1.Efficacy and prognostic factors of arterial switch operation in patients with complete transposition of great arteries
Baoguo ZHOU ; Zhaodong WANG ; Lijun WANG ; Zhenqian LV ; Chenchen CHENG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2017;19(11):1684-1687
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy and influencing factors of arterial switch operation (ASO) in the treatment of complete transposition of great arteries (TGA).Methods Totally 156 children with TGA who underwent ASO surgery from January 2005 to December 2011 were selected as the subjects.The clinical curative effect and prognosis of all patients were observed,and the relationship be tween clinical features and prognosis was analyzed.Results Totally 156 cases of TGA children were successfully completed the operation,and 29 patients died during the 5 year follow-up period,the mortality rate was 18.59%.Univariate analysis showed that the death in children with TGA after ASO was closely related to coronary artery abnormality,cardiopulmonary bypass time,aortic occlusion time,postoperative low cardiac output syndrome and reoperation (P < 0.05).Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that coronary artery abnormalities,and low cardiac output syndrome were independent outcome factors leading to postoperative death in patients.Conclusions The postoperative death of ASO in TGA children is closely related to the incidence of coronary artery abnormalities,the time of cardiopulmonary bypass,the time of oc clusion of aorta and the occurrence of postoperative low cardiac output syndrome,which should be pay attention to and take relevant measures.
2.Neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio in prediction of incidence of ischemic stroke in elderly persons with chronic kidney disease
Chen FU ; Lan YAO ; Shujun CHEN ; Jie YANG ; Haiping CHEN
Journal of Chinese Physician 2017;19(11):1680-1683,1687
Objective To investigate the relationship of the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR)with stroke in elderly persons with CDK.Methods Totally 220 subjects with stage 3-5 CKD were followed.Fatal and nonfatal cerebrovascular event (CVE) were recorded during this period.NLR at baseline was determined from complete blood count differential.We investigated if NLR could predict stroke.Resuits Median NLR was 2.13.NLR was equally associated with estimated glomerular flitrationrate (eGFR).Totally 116 strokes occurred during follow-up period.NLR could predict stroke independently.Increased NLR over 2.13 was related to a significantly decreased survival time (log-rank Chi-square =4.963,P =0.026).Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that the risk factor of ischemic stroke in CKD patients was high NLR,hazard ratio (HR) 1.11 [95% confidence interval (CI) 1.007 to 1.223,P =0.035].Conclusions NLR could independently predict stroke in elderly patients with moderate to severe CKD.
3.Relationship between blood levels of visfatin and glycolipid metabolism and mild cognitive impairment in patients with type 2 diabetes
Journal of Chinese Physician 2017;19(11):1676-1679
Objective To explore the relationship between blood levels of visfatin and glycolipid metabolism and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM).Methods From February 2016 to January 2017,a total of 91 patients with T2DM were recruited as investigation objects.Cognitive function was measured by Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA),and fasting serum was collected to determine the relevant laboratory indexes.Results In the 91 patients,50 cases developed MCI.Compared to non-MCI group,MCI group had significant difference in age,total cholesterol,insulin,insulin resistance index,visfatin,MoCA score and diabetic retinopathy (P < 0.05).Pearson correlation analysis showed that the MoCA score was negatively correlated with visfatin and insulin resistance index (P <0.05).Further logistic regression analysis showed that age,diabetic retinopathy,insulin resistance index and visfatin were independent risk factors for MCI in T2DM patients.Conclusions MCI in T2DM patients increases with the increasing of elder,diabetic retinopathy,insulin resistance index,and visfatin.
4.The predictive value of AGEs in the risk and prognosis of coronary heart disease in diabetic patients
Xiaosheng SHENG ; Mingxing DING ; Xian HUA ; Zhangping YU ; Xiaoxia YE ; Fangming GUO ; Beiwei YU ; Wenwei XU
Journal of Chinese Physician 2017;19(11):1665-1667,1671
Objective To predict the value of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) in the risk and severity of coronary heart disease in diabetic patients.Methods Totally 120 cases were divided into 3 groups.Group A had no diabetes mellitus (DM) and no coronary atherosclerotic heart disease (CAD).Group B had DM without CAD.Group C had DM with CAD.The levels of AGEs,low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C),glycosylated hemoglobin,and the severity of coronary stenosis were detected.Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to evaluate the sensitivities and specificities of AGEs for the diagnosis of DM with CAD.Results The highest level of AGEs,LDL-C,glycosylated hemoglobin and carotid plaque was in the C group,with a statistically significant difference (P < 0.05).The severity of AGEs was significantly correlated with the severity of CAD and the Gensini score of AGEs (r =0.445).ROC curve showed that the sensitivity,specificity and area under ROC curve of AGEs determination of DM with CAD were 80.0%,75.0%,and 0.86,respectivity.Conclusions The level of AGEs is significantly correlated with atherosclerosis and prognosis in DM.The severity of CAD was higher in the patients with higher AGEs,and the incidence and severity of restenosis increased.
5.Clinical and epidemic characteristics of 27 cases with Brucellosis confirmed by bacterial culture
Kaizhong LUO ; Wei CAO ; Min WANG ; Shixiong HU ; Shaojun ZHANG ; Guozhong GONG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2017;19(11):1654-1657
Objective To improve the diagnostic and therapeutic ability of Brucellosis by analyzing the epidemic and clinical characteristics.Methods A retrospective analysis was done on the data of Brucellosis patients treated in our hospital from 2007 to 2016.Results Since the first case was diagnosed in 2012,27 patients [19 male and 8 female,mean age (44.4 ± 16.9) years] were confirmed by clinical manifestations and positive bacterial cultures results.The annual number of cases from 2012 to 2016 was 1,1,6,4 and 15.Among them,10 cases (37.0%) had a history of close contact with goat,7 cases (25.9%)with raw mutton,1 case (3.7%) with raw beef and 1 case (3.7%) with suspicious laboratory contamination while 8 cases (29.6%) had no evident risk factors for Brucellosis.The common clinical manifestation included fever (81.5%),lumbago/joint pain (55.6%),fatigue (33.3%) and hyperhidrosis (22.2%).The white blood cell count was normal among 20 cases (74.1%) while 6 cases (22.2%) with leukopenia.Mild to moderate anemia in 20 cases (74.1%) and decreased platelet number in 4 case (14.8%).The percentage of elevated alanine aminotransferase,aspartate aminotransferase and lactate dehydrogenase was 32.0%,48.0% and 100%,respectively.Decreased albumin level was found in 23 cases (92.0%).The percentage of elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR),C-reactive protein and serum ferritin 75.0%,82.3% and 77.8%,respectively,while 12 cases (85.7%) with procalcitonin level below 0.5 ng/L.According to follow-up for at least half year,all the cases were cured by active medical management.Conclusions The number of Brucellosis cases is rapidly increasing in our hospital.It's of great significance to know the epidemic and clinical characteristics of Brucellosis.
6.Study of genetic detection of KRAS, FCGR, CYP3A5 and CYP1A1 in predicting clinical outcomes of chemotherapy/target therapy in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC)
Rong XU ; Nan MA ; Jian LUO ; Jiang LIU
Journal of Chinese Physician 2017;19(11):1649-1653,1657
Objective To investigate the predictive and prognostic value of genetic detection of Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog(KRAS),Fc gamma receptors (FCGR),cytochrome P450 3A5 (CYP3A5) and CYP1A1 in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) receiving C225 combined with CapeOx chemotherapy.Methods Twelve KRAS wild-type (WT) mCRC patients were selected receiving C225 (cetuximab) combined with CapeOx (capecitabine/oxaliplatin) chemotherapy.KRAS,FCGR,CYP3A5,CYP1 A1 gene mutation were detected before treatment.The expressions of phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome ten (PTEN) were detected in colorectal cancer tissues and the corresponding adjacent tissues expression with immunohistochemical staining (SP method).The relationship between FCGR,CYP3A5,CYP1A1 mutation,and PTEN expression and survival time were analyzed.Results The mutation rates of FCGR,CYP3A5,and CYP1 A1 were 16.7% (2/12),25% (3/12) and 16.7% (2/12) in 12 patients with KRAS WT,respectively.PTEN was expressed mainly in the nucleus in yellowish brown.The rates of expression in the tissue adjacent to the cancer and in the tumor tissue were 100% (12/12) and 41.7% (5/12),respectively.PTEN expression in tumor tissue was reduced or absent.The study indicated that the objective response rate [complete response + partial response (CR + PR)] was 80% in patients whose KRAS,FCGR,CYP3A5,and CYP1A1 were all in wild type,the CR + PR rates in FCGR,CYP3A5,and CYP1A1 gene mutation group were 0,33.6% and 50%.The objective response rates of patients with PTEN expression or null were 50% and 37.5%,respectively (P < 0.05).The progression free survival (PFS) with KRAS/FCGR/CYP3A5/CYP1A1 wild type or mutation were 15.56 or 8.12 months (P < 0.05).The overall survival (OS) with wild type or mutation of KRAS/FCGR/CYP3A5/ CYP1A1 were 25.03 or 19.21 months(P <0.05).The PFSs of positive or negative expression of PTEN in patients were 9.13 or 7.87 months (P <0.05),and the OSs of positive or negative expression of PTEN in patients were 24.25 or 18.74 months (P <0.05).Conclusions FCGR,CYP3A5 and CYP1A1 mutations and PTEN expression null both have been associated with resistance to cetuximab in mCRC patients.FCGR,CYP3A5,CYP1A1 and PTEN can be served as the predictive biomarkers for the response to cetuximab.
7.Detection and clinical significance of serum IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, IFN-γ and TNF-α in patients with chronic periodontitis and chronic periodontitis complicated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Yueying WANG ; 101100 北京,北京市通州区新华医院口腔科 ; Mei LIN ; Lei WANG ; Zuomin WANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2017;19(8):1148-1151
Objective To explore the expression level and clinical significance of serum interleukin-2 (IL-2),IL-4,IL-6,IL-10,interferon-γ (IFN-γ) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in patients with chronic periodontitis and chronic periodontitis complicated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Methods From August 2015-August 2016,31 COPD patients combined with chronic periodontitis were set as group A,31 patients with chronic periodontitis were set as group B,and another 31 healthy subjects were selected as the control group in Chaoyang Hospital.Each group extracted fasting venous blood 4 ml,serum inflammatory factors levels (IL-2,IL-4,IL-6,IL-10,IFN-γ and TNF-α) were measured by cytometric bead array (CBA),periodontal condition [plaque index (PLI),clinical attachment loss (CAL),probing depth (PD),bleeding index (BI)] and lung function index [first 1 s forced expiratory volume% of predicted value (FEV1%),first 1 s forced expiratory volume occupies the percentage of vital capacity (FEV1/FVC)] were compared.Results The PLI,CAL,PD and BI levels in group B were higher than those in control group,indicators of group A were higher than group B,the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05).There was no significant difference in FEV1 % and FEV1/FVC between group B and control group,indicators of group A were less than group B and control group,the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05).The serum levels of IL-4,IL-6,IFN-γ and TNF-α in group B were higher than those in control group,indicators of group A were significantly higher than group B,the levels of IL-2 and IL-10 in group B were significantly lower than those in control group,indicators of group A were significantly less than group B (P < 0.05).Conclusions Periodontal status and lung function of chronic periodontitis and chronic periodontitis with COPD patients is not good,the serum levels of IL-4,IL-6,IFN-γ,and TNF-α were increased,and the serum levels of IL-2 and IL-10 were decreased,which might be important risk factors for chronic periodontitis and COPD happen and progress.Therefore,treatment regimen can be adjusted by detecting the levels of above indicators.
8.Detection of sex hormone levels in children with hypospadias
Jun HE ; Jiang YONG ; Zhifeng YIN ; Yu LIU ; Wei ZHENG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2016;18(11):1634-1636,1641
Objective To investigate the differences in sex hormone levels between hypospadias and circumcision groups.Methods Fifty cases of circumcision and 137 cases of hypospadias the dihydmtestosterone (DHT) value was tested with radioimmunoassay,and testosterone was tested with lightimmunoassay.Results DHT value was (64.51 ±32.10)pg/ml in circumcision group,and (46.72 ±28.94)pg/ml in hypospadias group (P <0.05).DHT value in hypospadias type Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ,and Ⅳ were (50.20 ±32.90)pg/ml,(46.63 ±25.67)pg/rnl,(51.60 ±32.16)pg/ral,and (39.02 ±26.32)pg/ml,respectively (P =0.29).The differences between circumcision and hypospadias groups were statistically significant (P =0.00).Luteinizing hormone (LH) and testosterone (T) in children with hypospadias were significantly lower than those in children in the circumcision group (P < 0.05).No statistically significant difference was found between two groups in follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH),estradiol (F2),and prolactin (PRL) (P > 0.05).No statistically significant differences were found in FSH among all types of hypospadias (P > 0.05).Conclusions Inadequate secretion of T or activity insufficiency and functional deficiency of 5 alpha reductase (SRD5A) are likely found in children with hypospadia.Inadequate secretion and low T value might be found in LH-T shaft in children with hypospadia.The normal T value in some children with hypospadia does not show that androgens produced during pregnancy are normal.
9.Clinical analysis of plasma cystatin-C levels in patients with primary hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
Qian HE ; Yanshan LIU ; Guifang ZENG ; Jie FENG ; Yuqing ZHANG ; Xiang PENG ; Ying GUO
Journal of Chinese Physician 2016;18(12):1794-1796,1800
Objective To explore the influence of obstruction sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) on plasma cystatin C (CC) levels in patients with primary hypertension.Methods A total of 244 cases of primary hypertension patients was chosen.The patients were divided into observation group (with OSAS) and control group (without OSAS) according to apnea hypopnea index (AHI).The observation group was then divided into three subgroups:mild OSAS group,moderate OSAS group,and severe OSAS group.The levels of CC were compared.Results First,the plasma CC levels in patients with primary hypertension had no statistical significance in the differences among different grades of hypertension (P > 0.05).Second,CC levels of observation group were significantly higher than control group (P < 0.05).Third,CC levels of the severe group were higher than the moderate group,and the plasma CC levels of the moderate group were also higher than the mild group and control group.Rank correlation analysis and comparison of CC levels and AHI showed that CC levels were positively correlated with AHI (r =0.585,P < 0.01).However,there were no statistically significant differences between CC levels of the mild OSAS group and control group (P > 0.05).Conclusions The patients with OSAS and primary hypertension had higher levels of CC,and aggravated with the progress of the degree of obstruction.CC may be involved in the progression of the disease,a high level of CC may aggravate the condition,it should be early prevention and treatment.
10.Staging bilateral CEA perioperative management of blood pressure
Birun HUANG ; Zhen LI ; Zhaohui HUA ; Ke MA ; Hui CAO ; Linfeng ZHANG ; Zhonggao WANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2016;18(11):1619-1621,1625
Objective To evaluate the perioperative management of blood pressure in patients with bilateral carotid artery severe stenosis underwent staging carotid endarterectomy (CEA).Methods This retrospective study included 31 patients with bilateral carotid stenosis who underwent bilateral revascularizations in our department from April 2012 to November 2015.Patients were recorded with general information,and the changes of blood pressure in preoperative,intraoperative and postoperative were observed,respectively.Regulation and control of blood pressure were performed according to individual patient's condition.Results Thirty one patients underwent a total of 62 consecutive procedures successfully.Postoperative symptoms disappeared or significantly reduced.Twenty three cases (74.2%) had high perfusion symptoms in the ipsilateral CEA,and 5 cases (16.1%) with high perfusion syndrome in the contralateral surgery.Patients were improved after strict control of blood pressure and dehydration reduced intracranial pressure.The high peffusion symptoms in patients were significantly improved or disappeared after 1 week.Doppler ultrasound was used to evaluate the carotid artery before discharge.Conclusions For patients with bilateral carotid stenosis,staging purposes CEA is safe and effective.However,perioperative blood pressure management is very important.Individual control of blood pressure can significantly reduce the risk of postoperative high perfusion and cerebral infarction.Blood pressure control is recommended after 1 week in about 85% of preoperative blood pressure.