Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) is the rate-limiting enzyme for the hydrolysis of the triglyceride core of circulating triglyceride-rich lipoproteins.LPL can not only affect the lipoprotein level,but also play an important role in the development of atherosclerosis.LPL gene polymorphisms may affect LPL activity,and therefore have both pro-and anti-atherogenic effects.This article reviews the relationship between LPL gene polymorphism and atherosclerosis.

Child ; Cryptococcosis ; complications ; immunology ; Cryptococcus neoformans ; immunology ; pathogenicity ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Humans ; T-Lymphocytopenia, Idiopathic CD4-Positive ; complications ; diagnosis

Humans ; Maxillary Sinus ; anatomy & histology ; surgery

Objective To retrospectively review clinical results of combined coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and other heart surgical procedures.Methods Combined CABG and other heart surgical procedures have been done in 134 consecutive cases (male 114, female 20), aged from 48 to 76 years with a mean of 61.7. Coronary angiograph showed that all patients have coronary stenosis with left main involved in 20 cases, and 41 cases have diffused coronary artery disease. 56 patients have post myocardial infarction left ventrical aneurysms, and 42 patients have valve dysfunction which need surgical correction. Left ventricular ejection fraction (EF) were equal to or lower than 45% in 63 patients and in 13 patients EF is less than 30%. All the patients received combined CABG under the support of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and other heart surgical procedures (Transmyocardial laser revascularization in 36, valve procedures in 42, and left ventricle aneurysm resection or plasty in 56 patients simultaneously). Results The mean number of grafts was 2.46 per patient. Intra-aortic balloon pump was required in 6 cases for 11 to 54 hours Postoperative. 3 patients died postoperatively with mortality rate 2.2% (two from low cardiac output syndrome, and one from multiple organs failure). 131 patients recovered and discharged.Conclusion Combined CABG and other heart surgical procedures in more demanding than CABG along but can be done with acceptable morbidity and mortality if good surgical plan can be designed and all the heart abnormalities can be corrected simultaneously.

Acute Disease ; Bone Marrow Neoplasms ; pathology ; Hematologic Neoplasms ; pathology ; Humans ; Immunohistochemistry ; In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence ; Leukemia ; pathology ; Lymphoma ; pathology ; Myelodysplastic Syndromes ; pathology ; Neoplasm Invasiveness ; Plastic Embedding ; Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic ; pathology

Objective To investigate the surgical treatment value to the deep coma patients with spontaneous cerebellar hemorrhage. Methods The clinical manifestations were recorded and analyzed in 43 patients suffering from cerebellar hemorrhage. Thirty-two patients(surgical treatment group) were treated with suboccipital decompression, clot evacuation and external ventricular drainage, and 11 patients (conservative treatment group) were managed conservatively. The level of consciousness was evaluated with Glasgow coma scale (GCS), and GCS scores of all enrolled patients was less than 5. Outcome was assessed with Glasgow outcome scale (GOS) at 6 months after onset. Results At 6 months after onset, the fatality rate in surgical treatment group was 31.25%(10/32), in conservative treatment group was 6/11, and there was no significant difference (χ2=1.04, P=0.310). The rate of bad outcome (GOS 1-3 scores) in surgical treatment group was 75.00%(24/32), in conservative treatment group was 11/11, and there was no significant difference (χ2=2.40, P=0.120). In the patients of more than 60 years old, the rate of good outcome between surgical treatment group and conservative treatment group had no significant difference:5/16 vs. 0,χ2=6.00, P=0.060. Conclusions Although fatality rate is lower, the long-term prognosis couldn′ t be improved by surgical treatment in the cerebellar hemorrhage patients with GCS≤5 scores when the brainstem function isn′t evaluated.

BACKGROUND:To optimize the oral implant design in the abutment angle has an important effect on bone resorption, and meanwhile, the high bite force from patients is also crucial to rebuild bone absorption.
OBJECTIVE:To optimize the model design of the maxilary anterior teeth using Ansys Workbench 13.0 software and to investigate the stress size on the cortical and cancelous bone from different angled abutments and different loads of the central incisor.
METHODS:A three-dimensional finite element model of the V-shaped cylindrical threaded implants in the maxilary bone. Abutment angle was set as 0°, 5°, 10°, 15°, 20°, 25°, 30°, and the load stress was set as 90, 105, 120, 135, 150, 165, 180, 195, 210 N. Occlusion of the central incisor was simulated on the implants, and then, buccolingual mechanical loads were loaded on the center of prostheses to observe the effects of different abutment angles and loads on the Von Mises peak stress of the maxila and mandible.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Under the influence of a single factor, when the abutment angles acted as variables, the Von Mises peak stress of the cortical and cancelous bone was respectively increased by 60.60% and 69.30% under labial or palatal loads; when the loading stress acted as variables, the Von Mises peak stress of the cortical and cancelous bone was increased by 68.74% and 69.30% under buccolingual loads. When the loading stress was less than 150 N and the abutment angle was less than 25°, the slop of tangent for the mandible Von Mises stress response curve was-1 to 0. It seems from the mechanical analysis that the stress of cancelous bone is more susceptible to abutment angle and load stress; the optimal abutment of screwed implant should be designed to an angle less than 25° and an bite force less than 150 N.

Objective To review the strategies for multiple coronary artery bypass in patients with calcified ascending aorta.Methods From June 2002 to December 2007,36 patients with multiple coronary artery disease and calcified ascending aorta underwent OPCAB without aortic side-bite clamping.The patients(28 males and 8 females) aged from 60 to 83 years with a mean of(69.1?6.7) years.Fifteen of the patients had a history of stroke.Coronary angiogram revealed that 3 patients had double vessels disease and the others had triple vessels disease,involving the left main stem in 14 cases.The left ventricular ejection fraction ranged from 0.32-0.69.Calcified ascending aortic plaque can be explored in 30 of the patients during operation while intra-operative transesophageal echocardiography indicated calcified aorta only in 28.No-touch technique was used in 22 patients either with LIMA as the only inflow and the saphenous vein grafts was anastomosed to the LIMA in 15 patients,or with bilateral internal mammary arteries as the only inflows in 7 patients.Proximal anastomotic device was employed in 14 patients to finish the proximal anastomosis of greater saphenous vein grafts without aortic side-biting clamping.Intra-operative graft flow meter was used to check the flow of grafts before chest closure. Results Totally 116 cases of distal anastomosis were performed in the 36 patients(2-5 in each,mean 3.2?0.9).The patients woke up from anesthesia in 2 to 22 hours.Intraoperative measuring of graft flow revealed satisfying blood flow in all the grafts.In the 15 patients with LIMA as the only inflow,the total graft flow in the main stem of LIMA was basically the sum of each connected grafts.Only one patient died after surgery,showing a mortality rate of 2.7%.Eight patients(26.7%) had transient atrial fibrillation after the operation,2 showed pulmonary infection,4 had chest fluid,1 showed infection of the incision at the lower limb.All the complications were cured.30 patients achieved a 6-to 60-month follow-up with a mean of(33.8?11.2) months.During the period,11 patients(37 grafts) were examined by angiography,which showed that all the grafts of LIMA to LAD and vein grafts were patent,except in two vein grafts,which were occluded in the diagnol branches. Conclusions In patients with remarkable ascending aortic calcification,OPCAB combined with aorta no-touch technique or proximal anastomosis device can effectively decrease the incidence of postoperative stroke.

Objective To compare between conventional and endoscope-assisted greater saphenous vein harvesting and to invest if endoscope-assisted greater saphenous vein harvesting can reduce post-operative leg incision complications.Methods Minimally invasive endoscopic saphenous vein harsvesting technique has been used in 36 isolated CABG patients and this is compaired with 50 conventional saphenous vein harsvesting group. There is no significant difference in sex structure, age, hypertension, diabetes mellitum (DM), myocardial infarction (MI) et al in two groups. Results The incidence of post-operative leg complications with minimally invasive greater saphenous vein harvesting group (2.8% ) was remarkably lower than that in conventional group (28%), and the hospital-stay time was much shorter in minimally invasive group. Conclusion Endoscope-assisted saphenous vein harvesting is a effective method in reducing post-operative leg incision complications.

Objective To explore the perioperative nursing care of cooled radiofrequency for refractory craniofacial postherpetic neuralgia.Methods 13 refractory craniofacial postherpetic neuralgia patients were reviewed. Results Visual analogue score significantly decreasedafter the treatment (P<0.01), and severe dropsy after treatment was relieved in 2~3 weeks. Conclusion The cooled radiofrequency iseffective on refractory craniofacial postherpetic neuralgia, while the perioperative nursing care was safe, feasible, and worthy for more application.