1.Superselective intra-arterial infusion of fasudil for the treatment of symptomatic cerebral vasospasm:curative effect analysis
Xiliang HE ; Yuan PAN ; Peilin LU ; Tao XIN ; Kai WANG ; Botian SHAO ; Xutao JIANG ; Zhaohu YU
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2015;(10):846-848
Objective To investigate the instant clinical efficacy of intra-arterial infusion of fasudil combined with routine anti-vasospasm for symptomatic cerebral vasospasm (SCVS). Methods The clinical data of 21 patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) due to ruptured aneurysm, who were admitted to authors' hospital during the period from May 2010 and February 2014, were retrospectively analyzed. The lesions included Fisher gradeⅡ(n=2), gradeⅢ (n=16) and gradeⅣ (n=3). Endovascular embolization of the aneurysm was carried out within 48 hours after the confirmation of the diagnosis with total cerebral DSA;no bleeding occurred during the operation and routine anti-vasospasm therapy was given. Within 4-9 days after the onset of the disease, all 21 patients presented SCVS. Half dose systemic heparinization, superselective intra-arterial infusion of fasudil (30 mg fasudil+250 ml saline, lasting for 30 min) were adopted. Reexamination of angiography performed at 15 min after fasudil infusion was employed, and the results were evaluated with NIHSS score by comparing the preoperative findings. Results Imaging examination performed after the treatment showed that significant improvement was obtained in 15 patients and no obvious changes in 6 patients. Clinical symptoms were remarkably improved in 11 patients, partially improved in 4 patients and remained unchanged in 6 patients. The mean NIHSS score was improved from preoperative 28.6 to postoperative 21.2. Conclusion For the treatment of symptomatic cerebral vasospasm, superselective intra-arterial infusion of fasudil is effective and safe, and it has good clinical application value.
3. Clinicaland prognostic features of lipoprotein glomerulopathy in renal allografts
Jin ZHANG ; Xutao CHEN ; Gang HUANG ; Jiang QIU ; Guodong CHEN ; Lizhong CHEN ; Jiguang FEI ; Changxi WANG
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2019;40(10):620-623
Objective:
To explore the clinical and prognostic features of lipoprotein glomerulopathy (LPG) in renal allografts.
Methods:
Retrospective analysis was performed for two case of LPG in renal allografts. The onset time was 6 and 9 years after living transplantation respectively. Initial symptoms included proteinuria and hypoproteinemia. Color Doppler ultrasound showed an enlarged graft size and greater parenchymal echogenicity. One patient had hyperlipemia and elevated apolipoprotein E (ApoE). Methylprednisolone pulse was offered with an early control of hyperlipidaemia and proteinuria by fenofibrate and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs). Yet it had no effect on graft function. The definite diagnosis was made by graft biopsy. Pathological examination indicated non-homogeneous lipid deposition in glomerular capillary, glomerular sclerosis, mesangial hypercellularity and tubular atrophy.
Results:
During a follow-up period of 8 and 10 years post-transplantation, two cases eventually lost their grafts within 2 and 1 year after biopsy respectively. With long-term dietary control and drug therapy, regular dialysis continued and both awaited a second transplantation.
Conclusions
LPG is generally steroid-resistant and refractory in renal allografts. And routine biopsy is recommended for patients with a high risk of occurrence. Early controls of hyperlipemia and hypoproteinemia and other risk factors should be also properly managed.
4.Research on constructing ICU nursing sensitivity quality index system based on evidence-based and"three-dimensional quality structure"model
Bin WANG ; Xia HUANG ; Yan JIANG ; Wei LIU ; Xufeng PANG ; Jingyuan WANG ; Hongmei WANG ; Yingyu WU ; Xueping LU ; Jing ZHAO ; Xutao CUI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2019;35(6):405-411
Objective To use the "three-dimensional quality structure" model as a theoretical basis, based on multiple evidence-based evidence, to construct ICU nursing sensitivity quality indicators, and to provide reference for the evaluation and monitoring of ICU department nursing safety quality. Methods Evidence-based and Delphi methods were used to complete 3 rounds of inquiry among 27 experts to obtain consensus opinions of experts and to determine nursing quality indicators. Results Of the 30 articles included, 17 wereⅢA, 10 wereⅣA, 2 wereⅤA, and 1 wasⅤB. According to the"three-dimensional structure theory"model, the included indicators were sorted out and a total of 12 items were obtained. The effective recovery rate of 3 rounds of questionnaires was 96.6%, 100.0%, and 96.4%. The authoritative coefficients were 0.899, 0.895, and 0.909, and the coordination coefficients of the first, second, and third indexes were 0.340, 0.379, and 0.403, respectively,with significance (P<0.01). The final ICU nursing sensitivity quality indicator consists of 3 first-level indicators, 15 second-level indicators and 69 third-level indicators. The selection of indicators at all levels gradually converges. Conclusions The established ICU nursing sensitivity quality index accords with the principle of scientificity and practicality, and can be used for ICU department nursing quality assessment.
5.Identification of Murrayae Folium et Cacumen by Multiplex Allele-Specific PCR
Ziyuan CHEN ; Yuyang ZHAO ; Xutao XIE ; Wenbo XIE ; Yan JIN ; Chao JIANG ; Yuan YUAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(17):106-112
ObjectiveTo establish a polymerase chain reaction(PCR) method to accurately discriminate the crude materials of Murrayae Folium et Cacumen, Murraya exotica and M. paniculata. MethodBased on the difference in chloroplast genome sequences of M. exotica and M. paniculata, species-specific identification primers P03 and P04 of M. exotica and M. paniculata were designed according to single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) on the chloroplast genome. A multiplex allele-specific PCR identification method was established for the identification of M. exotica and M. paniculata following the optimization of annealing temperature, number of cycles, and primer concentration ratio. The established PCR method for identification was explored and verified in terms of tolerance and feasibility by investigating the type of Taq polymerases and PCR system model. ResultIn this multiplex allele-specific PCR identification method, about 330 and 230 bp of specific fragments were amplified from DNA templates of M. exotica and M. paniculata, respectively, under the following conditions:cycle number of 31, annealing temperature of 60 ℃, and primer concentration ratio of P03 and P04 of 1∶2. Consistent results were obtained for samples from different sources. ConclusionThe multiplex allele-specific PCR identification method established in this study can accurately identify the origin of Murrayae Folium et Cacumen, which can be used for the simultaneous identification of M. exotica and M. paniculata by the length of fragments in a single identification assay.