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Aim To investigate the effect of taurine-magnesium coordination compound (TMCC) on elec-trocardiogram of isolated guinea pig hearts, hoping to describe a primary research on its characteristic of anti-short QT syndrome. Methods The isolated guinea pig heart was retrograde perfused using Langendorff tech-nique. In order to determine the effects of TMCC on QT interval, transmural dispersion of repolarization, effective refractory period, instability of RR interval and instability of QT interval in the presence of potassi-um channel opener pinacidil, the electrocardiogram of isolated guinea pig hearts was recorded using Biopac physiological recorder. Results The shortened QT in-terval and the effective refractory period induced by pinacidil could be prolonged by TMCC; the increased transmural dispersion of repolarization induced by pinacidil could be decreased by TMCC; the increased instability of RR and QT interval induced by pinacidil could be decreased by TMCC. Conclusion TMCC has the effects of anti-SQT2 by prolonging the QT inter-val and the effective refractory period, reducing the transmural dispersion of repolarization and instability.
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Objective·To study the application of occipitocervical fusion and fixation in malformation of craniocervical junction surgery.Methods·Thirty-six consecutive patients with craniocervical junction malformation were decompressed under evoked-potential monitoring.Sixteen patients were treated with posterior occipitocervical fusion and fixation using Vertex screw-hook system,and 11 using Vertex screw-rod system,other patients using Mountaineer OCT spinal system.All patients were followed up for 2 to 12 years (mean 7 years).The recovery rate was analysed based on the scoring system of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA).Results·All the patients were followed up.A stable bony fusion according to radiological criteria was achieved in all cases.There was no implant broken and dislocation.The improvement rate according to JOA scoring system were evaluated.Twenty-four cases (66.7％) got cured;4 cases (11.1％) had remarkable effects;8 cases (22.2％) were effective;none was ineffective.Conclusion·Occipitocervical stabilizations hope to be restored through occipitocervical fusion and fixation.Good results can be obtained in most patients with complete radiological data,proper surgery indication,suitable surgical modality and internal fixation materials.
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Objective: To study the application of occipitocervical fusion and fixation in malformation of craniocervical junction surgery. Methods: Thirty-six consecutive patients with craniocervical junction malformation were decompressed under evoked-potential monitoring. Sixteen patients were treated with posterior occipitocervical fusion and fixation using Vertex screw-hook system, and 11 using Vertex screw-rod system, other patients using Mountaineer OCT spinal system. All patients were followed up for 2 to 12 years (mean 7 years). The recovery rate was analysed based on the scoring system of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA). Results: All the patients were followed up. A stable bony fusion according to radiological criteria was achieved in all cases. There was no implant broken and dislocation. The improvement rate according to JOA scoring system were evaluated. Twenty-four cases (66.7%) got cured; 4 cases (11.1%) had remarkable effects; 8 cases (22.2%) were effective; none was ineffective. Conclusion: Occipitocervical stabilizations hope to be restored through occipitocervical fusion and fixation. Good results can be obtained in most patients with complete radiological data, proper surgery indication, suitable surgical modality and internal fixation materials.
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<p><b>AIM</b>To investigate the effects of ramipril on myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury in diabetic rats, and to explore its mechanism according to the observation on myocardial ultrastructure.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Streptozotocin induced diabetic rats were divided randomly into three groups (n = 16): ischemia/reperfusion (I/R), ischemic preconditioning (IPC) and ramipril (RAM) group. Rats in RAM group were administered by RAM(1 mg x kg(-1) x d(-1)) orally for 4 weeks, the others were administered by normal saline. Then all rats were subjected to myocardial ischemia/ reperfusion injury. Rats in IPC group were preconditioned before ischemia. The ECG and the infarct size were examined. The changes of myocardial morphology were examined by light and electron microscopes.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Compared with I/R group, the elevation of ST segment and the incidence of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation during ischemia were significantly decreased, the infarct size at the end of reperfusion was remarkably reduced, the myocardial morphology were significantly improved, special structure of myofilaments and mitochondria remained clearly, blood vessels were unobstructed, injury of endothelium were decreased in PC and RAM groups.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Ramipril administered for 4 weeks induces myocardial protection in diabetic rats, which is similar to that of IPC. The mechanism may be involved in protection of cardiocytes and mitochondria, and improvement of endothelial function.</p>