It is very important to successfully establish stable and reliable animal models in the study of pathogenesis,pathophysiology,prevention and treatment of heart failure.Although the establishment,maintenance and a long time observation of right heart failure animal models are difficult,they have great clinical values.This article reviews the recent study about modeling methods,animal choice and modeling mechanisms of animal models of right heart failure.

Objective To study the relationship between the mammographic features and clinicopathologic characteristics in breast cancer.Methods Digital mammograms of 176 patients with pathologically proved breast cancer were reviewed.X-ray findings were analysed compared with clinical and pathologic data(histological types and axillary nodes status).Results The breast cancer simplely with micro-calcifications was common seen is the young women under 50 years old(27/32,84.4%) and microcalcifications with the mass was common seen in the aged women over 50 years old(53.8%,28/52).Microcalcifications in mammography occurred frequently occurred in 51.9%(14/27)in intra-ductal carcinoma and early invasive carcinoma.The breast cancer with expression of microcalcification cimbined with burr-like mass had a high metastatic rate to axillary lymph nodes(69.4%,25/36).A high metastatic rate of axillary lymph nodes could also be found in the patients with solitary worm-like microcalcification,solitary burr-like tumor and simple non-wormlike microcalcification.Conclusion The X-ray features of breast carcinoma are certainly related to the clinicopathological manifestations.

Objective To compare the distribution of KCNJ11 polymorphisms between elderly Chinese population with and without hypertension. Methods We examined the mutation of KCNJ11 gene by directly sequencing. Data for the present study were obtained from 250 hypertensive subjects (60 to 83 years old) as well as 250 normotensive subjects (60 to 86 years old). Results We found nine different mutations in KCNJ11, including six novel mutations (I131M, L147I, L147V, L147L, Q235H, G245C). None of the novel mutations were found in the normotensive subjects, and all the residues were conserved in other species. These sequence variants in Chinese population indicate the diversity of the human library and the complexity of hypertension. Conclusions The consistent finding of our present study provided a basis for the development of new strategies to diagnosis and treat hypertension in the elderly.

Objective By analyzing the clinical symptoms, heart rate ( HR) , arterial oxygen saturation ( SaO2 ) and the number of white blood cells (WBC), we aimed to explore the implication of the above-mentioned indexes for early warning of high altitude pulmonary edema ( HAPE) .Methods Based on the Lake Louise Self-assessmeat Scoring System ( LLSS) and the scoring of respiratory symptoms, 628 subjects were divided into three groups: group A ( the healthy;score<3),group B(acute mountain sickness, AMS; score>3 and excluding HAPE),and group C (HAPE).Moreover, we analyzed the incidence of some clinical symptoms, HR and SaO2 , as well as the WBC number of some subjects in the three groups.Results The incidence of respiratory symptoms and WBC number were significantly increased in group C compared with group B(P<0.05).In addition,unlike group A and B, the mean HR in group C rose gradually in the first 3 days and was markedly increased at the third day(F=6.37,P<0.05).The mean SaO2in group C was remarkably lower than in group A and B in the first 3 days(F=8.21,F=8.77,F=9.58,P<0.01).Conclusion Those who enter high altitude for the first time with notable respiratory symptoms, WBC increase, HR maladaptation and decrease in SaO2 (>30%) have high risk of HAPE.It is of special importance to detect HAPE earlier at high altitude.

Objective To define the heterogeneous changes of ion channels in the noninfarcted myocardium after myocardial infarction in rabbit and effects of imidapril.Mehods Rabbits with left coronary artery ligation were prepared and allowed to recover for 8 wk.Myocytes were isolated from subendocardial,midmyocardial and subepicardial regions of the noninfarcted left ventricular free wall.Ion currents were recorded with whole-cell patch clamp way.Results The densities of the transient outward K+ currents (I to) and the inward rectifier K+ currents (I K1) were greatly reduced in midmyocardium and subepicardium while two currents reduced gently in subendocardium.The densities of the delayed rectifier K+ currents (I K) were reduced in noninfarcted three layers similarly.Imidapril could reverse the changes of membrane currents in healed myocardial infarction cells and depress the dispersion of repolarization.Conclusions The heterogeneities of K currents are enhanced in noninfarcted area.Normalization of heterogeneous changes of repolarization after treatment with imidapril was observed.

Objective To study the effect of ivabradine on hyperpolarization activated cation current in canine pulmonary vein(PY) sleeve cardiomyocytes with atrial fibrillation.Methods Dissociation of PVs yielded single cardiomyocytes from a Landengorff column without or with pacemaker activity from long-term rapidly atrial pacing (RAP) canines.If current was measured with the whole-cell patch-clamp technique.Results Compared with the control group,the rapidly atrial pacing canine PV cardiomyocytes had spontaneous diastolic depolarization and had larger If densities.Ivabradine (Iva,1 μM),a selective inhibitor of the If current,markedly reduced If currents in the RAP from -2.66±0.4 pA/pF to -1.58±0.1 pA/pF at the test potential of-120 mV (P＜0.01,n=12).Inhibition effect of Iva of If current showed concentration-dependent range from 0.1 to 10.0μM,with IC50 of 2.2 μ M ( 1.8-2.9 μM,95% CL).Furthermore,V1/ of steady-state activated curve was shifted from -84.3±4.9 mV to -106.9±3.4 mV and k value of steady-state activated curve was changed from 12.1+2.6 mV to 9.9±3.4 mV by the application of.1.0 μM Iva ( P＜0.01,n=12).Conclusions Our study revealed that Ivarbadine may significantly decrease If of rapidly atrial pacing pulmonary vein sleeve ceUs with atrial fibdllation.(J Geriatr Cardiol 2008;5:39-42)

Objective To observe the effects of PCIA with oxycodone after laparoscopic surger-y.Methods Forty ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients aged 20-60 years undergoing laparoscopic surgery were as-signed to two groups randomly (n=20 per group):oxycodone group (group A)and fentanyl group (group B).Patients in group A received oxycodone (0.03 mg/kg)and patients in group B received fentanyl (2 μg/kg)at the end of surgery.The PCIA pump was turned on when the patients entered the PACU.The PCIA pump was set up with a 4 ml bolus dose,a 1 5 min lockout interval and a back-ground infusion at the rate of 2 ml/h.Numerical rating scale (NRS)was assessed for the patients in moving,in rest and visceral pain at 3,6,12,24 and 48 h after administration,and the adverse reactions were recorded.Results NRS scores of the rest and visceral pain were significantly lower in group A than in group B at each time point(P <0.05).NRS score of the movement were significantly lower in group A than in group B at 3,6 and 12 h after surgery (P <0.05).There was no significant difference in the incidences of nausea,vomiting,dizziness and respiratory depression between the two groups. Conclusion PCIA with oxycodone can safely and effectively inhibit pain after laparoscopic surgery. The effect of oxycodone for controlling the visceral pain was better than that of fentanyl.

Objective To determine the proper dosage of fentanyl for open heart surgery performed under cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) without aortic cross-clamping and cardioplegia.Methods Twenty-seven ASA Ⅰ -H patients (10 male, 17 female) with fairly good cardiac function (NYHA Ⅰ - Ⅱ) scheduled for surgical repair of atrioseptal defect ( ASD) or ventricular septal defect (VSD) or mitral valve replacement (MVR) were studied. Age ranged from 18 to 44 years and body weight from 35 to 58 kg. The patients were randomly divided into three fentanyl dosage groups: group Ⅰ 10?kg ; group II 30 ?g kg-1 and group Ⅲ 50 ?g kg-1. Premedication consisted of intramuscular pethidine 1-2 mg kg-1 and scopolamine 0.05-0.06 mg kg-1 . Anesthesia was induced with midazolam 0.2 mg kg-1 and fentanyl 5 ?g kg-1 . Tracheal intubation was facilitated with vecuronium 0.15 mg g-1 . The patients were mechanically ventilated (Vr 8-10 ml kg-1 ,F 10-12 bpm,FiO2 100% ). The rest of the total dose of fentanyl (5 ?g kg-1 in group I , 25 ?g kg-1 in group II , 45 ?g kg-1 in group III) was infused after induction of anesthesia until the initiation of CPB, supplemented with inhalation of 0.6 % isoflurane. During CPB propofol was infused at 5 mg kg-1 h-1 . after discontinuation of CPB, again 0.6% isoflurane was inhaled until the end of surgery. Vecuronium 0.05 mg kg was given every 25-30 min during operation. EGG, HR, BP, CVP, SpO2, PET CO2 and body temperature (naso-pharyngeal and rectal) were continuously monitored during operation. Arterial blood samples were obtained before anesthesia (T0), 5 min after tracheal intubation (T, ) , immediately after thoracotomy (T2) , immediately before CPB (T3), 15 min after CPB was initiated (T4) , 10 min after termination of CPB (T5) and 5 min after chest was closed (T6) for blood gas analyses and determination of blood electrolytes and acid-base balance and blood concentrations of glucose, ACTH, angiotensin Ⅱ (A- Ⅱ ) and cortisol. Time of emergence from anesthesia and extubation were recorded.Results The demographic data, including age and body weight, CPB time and duration of surgery were comparable among the three groups. There were no significant changes in SpO2 , PETCO2 , body temperature, blood gases and electrolytes during operation in the three groups. MAP decreased significantly during CPB. The blood glucose, ACTH, A- Ⅱ and cortisol concentrations increased significantly during and after CPB as compared with the preanesthetic baseline (T0 ) ( P

Objective:Clinical research is widely carried out in medical institutions, and there are differences in the use of research and conventional medical funds. This paper aimed to analyze the compliance issues of insurance fund in clinical research and explore the management strategies in the institutions conducting clinical trials or research.Methods:By consulting the literature, questionnaire, and work practice, this paper analyzed the current situation and existing problems of the compliance of the medical insurance fund in domestic clinical trials, proposed targeted management measures for the use of funds, and standardizes the corresponding workflow.Results:This paper summarized three payment methods of research-related funds and analyzed the main problems at present, including the definition of trial requirements, the payment of combined drugs specified in the protocol, the particularity of medical device trials, the payment of adverse events in clinical trial, the insurance of post-marketing research and clinical trial. According to the regulatory requirements and work practices, the corresponding management countermeasures were sorted out, including that the project funds and insurance audit should be carried out inside the medical institution. Clinical research, medical insurance management departments, ethics committees, and other departments should collaborate on establishing and improving a compliance management system. The research team should strengthen the management of adverse events, strengthen the publicity and education of the participants, and make good use of the sharing platform.Conclusions:The research institution should establish standardized and feasible processes, the research team should strengthen the management, and the use of the sharing platform is conducive to ensuring the compliance of the medical insurance fund and protecting the interests of the participants.

Strengthening the training of communication ability between doctors and patients of clinical interns in the department of cardiovascular internal medicine, improving the communication ability between doctors and patients of interns, and reducing the occurrence of medical disputes are the key links in training qualified professionals of cardiovascular medicine. Strengthening the pre-job training of interns can stimulate the enthusiasm of interns to improve the communication ability between doctors and patients. Improving the teaching mode of internship will cultivate the communication ability of students and the application ability of professional knowledge in practice. Guiding students to strengthen the training of communication skills will constantly accumulate the experience and lessons of communication between doctors and patients in clinical practice. Enhancing the management supervision will attach importance to the operation test of communication skills between doctors and patients. Using new media technology will establish a platform for communication and information sharing between doctors and patients. Through the above measures, better clinical teaching effect can be achieved in the process of strengthening the communication ability between doctors and patients.