1.Selection and Weight Determination of Diagnostic Items for Qi Stagnation Syndrome Based on Delphi Method and Analytic Hierarchy Process
Xuan ZHOU ; Ge FANG ; Qingyu MA ; Xiaojuan LI ; Yongxin LI ; Zhixi HU ; Xiantao LI ; Jiaxu CHEN
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(21):2211-2216
ObjectiveUsing the Delphi method and analytic hierarchy process (AHP) to screen diagnostic items for qi stagnation syndrome and determine their weights, providing a reference for the development of a diagnostic scale of qi stagnation syndrome. MethodsLiterature related to qi stagnation syndrome were screened from databases including CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, SinoMed (from inception to October 31, 2020). Through systematic review of literature and expert discussions, the information on the four examinations of traditional Chinese medicine were organized and an item pool was constructed. The Delphi method was used to screen the item indicators, while the AHP was employed to determine their weights. Statistical methods such as mean value, full score ratio, rank sum, unimportant percentage, and coefficient of variation were used for item screening, with the weights calculated by AHP serving as the item weights. ResultsA total of 235 articles and books were included for analysis, resulting in an item pool of 16 items. After three rounds of expert consultation, a total of 84 valid questionnaires were collected, with a total expert enthusiasm coefficient of 99% and authority coefficient of 0.86, 0.84, 0.83, respectively, and the coordination coefficients were 0.45, 0.49, and 0.29, respectively. Through the statistics analysis, 8 diagnosis items were screened out, including distension (stuffi-ness) or distending pain or scurrying pain, wiry pulse, depressed emotions, frequent sighing, deep and wiry pulse, irritability, pale red tongue, and thin white coating. The AHP showed that the order of weights of the first-level indicators from high to low was clinical symptoms, pulse manifestation, and tongue manifestation; the order of weights of the second-level indicators from high to low was distension (stuffiness) or distending pain or scurrying pain, wiry pulse, depressed emotions, frequent sighing, deep and wiry pulse, irritability, pale red tongue, and thin white coating. ConclusionBy applying the Delphi method and AHP to analyze and evaluate the diagnostic items for qi stagnation syndrome, key diagnostic items were screened and their weights determined, laying the foundation for the development of a diagnostic scale for qi stagnation syndrome.
2.Clinical value of helium-free magnetocardiography in diagnosis of coronary heart disease
Feng XU ; Chenchen TU ; Shuwen YANG ; Ming DING ; Bin CAI ; Huan ZHANG ; Linqi LIU ; Xueyao YANG ; Shu ZHOU ; Zhao MA ; Xiantao SONG ; Hongjia ZHANG
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2023;22(11):1159-1166
Objective:To assess the clinical value of helium-free magnetocardiography(MCG) in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease(CAD).Methods:A total of 213 patients with suspected CAD undergoing MCG in Beijing Anzhen Hospital were enrolled in the study. All patients underwent coronary CT angiography/invasive coronary angiography(CCTA/ICA) within 48 hours after MCG scanning. The parameters of MCG, including magnetic field multipolarization, magnetic field unipolarization, T-wave flattened, change in magnetic field distribution at TT segment, abnormal T-peak amplitude ration of maximum to minimum, significant movement of poles, magnetic field angle deviation and abnormal distribution of positive pole were used for the evaluation of the stenosis of coronary arteries.Results:Among 213 patients, MCG scanning was completed in 193 cases(90.6%), while 20 cases were excluded for various reasons. The CCTA/ICA results were taken as gold standard, the total coincidence rate of MCG with the degree of stenosis was 88.60%(95% CI: 83.25%-92.72%), the sensitivity and specificity of MCG in the diagnosis of CAD was 89.63%(95% CI: 83.21%-94.21%) and 88.23%(95% CI:78.12%-94.78%), respectively; the positive and negative predictive value were 93.80%(95% CI:88.72%-96.68%) and 81.08%(95% CI:72.15%-87.64%), respectively. Conclusion:MCG is highly accurate in the diagnosis of CAD, it may be widely used clinically as an non-invasive method free of radiation or contrast agent.
3.Risk stratification and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol goal attainment rates in patients with very high-risk or extreme high-risk atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases regarding three guidelines
Nan NAN ; Huijuan ZUO ; Yuan ZHOU ; Min ZHANG ; Mingduo ZHANG ; Dongfeng ZHANG ; Jinfan TIAN ; Bingyu GAO ; Xiaolu NIE ; Lirong LIANG ; Jie LIN ; Xiantao SONG
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2022;61(4):377-383
Objective:To explore the differences of risk stratification of very high-risk or extreme high-risk atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD) and the attainment rates of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) management targets evaluated by three different criteria, and the causal attributions of these differences.Methods:Patients with ASCVD were consecutively enrolled from January 1 to December 31 in 2019, and were evaluated for very high-risk or extreme high-risk and LDL-C goal attainment rates with 2018 American guideline on the management of blood cholesterol (2018AG), 2019 China Cholesterol Education Program (CCEP) Expert Advice for the management of dyslipidemias (2019EA) and 2020 Chinese expert consensus on lipid management of very high-risk ASCVD patients(2020EC), respectively. The causal attributions of the differences in attainment rates were analyzed as well.Results:A total of 1 864 ASCVD patients were included in this study. According to 2018AG, 2019EA and 2020EC, the proportions of the patients with very high-risk or extreme high-risk were 59.4%, 90.7%, and 65.6%, respectively. The absolute LDL-C target attainment rates were 37.2%, 15.7%, and 13.7%, respectively, the differences between each two rates were statistically significant (all P<0.001). As to the differences in attainment rates between 2020EC and 2018AG, 61.5% were due to the different LDL-C goal attainment values and 38.5% were caused by the different risk stratifications, while for the differences between 2020EC and 2019EA attainment rates, different LDL-C goal attainment values were responsible for 13.2%, and different risk stratifications were responsible for 86.8% of the differences. Conclusions:There are significant differences in the proportions and LDL-C attainment rates among the three different criteria for very high-risk or extreme high-risk ASCVD. 2020EC showed a moderate proportion of patients with extreme high-risk, and had the lowest LDL-C attainment rate. The differences between 2020EC and 2018AG are mainly due to the LDL-C target values, and the differences between 2020EC and 2019EA are mainly caused by the risk stratifications.
4.Genetic analysis of the CACNA1F gene in a family affected with incomplete form Schubert-Bornschein type congenital stationary night blindness
Guanfeng LI ; Zhongqiang ZHOU ; He TANG ; Yuanmeng WEI ; Haiying PENG ; Pingling SHI ; Yingjuan LIANG ; Xiantao SUN ; Yuebing LU
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2021;37(11):860-864
Objective:To determine the pathogenic gene mutation in a family with incomplete congenital quiescent night blindness (CSNB) of Schubert-Bornschein type.Methods:A retrospective clinical study. In February 2021, one patient and his parents and elder brother from a Han Chinese incomplete CSNB of Schubert-Bornschein type family diagnosed by clinical and genetic examination at Henan Provincial People's Hospital were included in the study. The patient’s medical history, family history were inquired; best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), color vision, fundus color photography, full-field electroretinogram (ERG), and frequency domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) were examined in detail. Five ml of the subject’s peripheral venous blood was collected and the whole genome DNA was extracted. The genomic DNA of the subject was library constructed, and all-exon probes were polymerized for capture. The suspected pathogenic mutation site was verified by Sanger, and the pathogenicity of the gene mutation site was determined by parallel bioinformatics analysis.Results:The BCVA of both eyes of the proband (Ⅱ2) was 0.4; the color vision test could not recognize the red color. Fundus examination showed no obvious abnormalities. The retina thickness in the macular area of both eyes was slightly thinned. ERG examination of the whole field showed that the amplitude of ERG b wave was significantly reduced under the stimulation of binocular dark adaptation 3.0 and showed a negative waveform. The mother of the proband (Ⅰ2) had normal BCVA, color vision, fundus color photography, and frequency domain OCT examination. The full-field ERG examination showed that the amplitude of each eye reaction was slightly reduced, and the amplitude of the dark adaptation shock potential was significantly reduced. Genetic testing showed that the proband (Ⅱ2) had a c.1761dupC hemizygous mutation in exon 14 of the voltage-dependent calcium channel α1F subunit gene ( CACNA1F gene). The results of protein sequence homology analysis showed that the site was highly conserved in multiple species; the results of bioinformatics analysis showed that the CACNA1F gene c.1761dupC (pY588fs) subsequently had a frameshift mutation and became a stop at position 10. Codons appear translational termination in the conserved regions of the protein. According to the standards and guidelines of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, the mutation was judged to be a possible pathogenic variant. The mother of the proband (Ⅰ2) was a carrier of this site mutation. The clinical and genetic test results of the father and elder brother of the proband were not abnormal. Conclusion:CACNA1F gene c.1761dupC is the pathogenic mutation site of the Schubert-Bornschein type incomplete CSNB family.
5.Centralized blood screening across the regions of Hubei province: a retrospective survey
Yu LI ; Xiantao ZHOU ; Wenjuan CHENG ; Tingting XU ; Jing XU ; Lei ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2021;34(2):154-157
【Objective】 To retrospectively analyse the quality status and annual trend of centralized blood screening across the regions of Hubei province, and discuss the effect and advantages of the application of centralized blood screening across blood establishment. 【Methods】 Blood screening results of five blood establishment across Hubei province from 2005 to 2019 were statistically analyzed. The sample size, overall rate of qualified blood donations, overall and annual rate of positive testing items were compared among regions. 【Results】 There were differences in blood quality among different regions of Hubei province. In Wuhan, Ezhou, Xiantao, Tianmen and Qianjiang, the overall rate of qualified blood donations was 97.1%(2 466 396/2 538 871), 96.5%(85 405/88 547), 95.2%(59 087/62 047), 95.5%(68 920/72 146) and 94.7%(34 274/36 188), respectively; the overall deferral rate of ALT was 1.472% (37 374/2 538 871), 2.024% (1 792/88 547), 2.840% (1 762/62 047), 2.476% (1 786/72 146) and 3.777% (1 367/36 188), with significant differences across regions; the overall positive rate of HBsAg was 0.587% (14 897/2 538 871), 0.664% (588/88 547), 1.094% (679/62 047), 1.282% (925/72 146) and 0.862% (312/36 188), with significant differences across regions. The deferral rate of ALT showed a downward trend by year in these five regions from 2005 to 2019.An decreasing trend in the seroprevalence of HBV was noticed in Wuhan, Tianmen, and Qianjiang, HCV in Wuhan, Ezhou, and Tianmen, as well as syphilis infections in Wuhan. 【Conclusion】 Centralized blood screening can optimize the allocation of testing resources, reveal problems during blood collection and supply and improve the ability to guarantee blood safety. Future efforts are needed to expand the scope of centralized blood screening and seek for a centralized screening mode suitable for local situation.
6.Analysis of curative effect of Doppler ultrasound-guided management for vascular complications of Gartland type Ⅲ supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children
Xing WU ; Xiongtao LI ; Jingdong XIA ; Xiaoliang CHEN ; Zhiguo ZHOU ; Ping ZHANG ; Xiantao SHEN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2020;35(11):856-859
Objective:To investigate the curative effect of Doppler ultrasound-guided management of vascular injury of Gartland type Ⅲ supracondylar fractures of humerus in children.Methods:A prospective study on 18 children with vascular complications of pulseless Gartland type Ⅲ supracondylar humeral fracture who were admitted at Department of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Wuhan Children′s Hospital from March 2017 to March 2018 was conducted.Among these children, 12 were male and 6 were female, with the age of 2.1-8.6 years (mean 4.4 years old), and 10 cases were injured on the left and 8 cases on the right.All patients were satisfied with closed reduction and internal fixation within 24 hours after injury.Before the operation, Doppler ultrasound was performed to determine the shape of brachial artery and it relationship with fracture.During reduction, Doppler ultrasound was used to assess brachial pulse and blood perfusion.Then, the brachial artery was assessed by palpable radial pulse and peripheral blood supply, and elbow joint function was evaluated with Mayo Elbow Performance Score and Flynn criteria.Results:Eighteen patients were followed up for 6 to 12 months (average 9 months) after operation.Before reduction, radial pulse disappeared and peripheral blood supply was good in 18 cases.Preoperative Doppler ultrasonography showed that the brachial artery was located in front of the proximal humerus fracture fragment.A proximal stream of the brachial artery was identified, but the distal blood vessels were compressed by the fragment.A stream of radial artery was identified in 5 patients with Doppler, and no stream was identified in 13 patients.After reduction, the peripheral blood supply of all the affected limbs was good, among which the peripheral blood supply, 1 case returned to normal after 5 minutes waiting.Specifically the palpable radial pulse was immediately restored in 14 patients.The palpable radial pulse did not restore but the peripheral blood supply was good in 4 cases.Intraoperative ultrasonography showed that brachial artery blood flow was good, and palpable radial pulse was restored between 3 to 5 weeks later.In patients with at average sixteen-week neurological follow-up, 5 patients had complete resolution of nerve palsy.No complications such as forearm compartment syndrome and elbow joint dysfunction occurred.Functional outcome as measured by Flynn criteria was excellent in 12 patients, good in 6 patients, the excellent and good rate was 100%.Functional outcome as measured by Mayo Elbow Performance Score was excellent in 17 patients, good in one patient, the excellent and good rate was 100%.Conclusion:Ultrasound-guided is a safe and reliable option to treat pulseless Gartland type Ⅲ supracondylar humeral fracture.
7.Preliminary study of effect of multiple factors of intensity-modulated radiation therapy on dose verification
Liyan DAI ; Zhanyu WANG ; Junwen TAN ; Hengle GU ; Yun ZHOU ; Yusong LONG ; Xiantao HE
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2018;27(10):933-936
Objective To analyze the relationship between planning factors of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and gamma index and investigate the effect of each parameter upon the γ passing rate of IMRT.Methods Gamma analysis was performed using 3%/3 mm acceptance criteria for 457 IMRT beams with different planning factors.During multi-factor ANOVA analysis of planning factors and gamma passing rate,the control variables primarily included the minimum segment area,minimum number of monitor unit (MU),number of segment,segment conversation,and the spatial resolution in the measured dose distribution.Results The percentage of pixels with passingγsignificantly differed under different minimum segment area,segment conversation and the spatial resolution in the measured dose distribution (all P< 0.05).No significant correlation was observed between the passing rate and the minimum number of MU and the number of segment (P> 0.05).Conclusions According to the actual situation of the equipment,the minimum segment area should be determined during IMRT planning.Direct machine parameter optimization should be performed.Appropriate resolution of the plane dose images can be chosen according to the minimum detector interval of dose matrix device,
8.Application of suction assisted closure to repair refractory ulcers of leukemia in children
Xiongtao LI ; Xiantao SHEN ; Xing WU ; Xiaoliang CHEN ; Zhiguo ZHOU ; Ping ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2018;33(11):831-834
Objective To investigate the effect of suction assisted closure (SAC) in treatment of children's leukemia with refractory ulcers.Methods The clinical data of 15 children who had leukemia associated with refractory ulcers from January 2013 to April 2017 in Department of Orthopedics,Wuhan Children's Hospital,Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science & Technology were retrospectively analyzed.There were 8 males and 7 females,among whom 9 cases were acute non-lymphocytic leukemia and 6 cases were acute lymphoblastic leukemia.Patient's ages ranged from 2 to 9 years old with the mean age of 6.2 years.There were 5 cases of refractory ulcers located in the medial side of thigh and 4 cases in the perineum and around anus,3 cases in the ankle,2 cases in the crus and 1 case in the lateral side of thigh.The refractory ulceration area varied from 2 cm × 3 cm-7 cm × 5 cm,and the depth varied from 0.6-1.8 cm.All the 15 cases were cultured with secretions,including 7 cases of Staphylococcus aureus,4 cases of Escherichia coli,2 cases of Klebsiella pneumoniae,1 case of Pseudomonas aeruginosa,and 1 case with no bacteria detected.These children were transferred from Department of Hematology to Department of Orthopedics when there was no improvement in conventional therapy with the average treatment of 26 d (11-36 d).All of these children underwent SAC after thorough debridement.Secondary suturing of ulcers closure was performed or skin transplantation according to the recovery condition of ulcers.Results All the 15 patients of refractory ulcers achieved fresh granulation tissue after SAC treatment.Ten of them who had refractory ulcers could be sutured directly after once SAC treatment,and 5 cases who had refractory ulcers underwent SAC treatment again,in which 3 cases could be sutured directly,and the other 2 cases needed to reduce the wound area and autologous skin graft.All of these patients had refractory ulcers healed after SAC treatment,without any local or systemic complications.Conclusions SAC can bring the deep refractory ulcers into full drainage,protect the refractory ulcers against contamination,stimulate the growth of granulation tissue.SAC is a simple and effective method in treatment of children's leukemia with refractory ulcers.
9. Value of evaluating the coronary collateral circulation by transluminal attenuation gradient in patients with chronic total occlusion and related influencing factors
Yalei CHEN ; Rui WANG ; Yi HE ; Jianan LI ; Fei YUAN ; Rui TIAN ; Changjiang GE ; Yuan ZHOU ; Rongchong HUANG ; Song CUI ; Xiantao SONG
Chinese Journal of Cardiology 2017;45(10):857-861
Objective:
To observe the value of evaluating the coronary collateral circulation of chronic total occlusion (CTO) by transluminal attenuation gradient (TAG) and Rentrop grading, and analyze the influencing factors for coronary collateral circulation.
Methods:
A total of 179 CTO patients admitted to Beijing Anzhen hospital during June 2013 to August 2016 were included in this study.All patients received coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) examination before coronary angiography.Finally, 75 patients (79 vessels) were enrolled.Patients were divided into two groups on the basis of Rentrop classification.The Rentrop 3 was defined as a well-developed coronary collateral circulation group, including 50 CTO vessels, Rentrop 2 or below was defined as poorly-developed collateral circulation group, including 29 vessels.TAG values in patients with various Rentrop grades were analyzed.Univariate and multivariate analysis were used to determine the predictors of collateral circulation.
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TAG increased consistently in proportion to the angiographic extent of collateral flow (TAG was (-33.6±24.4), (-16.5±15.7) and (-12.8±15.8) HU/10 mm in patients with Rentrop grade 0 or 1, 2 and 3, respectively,
10.Repeated sub-acute stent thrombosis: a case report.
Jing DAI ; Shuzheng LYU ; Xiantao SONG ; Hong LIU ; Rui TIAN ; Xin CHEN ; Changjiang GEI ; Yuan ZHOU ; Feng XU
Chinese Journal of Cardiology 2014;42(3):254-255
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