The effect of ultrashortwave diathermy on pulmonary hypertension in patients with chronic pulmonary heart disease
- VernacularTitle:超短波对慢性肺源性心脏病患者肺动脉高压的影响
- Author:
Xiaowen CHE
;
Wei WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ultrashortwave diathermy;
Chronic cor pulmonale;
Vascular endothelial growth factor;
Endothelin-1
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2003;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the effect of ultrashortwave diathermy on pulmonary hypertension in patients with chronic cor pulmonale(CCP), and its mechanism. Methods Eighty-seven cases of acute phase CCP were divided into 2 groups: an ultrashortwave treatment group, in which 45 patients were treated with both ultrashortwave diathermy and conventional treatment; and a control group, in which 42 patients received regular treatment. The plasma levels of VEGF, ET-1 and the PaO_2, mPAP and FEV1.0 in the two groups were measured before and after treatment. Results In contrast to the control group, the FEV1.0 and PaO_2 of the experimental group were remar-kably increased, while their VEGF, ET-1 and mPAP were significantly decreased after treatment. VEGF and ET-1 were negatively related to PaO_2, and positively related to mPAP. Conclusions Ultrashortwave therapy is effective in treating pulmonary hypertension in patients with CCP. The mechanism for this may involve the synthesis and release of VEGF and ET-1.
