1.Treatment of perimembranous ventricular septal defect in children less than 15 kilograms: minimally invasive perventricular device occlusion versus right subaxillary small incision surgical repair
Xueqin ZHANG ; Quansheng XING ; Qin WU
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2015;31(9):527-532
Objective To compare the treatment outcomes between minimally invasive perventricular device occlusion (MIPDO) and right subaxillary incision surgical repair(RSISR) on perimembranous ventricular septal defect(PmVSD) in children less than 15 kilograms.Methods From January,2010 to January,2013,a total of 530 infants(age < 3 years,weigh < 15 kg) with PmVSD enrolled and they were divided into two groups according to different treatment methods at random.Group 1 (265 cases) was arranged perventricular device closure with modified occluders through a lower partial median sternotomy under transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) guidance;group 2 (265 cases) was arranged surgical repair on cardiopulmonary bypass(CPB) through a right subaxillary small incision.A prospective randomized controlled study was performed between two groups on success rate,operation time,volume of blood loss and transfusion,length of intubation and ICU stay,complications,expenses and follow-up results etc.Results All patients in two groups obtained effective treatment with no death or serious life-threatening complications.Group 1:255 cases (96.23%) underwent successfully MIPDO.The remainder 10 cases (3.77%) who failed in attempt were successfully converted to conventional open heart operation by extending the original incision.Different arrhythmias arose in 30 cases(11.76%),including incomplete left bundle branch block(ILBB) in 3 cases(1.18%),complete right bundle branch block(CRBB) in 3 cases(1.18%),incomplete right bundle branch block(IRBB) in 16 cases(6.27%),Ⅰ° atrioventricular block(Ⅰ°AVB) in 8 cases(3.14%);trivial residual shunt(RS) in 18 cases(7.06%);newly arose trivial tricuspid regurgitation(TR) in 29 cases(11.37%).Group 2:All the patients(100%) underwent successful surgical repair through right subaxillary incision.Different arrhythmias occurred in 116 cases (43.77%),including transient complete atrioventricular block(CAVB) and ILBB in 2 cases respective(0.75%),junctional ectopic tachycardia(JET) in 1 cases(0.38%),CRBB in 61 cases(23.02%),IRBB in 52 cases(19.62%);trivial RS in 16 cases (6.04%);newly arose trivial TR in 11 cases(4.15%);heart dysfunction in 17 patients(6.42%).All patients were followed up for more than 12 months,and there were no newly happened or aggravated valve regurgitation or late onset CAVB in two groups.The final treatment effects are similar in both groups.But group 1 was significantly superior to group 2 in the aspects of operation time,volume of blood loss and consumption,length of intubation and ICU stay,hospitalizations and costs(all P < 0.05).The incidence of TR is higher in group 1 (P < 0.05),and that of right bundle branch block was higher in group 2 (P < 0.05).The incision is longer in group 2,but in a less exposed location.CPB is not needed in group 1,but anticoagulant drug is required for 3-6 months.Conclusion Both RSISR and MIPDO are effective treatment methods of PmVSD.Though having some limitations,MIPDO which characterized by simple procedure,minimal invasion,quick recovery,saving of medical resources could not only minimize the surgical trauma to patients,but also ensure the safety of operation to the maximum extent.However,the patient selection is vital.For selected patients,especially those of moderate PmVSDs with obvious clinical symptoms but no cardiac valve regurgitation,it is an ideal approach.
2.Effect of Simvastatin on PWV-ABI and hs-CRP at the Early Stage of Hyperlipidemia Patients
Zhengcong DENG ; Weihong WANG ; Longqian LI ; Xueqin QIN
China Pharmacist 2016;19(10):1894-1896
Objective:To investigate the improving effect of simvastatin on the related indices of hyperlipidemia Patients at the early stage in Talimu oil field, and analyze the correlation between the pulse wave velocity ( PWV) and the other indicators. Methods:Totally 59 patients with hyperlipidemia in Talimu oil field hospital received simvastatin for 6 months. The systolic and diastolic blood pressure, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ( LDL-C) , PWV and ankle-brachial index ( ABI) were assessed before and after the treatment. Moreo-ver, the correlation between PWV with the other factors were analyzed by a multiple linear regression method. Results: After the six-month treatment, the systolic and diastolic blood pressure showed no significant change;TC and LDL-C were significantly decreased ( P<0. 05), while HDL-C was increased. PWV was significantly decreased, and ABI was improved significantly (P<0. 05). The chan-ges in PWV were correlated with age and hs-CRP(P<0. 05 or P<0. 01). Conclusion:Simvastatin can significantly improve the relat-ed indices in the patients with hyperlipidemia, reduce PWV, increase ABI and decrease serum hs-CRP level. The determination of PWV and hs-CRP can predict the degree of atherosclerosis better, which plays an important role in the prevention of cardiovascular dis-eases.
3.Dual-Sensitive Probe of 2-( Benzoacridin) ethyl-imidazole-1-carboxylate for Determination of Aliphatic Amine with Fluorescence and Online Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometry Identification
Yanyan FU ; Xiaoyan LI ; Zhiwei SUN ; Xueqin QIN ; Lian XIA ; Yourui SUO ; Yulin LI ; Jinmao YOU
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2010;38(1):8-14
With comparison of three different methods for the marking of amines compound, an optimal deri vatization method was selected.5-(2-Hydroxyethyl) benzoacridine (HBA) reacts with coupling agent N,N'-carbonyldiimidazole(CDI) to form an activated amide intermediate 2-(benzoacridin) ethyl-imidazole-1-carbox-ylate(BAEIC).BAEIC, which is dual-sensitive probe, reacts preferably with amino compounds at 80 ℃ in the presence of 4-dimethylaminopyridine(DMAP) catalyst in N,N-dimethylformamide(DMF) solvent to give the corresponding sensitively fluorescent derivatives with an excitation maximum at λ_(ex) of 280 nm and an emis sion maximum at λ_(em) of 510 nm.BAEIC-amine derivatives simultaneously exhibited high ionization potential with percent ionization (changing from 5.62% to 58.08% in aqueous acetonitrile and from 2.14% to 56.58% in aqueous methanol.Derivatives were not only sensitive to fluorescence but also to MS ionizable potential.The fluorescence detection limits(5/iV = 3) were 0.12-0.59 μg/L.The online APCI-MS detection limits were 1.9-14 μg/L(S/N=5).
4.Change of V-ATPase B subunit in transforming growth factor β1-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition of rat renal proximal tubular cells
Xueqin CAO ; Shili ZHAO ; Jing QIN ; Xiaoyan LI ; Jinjin FAN ; Haiping MAO ; Qiongqiong YANG ; Xueqing YU
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2011;27(6):448-453
Objecfive To investigate the change of V-ATPase B subunits on epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT)in rat renal tubular epithelial cells (NRK52E) stimulated by transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1). Methods NRK52E cells were stimulated by TGF-β1 (10 μg/L)for O h(control),12 h,24 h,48 h,72 h after sefrum-free culture for 24 h.The mRNA and protein expression of E-cadherin,α-SMA,B2 and B1 subunits of V-ATPase were detected by real-time PCR,Western blotting and immunofluorescence. Results After stimulated by TGF-β1 (10 μg/L)for 48 h,the expression of α-SMA was markedly increased(P<0.05),but the expression of E-cadherin was dramatically decreased(P<0.05).Meanwhile,the expressions of V-ATPase subunit B2 was significantly increased (P<0.05).However,the B1 subunit distributed rarely in NRK 52E cells,and did not increase after TGF-β1 stimulation.Double-label immunofluoerscence staining also showed that the V-ATPase B2 subunit was increased in the cytosol.tending to accumulate to the cell membrane after TGF-β1 stimulation. Conclusions The main isoform of V-ATPase distributed in NRK52E cells is B2 subunit.B2 subunit is increased alone with TGF-β1-induced EMT.It may suggest that V-ATPase B2 subunit may play a potential role in TGF-β1-induced tubular EMT and renal fibrosis.
5.Microfluidics-based assay on the effects of microenvironmental geometry and aqueous flow on bacterial adhesion behaviors
Yang LIU ; Jianchun WANG ; Li REN ; Qin TU ; Wenming LIU ; Xueqin WANG ; Rui LIU ; Yanrong ZHANG ; Jinyi WANG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2011;01(3):175-183
Abstract A new microfluidic system with four different microchambers (a circle and three equilateral concave polygons) was designed and fabricated using poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) and the soft lithography method. Using this microfluidic device at six flow rates (5, 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 μL/h), the effects of microenvironmental geometry and aqueous flow on bacterial adhesion behaviors were investigated. Escherichia coli HB101 pGLO, which could produce a green fluorescent protein induced by L-arabinose, was utilized as the model bacteria. The results demonstrated that bacterial adhesion was significantly related to culture time, microenvironment geometry, and aqueous flow rates. Adhered bacterial density increased with the culture time. Initially, the adhesion occurred at the microchamber sides, and then the entire chamber was gradually covered with increased culture time. Adhesion densities in the side zones were larger than those in the center zones because of the lower shearing force in the side zone. Also, the adhesion densities in the complex chambers were larger than those in the simple chambers. At low flow rates, the orientation of adhered bacteria was random and disorderly. At high flow rates, bacterial orientation became close to the streamline and oriented toward the flow direction; All these results implied that bacterial adhesion tended to occur in complicated aqueous flow areas.The present study provided an on-chip flow system for physiological behavior of biological cells, as well as provided a strategic cue for the prevention of bacterial infection and biofilm formation.
6.Microfluidics-based assay on the effects of microenvironmental geometry and aqueous flow on bacterial adhesion behaviors
Yang LIU ; Jianchun WANG ; Li REN ; Qin TU ; Wenming LIU ; Xueqin WANG ; Rui LIU ; Yanrong ZHANG ; Jinyi WANG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2011;01(3):175-183
A new microfluidic system with four different microchambers (a circle and three equilateral concave polygons) was designed and fabricated using poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) and the soft lithography method.Using this microfluidic device at six flow rates (5,10,20,30,40,and 50 μL/h),the effects of microenvironmental geometry and aqueous flow on bacterial adhesion behaviors were investigated.Escherichia coli HB101 pGLO,which could produce a green fluorescent protein induced by L-arabinose,was utilized as the model bacteria.The results demonstrated that bacterial adhesion was significantly related to culture time,microenvironment geometry,and aqueous flow rates.Adhered bacterial density increased with the culture time.Initially,the adhesion occurred at the microchamber sides,and then the entire chamber was gradually covered with increased culture time.Adhesion densities in the side zones were larger than those in the center zones because of the lower shearing force in the side zone.Also,the adhesion densities in the complex chambers were larger than those in the simple chambers.At low flow rates,the orientation of adhered bacteria was random and disorderly.At high flow rates,bacterial orientation became close to the streamline and oriented toward the flow direction.All these results implied that bacterial adhesion tended to occur in complicated aqueous flow areas.The present study provided an on-chip flow system for physiological behavior of biological cells,as well as provided a strategic cue for the prevention of bacterial infection and biofilm formation.
7.The epidemiology of out-of-hospital deaths due to acute coronary events in young Beijing adults
Hao WAN ; Yan LI ; Jing LIU ; Xueqin XIE ; Zaihua WEI ; Wei WANG ; Miao WANG ; Jiayi SUN ; Lanping QIN ; Jun LIU ; Yue QI ; Dong ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2012;51(4):274-278
Objectives To explore the characteristics of status and different populations of prehospital death associated with acute coronary events among young adults in Beijing.Methods Data of acute coronary events of hospitalization or death were obtained from the Hospital Discharge Information System from Beijing Public Health Information Center and Death Register System from Beijing Center for Disease Control in Beijing.The total case fatality rate of acute coronary events and proportion of prehospital coronary heart disease (CHD) death were compared upon gender,area,occupation and marital status among people aged between 25-45 years old.Results A total of 3489 cases were identified during 2007 to 2009 with acute coronary events ( male:3183,female:306),with a mean age of (40.5 ± 4.3 ) years old.The 3-years' overall mortality was 26.0%,with female's higher than male's (51.0% vs 23.6 %,P < 0.05 ) ; and it was higher in rural area than in urban areas (28.9% vs 22.9%,P <0.05).Ninety-five percent of death due to acute coronary events occurred prehospital,with the proportion of 95.2% in male and 94.2% in female. Among the people with different occupations, self-employed people had the highest rate of prehospital death.Majority of prehospital deaths (64.8% ) occurred at home.Conclusion More than 90% of deaths caused by acute coronary events among young adults aged between 25-45 years old occurred before been admitted into hospital,and the site of prehospital deaths was mainly at home.
8.Analysis of hemophilia case information of Shandong province.
Peipei KANG ; Yunhai FANG ; Jingmin QIN ; Yan CHENG ; Li AN ; Congxiao ZHANG ; Xueqin ZHANG ; Bin TENG ; Xinsheng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2016;33(4):458-461
OBJECTIVETo summarize the general condition, regional distribution, prevalence and clinical characteristics of Shandong province based on hemophilia case registry information.
METHODSA retrospective study was carried out on 1979 hemophilia patients registered at Shandong Hemophilia Registration Center.
RESULTSThe 1979 cases have included 1704 hemophilia A and 275 hemophilia B patients. Hemophilia A was characterized as severe in 1021 patients (59.9%), moderate in 483 patients (28.4%), and mild in 200 patients (11.7%); while hemophilia B was characterized as severe in 125 patients (45.4%), moderate in 116 patients (42.2%), and mild in 34 patients (12.4%). The median age was 23 years (ranging from 1 month to 81 years), and most were young patients. Joint deformity occurred in 963 patients, and 948 patients had a family history of hemophilia. All counties of Shandong province had patients except for Changdao county and Fushan district of Yantai city. The prevalence of Heze city and Dongying city (3.39/100 000 and 3.05/100 000, respectively) were relatively higher.
CONCLUSIONThe above data revealed epidemiological and clinical characteristics of Shandong Province. Patient-centered registry system allowed a more detailed and accurate patient information, and promoted the comprehensive care of hemophilia, which also suggested the necessity for the establishment and improvement of the National Hemophilia Registry System.
Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; China ; epidemiology ; Hemophilia A ; epidemiology ; Humans ; Infant ; Middle Aged ; Prevalence ; Registries
9.Murine typhus in Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province,China
Hailin ZHANG ; Meihui SU ; Na YAO ; Qiang YU ; Yuzhen ZHANG ; Weihong YANG ; Xueqin CHENG ; Yun FENG ; Dujuan YANG ; Miao SONG ; Heming BAI ; Long MA ; Zhijian NIE ; Shaoqiu CHEN ; Yi QIN ; Shanmei SHI ; Xiaoli YIN ; Lijuan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2014;(12):1272-1280
ABSTRACT:In recent years ,there has been high prevalence of murine typhus in Yunnan Province ,People's Republic of China .A large outbreak of murine typhus occurred in Xishuangbanna Prefecture ,Yunnan Province in 2010 .However ,not all cases were confirmed by laboratory assays ;therefore ,field epidemiologic and laboratory investigations of murine typhus in Xishuangbanna Prefecture were conducted in 2011 .Blood samples were collected from clinical diagnostic cases at the acute and convalescence stages of murine typhus in Xishuangbanna Prefecture ,Yunnan Province ,from June to September of 2011 ,and blood and spleen samples were collected from mice sharing the same habitats as the patients .Immunofluorescence assays were used to test for the presence of IgM and IgG antibodies against Rickettsia typhi in sera from patients and mice .Real‐time PCR was used to detect the groEL gene of R .typhi in blood clots from patients at the acute stage and in spleen tissue from mice .A total of 1 157 clinically diagnosed murine typhus cases occurred in Xishuangbanna Prefecture ,Yunnan Province in 2011 ,with an incidence of 102 .10/100 000 .Of these cases ,80 were investigated by laboratory assays and 74 of 80 patients were confirmed to have murine typhus .The coincidence rate between the clinical diagnosis and laboratory detection was 92 .50% .The positivi‐ty rate for IgG antibodies against R .typhi was 14 .0% (14/100) for Rattus f lavipectus ,while the rate by PCR was 9 .0%(9/100) .That laboratory diagnoses confirmed that the severity of the murine typhus outbreak in Xishuangbanna cannot be ig‐nored .The distribution of host animals transmitting R .typhi underscores this conclusion .
10.Effects of mirror therapy combined with imagination therapy on upper limb function after stroke
Keyong CAO ; Laxiang ZHU ; Qixun WANG ; Ying WANG ; Qin ZHAO ; Ping HAO ; Manlei ZHU ; Xueqin LI
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2018;40(6):418-420
Objective To observe the effect of mirror therapy (MT) combined with movement imagination therapy (MI) on the upper limb function of hemiplegic stroke patients.Methods Ninety stroke survivors with hemiplegia were randomly divided into three groups:A,B and C.Their routine rehabilitation was supplemented with MI in group A,with MT in group B and in group C with both for 8 weeks.The evaluations used the Fugl-Meyer motor function assessment (FMA),Carroll's upper extremity function evaluation (UEFT) and the modified Barthel index (MBI).Results After 4 and 8 weeks of treatment,significant improvement was observed in the average FMA,UEFT and MBI scores of all three groups compared with before the treatment.After 4 and 8 weeks all of the average scores in group B were significantly higher than those of group A at the same time point,For group C,their average scores were significantly better than those of both of the other groups.Conclusion Mirror therapy is superior to exercise imagination therapy,but their combination is more effective in promoting upper limb function and improving ability in daily activities than either alone.Longer treatment has better effects.