eminences in which there were many holes.But the VECs of atorvastatin group were better than those of atherosclerosis group.The ultramicrostructure of the membrane surface of the atorvastatin group VECs was obviously improved.Meanwhile,the mean roughness(Ra)of membrane protein of three groups was compared.The Ra of the atherosclerosis group was significantly higher than that of the control group and the atorvastatin group(P
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0.05). Conclusion Clopidogrel resistance may influence long-term prognosis in patients implanted with DES, and it may contribute to recurrence of ischemic events.