Value of two left atrium and pulmonary vein stereoscopic imaging reconstruction methods on guiding radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation / 中华心血管病杂志

Objective@#To compare the value of two 3D imaging reconstruction methods for left atria and pulmonary vein on guiding the catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF).@*Methods@#From January 2014 to January 2017, a total of 100 drug refractory paroxysmal AF patients were divided into left atria direct angiography group (n=50), and indirect angiography group (n=50). 3D CARTO system was applied for mapping and guiding the ablation procedure. Patients assigned to direct angiography group were treated as follows: intraoperative puncture of atrial septum, inject contrast agent directly into the left atrium, conduct left atrial and pulmonary venous rotation angiography, reconstruct three-dimensional image, integrate the image into real-time X-ray system to facilitate circumferential pulmonary vein isolation. Patients assigned into the indirect angiography group were treated as follows: inject contrast agent through the right ventricle, conduct delayed rotation angiography of the left atria and pulmonary vein to guide circumferential pulmonary vein fixation and ablation. The left atrial and pulmonary venous image acquisition, the operation and X-ray exposure time, the success rate and the incidence of complication of the two groups were compared. The patients were followed up for 3-6 months.@*Results@#General clinical characteristics of the two groups were similar(all P>0.05). Ablation was successful in all 100 patients. The operation time[(112.0±21.4)min vs. (134.0±24.3)min]and X-ray exposure time((10.7±4.7)min vs. (15.8±5.2)min)were significantly lower in direct angiography group than in indirect angiography group (both P<0.01). There was no significant difference between the two groups in the immediate (86%(43/50) vs. 82%(41/50), P=0.59) and short-term (76%(38/50) vs. 72%(36/50), P=0.65) success rate and complication rate (1 aneurysm in the direct angiography group, 1 pericardial tamponade in the indirect angiography group). In-hospital mortality was zero percent.@*Conclusion@#It is safe and effective method to guide the radiofrequency catheter ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation by reconstruction 3D image of left atrium and pulmonary vein. Compared with indirect angiography group, direct angiography group can improve the imaging quality of left atrium and pulmonary vein, decrease the X-ray exposure time of the ablation procedure.

Application of CARTO3 Fast Anatomical Mapping During Radiofrequency Ablation in Patients With Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation / 中国循环杂志

Objective: To investigate the safety and efficacy of CARTO3 fast anatomical mapping during radiofrequency ablation in patients with paroxysmal atrial ifbrillation (PAF). Methods: A total of 120 PAF patients treated in our hospital from 2013-01 to 2015-07 were enrolled. All patients received CARTO3 system for mapping and they were randomly divided into 2 groups: Control group, the patients had selective pulmonary vein angiography, followed by conventional point by point method to reconstruct left atrial model for guiding the ablation of PFA and Treatment group, the patients had selective pulmonary vein angiography followed by fast anatomical mapping to build left atrial model for guiding the ablation of PFA; the rest operational steps such as trans-septal and circumferential pulmonary vein ablation were the same.n=60 in each group. The times of operation, X-ray exposure and the rates of success, complication occurrence were compared between 2 groups. Results: All patients were successfully completed radiofrequency ablation for PAF. Compared with Control group, Treatment group had increased modeling time (8.5 ± 3.6) min vs (5.2 ± 2.3) min, while decreased pulmonary vein ostium determing time (12.0 ± 5.6) min vs (25.0 ± 8.4) min, circumferential pulmonary vein ablation time (95.0 ± 22.0) min vs (115.0 ± 25.0) min and X-ray exposure time (15.0 ± 6.3) min vs (24.0 ±5.5) min, allP0.05. Conclusion: CARTO3 fast anatomical mapping is safe and effective for guiding radiofrequency ablation in PAF patients, it may decrease the X-ray exposure time and operation time which were important for treating the relevant patients.

Diagnostic value of matrix gamma carboxy glutamic acid protein for coronary heart disease / 国际检验医学杂志

Objective To investigate the diagnostic value of matrix gamma carboxy glutamic acid protein(MGP) for coronary heart disease(CHD) .Methods Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay was performed for the detection of serum MGP level in health‐y subjects and CHD patients with different coronary artery calcium score(CACS) .Receiver operating characteristic(ROC) curve was used to analyze the diagnostic value of MGP for CHD .Results Between CHD patients and healthy subjects ,and CHD patients with different CACS ,the difference of serum MGP level was significant ,and serum MGP level was positively correlated with CACS (P<0 .05) .ROC curve of showed that the area under ROC curve was 0 .667 ,the diagnostic threshold was 70 .69 pg/mL ,the diag‐nostic sensitivity was 58 .80% ,the specificity was 83 .70% and the Youden index was 0 .425 .Conclusion CHD patients might be with abnormal serum MGP level ,which could be positively correlated with CACS .MGP might be with significant value for the diag‐nosis of CHD ,could be useful for the clinical prevention and early diagnosis of CHD .

Comparison of the pharmacokinetics differences between the combination of cyclophosphamide and cisplatin and single medication / 肿瘤研究与临床

Objective To investigate the pharmacokinetic difference between the combination of cyclophosphamide and cisplatin and single medication.Methods High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was used to detect the pharmacokinetic parameters and distribution parameters in tissue of cisplatin and cyclophosphamide.Results The pharmacokinetic curve of the CP regimen showed two-compartment model,and there was no significant difference between the absorption half life of the combination of the two drugs (0.56±0.02,0.72±0.02) and that of single medication (0.92±0.02,1.16±0.12) (t =2.091,t =2.379,both P ＞ 0.05).While the elimination half life of the combination (0.56±0.02,0.72±0.02) was significantly longer compared with that of single medication (0.92±0.02,1.16±0.12) and there were significant differences (t =5.796,t =6.213,both P ＜ 0.05).There was no significant difference of MRT in heart between the disturbution of the combination of the two drugs and that of single medication (t =2.231,t =2.096,both P ＞ 0.05).While there was significantly longer compared with that of single medication and there were significant differences in lung and liver (t =5.976,t =6.270,both P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion When used in combination,the elimination of the drugs is slower,which suggests that the interval and dosage of the drugs should be adjusted to their pharmacokinetic parameters in clinical use to improve effects and lower side effects.

Preparation and in Vitro Yinxingye Extract Pellets / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE:To prepare Yinxingye extract pellets and study its in vitro drug release rate.METHODS:The Yinxingye extract were coated with 3 coating materials(opadryⅡ,Eudragit L30D-55 and Eudragit S 100,respectively)to be prepared into pallets by centrifugalized palletizing method;and the 3 different coated pallets were prepared into mixed pallets in an pre-designed ratio.The in vitro release of the 3 coated pallets and the mixed-coated pallets were determined by changing the pH-gradient of media(0.1 mol?L-1 hydrochloric acid,pH 5.8 PBS,pH 7.2 PBS).RESULTS:The pallets coated with 3 different coating materials released quickly in 0.1 mol?L-1 hydrochloric acid,pH 5.8 PBS and pH 7.2 PBS,and the pellets with mixed coating materials had a sustained release until a complete release within about 8 h in pH gradient-changed media.CONCLUSION:The preparation process is feasible and provides theoretic basis for industrial production.

Clinical Applications of Magnetic Resonance Urography Technology in Pediatric Urinary System / 医疗卫生装备

Objective To discuss the inspect technique and methods of magnetic resonance urography(MRU)in pediatric urinary system. Methods 16 cases with urinary system diseases were analyzed retrospectively,including axial routine FRFSE T2WI with fat saturation and three-dimensional MRU. The three-dimensional(3D) imaging data were sent to AW4.2 workstation,then edited and reconstructed with maximum intensity projection(MIP) and rebuilt. Results 12 cases in 16 cases were congenital abnormality by MRU diagnosis,3 cases were Urinary system diseases and 1 case was normal. 10 cases in 16 cases were performed with surgical intervention,6 cases with medical treatment,which clinical diagnosis were consistent with MRU. 16 cases were accepted examination with B -ultrasonic,6 cases CT and 9 cases IVP. Diagnose accordance rates with MRU were B-ultrasonic 93.7%(15/16),CT 66.7%(4/6),IVP 66.7%(6/9).Conclusion MRU is a safe,convincible and convenient technique,which can provide high quality imaging,so it will be a kind of non-injury imaging method in diagnosing the diseases of pediatric urinary system diseases.

Clinical Application of Diffusion-weighted MRI of Encephalic Infectious Disease / 医疗卫生装备

Objective To assess clinical applications of using diffusion-weighted imaging(DWI) in encephalic infection diseases.Methods 10 patients with encephalic infection diseases were investigated from September 2004 to June 2007.All patients underwent routine MRI and single-shoot DWI in which the thickness and space of routine MRI agreed with DWI.The ADC values at infection focus and opposite normal region were measured.Results Among the 10 cases,seven of them showed decreased ADC value when DWI presented hyper-intensity;whereas the other three,whose chronic infection were long-term,had increased ADC value while DWI presented iso-/hypo-intensity.Conclusion MRI diffusion-weighted imaging plays an important role in the diagnosis of encephalic infection diseases.

Clinical Application of Rotational DSA in Chemoembolization for Encephalic Angioma and Liver Tumor / 医疗卫生装备

Objective To discuss the clinical application of rotational DSA and its advantages. Methods 35 cases undergoing cerebral angiography and hepatic arteriography were performed with standard DSA, of which, 24 ones were performed with rotational DSA. Results Standard DSA could only display partial lesion at lateral side, while rotational DSA could display the pathological structure and surrounding structure. Conclusion Rotational DSA is valuable for the diagnosis and treatment of encephalic angioma and liver tumor.

Improvement of Children′s CT Radiation Dosage in Head Check through Adjusting Scanning Parameter / 医疗卫生装备

Objective To improve children′s radiation dosage through adjusting CT head scanning parameter. Methods During December 2006 to June 2007,292 cases were selected at random to adjust CT head scanning parameter, mainly for charge of voltage, tube current and scan time. At the same time,all images were appraised by two doctors. Results Adjustment of children′ s head scanning parameter could reduce the radiation dosage obviously, and no influence for diagnosis. Conclusion It′s no affect for diagnosis to improve children′s head CT scanning parameter, and leads reduction of CT dosage obviously.

Clinical Application of No Phase Wrap( NPW) Technique in MRI / 医疗卫生装备

Objective To study clinical application of no phase wrap(NPW) technique in MRI. Methods 139 patients were selected and performed two sequences with and without no phase wrap in the same condition. The two kinds of images were compared. Results In the same parameter, phase wrap artifacts were seen in all images without the option of NPW. In the opposite, with the option of NPW, the artifacts disappeared. Conclusion NPW can avoid the Phase wrap artifacts .

Technique and Clinical Applications of Spiral CT in Urinary System / 医疗卫生装备

Objective To probe the technique and clinical applications of spiral CT (SCT) scan in urinary system. Methods 40～80 ml angiografin was injected into the vein by high voltage injection in six cases,and 5～10 minute later, SCT scan was performed. The original data were sent to workstation, then reconstructed. 3D pictures of urinary system including renal calyx, ureter and bladder were clearly demonstrated in all cases. Results Of 6 cases, there were 3 ones with ureter stone,1 case with kidney calyx cancer, and 2 case with ureter repetitive. Conclusion CTU is a safe, convincible, convenient and fast technique. It may provide high resolving urinary tract image and will be a kind of non-injury imaging technique in diagnosing the diseases of urinary system.

Application of 3D TOF MRA Technology in Carotid Artery Angiography / 医疗卫生装备

Objective To solve the limitation of the wide-bound imaging from aortic arch to the bifurcation of internal and external carotid artery by changing 3D TOF MRA scan parameters, and discuss the clinical value of this technology in carotid artery angiography. Methods 108 patients with cerebrovascular disease were performed with carotid artery 3D TOF MRA. Images were performed under MIP, MPR and VR. The images of bilateral common carotid arteries, external and internal carotid artery, and vertebral artery were evaluated interactively by two independent radiologists blinded to results. Results 864 blood vessels were observed with 3D TOF MRA, including 672 normal clearly, 17 unclear, 17 congenital variants, 73 un -smooth lesion, 63 vascular stenosis, 9 vascular occlusion, 5 not display, 4 depressed downward, 4 vascular enlargement. Totally,unclear, variation and lesion blood vessels were 192. The results in combination with original image analysis could meet the need of diagonosis. Conclusion 3D TOF MRA as a noninvasive and non contrast agent imaging method can be used to select the carotid stenosis and is quite good in the value of application.

Effect of Nao-re-qing oral liquid on cAMP content in hypothalamus and CSF,and AVP content in ventral septal area of endotoxin-induced febrile rabbits / 中国病理生理杂志

AIM: To explore the mechanism of Nao-re-qing oral liquid (NRQ) decreasing endotoxin (ET)-induced fever in rabbits. METHODS: (1) The ET-induced fever model was established in rabbits. Febrile response of rabbits was observed. (2) The arginine vasopressin (AVP) content in the ventral septal area (VSA),and cAMP content in hypothalarmus (HP) and CSF were determined by radioimmunoassay.RESULTS: (1) In ET group,the maximal increment in body temperature (?T) [(1.80?0.16) ℃],6 h thermal respone index (TRI_6)(11.31?0.20),the cAMP content in the HP [(1.35?0.21)nmol/g],the cAMP content in CSF [(66.69?1.82) nmol/L] and AVP content in the VSA [(30.80?9.59)ng/g ] were significantly higher than those in NRQ+ET group[?T(0.82?0.08) ℃,TRI_6(5.73?0.09),HP: cAMP(0.70?0.50)nmol/g,CSF: cAMP(56.86?1.34),AVP:(11.91?3.47)ng/g]( P

Effect of Naoreqing on endotoxin-induced fever in rabbits / 中国病理生理杂志

AIM:To observe the antipyretic effect of Naoreqing(NRQ)oral solution in rabbits with endotoxin-induced fever.METHODS:The ET-induced fever model was established in rabbits.The digital thermometer was used to register rectal temperature.The endothelin content in blood plasma,and tumor necrosis factor-?(TNF?)in blood serum were determined by radioimmunoassay.The activities of tissue-type plasminogen activator(t-PA)and plasminogen activator inhibitor(PAI)in plasma were measured by the assay of chromogenic substrate.At the same time,the pathology of lung,kidney and liver were observed.RESULTS:① NRQ showed obvious antipyretic effect in the rabbits with endotoxin-induced fever(P

Application of Time-resolved Imaging of Contrast Kinetics in the Diagnosis of Lower Extremity Diseases / 医疗卫生装备

Objective To discuss the value of Time-Resolved Imaging of Contrast Kinetics (TRICKS) in the diagnosis of lower extremity diseases. Methods 24 cases (27 times) with lower extremity, skeleton and blood vessel diseases undergoing TRICKS were retrospectively analyzed. There were 14 cases with both lower extremities two -segment scan, 5 cases(6 times) with one-segment scan(thigh), and 5 cases (7 times) with one-segment scan(calf). Conventional sequences were performed followed by enhanced MR angiography with the TRICKS technique. Results The TRICKS images for all cases satisfied the vascular changes and structure demonstration in arteriovenous phase, and the full circulative process of those pathological vessels were observed. The diagnostic accuracy of TRICKS angiography has been validated. Conclusion The TRICKS provides a method for imaging the change of blood flow. The vascularity in the target vascular and tumor can also be obtained. Hence TRICKS provide important information in clinical decision making.

Effect of naoreqing oral liquid on cAMP contents of hypothalamus and cerebrospinal fluid in endogenous pyrogen-induced febrile rabbits / 中国病理生理杂志

AIM: To investigate the antipyretic mechanism of Naoreqing (NRQ) oral liquid, a Chinese medicine. METHODS: ① Fever models of rabbits were established by intravenous. injection of endogenous pyrogen (EP). ② The antipyretic action of NRQ were observed. ③ cAMP contents in the hypothalamus (HP) and the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) were determined by radioimmunoassay. RESULTS: ① NRQ obviously reduced body temperature of febrile rabbits induced by EP (P