1.Effect of coronary artery bypass grafting on the expression level of nerve-related factor at myocardium in dogs with acute myocardial infarction
Wenfeng ZHANG ; Tianxiang GU ; Yingyi Lü ; Runqing ZHAN ; Zhiqiang ZHENG
International Journal of Surgery 2011;38(12):815-819
Objective To investigate the effect and significance of early coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) on the expression level of nerve-related factor at infracted border zone (IBZ) in dogs with acute myocardial infarction (AMI).Methods The anterior descending coronary artery of all thirty dogs randomly assigned into experimental group(n =22) and control group(n =8)were ligated into MI model.The experimental group included those undergoing CABG 1(n =6),2 week(n =4),4 week(n =6)and 6 week (n =6) after MI,and control group(n =2) was established for every experimental group.We detected the local expression level of nerve-related factor such as GAP43 mRNA,NGF mRNA and SYN mRNA at normal myocardium and infracted border zone myocavdium by means of RT-PCR through thoracotomy at eight weeks after surgery.Results Four dogs of every experimental group and all dogs of control group survived to the end of the study.The local expression level of GAP43 mRNA,NGF mRNA and SYN mRNA in control groups was significantly higher than that in normal and experimental groups (P <0.01 ).The local expression level of GAP43 mRNA,NGF mRNA and SYN mRNA in 4 and 6 weeks bypass groups was significantly higher than that in normal and 1,2 weeks bypass groups (P <0.05).There was no statistically significant the expression level of SYN mRNA among all experimental groups (P > 0.05 ).Conclusions Early CABG surgery for AMI in dogs could lessen the expression level of nerve-related factor and the sympathetic remodelling at IBZ.Especially CABG surgery two weeks after MI could lessen the sympathetic maximacily.
2.Prevalence of albuminuria and its association with cardiovascular diseases in Chinese residents aged over 35 years
Runqing GU ; Congyi ZHENG ; Linfeng ZHANG ; Zuo CHEN ; Xin WANG ; Xue CAO ; Yixin TIAN ; Lu CHEN ; Haoqi ZHOU ; Chen CHEN ; Zhen HU ; Yuxin SONG ; Lan SHAO ; Ye TIAN ; Zengwu WANG
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2023;62(3):290-296
Objective:To investigate the prevalence of albuminuria in Chinese residents aged >35 years and its potential association with cardiovascular disease (CVD).Methods:A total of 34 647 Chinese subjects aged ≥35 years were selected by stratified multi-stage random sampling from 2012 to 2015. Data were collected through questionnaires, physical examinations, and laboratory tests. Albuminuria was categorized into 3 types according to urinary albumin-to- creatinine ratio: normal (<30 mg/g), microalbuminuria (MAU, 30-300 mg/g), and macroalbuminuria (≥300 mg/g). Measurement data were expressed as xˉ±s, and t-tests were used for comparisons between indicators. Qualitative data were expressed as rate or constituent ratio, and the χ2 test or Kruskal-Wallis test was used to examine differences. Logistic regression was used for multivariate analyses. SAS 9.4 software was used for statistical analyses, and P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results:The prevalence of abnormal albuminuria was 19.1%; the prevalence was 17.2% for MAU and lower in males (13.8%) than females (20.1%, P<0.01). The risk of CVD was higher among subjects with MAU ( OR=1.23, 95% CI 1.12-1.35) and macroalbuminuria ( OR=1.86, 95% CI 1.50-2.32). When MAU was complicated by hypertension and diabetes mellitus, the CVD risk was 1.76 times higher. Conclusions:The prevalence of MAU is high among Chinese subjects aged 35 years and over. Those with MAU have higher CVD risk, especially those with hypertension and diabetes mellitus.
3.Relationship Between Social Determinants of Health and Stroke:a National Prospective Cohort Study
Zujiao NIE ; Congyi ZHENG ; Xin WANG ; Linfeng ZHANG ; Ye TIAN ; Jiayin CAI ; Zhen HU ; Xue CAO ; Yixin TIAN ; Runqing GU ; Mingzhi ZHANG ; Zengwu WANG
Chinese Circulation Journal 2024;39(6):599-605
Objectives:To investigate the association between social determinants of health(SDOH)and incident stroke and analyze the main risk factors for stroke among resident with different SDOH levels. Methods:From 2012 to 2015,30 036 residents(≥35 years old)from 30 districts in 14 provincial-level administrative divisions in China were enrolled this study based on stratified multi-stage-random-sampling method.The prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and related risk factors were investigated,and stroke events were followed up in 2018 to 2019.Principal component analysis was performed to establish SDOH scores based on 9 indicators related to socioeconomic and healthcare resources,participants were divided into low SDOH group(n=8 343)when it was≥-2.01 to<-1.14,middle SDOH group(n=7 257)when it was≥-1.14 to<0.10,and high SDOH group(n=8 457)when it was≥0.10 to≤5.79.Multivariate Cox regression was applied to estimate the association of SDOH levels with incident stroke.The random survival forest method was used to analyze the major risk factors in different SDOH levels. Results:A total of 24 057 participants were finally included,669(2.8%)participants developed stroke during a mean of(4.7±0.8)years follow-up.The incidence densities of stroke in the low,medium,and high SDOH groups were 468.39,628.85,and 700.39/100 000 person-years,respectively(Pdifference<0.05,Ptrend=0.01).Compared with individuals with low SDOH level group,fully HR for incident stroke among those with medium and high were 1.91(95%CI:1.54-2.36)and 1.59(95%CI:1.30-1.95),respectively(Ptrend<0.001).Advanced age is the primary risk factor for stroke in the population,especially in districts with high SDOH level.In districts with medium SDOH level,diabetes is an important risk factor for stroke.High blood pressure and alcohol consumption are important modifiable risk factors in low SDOH level districts. Conclusions:Present study shows that higher levels of SDOH are associated with increased risk of stroke.The main risk factors for stroke differ among participants with different SDOH level districts.Targeted interventions should be implemented to improve the prevention and treatment of stroke in populations with different levels of SDOH.