1.Apoptosis and Donor Heart on Ischemie-reprefusion Injury
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2009;30(4):390-394
[Objective] To study the apoptosis after long time of heart preservation,and the barrier of caspase (Ac-DEVD-CHO) in prolonged heart transplantation.To improve the techniques on the preservation of donor heart.[Methods] Donor rat hearts were subjected to group A (non-Ac-DEVD-CHO-treated),group B (Ac-DEVD-CHO-treated) of hypothermic storage,after 9 hours of heart preservation,then performed heterotopic heart transplantation,followed by 60 min of normothermic reperfusion (n = 6 in each group).[Results] After 60 min reperfusion,compared with group A,① a significant improvement in the percent recovery of HR was observed in group B (P < 0.05);② Caspase-3 activity was decreased in group B (P < 0.01);③ an apparent decline in the expression of infarct area was observed in group B (P < 0.01);④ an apparent decline in the expression of TUNEL-positive cardiomyocyte was observed in group B (P < 0.01);⑤ Group B shows the least disease.[Conclusion] ① After preservation and reperfusion,cardiomyocyte apoptosis was observe evidently,which led to irreversible heart dysfunction.② The administration of caspase-3 inhibition after reperfusion attenuates ischemia-reperfusion injury by suppressing apoptosis in heart transplantation.Furthermore,the use of caspase inhibition was investigated as a strategy for the preservation donor heart in transplantation.③ The relationship of dose-response and time-effect is still unknown.
2.A STUDY OF THE MECHANISM OF MORPHOLOGICAL CHANGES IN AXONS AFTER SEVERE BRAIN INJURY
Jingwen WU ; Xiang ZHANG ; Xiaoshen HE
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2001;0(08):-
To explore the molecular pathological mechanism of severe brain injury, the brain diffuse axon injury (DAI) model and Mamarou free drop model were produced in rats. Sagittal sections of the brain were processed by immunohistochemical ABC method using the mouse serum against NF68 subunit and HSP70. The medulla oblongata was observed under the microscope and electron microscope. Left parietal lobe of the free drop model was examined with HE and HSP70 immunohistochemistry. At 30 min post injury, the axons in medulla oblongata were seen to be crooked, swollen,and deranged. The myelin sheath became slightly separated, and the NFs in axoplasma were abnormal . At 2~24 h post injury,obvious axonal swelling, disconnection and formation of axonal retraction balls were seen. Obvious separation of myelin sheaths, local disconnection, vacuolization,peripheral aggregation of mitochondria and partial dissolution of axoplasma were seen. The NF68 positive axons increased gradually in staining intensity. HSP 70 positive cells of the two groups were detected at 3h after brain injury, reached the peak at 24h, and decreased at 72h. The HSP expression of the two groups were in accord. The research indicated that DAI could lead to a derangement in structure of NFs. Ischemia and anoxia may aggravate the brain injury.
3.Content Determination of Sodium Danshensu inBawei Qidan Capsule by HPLC
Hailan WU ; Xiaoshen SUN ; Mei MENG ; Jing ZHANG ; Ying JIANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(1):95-97
Objective To establish an HPLC method for the content determination of sodium Danshensu inBawei Qidan Capsule.Methods HPLC was applied and the determination was performed on Shim-pack CLC-ODS C18 column (250 mm×4.6 mm, 5μm) with methanol-water- acetic acid (7∶92∶1, V/V/V) solution at a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min and detection wavelength at 281 nm. The column temperature was 30℃, and injection volume was 10μL.Results Through methodological study, the linear range of sodium Danshensu was 0.494 4-4.944μg (r=0.9996), the average recovery was 97.20%, RSD=1.13%.Conclusion The HPLC method for the content determination of sodium Danshensu inBawei QidanCapsule was user-friendly, accurate and reliable, with good repeatability and stability, which can be used for quality control ofBawei Qidan Capsule.
4.3D video-assisted thoracoscopic cardiac surgery, a report of 50 cases
Xin ZANG ; Huiming GUO ; Xiaoshen ZHANG ; Jian LIU ; Jian ZHUANG
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2015;31(7):397-400
Objective To evaluate safety and validity of 3D video-assisted thoracoscopic technology in cardiac surgery.Methods Between October 2013 and July 2014,50 patients underwent 3 D Video-assisted thoracoscopic cardiac surgery including:5 atrial septal defect closure,1 ventricular septal defect closure,repairment of 1 unroofed coronary sinus,1 partial atrioventricular septal defect and 1 cor triatriatum,28 mitral valve replacement (1 re-MVR),1 tricuspid valve replacement,9 mitral valvuloplasty,2 left atrial myoxoma resection,and 1 left internal mammary artery harvest + minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass.All procedures were performed under extracorporeal circulation,using 30° thoracoscope and 3D high resolution monitor.Results There was no perioperative death.One patient was converted to median sternotomy because of pericardial adhesions.Mean operative time was(232.8 ± 54.7) min,mean cardiopulmonary bypass time was(128.0 ±42.5) min,mean aortic cross-clamp time was (74.7 ± 25.1) min.Mean ICU stay was (30.4 ± 22.0) h,mean duration of mechanical ventilation was(13.7 ± 11.9) h.Mean postoperative drainage time was (3.34 ± 1.91) d,mean hospital stay was (6.52 ± 3.06) days.There were 11 (22%) operative complications,including 4 intrathoracic bleeding,1 wound infection,3 hemothorax,1 brachial plexus injury,1 intractable hiccup and 1 mild paravalvular leakage.Compared with 20 mitral valve replacement by 2D thoracoscopy,the 3 D group was slightly less time consuming(P > 0.05).Conclusion 3 D video-assisted thoracoscopic cardiac surgery is feasible and safe,and it' s worthwhile to promote this promising technology.
5.Limitation of 1999 image-based nodal classification of the neck in nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Xiaoshen WANG ; Chaosu HU ; Yongru WU ; Youwang ZHANG ; Yan FENG
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 1992;0(04):-
Objective To evaluate the limitation of image-based classification and delineation of cervical nodes proposed in 1999. Methods 259 consecutive nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients received contrast-enhanced transverse CT scan from July to November in 2003, the scanning range extended from the skull base to the inferior border of the clavicle, with thickness set at 5?mm per slice from the skull base to the oropharynx, and 1?cm per slice from the oropharynx to the clavicle. Interpretation of the images and assessment of the involved nodes distribution were performed by both radiation oncologists together with diagnostic radiologists according to 1999 image-based classification and delineation of the neck. Then we evaluated whether this classification could fully cover all the lymphatic drainage areas of the neck. Results 218 cases had nodal involvements. Nodal distributions were 0 in levelⅠA, 6 in levelⅠB, 136 in level ⅡA, 171 in level ⅡB, 78 in level Ⅲ, 20 in level Ⅳ, 33 in level VA, 27 in level VB,0 in level Ⅵ and Ⅶ, 5 in supraclavicle and 102 in retropharyngeal space, respectively. Among another 57 cases who belonged to none of the above levels, 2 cases had lesions in the preauricular area, the rest 55 medial to the border of internal carotid artery, 2?cm from inferior to the skull base to the hyoid bone. Conclusions The 1999 image-based classification of the neck nodes,being essentially rational, did not fully cover the retropharyngeal space. It would be better to shift the inferior boundary of the retropharyngeal space to the level of the hyoid bone.
6.The effect of different ablation lines in left atrium on modified cardiac Cox maze procedure
Xiaoshen ZHANG ; Huiming GUO ; Cong LU ; Bin XIE ; Huanlei HUANG ; Shaoyi ZHENG ; Ping ZHU ; Ruobin WU
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2012;(11):665-667
Objective Background and objective The Cox maze Ⅲ procedure has been considered the gold standard for the surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) and the modified Cox maze use bipolar radiofrequency ablation instead of the cut-and-sew technique,while also reducing the connecting lines in left atrium.This study was to understand whether completely isolation the posterior left atrium by increasing left atrium ablation lines can enhance the survival after modified Cox maze procedure.Methods From Jan 2009 to Dec 2009,all the patients underwent the Cox maze procedure,following the same examination,were divided into two groups (case-control): box lesion group (n =60),which is means the right and lefi pulmonary vein lesions were connected inferiorly by adding ablation lines,thereby completely isolating the posterior left atrium and the non-box lesion group (n =60).Similar interventions were given during the perioperative periods.Comparing the risk factors before surgeries,then follow-up was 100% complete,and the mean follow-up was 9 ± 8.4 months.Results Except the box lesion had long time of extracorporeal circulation,the characteristics of the 2 groups were similar because there were no differences in age,AF duration,left atrial diameter,left ventricular ejection fraction or homochronous operation between the groups and there was no operative death.No patient was lost to follow-up.In the mean follow-up duration,a patient was died of intracerebral hemorrhage at 2 months postoperationly in the box lesion group and a patient suffered from stroke at 12 months postoperationly in the non-box lesion.The overall freedom from AF recurrence was higher in the box lesion group at 1 (70% vs 51.2%,P =0.039) and 3 (78.3% vs 60%,P =0.030) months.While it was 80% vs 71.7% (P =0.286) at 6 months.Eight patients wrere readmitted because of the recurrence of AF,4 and 2 patients underwent catheter ablation in box and non-box group respectively,one patient in each group underwent electrical conversion.After treatment,all of the patients were recovered to sinus rhythm and continued to take cordarone.Conclusion Compared to the single connecting between right and left pulmonary vein,isolating the entire posterior left atrium by creating a box lesion showed higher freedom from AF in the earlier months (1-3months).However,half a year after the surgery,there were no significant differences between the two groups.
7.The clinical comparison between completed video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery and open heart surgery in atrial septal defect closure
Xiaoshen ZHANG ; Huiming GUO ; Jing LIU ; Bin XIE ; Qingshi ZENG ; Qian LEI ; Xiaohui LI
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2014;30(3):152-155
Objective To examine whether the minimally invasive video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery(VATS) in atrial septal defect(ASD) closure yields better clinical outcome equivalent to those of more established procedures,such as median sternotomy,moreover,to provide our own clinical experience in ASD Closure.Methods From January 2012 to January 2013,100 ASD patients were treated,50 patients received traditional open heart surgery (OHS group),17 males and 33 females,aged(23.3 ± 7.5) years,weighted (47.5 ± 16.5) kg; 50 patients underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS group),20 males and 30 females,(22.6 ± 8.2) years old and (49.6 ± 17.2) kg weight.Collected and analyzed the clinical date of intraoperation and postoperation.Results All patients survived after surgery without serious complications like death.Clinical date of both group(OHS group vs.VATS group)include:Total operating room time (121.3 ± 20.5) min vs.(105.3±17.5) min (P<0.05); tracheal intubation time in ICU (210.0±36.5) min vs.(100.0 ±47.5) min(P<0.05) ; volume of thoracic drainage after operation (350.3 ± 50.8) ml vs.(47.0 ± 10.9) ml (P < 0.005) ; postoperative length of hospital stay (6.2 ± 1.7) days vs.(4.4 ± 1.5) days (P < 0.005).Rate of return to work in 3 weeks of postoperation 0 vs.78.4% (P < 0.005).Conclusion Completed VATS in ASD closure is less invasive,accelerates recovery and maintains overall surgical efficacy,which brings good economic and social benefits.For the appropriate patients,and for the experienced and skilled surgeon,completed VATS is the best method of choice of ASD closure in our department.
8.Treatment results of nasopharyngeal carcinoma : a retrospective analysis of 1837 cases in a single institute
Yunsheng GAO ; Chaosu HU ; Hongmei YING ; Guopei ZHU ; Lin KONG ; Xiayun HE ; Tingting XU ; Xiaoshen WANG ; Jing YUAN ; Suqin WU ; Youwang ZHANG ; Taifu LIU
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2008;17(5):335-339
Objective To summarize our experience and treatment results of nasopharyngeal carcinoma treated in a single institution. Methods From Jan. 2000 to Dec.2003,1837 patients with histologically proven nasopharyngeal carcinoma(NPC) were retrospectively analyzed. The disease was staged according to the Fuzhou stage classification. 885 patients received cisplatin (DDP) based chemotherapy. All patients received radiotherapy to the nasopharynx and neck. The dose was 30.6-74.0 Gy, 1.8-2.0 Gy per fraction over 3.5-8.0 weeks to the primary site with 60Co γ rays or 6 MV X-rays. The dose to lymph nodes was 60-68 Gy. The residual disease was boosted by 192Ir afterloading brachytherapy,small external beam fields, conformal radiotherapy,or X-knife. Results The median follow-up time was 54(3-90) months. The 5-year overall survival(OS), disease-free survival (DFS), relapse-free survival (RFS) and distant metastasis free survival(DMSF) rates were 67.42% ,63.25% ,86.47% and 80.31% ,respectively. Clinical stage was the most significant prognostic factor,and OS was 88% ,74.8% ,65.9% ,52.4% and 20% for stage Ⅰ ,stage Ⅱ,stage Ⅲ,stage ⅣA and stage ⅣB,respectively. Gender,T,N and TNM stage were the significant prognostic factors of OS in multivariate analysis. Conclusions For NPC patients,the 5-year OS of 67.4% is achieved by conventional radiotherapy technique in our institution. Both univariate and multivariate analysis shows that gender and clinical stage are the significant prognostic factors of OS.
9.Multiple mediating effects of depression and physical diseases on the influence of cognitive function in community mild cognitive impairment patients
Xiaoshen LIU ; Chen ZHANG ; Lina WANG ; Xueting ZHEN ; Jie WANG ; Chenxi GE
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2020;29(9):820-826
Objective:To explore the action path and the potential mediating effects of depression and physical diseases on the influencing factors of mild cognitive impairment(MCI) in community, and provide the theoretical basis for the construction of the strategy of cognitive regulation.Methods:A convenient sample survey was conducted on 252 mild cognitive impairment patients in the community undergoing screening using the general information questionnaire, Montreal cognitive assessment scale(MoCA) and geriatric depression scale(GDS-15)from January 2018 to June 2019. SPSS 22.0 and AMOS 22.0 softwares were used to conduct descriptive analysis, correlation analysis, structural equation model and confirmatory factor analysis.Results:The score of MoCA was 19.66±3.90 for all MCI patients. There were significant correlations among age, education, social frequency, physical exercise frequency and depression degree, the number of physical disease and MoCA( r=-0.440-0.487, P<0.01). The structural equation model fits well(χ 2/ df=2.476, TLI=0.885, CFI=0.916, GFI=0.919, AGFI=0.871, RMSEA=0.077). Mediation modeling analysis showed that age, education, social frequency physical exereise frequency had a direct effect on cognitive function(effect value was -0.183, 0.458, 0.237, 0.174, P<0.01). There were partly mediating effect of the number of physical disease between age, education, physical exercise frequency and cognitive function(effect value was -0.106, 0.078, 0.075, P<0.01), and there were partly mediating effect of depression degree between age, social frequency, physical exercise frequency and cognitive function(effect value was -0.075, 0.080, 0.050, P<0.01), and there were chain mediating effect of the number of physical disease-depression degree between age, education, physical exercise(effect value was -0.028, 0.031, 0.019, P<0.01). Conclusion:The cognitive management of MCI among community should focus on the elderly, low education level groups.In the implementation of exercise intervention to improve cognitive function of health management strategy, while to strengthen the effective management of physical diseases and negative emotion evaluation and dredging, to increase the effect of exercise intervention on cognitive function improvement.
10.The direct effects and sustained effects of multi-task process cognitive training on cognitive function in the elderly with mild cognitive impairment
Xia ZHAO ; Lina WANG ; Chen ZHANG ; Chenxi GE ; Xiaoshen LIU ; Xueting ZHEN ; Feng WANG ; Jie WANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2020;29(10):915-922
Objective:To evaluate the direct and sustained effects of multitask-process cognitive training program on cognitive function in the community elderly with mild cognitive impairment(MCI).Methods:Ninety-two participants with MCI who met the inclusion criteria were randomly selected from Huzhou community of Zhejiang province.According to the allocation ratio of 1∶1, the MCI participants were randomly divided into the cognitive training group and the control group, with 46 cases in each group.The participants in control group were received a cognitive function-health education program, and the participants in cognitive training group received an additional 10 weeks of multitask-process cognitive training.Respectively in three-time points of at baseline, after 10 weeks of training, and a 3-month follow-up to evaluate all participants with MCI executive function tested by trail making test A-B and Stroop color-word test, overall cognitive function tested by MoCA scale.Repeated measure ANOVA was used to compare the between-group variation, time effect and interaction effect of two groups at 3 time points.Results:The MoCA score of intervention group at T0, T1, T2 were 19.09±1.98, 21.09±1.41, 21.11±1.27 respectively, and the MoCA score of the control group were 18.24±2.22, 18.57±1.86, 18.07±1.90 respectively.Compared with the control group, the score of MoCA in the intervention group was significantly improved at T1 and T2 ( P< 0.05). Compared with control group, the Trail making test A-B, Stroop color-word interference test of intervention group were improved at T1, T2 ( P<0.05). Repeated measurement ANOVA shows that there were significant differences in Trail making test A-B, Stroop color-word interference test and MoCA between the two groups in terms of between-group effect, time effect and group-time interaction effect ( F=9.245~196.457, P<0.05). Simple effects analysis shows that compared with the control group, the multitask-process cognitive training had a positive direct effect on the Trail making test A-B, Stroop color-word interference test and MoCA, and these improvements maintained until the end of a 3-month follow-up ( F=2.757~201.829, P<0.05). During the research period, the compliance rate of the cognitive training group was 87.4%, and no adverse events occurred. Conclusion:The multitask-process cognitive training program positively promote the cognitive function of participants with MCI and provide a set of standardized and procedural nursing intervention program for the cognitive management of community participants with MCI.