2.Myocardial perfusion before delayed percutaneous coronary intervention is valuable in predicting the systolic function recovery of patients with acute myocardial infarction
Fei, WANG ; Yajuan, YANG ; Zhan, MO ; Yangfan, WU ; Huomei, CHEN ; Xiaodan, LIU ; Yuqiong, LAI
Chinese Journal of Medical Ultrasound (Electronic Edition) 2017;14(5):380-385
Objective To evaluated the value of myocardial perfusion before delayed percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for predicting the recovery of systolic function of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI).Methods A total of 64 patients with AMI receiving delayed PCI treatment in the First People's Hospital of Foshan from January 2014 to June 2015 were selected.One day prior to delayed PCI,all of the patients underwent two dimensional strain to measure the longitudinal peak systolic strain (LPSS) of each left ventricular segment and the global longitudinal strain (GLS) of the left ventricle.The myocardial perfusion score (MPS) and the perfusion score index (PSI) were measured by myocardial contrast echocardiography (MCE).Left ventricular myocardial perfusions were classified as good,reduced,or absent.The two dimensional strain measurements were again conducted at 6 months after the delayed PCI to assess LPSS and GLS.The change of GLS and LPSS between one day prior to delayed PCI and six months after delayed PCI was assessed by paired t-test.The differences of LPSS among good,reduced,or absent myocardial perfusion groups were analyzed by one-way ANOVA.LSD-t test was used to compare in pairs of groups that had different values.The correlations between PSI and GLS,MPS and LPSS were assessed by Spearman's rank-correlation test.Results The GLS of all patients were higher at six months after delayed PCI than at one day prior to delayed PCI [(-15.39±7.80)% vs (-12.44±8.38)%,t=14.398,P < 0.001].The LPSS of myocardial perfusion in good,reduced and absent groups at one day prior to delayed PCI were (-2.64±5.60)%,(-6.19±6.87)% and (-12.07±5.86)%,respectively.The LPSS of myocardial perfusion in good,reduced and absent groups at six months after delayed PCI were (-2.97 ± 4.93)%,(-11.38± 7.26)% and (-15.82 ± 5.97)%,respectively.The myocardial LPSS of left ventricular segment with good or reduced perfusion was significantly higher at six months after delayed PCI (t=13.013,10.821,both P < 0.001),but the LPSS of left ventricular segment with absent perfusion was similar to that of pre-PCI.Whether at one day prior to delayed PCI or six months after delayed PCI,there were significant differences in LPSS parameters among the three groups (at one day prior to delayed PCI,myocardial perfusion absent vs reduced or good,t=4.201 and 11.771,both P < 0.001;myocardial perfusion reduced vs good,t=12.561,P < 0.001;at six months after delayed PCI,myocardial perfusion absent vs reduced or good,t=9.714 and 15.646,both P < 0.001;myocardial perfusion reduced vs good,t=9.254,P < 0.001).The LPSS both at one day prior to delayed PCI and six months after delayed PCI in myocardial perfusion good group > those of myocardial perfusion reduced group > those of myocardial perfusion absent group.PSI was positively correlated with GLS at both one day prior to delayed PCI and six months after delayed PCI (r=0.69,0.72,both P < 0.001).MPS was positively correlated with LPSS at both one day prior to delayed PCI and six months after delayed PCI (r=0.49 and 0.45,both P < 0.001).Conclusion Myocardial perfusion before delayed PCI,monitored by MCE,is correlated well with myocardial systolic function,and may be used to predict the recovery of myocardial systolic function after delayed PCI.
3.Nibble debridement combined with silver ions dressing in treatment of diabetic foot ulcer
Yaping WANG ; Lingyi HUANG ; Aiping LI ; Yangfan FEI ; Yanxia MAO ; Qinan WU
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2017;26(2):143-146
Objective To explore the clinical efficacy of nibble debridement combined with silver ions dressing in treatment of diabetic foot ulcer.Methods The data of 238 patients with diabetic foot ulcer in people's hospital of Meishan from January 2012 to December 2016 were retrospectively analyzed.Of which 125 patients were treated by nibble debridement combined with silver ions dressing(nibble debridement group),113 patients were treated with surgical debridement combined with silver ions dressing(surgical debridement group).The clinical efficacy,wound healing time and complication between two groups were compared.Results The wound healing time of nibble debridement group was (37.5 ± 10.8) days,which was shorter than (45.3 ± 11.7) days of surgical debridement group,the difference was significant (P <0.05).The total effective rate of nibble debridement group was 92.80%,which was higher than 73.45% of surgical debridement group,the difference was significant(P < 0.05).No complication occurred in two groups.Conclusion The method of nibble debridement combined with silver ions dressing treatment has a better satisfactory clinical result,shorter wound healing time and lower medical costs for patients with diabetic foot ulcer.
4.Prediction of Myocardial Systolic Function Recovery with Myocardial Perfusion After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Yajuan YANG ; Fei WANG ; Zhan MO ; Yangfan WU ; Huomei CHEN ; Xiaodan LIU ; Yuqiong LAI
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2017;25(5):377-382
Purpose To explore the predictive value of myocardial perfusion in assessing myocardial systolic function recovery after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI),in order to improve poor prognosis by early detection of myocardial no-reflow.Materials and Methods Forty nine patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) who had received PPCI were chosen as subjects.All the patients underwent two-dimensional strain (2DS) images and resting real-time myocardial contrast echocardiography (MCE) within one week after surgery,and 2DS measurement was repeated after three months.2DS imaging was used to acquire longitudinal peak systolic strain (LPSS) at all myocardial segments.Based on the graphs of LPSS,left ventricular myocardium was divided into normal contractile function myocardium (red) and impaired contractile function myocardium (light red,blue).According to the myocardial perfusion scores (MPS) qualitatively assessed by MCE visual interpretation,the myocardia with impaired systolic function were categorized into three groups with different perfusion level.The changes of LPSS within one week and three months after surgery (△ LPSS) among the three groups were analyzed.The correlation between MPS and LPSS within one week and three months after PPCI was also analyzed respectively.Results The △ LPSS increased significantly among the three groups with the improvement of myocardial perfusion level [(-5.78±6.23)% vs.(-4.37±6.60)% vs.(-1.21 ±4.77)%,all P<0.05].The MPS measured one week after PPCI was both positively correlated with the LPSS detected within one week after surgery and that after three months (r=0.47,0.58,P<0.001).The consistence of myocardial perfusion scores given by two evaluators was good (Kappa=0.785,P<0.05).Conclusion The level of myocardial perfusion after PPCI in patients with AMI is closely related to regional myocardial systolic function,and the improvement of myocardial perfusion can forecast the recovery of regional systolic function.
5.Inhibitory effect and induction of apoptosis of caffeic acid Ge on growth of U14 in mice
Yueyan HUANG ; Chun XIAO ; Mingjuan WU ; Yangfan YU ; Chunhua LIU ; Youhui XU
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2000;0(08):-
AIM:To evaluate the antitumor effect of caffeic acid Ge on U14 tumor bearing mice.METHODS:The tumor inhibitory ratios of caffeic acid Ge on the growth of U14 in mice was observed.Apoptosis morphological transformation of U14 cells induced by caffeic acid Ge was detected by electronic scan microscope and MG-P staining.Alteration of cell cycle was analyzed by flow cytometry.Apoptosis-related protein levels of Bax and Bcl-2 were determined by immunity histochemistry technology.MTT assay was applied to study the antitumor activities of caffeic acid Ge in U14 cell lines in vitro.RESULTS:Tumor inhibitory rates in caffeic-acid Ge groups were 38.50%,47.17% and 64.02%(from low dose to high dose)(P
6. Relationship between occupational stress and working ability of workers in a petroleum processing enterprise in high altitude area
Xiaoming MA ; Haili KANG ; Chunbo SHI ; Yue LI ; Yangfan WU ; Zhihua LIU ; Geng WANG ; Hongyan LEI
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2017;35(12):907-910
Objective:
To investigate the relationship between occupational stress and working ability of workers in a petroleum processing enterprise in a high altitude area.
Methods:
A total of 728 workers in a petroleum processing enterprise at an altitude of 2850 m were subjected to a survey using Occupational Stress Inventory (OSI) , Work Ability Index (WAI) Scale, Occupational Role Questionnaire (ORQ) , Personal Strain Questionnaire (PSQ) , and Personal Resource Questionnaire (PRQ) from May 2014 to August 2016.
Results:
Of the 728 workers, 55 (7.6%) had a poor working ability, moderate in 262 (35.9%) , and good in 411 (56.5%). There were significant differences in WAI between the workers with different types of work, sexes, ages, and working years (
7.Clinical study of Guben-Tiaoping Decoction in improving the success rate of inhaled corticosteroid stepwise treatment in asthma
Wei GAO ; Weiping WU ; Huiping SU ; Di LUO ; Yangfan LI ; Fang SU ; Minhua CHEN ; Yu LI
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2021;43(10):954-959
Objective:To evaluate the effect of combined use of Guben-Tiaoping Decoction on the success rate of stepwise treatment and life quality of asthma patients. Methods:A total of 76 patients with asthma in remission stage who were using ICS were divided into treatment group (38 cases) and control group(38 cases) according to random number table. Both groups were treated with ICS reduction based on the 2017 Gina Protocol. The treatment group was treated with Guben-Tiaoping Decoction for 12 weeks. The number of patients who were able to successfully complete the stepwise treatment after the end of the trial was calculated, the relevant indexes of Asthma Control Test (ACT), TCM Syndrome score, St. George’s respiratory questionnaire (SGRQ) and lung function were collected before and after treatment. Result:After 12 weeks’ treatment, the success rate of stepwise was 89.5% (34/38) in the treatment group and 78.9% (30/38) in the control group ( χ2=14.862, P=0.001). Meanwhile, the ACT score of the treatment group were better than those in the control group (Daytime symptoms t=-3.860, P=0.001, Dyspnea t=-2.007, P=0.40, Night waking t=-2.732, P=0.009, Reliever needed for symptoms t=-2.262, P=0.031, Control situation t=-6.994, P=0.001, Total Score t=-9.562, P=0.001). The score of TCM Syndrome in the treatment group was significantly lower than that of the control group ( P=0.001); PEF in treatment group [(6.92 ± 1.71) L vs. (5.84 ± 1.22) L; t=-2.880, P=0.005] was significantly better than that of the control group. Conclusion:Guben-Tiaoping Decoction is helpful to improve the success rate of ICS stepwise treatment and the life quality of patients.
8.Effects of transient receptor potential melastatin 7 on dexamethasone-mediated cytoskeletal protein remodeling of trabecular meshwork cells
Liling LIU ; Jiangang XU ; Zhikun OUYANG ; Yangfan YANG ; Kaili WU ; Minbin YU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2018;36(4):259-265
Objective To investigate the effects of transient receptor potential melastatin (TRPM) 7 on dexamethasone (Dex)-mediated cytoskeleton remodeling in human trabecular meshwork.Methods Human trabecular meshwork cells (HTMs) were primarily cultured and the cells of generation 3 to 6 were used in this study.The expression of TRPM7 protein in the cells was located using immunofluorescence technology.Dex at the dose of 0.2 mg was added into culture medium for 4 days with the final concentration of 1×10-5,1×10-6 and 1×10-7 mol/L,respectively.Western blot assay was employed to detect the relative expression level of TRPM7 protein.Cultured cells were divided into non-transfected group,siRNA transfected group,TRPM7-siRNA1 transfected group and TRPM7-siRNA2 transfected group,and the expressions of TRPM7 protein and p-cofilin protein in the cells were assayed by Western blot method.Cultured cells were divided into normal control group,Dex-treated group,siRNA transfected group and TRPM7-siRNA transfected group,and the expression of phalloidin (a cytoskeletal protein) and Vinculin (focal adhesion protein) was detected by immunofluorescence staining.In addition,cultured cells were divided into normal control group,Dex-treated group,2-APB (a Ca2+ inhibitor) treated group,ethylene glycol tetraacetic acid (EGTA) (a calcium chelator)-treated group,TRPM7-siRNA transfected group and TRPM7-siRNA+Dex group,and the [Ca2+] i in the cells was observed by Fluo-3AM immunofluorescence staining.Western blot assay was used to detect the expression of p-cofilin in the cells.Results TRPM7 was positively expressed on the cell membrane.The relative expression of TRPM7 was gradually reduced with an increase of Dex dose (F=4.210,P<0.05),and the expression of TRPM7 was significantly decreased in 1 × 10-5 mol/L Dex group compared with the normal control group (P< 0.05).Western blot assay revealed that the relative expression levels of TRPM7 in the TRPM7-siRNA1 and TRPM7-siRNA2 group were significantly lower than those of non-siRNA transfected group and siRNA transfected group (all at P<0.05).In the Dex-treated group and TRPM7-siRNA transfected group,the cells were enlarged in size with the lessened processes in comparison with the normal control group.Immunofluorescence staining showed that the actin fiber and vinculin increased in the Dex-treated group,and more spread but depolymerized actin fiber was seen in the TRPM7-siRNA transfected group.Compared with the normal control group,the fluorescence intensity of [Ca2×] i was weak in the Dex-treated group and TRPM7-siRNA transfected group.The relative expression levels of p-confilin protein was lower in the TRPM7-siRNA transfected group than that in the siRNA transfected group (0.317 ±0.031 vs.0.092±0.071) (t =5.030,P =0.007).Conclusions Dex induces the downregulation of TRPM7 expression in HTMs.The downregulation of TRPM7 probably participates in Dex-induced cytoskeletal remodeling by causing the depolymerization of actin cytoskeleton and reduction of [Ca2+] i in HTMs.
9.Demographic characteristics of whole blood donors aged 56 to 60 in Guangzhou
Lei WU ; Xuecheng DENG ; Jieying YU ; Yangfan DENG ; Shijie LI
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2022;35(2):186-188
【Objective】 To study the demographic characteristics of whole blood donors aged 56 to 60 in Guangzhou, so as to provide reference for smooth implementation of the recruitment and management of elderly blood donors in Guangzhou. 【Methods】 The data of whole blood donors, aged 56 to 60, in Guangzhou Blood Center from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2021 were retrospectively analyzed, and such characteristics as the number of blood donations, gender, donation frequency, donation volume, occupation and educational background were analyzed. 【Results】 A total of 3 996 blood donors aged 56 to 60, including 3 013 males and 983 females, gave 14 416 donations during July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2021, with the proportion of 400 mL specification at 64.1% (6 999/10 918) of males, which was significantly higher than that of females 57.7% (2 017/3 498). The number of blood donors had been decreasing year by year, but the ratio of men to women was stable.The education background of blood donors were mainly high school, junior college, and undergraduate education, accounting for more than 60% in total, and the proportion of undergraduate and graduate degree trended to grow. Staff, workers, medical staff and civil servants were the majorities, and the proportion of medical staff trended to grow. 【Conclusion】 Male blood donors aged 56 to 60 in Guangzhou showed stronger intention to donate blood, and the proportion of blood donors with better education and medical staff was on the rise.
10.Sorafenib combined with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization or not in treatment of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer stage C
Yangfan ZHANG ; Qiang LI ; Ti ZHANG ; Qiang WU ; Yunlong CUI ; Huikai LI ; Weiwei MA ; Shaohua REN ; Tianqiang SONG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2020;26(7):526-529
Objective:To study the survival outcomes in patients with Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) stage C hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) treated with sorafenib combined with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) versus sorafenib alone.Methods:The data of 92 patients with BCLC stage C HCC at Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute& Hospital from January 2008 to December 2015 were retrospectively studied. There were 82 males and 10 females. The average age was 56.3 years. Classified according to whether there were vascular invasion and/or distant metastasis, patients were divided into the vascular invasion group ( n=24), the metastasis group ( n=48), and the vascular invasion combined with metastasis group ( n=20). All patients were treated with sorafenib, but some patients received combined treatment with TACE. The survival data of these patients on follow-up was collected. The Kaplan-Meier method was used for survival analysis, and the survival rates were compared by the log-rank test. Univariate and multivariate Cox analyses were used to determine the prognostic factors of patients’ survival. Results:There were no significant differences in the baseline clinical data among the three groups (all P>0.05). Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that pre-treatment alpha fetal protein >20 μg/L ( HR=1.90, 95% CI: 1.13-3.12), alkaline phosphatase >125 U/L ( HR=1.60, 95% CI: 1.03-2.49) and sorafenib alone ( HR=2.11, 95% CI: 1.23-3.54) were independent risk factors of survival for these patients. There were no significant differences in the cumulative survival rates among the three groups ( P>0.05). In the vascular invasion group, the cumulative survival rates of patients treated with combined sorafenib and TACE ( n=4) were significantly higher than those treated with sorafenib alone ( n=20) ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Compared with sorafenib alone, sorafenib combined with TACE resulted in better prognosis for patients with BCLC stage C HCC. Subgroup analysis showed that patients with vascular invasion had significantly better survival treated with combined sorafenib and TACE than sorafenib alone.