1.The influence of the presents of target and watching ways on the level and amplitude of accommodative fluctuation
Cui-xia, MA ; Fan, L(U) ; Jin-hua, BAO ; Zhi-li, ZHENG ; Jia, QU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2013;(3):254-258
Background Researches showed that as the non-optical factors,cognitive has certain influence on the regulating system.So accurately experimental design is one of the key steps that evaluates the non-optical factors on regulating system.Objective The present study was to investigate the influence of presenting pattern of target and watching way on the level and amplitude of accommodative fluctuate and to analyze the effect of focus gaze of cognitive on regulating system and the relationship between focus gaze condition under near work and the development of myopia.Methods This study complied with Declaration of Helsinki,and the permission of Ethic Committee and written informed consent was obtained before entering in this trial.Thirty healthy volunteers were included with the mean age (24.80 ± 1.98) years old,equivalent refractive diopter (-1.92 ± 2.02) D and mean cylinder (-0.19±0.58) D.The presenting pattern of the targets was designed as focus gaze and relaxed gaze.The accommodative response and accommodative fluctuation in the complete corrected right eyes for the different targets at the 40 cm under the gazing state was recorded with Grand Seiko WAM 5500 automatic infrared refractor in the experiment.Results The mean accommodative response value was (1.86±0.26) D under the focus gaze and (1.27±0.39) D under the relax gaze,showing a statistically significant difference (t=-8.052,P=0.000).The mean fluctuate value was(0.17±0.06) D under the focus gaze,with a significant lowing in comparison with (0.28±0.17) D under the relax gaze (t =3.600,P =0.001).Conclusions These results demonstrate that the different presenting patterns of sighting target and watching ways of the subjects affect accommodation system.The accommodative response was relatively more accurate with a smaller microwavc moving under the focus gaze condition.
2.Effects of tissue factor pathway inhibitor-1 on no-reflow in a rabbit model
Jing-Guang LUO ; Yun-Dai CHEN ; Feng TIAN ; Chang-Hua WANG ; Yuan L(U) ; Xiu-Xiu YANG ; Shu-Zheng L(U)
Chinese Journal of Cardiology 2009;37(12):1113-1118
Objective To investigate the role of plasma tissue factor (TF) and tissue factor pathway inhibitor-1 (TFPI-1) level and to observe the effect of extrinsic TFPI-1 on no-reflow (NR) in a rabbit model of ischemia/reperfusion. Methods Rabbits were randomized into four groups (n = 10 each): ischemic- reperfusion group (IR, subjected to 120 minutes of coronary artery occlusion and followed by 60 minutes of reperfusion); ischemic- reperfusion TFPI-1 group (100 ng/kg bolus and 1 ng · kg~(-1) · min~(-1) infusion during reperfusion) ; ischemic group (subjected to 180 minutes of coronary artery occlusion) and sham group. The NR area and ischemic area were determined by thioflavin S and Evan's blue staining in vivo. Plasma TF and TFPI-1 levels were measured before operation, before and at 120 minutes post coronary artery ligation, 10 and 60 minutes after reperfusion by ELISA. Results Plasma TF and TFPI-1 levels before and at 120 minutes post coronary artery ligation were similar among the four groups (all P > 0.05). At 10 and 60 minutes after reperfusion, the plasma TF levels in the IR group was significantly higher than those in ischemic group and sham group [10 minutes: (20.7 ±4. 1) pg/ml vs. (13.9 ±2. 2)pg/ml(P <0. 001), (20.7±4. l)pg/ml vs. (13.2±2.6) pg/ml(P<0. 001); 60 minutes; (15.8±2.6) pg/ml vs. (13.5± 1.6) pg/ml(P<0.05), (15.8 ±2.6) pg/ml vs. (12.1 ±0.7) pg/ml (P < 0. 001)] while the plasma TFPI-1 levels were similar among IR, ischemic and sham groups at 10 minutes after reperfusion and at 60 minutes after reperfusion (all P >0. 05). TFPI-1 level [(9.7 ± 1. 6) ng/ml] was significantly lower in the IR group than in the ischemic group [(11.6 ±1.6) ng/ml, P < 0. 05] and sham group [( 10. 1 ±1.3) ng/ml, P < 0. 01] . TF mRNA expression in the NR area in IR group was significantly up-regulated compared to the ischemic group (P<0. 05) and sham group (P <0. 001 ) while TFPI-1 mRNA expression was similar between IR group and ischemic group ( P > 0. 05 ) . NR severity in the ischemic-reperfusion TFPI-1 group was significantly attenuated compared to IR group (0. 39 ±0. 11 vs. 0.54±0.06, P<0.01). Conclusion Upregulated TF mRNA expression in the NR area and increased plasma TF level during reperfusion period, reduced plasma TFPI-1 level during reperfusion period as well as attenuated NR severity by extrinsic application of human rTFPI-1 in this model suggested an important role in the pathogenesis of the NR phenomenon.
3.Analysis of the Reasons of the Higher Result of CK-MB with Immune Suppression Method for Detecting Serum CK-MB
Hua ZHANG ; Futang YAN ; Jun YUAN ; Jiankang REN ; Xiaoli L¨U ; Shuling HU ; Juan MA ; Xiao ZHENG
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2014;(6):133-135
Objective To investigate the reasons of higher result of CK-MB than the total CK with the immune suppression method for deteting serum CK-MB and solution methods.Methods Selected 68 cases of inpatients with myocardial infarc-tion from Department of Cardiology,32 cases of malignant tumor from Internal Medicine-Oncology,including 8 cases of liver cancer,6 cases of lung cancer,6 cases of gastric cancer,5 cases of neuroblastoma,4 cases of breast cancer and 3 cases of o-varian cancer and 16 cases of cirrhosis from Department of Gastroenterology,and at the same time,selected 100 cases of healthy persons as control group from Out-patient Health Examination Center of Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital.Used Roche MODUALR automatic biochemical analyzer to detected the activity of serum CK-MB with the immune suppression method and the activity of total CK with the enzyme coupling rate method.Results In 68 cases of inpatients with myocardial infarction,the activity of serum CK-MB of 2 1 cases were individually increased,the activity of total CK of 3 9 cases were in-creased,and the two indexes of 30 cases were increased in the same period.In 32 cases of inpatients with malignant tumor, the activity of serum CK-MB of 1 1 cases were individually increased,the activity of total CK of 3 cases were increased and the two indexes of 3 cases were also increased.The activity of serum CK-MB of 6 cases were individually increased in 1 6 ca-ses of cirrhosis.Conclusion The immune inhibition assay for the detection of CK-MB as the diagnosis index of myocardial infarction had certain defects,and the higher activity of CK-MB could be highly associated with some severe inflammation, malignant tumor.
4.Vocal fold augmentation by injection of autologous fascia and fat
Hai-Yan ZHANG ; Wei XU ; Zheng-Hua L(U) ; Ji-Dong ZOU ; Hong-Yuan CAO ; Hai-Bo WANG
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2011;46(4):269-274
Objective To evaluate the effect of combination of autologous fascia and fat injection into vocal fold for the treatment of patients with unilateral vocal fold paralysis and to observe the long-term effectiveness of this procedure. Methods A total of 26 unilateral vocal fold paralysis patients underwent vocal fold injection under general anesthesia, meanwhile, the mucosa of the injected point was sutured through laryngoscope under direct vision. There were 6 patients underwent autologous fat injection into vocal fold ( group A), and 20 patients underwent autologous anterior rectus sheath fascia and fat injection ( group B). Therapeutic efficacy were evaluated by videostroboscopy, voice-related parameters analysis and voice evaluation before and after treatment. Clinical analysis of this procedure was retrospectively performed in this serial of patients. Results All patients were followed up for 24 months. On the third day after operation,there was an acute inflammatory reaction induced by the graft. This reaction disappeared three months later.In all 20 eases, videolaryngostroboscopy showed significant improvement of the glottic closure, the improvement in acoustical parameters was statistically significant ( P < 0. 01 ). Perceptual evaluation of GRBAS scale showed significant improvement of phonatory function on G, B, A scale. The results remained stable 6 -24 months after operation and were not changed by the length of follow-up. And in the 6 cases,videolaryngostroboscopy showed significant improvement of the glottic closure at 3 months compared with preoperative observation, a little spindle-shaped disclosure. The improvement in acoustical parameters was significant statistically at 3, 6 and 24 months (P < 0. 05 or < 0. 01 ), the voice quality decreased significantly at 6 and 24 months compared with 3 months (P <0. 05 or <0. 0l ). The significant differences were not observed between 6 and 24 months (P > 0. 05 ). No complications were observed in all patients perioperatively or during the follow-up period. Voice-related parameters jitter, normalized noise energy and maximum phonation time showed significant differences between Group A and Group B on 24 months ( P <0. 05 or < 0. 01 ). Conclusion The combination of autologous fascia and fat vocal fold injection is an effective procedure for the treatment of unilateral vocal fold paralysis, and the stable results can be achieved during the follow-up period for 24 months.
5.Tubed pectoralis major myocutaneous flap for reconstruction of circumference pharyngoesophageal defects
Wei XU ; Zheng-Hua L(U) ; Jun ZHANG ; Ji-Dong ZOU ; Hui-Zheng LI ; Hong-Yuan CAO ; Hai-Bo WANG
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2010;45(5):401-405
Objective To investigate the feasibility and efficacy of tubed pectoralis major myocutaneous flap in the reconstruction of circumferential defects following resection for locally advanced hypopharygeal and cervical esophageal carcinoma. Methods From Dec. 2004 to Oct 2008, 30 patients underwent immediate reconstruction by tubed pectoralis major myocutaneous flap for circumferential defects following resection of primary tumours. Among them, 22 were hypopharyngeal carcinoma, 7 were cervical esophageal carcinoma and one was recurrent laryngeal carcinoma involved the hypopharyngeal lumen. Five of 30 patients had received previous radiotherapy and three had failed in the previous surgical procedure. In this series, 12 patients had total pharyngolaryngectomy and 18 had total pharyngolaryngectomy and partial cervical esophagectomy. Results Postoperative pharyngocutanous fistula formation occurred in 4 patients, 2 of them with previous radiotherapy and 2 with diabetes, and the fistulae healed later. Two patients developed anastomotic strictures at the upper junction, but they had good respondses to dilatation treatment and had satisfactory oral intake. The postoperative follow-up time ranged from 8 to 56 months. Median follow-up was 18 months. One-year survival rate was 71.4% and three-year survival rate was 42.5%. Conclusions The tubed pectoralis major myocutaneous flap is a reliable procedure to reconstruct hypopharyngeal circumferential defects following resection of advanced hypopharygeal and cervical esophageal carcinoma. This method may be the optimal choice for the reconstruction of hypopharyngeal circumferential defects following resection of recurrent carcinoma. The incidence of fistula and stenosis could be kept at an acceptable level.
6.Ultrasonic destruction of albumin microbubbles enhances gene transfection and expression in cardiac myocytes
Guo-Zhong WANG ; Jing-Hua LIU ; Shu-Zheng L(U) ; Yun L(U) ; Cheng-Jun GUO ; Dong-Hui ZHAO ; Dong-Ping FANG ; Dong-Fang HE ; Yuan ZHOU ; Chang-Jiang GE
Chinese Medical Journal 2011;(9):1395-1400
Background It has been proven that ultrasonic destruction of microbubbles can enhance gene transfection efficiency into the noncardiac cells, but there are few reports about cardiac myocytes. Moreover, the exact mechanisms are not yet clear; whether the characteristic of microbubbles can affect the gene transfection efficiency or not is still controversial.This study was designed to investigate whether the ultrasound destruction of gene-loaded microbubbles could enhance the plasmids carried reporter gene transfection in primary cultured myocardial cell, and evaluate the effects of microbubbles characteristics on the transgene expression in cardiac myocytes.Methods The β-galactosidase plasmids attached to the two types of microbubbles, air-contained sonicated dextrose albumin (ASDA) and perfluoropropane-exposed sonicated dextrose albumin (PESDA) were prepared. The gene transfection into cardiac myocytes was performed in vitro by naked plasmids, ultrasound exposure, ultrasonic destruction of gene-loaded microbubbles and calcium phosphate precipitation, and then the gene expression and cell viability were analyzed.Results The ultrasonic destruction of gene-loaded microbubbles enhanced gene expression in cardiac myocytes compared with naked plasmid transfection ((51.95±2..41) U/g or (29.28±3.65) U/g vs. (0.84-0.21) U/g, P <0.01), and ultrasonic destruction PESDA resulted in more significant gene expression than ASDA ((51.95e2.41) U/g vs. (29.28±3.65)U/g, P <0.05). Ultrasonic destruction of microbubbles during calcium phosphate precipitation gene transfection enhanced 3-galactosidase activity nearly 8-fold compared with calcium phosphate precipitation gene transfection alone ((111.35±11.21) U/g protein vs. (14.13±2.58) U/g protein, P<0.01). Even 6 hours after calcium phosphate precipitation gene transfection, ultrasound-mediated microbubbles destruction resulted in more intense gene expression ((35.63±7.65)U/g vs. (14.13±2.58) U/g, P<0.05 ).Conclusions Ultrasonic destruction of microbubbles might be a promising method for the delivery of non-viral DNA into cardiac myocytes, and the gene tranfection is related to the characteristics of microbubbles.
7.Association between late incomplete stent apposition after sirolimus eluting stent implantation and clinical outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndrome
Rui-Yan ZHANG ; Run DU ; Zheng-Bin ZHU ; Qi ZHANG ; Jian HU ; Feng-Hua DING ; An-Kang L(U) ; Jian-Sheng ZHANG ; Wei-Feng SHEN
Chinese Journal of Cardiology 2009;37(1):30-34
Objective The impact of late incomplete stent apposition(ISA)post sirolimus eluting stent(SES)implantation in patients with acute coronary syndrome(ACS)on long-term clinical outcomes remainB controversial.The alm of the present study was to eva]uate the association between late ISA and clinical outcomes in patients with ACS compared with that with stable angina(SA).Methods From February 2005 to March 2007,54 ACS patients and 83 SA patients were enrolled in this study,late ISA was determined by meallS of threc-dimensional volumetric intravaaculair ultrasound(IVUS)analyses one year after SES implantation and clinical outcomes one year post IVUS were obtained in these patients.Results In 219 treated lesions of the 137 patients,late ISA wag documented in 25 lesions in 16 patients(20 ISA in 12 ACS patients vs.5 ISA in 4 SA patients,P<0.001).Thoush lunlen area in reference and stented segment,neointimal hyperplasia(NIH)area and percentage of NIH in stented segment,and external elastic membrane(EEM)area in reference segment were similar between two groups,EEM area in stented segment [(15.34±5.44)mm2vs.(13.83±4.51)mm2,P=0.026],stented/reference segment EEM area ratio (1.13±0.22 vs.1.02±0.18,P<0.001),plaque and media area[(8.43±3.93)mm2vs.(7.01±2.93)mm2,P=0.002]was significantly lager in ACS group than that in SA group.Multivariable logistic analysis showed that ACS(OR 6.477 with 95%CI from 2.297 to 18.263,P<0.001)and stent length≥23 mm(OR 3.680 with 95% CI from 1.181 to 11.469,P=0.025)were main independent factors of occurrence of late ISA.Incidence of main adverse cardiac events(MACE)one year post IVUS Wag similar between the two groups.Conclusion Compared with patients with SA,ACS patients had larger stented segment EEM area,plaque and media areaas well as increased incidence of ISA.However,the incidence of MACE was similar in ACS and SA patients one year after IVUS.
8.Stents coated with sirolimous and anti-CD34 antibody can optimize the performance of sirolimouseluting stents
Xian-Tao SONG ; Hua-Gang ZHU ; Xing-Sheng YANG ; Fei YUAN ; Shu-Zheng L(U)
Chinese Journal of Cardiology 2011;39(11):997-1004
Objective To investigate the impact of the stents coated with sirolimous and anti-CD34 antibody on the short-term re-endothelialization and the long-term restenosis in Chinese Minipigs.Methods Three different types of stents [ bare-metal stent ( BMS ),sirolimous-eluting stent ( SES ) and anti-CD34 antibody and sirolimous-coated stent (ASES) ] were randomly implanted in the coronary arteries of 22Chinese Minipigs.At two weeks after stenting,coronary angiography and optical coherence tomography (OCT) were performed in 10 experimental animals.At three months after stenting,coronary angiography and OCT were performed in the remaining 12 experimental animals.Histopathologic examination was performed on the coronary artery segments containing stent after the animals were executed.Results (1) No in-stent thrombosis and parietal thrombus were found by coronary angiography,OCT and histopathologic examination at two weeks post stenting.OCT analysis showed that the covered ratio of stent struts by neointima in ASES group was higher than in SES group [ ( 55.56 + 35.27 ) % vs.(41.82 +23.28 ) %,P < 0.05 ].The mean thickness of neointima in ASES group was significantly higher than in SES group [(89.0+5.0)1.μn vs.(32.0 +4.9) μm,P<O.O1] and BMS group [(89.0 +5.0) μm vs.(44.0 ± 7.2) μm,P < 0.01].Histopathologic and scanning electron microscopy examinations demonstrated that the covering level and quality of stent struts by neointima in BMS and ASES group were both better than in SES group.(2) At three months follow-up,quantitative coronary angiography analysis found that late instent lumen loss in ASES group was significantly lower than in BMS group [ (0.18 ±0.06)mm vs.(0.35 ±0.06)mm,P < 0.05].OCT analysis showed that the percent neointimal hyperplasia in ASES and SES group was significantly lower than in BMS group [ ( 34.75 + 2.64) % and ( 35.63 + 2.07 ) % vs.(48.28 ±3.25) %,both P < 0.01 ].Histopathologic analysis demonstrated that the percent areal restenosis of ASES and SES group were both significantly lower than that of BMS group [ (28.65 + 5.64)% and (29.33 ±6.07)% vs.(46.18 +8.25)%,both P <0.05].Conclusion The stents coated with anti-CD34 antibody and sirolimous can attenuate the inhibitory effect of sirolimous on the re-endothelialization at two weeks after stenting and the anti-hyperplasia effect of sirolimous at three months after stenting.
9.Analysis of complications during and post interventional therapy of congenital heart disease
Shi-Liang JIANG ; Zhong-Ying XU ; Shi-Hua ZHAO ; Jian LING ; Hong ZHENG ; Ge-Jua ZHANG ; Yan ZHANG ; Jing-Lin JIN ; Bin L(U) ; Ru-Ping DAI ; Yu-Qing LIU ; Yun WANG
Chinese Journal of Cardiology 2009;37(11):976-980
Objective To analyze the incidence and cause of complications during and after interventional therapy for congenital heart disease (CHD). Methods From April 1986 to April 2009, 388 out of 6029 patients with CHD developed complications during and post interventional therapy, another 5 patients died post procedure, clinical data from these 393 patients were retrospectively analyzed. The patients with severe functional insufficiency requiring intervention or surgery during and after interventional therapy were classified as severe complications. Results The overall complication rate was 6. 44% [7.69% post atrial septal defect occlusion, 4.20% post patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) occlusion, 1.31% post percutaneous balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty, 14.94% post veatricular septal defect occlusion, 3.13% post percutaneous closure of aortopulmonary collaterals, 30.95% post catheter embolotherapy of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations, 12.50% post transcatheter closure of coronary artery fistulae, 20.00% post transcatheter closure of ruptured sinus of Valsava aneurysm, 66. 67% post percutaneous balloon aortic valvuloplasty]. The severe complication rate was 0.65% (39/6029). The procedure-related mortality rate was 0.08% (5/6029), 0.26% (2/761) post percutaneous balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty, 0.05% (1/2070)post PDA occlusion, 9.10% (1/11) post balloon atrial septostomy, 33.33% (1/3) post percutaneous balloon aortic valvuloplasty. Emergency Cardiovascular surgery rate was 0.22% (13/6029). Selective surgery was required in 0.13% (8/6029)of patients post procedure. Two patients (0.03%) received permanent pacemaker implantation. Conclusions The severe complications and mortality rate of interventional therapy for CHD are relative low. Post procedure follow-up is needed fro monitoring possible procedure-related complications.
10.Value of cardiac CT examination in middle-aged and elderly patients with atrial septal defect before planned transcatheter closure
Hui-Jun SONG ; Zhong-Ying XU ; Shi-Liang JIANG ; Shi-Hua ZHAO ; Bin L(U) ; Ge-Jun ZHANG ; Jian LING ; Hong ZHENG ; Jing-Lin JIN ; Shi-Guo LI
Chinese Journal of Cardiology 2011;39(9):830-835
Objective To investigate the value of the cardiac CT examination for decision making in middle-aged and elderly patients before planned transcatheter atrial septal defect (ASD) closure. Methods Cardiac CT was performed in 63 adult patients [18 males, aged from 50 to 77 years, mean age (56. 87 ±5.79) years]with ASD before planned transcatheter ASD closure. Coronary CT angiography was made for detection of associated cardiovascular diseases, followed by 3D reconstruction of ASD for determination of the defect size in the GE-workstation, results were compared between transthoracic echocardiography measurement, CT measurement, and atrial septal defect occluder waist diameter. Results Cardiac CT identified additional cardiovascular diseases in 14 patients and decision making was changed based on cardiac CT results. Coronary artery stenosis was detected in 8 patients by cardiac CT, and proved by coronary angiography, and all of them were given comprehensive management: percutaneous coronary intervention and thanscatheter ASD closure were successively performed in 2 cases, and 1 case was referred to surgery for both coronary artery bypass graft and surgical ASD repair, and 5 patients were given pharmacological management for coronary artery disease besides thanscatheter ASD closure. Cardiac CT identified large ASD with insufficient rim tissue in 2 cases and transcatheter closures were abandoned.Cardiac CT screened out 1 case from those with insufficient posterior inferior rim by transthoracic echocardiography, and transcatheter ASD closure was successfully pedormed. Cardiac CT ruled out ASD in 1patient. In addition, cardiac CT detected 1 partial abnormalous pulmonary vein connection and 1 ductus arteriosus in this cohort. A correlation on ASD measurements was found between CT size and TTE size(r =0. 80,P < 0. 01 ; Y =0. 84X + 8. 85, R2 =0. 63, P < 0. 05 ), and between ASO size and CT size ( r =0. 92,P < 0. 01 ; Y =0. 93X + 4. 78, R2 =0. 84,P < 0. 05 ). Conclusion In middle-aged and elderly patients with ASD for possible transcatheter closure, cardiac CT is valuable on determing ASD size and morphology and could provide incremental information for optimizing clinical management for ASD patients.