1.Necrosis and Apoptosis of Cardiocyte Associated in Ventricular Remodeling after Acute Myocardial Infarction(review)
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2007;13(1):59-60
It was thought that cardiocyte necrosis is the only dead form after acute myocardial infarction. Recent researches have demonstrate that apoptosis and necrosis both are dead forms of cardiocyte, which play important role in the ventricular remodeling after acute myocardial infarction.
2.Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing and Rehabilitation of Coronary Artery Diseases (review)
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2010;16(10):947-949
As a harmless detecting measurement, cardiopulmonary exercise testing(CPET) can effectively assess exercise strength. So it can conduct to write out an exercise prescription, direct heart rehabilitation and evaluate the clinical effects of medications. The results of CPET are reliable, and it can be performed repetitively. Therefore, CPET has better prospects in coronary artery diseases rehabilitation.
3.Exploration of Current Status of Undergraduate Education of Rehabilitation Medicine
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2011;17(8):788-789
Cultivating talents of rehabilitation medicine is the most urgent affairs of developing rehabilitation medicine in China. The undergraduate education of the rehabilitation medicine is an important link of improving the school-level and the academic position of rehabilitation medical education and cultivating talents of rehabilitation medicine. This article focuses on the present situation about the undergraduate education of rehabilitation medicine, the sources of undergraduate, the location of training targets, the professional fields as well as the problems needing attention and solutions in undergraduate education.
4.Angiogenesic effects and molecular mechanisms of Shuanglong Pill on experimental myocardial infarction rats
Zufu YANG ; Wanying HU ; Zhiqiang QIN ; Mingcai ZHANG ; Jihang FU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2003;9(5):293-295
ObjectiveTo study the effects and molecular mechanisms of Shuanglong Pill on angiogenesis of ischemic myocardium. Methods63 Wistar rats were ligated left anterior descending branch to be made into models of acute myocardial infarction(AMI).All rats were randomly divided into large-dosage group of Shuanglong Pill(LDG),small-dosage group of Shuanglong Pill(SDG),The control of acute MI(MIC).Other 11 rats were set as normal control(NC).Rats in every group had been treated half for 2 weeks and half for 4 weeks. New vessels' quantity in ischemic myocardium of acute MI rats were detected by immunohistochemistry double steps assay;the expressions of vessel endothelial growth factor(VEGF) and basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF) on ischemic myocardium were detected by immunohistochemistry SP assay;the expressions of VEGF mRNA and bFGF mRNA on ischemic myocardium were detected by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) assay.ResultsThere were more new capillaries on ischemic myocardium of LDG, SDG compared with that in MIC at every stage,moreover,there was significantly increase at the end of 4 weeks compared with that at 2 weeks.At the end of 2 weeks, the expression of VEGF in LDG were significantly elevated compared with that in MIC; and the expression of bFGF in LDG were significantly elevated compared with that in SDG and MIC.Whereas the expression of VEGF in LDG were significantly decreased at the end of 4 weeks compared with 2 weeks. There were significant differences of above comparison (P<0.05-0.01).At every stage the expression of VEGF mRNA in LDG, SDG were significantly elevated compared with that in MIC; but its expression was significantly decreased at the end of 4 weeks compared with that 2 weeks. The expression of bFGF mRNA was significantly elevated in LDC at the end of 2 weeks compared with that in other groups.ConclusionsShuanglong Pill could promote angiogenesis in ischemic myocardium,application of large dose of Shuanglong Pill could significantly upregulate the expression of VEGF, bFGF, VEGF mRNA and bFGF mRNA.
5.Effect of Shuanglong pill on expression of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) and basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF) on aortic atherosclerotic plaque
Jin-gui XUE ; Wang-ying HU ; Zufu YANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2004;10(9):532-533
ObjectiveTo study the effect of Shuanglong pill on expression of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) and basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF) on aortic atherosclerotic plaque.MethodsAs atherosclerotic(AS) models of rabbits were made by immune injury plus hyperlipid diet, all rabbits were divided into blank control group(group Ⅰ,6), experimental control group(group Ⅱ, 6), captopril control group(group Ⅲ, 6; 10 mg/kg·d,12 weeks), and Shuanglong pill group(group Ⅳ, 6; 2.52 g/kg·d,12 weeks). Quantitive and qualitative analysis of expression of VEGF and BFGF on aortic atherosclerotic plaque were performed.ResultsExpressive area, density and density index of VEGF and bFGF on aortic atherosclerotic plaques were significantly decreased in group Ⅲ and Ⅳ than in group Ⅱ(P<0.01). There were significant decrease for VEGF expression in group Ⅳ than in group Ⅲ(P<0.01).Pathologic staining showed that there were no foam cells formation and no stained yellow in group Ⅰ, but mass foam cells formation and widespread stained yellow in group Ⅱ. There were a small quantity of foam cells formation and little stained yellow in group Ⅲ and group Ⅳ.ConclusionShuanglong pill can delay/reverse AS progression by inhibiting VEGF and bFGF expression in atherosclerotic plaque as well as captopril.
6.Clinical observation on changes of cognitive function in patients with cerebral microbleeds
Huiping ZHANG ; Zufu ZHU ; Shanshan HONG ; Qiangbin LU ; Jiangsheng YANG ; Guoqing ZHOU ; Qitao JIANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2013;22(11):1001-1003
Objective To investigate the relationship between the cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) and changes of cognitive function,and the possible mechanism of cognitive impairment caused by CMBs.Methods Sixty-eight micro-hemorrhage patients on susceptibility weighted imagine (SWI) sequences composed positive group,and sixty-eight patients selected without micro-hemorrhage in the SWI sequence and meeting the selection criteria as control group.At the same time,both two groups were assessed by MoCA and CDT scale inspection.Results CDT scores of CMBs group (2.00±0.88) were significantly lower than those of control group (3.76±0.53),and there was significantly different in the two groups (t=-3.27,P=0.00).At the same time,MoCA total scores and executive functions,naming,calculation,language,abstraction,recall scores of CMBs group were significantly lower than those of control group,and all of the groups were significantly different (t=-5.48,P=0.00; t=-4.36,P=0.00; t=-2.35,P=0.01 ; t=-2.49,P=0.02; t=-4.09,P=0.00; t=-4.63,P=0.00).CDT scores,MoCA total scores,executive functions,language,abstraction,memory scores between CMBs groups and control group were significantly different at all levels (P<0.05).Executive functions,languages and calculated inter-group of mild CMBs,moderate CMBs,severe CMBs were significantly different (P<0.05).The number of CMBs was negative correlation with total scores,executive function,language,and abstract (r=-0.675,P=0.000; r=-0.689,P=0.000; r=-0.536,P=0.000; r=-0.636,P=0.000).Conclusion The existence of CMBs and the number of CMBs are closely related to cognitive dysfunction.The more of CMBs,the more of obvious cognitive impairment.
7.Serum lipid profiles of Chinese men with chronic paraplegia
Shengjie LUO ; Jianjun LI ; Shoulin LI ; Shen MENG ; Hongjun ZHOU ; Zufu YANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2011;33(1):56-59
Objective To investigate the serum lipids levels of Chinese men with chronic paraplegia.Methods A total of 650 male paraplegics admitted to the China Rehabilitation Research Center (CRRC) for rehabilitation therapy from Jan 2004-Dec 2008 were investigated. The inclusion criteria were a definite paraplegic history (T2-L5 spinal cord injury); complete data; age 18-60 years; and no history of stroke. TG, TC, LDL and HDL serum lipid profiles were studied. Results These male paraplegics showed significantly higher mean TG and TC levels and lower mean HDL levels than the nation-wide averages for similar males ( TG 1.72 mmol/L vs. 1.36 mmol/L; TC4.42 mmol/L vs. 4.30 mmoL/L; HDL 0.99 mmol/L vs. 1.18 mmol/L). No difference in average LDL levels was found. TG, TC and LDL levels were correlated positively with age, but HDL was not. Duration of paraplegia correlated positively with HDL levels, but negatively with LDL. The prevalence of dyslipidemia was 67% , and the prevalence of low HDL was 64%. Conclusions The serum lipid profiles of the young male paraplegics showed a high prevalence of dislipidemia, significantly low HDL levels with a high prevalence of low HDL, and no correlation with age. TG, TC and LDL levels increased with age. The duration of paraplegia was correlated positively with HDL but negatively with LDL, probably due to increased exercise of the upper limbs.
8.Relationship between Objectively Determined Daily Physical Activities and Obesity Indices in Adults
Shengjie LUO ; Shen MENG ; Yan ZHANG ; Shoulin LI ; Zufu YANG ; Jie LIU ; Siyuan CHEN ; Wei LIN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2009;15(1):73-75
Objective To investigate the relationship between daily physical activities determined by walking-steps and the obesity indices including body weight,Body Mass Index (BMI),waist and hip circumference and their ratio in adults. Methods 125 individuals who participated in routine physical examinations of health were measured with body weight, BMI, waist and hip circumference/ratio, daily physical activities determined by walking steps. Results For males, daily physical activities correlated negatively with body weight (r=-0.397,P<0.01), BMI (r=-0.499,P<0.01), waist circumference (r=-0.490, P<0.01) and the ratio of waist vs. hip circumference (r=-0.478,P<0.01), whereas body weight(r=-0.342,P<0.01), BMI (r=-0.249,P<0.05), and hip circumference (r=-0.303,P<0.05) for females. Daily walking-steps were significantly different among the groups of normal weight (11491±6100) steps/d, overweight (9314±5722) steps/d, and obesity (6141±2985) steps/d (P<0.01). Conclusion Daily physical activities determined by walking steps correlated significantly with obesity indices.
9.Relationship Between Daily Walking-steps and Serum Lipids in Chinese Adults
Shengjie LUO ; Shen MENG ; Yan ZHANG ; Shoulin LI ; Zufu YANG ; Jie LIU ; Siyuan CHEN ; Wei LIN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2009;15(2):170-172
Objective To investigate the relationship between daily walking-steps and serum lipids.Methods 120 individuals who participated in routine physical examinations of health were investigated, objective measurements included triacylglycerol (TG), total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein (LDL) and high density lipoprotein (HDL), and daily walking-steps were determined by pedometer.Results The daily walking-steps were correlated negatively to TG ( r=-0.351, P<0.01), and positively to HDL ( r=0.284, P<0.05) for male after adjustment for age.Conclusion Daily walking-steps determined by pedometer are correlated negatively to TG levels, and positively to HDL levels for male. No correlations are found between daily walking-steps and levels of TC, LDL for male. No correlations are found between daily walking-steps and serum lipids for female.
10.Relationship between Blood Pressure and Objectively Determined Daily Physical Activities in Chinese Adults
Shengjie LUO ; Shen MENG ; Yan ZHANG ; Shoulin LI ; Zufu YANG ; Jie LIU ; Siyuan CHEN ; Wei LIN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2009;15(3):267-269
Objective To investigate the relationship between objectively determined daily physical activities and blood pressure levels in Chinese adults. Methods 125 individuals who participated in routine physical examinations of health were investigated, include systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, pulse pressure, and daily walking steps determined by pedometer. Results The daily walking steps correlated negatively with systolic pressure(Male r=-0.613, P<0.01; Female r=-0.430, P<0.01) and diastolic pressure (male r=-0.686, P<0.01; female r=-0.388,P<0.01). Daily walking steps of normotensive, pre-hypertensive, and hypertensive groups were (18249±6066) step/d, (10395±3788) step/d, (6232±3967) step/d for males, and (12564±6927) step/d, (11458±5084) step/d, (6153±3569) step/d for females respectively (P<0.05). Conclusion The daily physical activity determined by walking steps correlated negatively with blood pressure in Chinese adults. Hypertensives often live in low active or sedentary lifestyle. Active lifestyle (≥10000 step/d) may help keep normal blood pressure for Chinese adults.