1.Relationship Between Prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation, Ischemia Stoke and CHA2DS2-VASc Score in Elderly Patients
Li WANG ; Qingwei CHEN ; Qin FENG ; Dazhi KE ; Guiqiong LI
Chinese Circulation Journal 2017;32(5):452-456
Objective: To explore the relationship between prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF), iskhemia stoke and CHA2DS2-VASc score in patients≥65 years in order to provide prevention and treatment basis in clinical practice. Methods: A total of 5016 patients admitted in our hospital from 2013-10 to 2015-10 were enrolled. The patients were divided into 2 groups: AF group, n=437 and Non-AF patients, n=4579; according to age, the patients were further assigned into 4 subgroups as <65 years subgroup, (65-74) years subgroup, (75-84) years subgroup and ≥85 years subgroup. The risk factors for AF occurrence were retrospectively studied. Results: Compared with the Non-AF group, the patients in AF group had the elder age and more male gender, both P<0.001; more patients combining with hypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD), diabetes, sick sinus syndrome and rheumatic heart disease, all P<0.001. Age, male gender, CAD, sick sinus syndrome and rheumatic heart disease were the independent risk factors for AF occurrence. Compared with Non-AF group, AF group showed the higher prevalence rate of ischemic stroke and the elder onset age, both P<0.01. For non-valvular AF, the ratio of patients with CHA2DS2-VASc score≥2 was higher than those with CHA2DS2-VASc score<2 and the rate of anticoagulant therapy was decreasing by age increasing, all P<0.001. Conclusion: Age, male gender, CAD, sick sinus syndrome and rheumatic heart disease were independently related to AF occurrence. Non-valvular AF patients had the higher risk for ischemic stroke than non-AF patients, anticoagulation therapy should be conducted at the early stage.
2.Relationship Between Lower Extremity Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Elder People
Qin LIU ; Dazhi KE ; Qingwei CHEN ; Guiqiong LI ; Wei DENG
Chinese Circulation Journal 2015;(11):1076-1080
Objective: To explore the relationship between lower extremity atherosclerosis disease (LEAD) and cardiovascular risk factors in elder people.
Methods: A total of 700 consecutive patients receive lower extremity Color Doppler ultrasound in our hospital from 2013-05 to 2014-11 were investigated. The patients were divided into 3 age groups: Young and middle group, n=83, Elder group, n=377 and Senile group, n=240. Based on ultrasound scoring system, the patients were divided into 4 groups: Normal group, n=112, Mild atherosclerosis (Mild) group, n=81, Moderate group, n=466 and Severe group, n=41. The cardiovascular risk factors among different groups were compared.
Results: Multivariate unconditional logistic regression analysis showed that age, smoking, history of diabetes, uric acid (UA), ankle-brachial index (ABI) were the independent risk factors for LEAD (B=0.144, 1.496, 0.963, 0.004, -2.510; 95% CI: 1.120-1.190, 2.257-8.824, 1.456-4.716, 1.001-1.007, 0.012-0.534;P=0.000, 0.000, 0.001, 0.006, 0.009 respectively. Ordinal logistic regression analysis indicated that age, male gender, smoking, ABI, UA, history of hypertension were related to the severity of atherosclerosis (B=0.130, 0.737, 0.592, -3.365, 0.003, 0.735; 95% CI: 0.097-0.162, 0.222-1.252, 0.052-1.132, -4.674 to -2.055, 0.001-0.005, 0.313-1.157;P=0.000, 0.005, 0.032, 0.000, 0.005, 0.001 respectively. Compared with Young and Middle groups, Elder and Senile groups had increased rates of moderate and severe arteriosclerotic lesions; compared with Elder group, Senile group presented the higher incidence of moderate and severe lesions, allP<0.01. With elevated age, the severity score of LEAD increased accordingly,P<0.01.
Conclusion: Lower extremity atherosclerosis lesions were more severe in elder patient, and it was particularly severe in senile patients.
3.Second Development Thoughts of Gui-Ling-Ji Based on Development Strategies of Traditional Chinese Medicine Secret Varieties
Ke LI ; Sijun ZHAO ; Xuemei QIN ; Guanhua DU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2014;(11):2493-2499
Gui-Ling-Ji (GLJ), a classical prescription of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), is the only existing compound of refining agent after 400-year testing. It is also one of 4 kinds of TCM secret varieties of the first batch after liberation. However, due to the lack of in-depth modern research, the magical effect of GLJ has not been fully understood and the clinical application has also been influenced. This article analyzed the situation and problems of secret varieties and GLJ. Experiences and strategies of the successful redevelopment of secret varieties were re-ferred to. Then, this paper proposed modern research thoughts of GLJ in order to realize the actively protection and the second development of the prescription.
4.The effects of olmesartan on ambulatory blood pressures and blood pressure variability in patients with mild to moderate essential hypertension
Jing LI ; Tingli QIN ; Hong JIANG ; Hao WANG ; Yuannan KE
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2014;53(10):788-792
Objective To evaluate the effect of olmesartan medoxomil tablets (olmesartan) in comparison with Olmetec on 24 h ambulatory blood pressure (ABPM) and blood pressure variability (BPV)in patients with mild to moderate hypertension.Methods A randomized,double-blind,double-mimic controlled trial was performed.Forty-eight patients with mild to moderate essential hypertension were randomly into treatment group (olmesartan) and control group (Olmetec) for eight weeks.The ABPM was taken before and at the end of the trial.Results After eight weeks,treatment with olmesartan induced a significant reduction in ABPM in patients [(9 ± 3)/(11 ± 3) mmHg (1 mmHg =0.133 kPa)],which is similar with the reduction by Olmetec [(9 ± 4) / (9 ± 5) mmHg],P > 0.05.This situation holds for BPV with the standard deviations of 24 h,systolic blood pressure/diastolic blood pressure of pre-treatment and pro-treatment were (10 ± 2)/(11 ± 3) mmHg vs (10 ± 3)/(12 ± 2) mmHg in olmesartan group,and (10 ± 3)/(11 ±3) mmHg vs (12 ±3)/(12 ±4) mmHg in Olmetec group.(3) There is no difference in the rate of adverse event between olmesartan (10.42%) and Olmetec (8.33%) treatment(P > 0.05).Conclusion Similar to Olmetec,treatment with olmesartan once daily can significantly reduce ABPM in patients with mild to moderate essential hypertension.
5.Analysis of incidence and mortality of prostate cancer in urban Guangzhou between 2000 and 2011
Ke LI ; Guozhen LIN ; Jichuan SHEN ; Qin ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2015;36(3):213-216
Objective To analysis of incidence and mortality of prostate cancer in urban Guangzhou during 2000-2011 and discuss the trends.Methods The incidence and mortality rates were calculated by analyzing data obtained from Guangzhou Cancer Registration Center.Standardized rates were calculated using the Segi's World Standard Population.According to the characters of morbidity and mortality,ages were divided into three groups of 0-64,65-74 and ≥ 75 years.The average annual percentage change (AAPC) were calculated by Jointpoint Regression Program 4.0.4.Results Altogether 3 029 new cases of prostate cancer and 964 related deaths were registered between 2000 and 2011.The AAPC was 10.01% (95% CI:6.00%-14.20%) in crude incidence rate and 8.04% (95% CI:6.20%-9.90%) in crude mortality rate,resulting in a total increase of 287.76% (from 4.82 to 18.69 per 100 000 population) in incidence and 142.90% (from 2.41 to 5.86 per 100000 population) over the 12 years.There was no significant difference in both standardized incidence and mortality change.The AAPC was 11.51% (95% CI:6.00%-17.30%) in 0-64 age incidence rate (resulting in increase of 315.87% and 1.99 per 100,000 population),4.19% (95% CI:0.30%-8.20%) in 65-74 age incidence rate (resulting in increase of 92.72% and 45.82 per 100 000 population) and 2.77% (95%CI:-1.00%-6.70%) in ≥75 age incidence rate (resulting in increase of 42.84% and 63.13 per 100 000 population).The age incidence rate increase was the largest in the ≥ 75 age group,but fastest in the younger group.The age mortality trend was only statistically significant in 0-64 age group,AAPC was 6.25% (95% CI:0.30%-12.60%).Conclusions The incidence and mortality rates of Guangzhou increased in a fast rate.The prevention and control of prostate cancer should be strengthened.
6.Orthogonal test for optimization of quercetin extracting procedure from bud of Sophora japonica
Qin HE ; Xiongliang XU ; Zunhong KE ; Zhirong ZHANG ; Lil LI
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 1994;0(05):-
Object To select the optimum extracting procedure for quercetin from bud of Sophora japonica L. Methods The optimum extracting procedure was selected with the content and extraction effeciency of quercetin from bud of S. japonica by orthogonal test design. Results The optimum extracting procedure was determined with 10 times of 0.05% sodium hydroxide decocting 20 min and 4 times, adjusting pH value to 6, hydrolyzing with 10 times of 4% sulfuric acid for 1 h after precipitated. Conclusion The optimum extracting procedure increased the content and extraction efficiency of quercetin from bud of S. japonica.
7.Dynamic changes of photorecrptor layer in eyes with acute central serous chorioretinopathy after laser treatment by fourier-domain optical coherence tomography
Li-Qin, ZHOU ; Yi, WANG ; Sheng, WANG ; Chen-Ke, KONG
International Eye Science 2014;(10):1837-1840
AIM: To dynamically observe the feeling change of the photorecrptor layer in the eyes with acute central serous chorioretinopathy ( CSCR ) krypton laser treatment by fourier - domain optical coherence tomography ( FD - OCT), and to study their correlation with the chang of vision.
METHODS: This is a retrospective case series study. The clinical diagnosis of 52 patients with monocular initial onset of central serous chorioretinopathy, krypton laser photocoagulation before treatment, after 1, 2, 4, 6, 8wk, 6mo, FD - OCT were performed to observe the morphological changes characteristic of photoreceptor layer and changes in vision.
RESULTS: After 1wk treatment, all cases were improved; 2wk, 6 cases were cured; 4wk, 38 cases were cured; 6wk, 41 cases were cured; 8wk, 45 cases were cured, the OCT showed macular retinal neuroepithelial layer ( RNL ) from fully absorbed; 6mo with the same 8wk. Before and after treatment in patients with best corrected visual acuity and from the height difference between the macular region of RNL was statistically significant (P<0. 05), there was a correlation between the changes of visual acuity after treatment and the macular detachment of RNL height (P<0. 05), Photoreceptor layer of complete and incomplete best corrected visual acuity difference was statistically significant (P<0. 01).
CONCLUSION: FD-OCT can dynamicaly observed acute central serous chorioretinopathy krypton laser treatment of photoreceptor ultrastruture changes. Photoreceptor layer of complete and incomplete best corrected visual acuity difference was statistically significant (P<0. 01).
8.Study on the relationship between psychological capital and quality of life in cancer patients
Sairui LI ; Ke ZHANG ; Jun MENG ; Junhong SUN ; Xia QIN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2017;33(21):1627-1630
Objective To study the relationship between psychological capital and quality of life (QL) in cancer patients and search for better corresponding nursing strategies. Methods Investigating psychological capital state in cancer patients, and analyzing the relationship between social support score and QL. Results Cancer patients′ positive psychological capital score were low: The total score were 74.33 ± 20.04, self-efficacy 20.87 ± 6.64, hope 22.12 ± 6.04, toughness 20.35 ± 5.65, and optimism 12.36 ± 5.55. Cancer patients had low quality of life, quality of life scores were 59.57±0.57, body condition 15.32± 5.90, psychological condition 47.74 ± 10.22, social function 20.46 ± 5.19,family situation 18.93 ± 8.89, total score 115.48±20.19;The psychological capital and quality of life of cancer patients were positively related (r = 0.517, P < 0.01), cancer patients dimensions of psychological capital was positively correlated with the dimensions of quality of life (r =0.189-0.517, P < 0.01). Conclusions Cancer patients′ positive psychological capital and the quality of life both need to be improved; Cancer patients′ psychological capital are closely related to the quality of life and we should pay attention to improve the patients′psychological capital so as to better their quality of life during the care process.
9.Effects of resveratrol on the expression of FAK and the level of phosphorylated FAK in highly metastatic ovarian carcinoma HO-8910PM cell line
Yanmei QIN ; Ke LI ; Taiping HE ; Lier MO ; Nianci LIANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 1986;0(06):-
Aim To study the effect of resveratrol on the expression of FAK and the level of phosphorylated FAK, and to investigate its possible mechanism of resveratrol on the metastasis-associated ability of human highly metastatic ovarian carcinoma HO-8910PM cells line. Methods MTT assay was used to examine cytotoxicity of resveratrol on HO-8910PM cells after 24 h treatment; The expression of FAK protein and the level of phosphorylated FAK were assessed by Western blotting analysis. Results MTT assay showed that resveratrol had weak cytotoxicity on HO-8910PM cells after 24 h treatment, its IC50 value was 163.40?2.48 ?mol?L-1. The expression of FAK and the level of phosphorylated FAK decreased obviously in HO-8910PM cells treated with 25~100 ?mol?L-1 resveratrol for 24 h. Conclusion The mechanism of resveratrol inhibiting the metastasis-associated ability of human highly metastatic ovarian carcinoma HO-8910PM cells line involves the expression of FAK and the level of phosphorylated FAK.
10.A study on changes of brain tissue inflammatory cytokines in neonatal rats with periventricular leukomalacia
Jian LI ; Ying OUYANG ; Ke HUANG ; Hong DONG ; Qin WANG
Chinese Journal of Neonatology 2017;32(2):150-154
Objective To study inflammatory cytokines changes in brain tissue of neonatal rats with periventricular leukomalacia (PVL).Method A total of 80 neonatal SD rats (P3) were randomly assigned into 2 equal groups,sham-operated group and PVL group.Rats in each group were further assigned into four subgroups (12,24,48,72 h),with 10 rats in each subgroup.The hypoxic-ischemic PVL modal were established following the procedure:first,isolation and ligation of left common carotid artery,and then exposed to 8% O2 and 92% N2 for 2.5 h.The sham-operated rats were processed with isolation of left common carotid artery only.Rats of the four subgroups were sacrificed at 12,24,48 h and 72 h respectively,then the brains were rapidly removed in corresponding time.Pathological changes of brain tissues were observed using HE stain.The mRNA expression levels of tumor necrosis factor α(TNF-α)and inter leukin-1β (IL-1β) were assessed using real-time quantitative PCR assays,the protein levels of TNF-α and IL-1β were detected using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay method.Result The brains tissues of rats in PVL group showed remarkably hyperemia and edema,with left ventricle enlargement.Periventricular white matter structure was disintegrated comparing with sham-operated group.The expression of TNF-α and IL-1 β mRNA in PVL group increased significantly,reaching peak by 24 h and then gradually decreased 72 h after the procedure.The mRNA levels of TNF-c and IL-1 β were significantly different between each two time points of 12,24 h and 48 h in PVL group (P <0.05).However,there was no differences between 72 h and 48 h within PVL and sham-operated group group(P >0.05).In PVL group,the protein expression trends of TNF-α and IL-1 β were similar to mRNA expression trends.Moreover,the protein levels were significantly different between each two time points of TNF-α and IL-1 β,respectively (P < 0.01).The protein expression levels of TNF-α were different at each time point between PVL group and sham-operated group[(189.2 ± 20.4) pg/ml vs.(131.4 ±5.2) pg/ml at 12 h,(213.8 ± 16.7) pg/ml vs.(127.7 ±7.4) pg/ml at 24 h,(181.7 ± 15.0) pg/ml vs.(126.3 ± 6.0) pg/ml at 48 h,(159.6 ± 25.3) pg/ml vs.(131.4 ± 6.0) pg/ml at 72 h;P <0.01].The protein levels of IL-1β were different between the two groups only at 24 h and 48 h.[(121.8 ±30.0) pg/ml vs.(67.4 ± 13.7) pg/ml,(83.3 ± 15.7) pg/ml vs.(65.3 ± 14.9) pg/ml;P <0.05].In sham-operated group,no differences of TNF-α and IL-1 β protein levels were found between any different time points (P > 0.05).Conclusion Inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α and IL-1β are involved in ischemic-hypoxia induced PVL.Dynamic detection of inflammatory factors is expected to be an important method of early diagnosis,assessment of treatment efficacy and prognosis of PVL.