Animals ; Humans ; Interleukin-1 ; physiology ; Mice ; Pulmonary Fibrosis ; physiopathology ; Rats ; Receptors, Interleukin-1 ; physiology

Objective To observe the influences of valsartan on maintenance of sinus rhythm and left atrial contraction function after cardioversion of permanent atrial fibrillation, and discuss if angiotensin Ⅱ (AT-Ⅱ)receptor blockade could reverse atrial remodeling and remove the basis of permanent atrial fibrillation relapse. Methods Seventy-two patients with permanent atrial fibrillation were divided into control group (36 patients)and valsartan group(36 patients)by random digits table. The two groups were given amiodarone of 200 mg oral once every 8 hours on the eardioversion day. Five days later, the dose was decreased to 200 mg once every 12 hours. And another 5 days later, the dose was again decreased to 200 mg once a day. And 1 month later, the dose was decreased to 100 mg once a day which would be kept for 8 months. On the electrical conversion day and after 8 months, the patients of the two groups were performed echocardiography, and the left atrial dimension(LAD), end diastolic area(EDA), end diastolic volume (EDV), end systolic area(ESA)and end systolic volume(ESV)were compared. Results In 72 patients,59 patients were successful in recovering from sinus rhythm, and duration time was(18±6)h,3 patients were given electrical conversion after 72 h, and 10 patients were directly given electrical conversion and successful. Three patients didn't finish follow-up,and 2 patients died. Sixty-seven patients finished follow-up,among whom 33 patients were in control group and 34 patients were in valsartan group. After followed up for 8 months, 36.4%(12/33)patients recurred in control group, and 17.6%(6/34)patients recurred in valsartan group(P＜0.05).The levels of LAD, EDA, ESA, EDV and ESV in valsartan group were significantly decreased(P＜0.05 or＜0.01), but they showed no significantly difference in control group(P ＞ 0.05). The systolic pressure and diastolic pressure decreased in two groups, but there were no significant difference (P＞0.05). Conclusion Valsartan combines with amiodarone is superior to amiodarone in maintaining sinus rhythm and improving left atrial contraction function after cardioversion of permanent atrial fibrillation.

Circulating tumor cells(CTCs)are essential for establishing recurrence and metastasis in malignant tumors.Detecting CTCs can help for early detection of the cancer metastases and recurrences,and also can help for evaluating prognostic and guiding treatment.CTCs detection technique mainly include screening and separation technology which contains immune magnetic separation technology and reverse transcriptasepolymerase chain reaction and so on.With the development of technique,there is a new technique named ctcchip contains both screening and separation functions.

Objective To study the protective effect of garlicin on radiation injury in mice. Methods Sixty mice were randomly divided into five groups:model control group, solvent control group and garlicin treatment groups[0.17, 0.33, 1.00 g/(kg?d)]. After treated by gavage for 20 consecutive days, the mice were exposed to 60Co-? irradiation for one time and the effect of the irradiation on the amounts of WBC in peripheral blood, the ratio of micronucleus cells in marrow, the content of DNA in marrow cells and the superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity were measured. Results Compared with the exposure group, garlicin increased the amounts of WBC, decreased the micronucleus frequency of marrow cells, increased the content of DNA in marrow cells and increased the SOD activity in mice. Conclusion Garlicin shows a protective effect on irradiation injury in mice.

This study investigated the role of glucose in the biogenesis of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). Mouse primary peritoneal macrophages were harvested and maintained in Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium (DMEM) containing glucose of various concentrations. The cells were divided into 3 groups in terms of different glucose concentrations in the cultures: Control group (5.6 mmol/L glucose), high glucose concentration groups (16.7 mmol/L and 30 mmol/L glucose). ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) mRNA expression in the macrophages was detected by semi-quantitative RT-PCR 24, 48 and 72 h after glucose treatment. The results showed that ABCA1 mRNA expression in the 16.7 mmol/L glucose group was not significantly different from that in the control group at all testing time points (P>0.05 for each). In the 30 mmol/L glucose group, macrophage ABCA1 mRNA expression was not changed significantly at 24 h (P=0.14), but was substantially decreased by 40.4% at 48 h (P=0.009) and by 48.1% at 72 h (P=0.015) as compared with that in the control group. It was concluded that ABCA1 is of vital importance for HDL-C biogenesis. High glucose may hamper HDL-C biogenesis by decreasing ABCA1 expression, which contributes to low HDL-C level in diabetes.

Objective To investigate the usage of Shuxuening Injection in Chuzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine (hereinafter referred to as our hospital); To promote clinical rational usage of Shuxuening Injection. Methods A retrospective study was conducted to 297 cases of using Shuxuening Injection in our hospital from January 2016 to June 2016. Results In the 297 cases, 58.9% patients were over 60 years old, and indication coincidence rate of Shuxuening Injection was 52.2%. 91.2% single dose met the instructions and 6.7%solvent use met instructions. Shuxuening Injection in the joint medication also had irrational usage phenomenon. Conclusion There is irrational usage of Shuxuening Injection in our hospital, especially in indication and solvent.

Objective To verify the hypothesis whether resting heart rate(RHR)was able to predict the activities of renin angiotensin aldosterone system(RAAS)and left ventricular hypertrophy(LVH)in patients with hypertension.Methods One hundred and seventy-five essential hypertensive patients were categorized into three groups based on the levels of blood pressure(BP):140-160/90-100;160-180/100-110;≥180/110 mmHg.Each group were subdivided into four groups according to the levels of RHR.RHR1:RHR

Objective To compare the image quality, radiation dose and diagnostic accuracy on film-screen, digital radiography (DR) and computed radiography (CR) mammography. Methods Three different kinds of mammography machines (film-screen, DR and CR) were tested to make sure they were qualified and comparable. Radiographies were taken on Mammo-152 phantom and ACR phantom using filmscreen, DR and CR systems with the same radiation dose. Next, radiographies were taken on two phantoms using DR and CR systems with classic mode or AEC and the radiation dose was recorded. The images were numbered and scored by eight independent experienced radiologists under the same reading condition according to ACR method. Statistics was performed with the randomized complete-block design variance analysis. The diagnostic accuracy of three kinds of mammography methods were compared with Kappa test in clinical cases who had pathologic results. Results The spacial resolution of film-screen system was the highest (7.0-8.0 Lp/mm) and that of CR was the lowest (2.5 Lp/mm). When the radiation dose was increased (27. 0%-30. 0% ), the resolution was improved with DR ( +11. 0% ) but almost no change with CR ( +1.5%). The radiation dose of DR was the lowest on ACR phantom. The delineation of mass was better on film-screen than on CR, but the delineation of fibers and speck was better on CR. When the radiation dose of CR was increased (25. 0% ), the delineation of fibers and speck on CR was similar to that on DR and the delineation of mass was similar to that on film-screen. There was a good correlation between the mammography diagnosis and pathological results (film-screen is 50/56, DR is 83/90 and CR is 61/69,P < 0. 01 and Kappa value > 0. 75) . The diagnostic accuracy of three mammography systems had no statistical difference [film-screen 89. 3% (50/56), DR 92. 2% (83/90) and CR 88. 4% (61/69),Pearson X 2=0. 722 ,P =0. 697]. Conclusion Film/screen system has the highest space resolution and DR has the lowest radiation dose. Three mammography systems have the same diagnostic accuracy for breast disease.

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of clinical pharmacist intervention on prophylactic application of antibiotics in cardiothoracic surgery. METHODS:Medical records of patients underwent cardiothoracic surgery were collected from our hospi-tal during Mar. to Apr. in 2014 (before intervention) and during Jun. to Jul. in 2014 (after intervention). Those were divided into pre-intervention group(n=115)and post-intervention group(n=119). The prophylactic application effect of antibiotics was com-pared before and after intervention. RESULTS:After intervention,the rates of prophylactic application were decreased significantly from 96.5% to 72.3%;the rationality rate of antibiotics selection was improved significantly from 27.9% to 94.2%;The course of prophylactic medication decreased significantly from(5.4±2.8)days to(2.3±1.8)days;the difference had statistical significance before and after intervention(P<0.01). The postoperative infection rate was decreased from 13.0% to 5.9%,the difference had no statistical significance(P=0.074). The average hospitalization time,average drug costs,and average hospitalization expenses were decreased significantly,the difference had statistical significance(P<0.05 or P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS:Clinical pharmacist inter-vention to prophylactic application of antibiotics in cardiothoracic surgery can control the infection effective and guarantee reason-able and safe use of drugs during perioperative period.

Objective To evaluate the methods and the factors of affecting imaging quality of 3D CE MRA of carotid arteries.Methods 3D CE MRA in 48 patients were performed using 1.5T super conductive MR scanner,cervical and lumbar combination phased array coils. All patients were examined using intravenous injection Gd-DTPA and breath-hold 3D FLASH sequence. Results Imaging quality was satisfied in 46/48 patients (96%). MIP and MPR could clearly showed normal anatomy. The site,size and stenosis degree of the lesion were also demonstrated. Compared to surgery,DSA and/or ultrasound results , in 23 patients, the sensitivity and specificity of 3D CE MRA were 100% and 100% respeectively for the lesion of carotid arteries. Conclusion High quality images of 3D CE MRA mainly depends on determining the best acquisition delay time,optimizing injection volume and rate of contrast material,using reasonable sequence parameters and skilled level of operators.