1.Chinese expert consensus on emergency management of patients with implantable left ventricular assist device (2026 edition)
Dingqian LIU ; Guoguang MA ; Guangwei HAO ; Xianqiang WANG ; Chunsheng WANG ; Xiaoning SUN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(05):674-685
Standardizing the emergency assessment and management process for patients with implantable continuous-flow left ventricular assist device (LVAD) in emergency and intensive care settings is of great significance for reducing delays in diagnosis and treatment, lowering the mortality associated with LVAD-related emergencies, and improving overall prognosis and long-term survival. To this end, a multidisciplinary expert committee was convened to develop this consensus, integrating international evidence-based findings with clinical practice experience in China, with an emphasis on highlighting the characteristics of domestically manufactured devices. The aim is to establish an actionable standardized emergency management protocol to enhance clinical identification and response efficiency, reduce the risk of LVAD-related emergencies, and improve patient outcomes. Using a modified Delphi method, this consensus proposes a structured decision-making pathway that integrates an "ABC" rapid assessment with parallel device troubleshooting, prioritizing the use of point-of-care echocardiography for hemodynamic evaluation and complication assessment. Key emergency scenarios covered include low-flow alarms, pump thrombosis, right heart dysfunction, bleeding and anticoagulation imbalance, arrhythmias, and cardiac arrest. This consensus applies to implantable continuous-flow LVADs commonly used in China, including domestically manufactured devices such as Corheart 6, CH-VAD, EVAHEART, and HeartCon, as well as the imported device HeartMate 3.
2.Study on the Characteristics of TCM Syndromes of Insomnia Based on Multiple Data Analysis Methods
Xianbei WANG ; Rui ZHANG ; Jiwei ZHANG ; Yuying XU ; Ning SUN ; Miaoran WANG ; Xiaoning TAN ; Yufei WU ; Zirong LI ; Jing CAO ; Taiwei LOU ; Rui WEI ; Hongjin DU ; Qiuyan LI
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(5):25-31
Objective To explore the distribution of common TCM syndromes and symptoms of insomnia;To prepare for the construction of the theoretical framework and item pool of syndrome diagnosis and efficacy evaluation scale.Methods TCM guideline standards of insomnia,textbooks and journals over the years were retrieved,the information of TCM syndromes,syndrome elements and symptoms was extracted,the guideline textbook and journal database were established,and descriptive statistics,association rules,systematic clustering,factor analysis,potential categories and implicit structure analysis were carried out.Results Totally 116 guide standards and textbooks over the years were included,and 454 articles of journals were included.The high-frequency symptoms accounted for≥3%of the guide textbooks and journal databases were 87 and 79 categories,respectively,and the cumulative proportion was 87.48%and 87.75%,respectively.According to the analysis results,five common TCM syndromes and their characteristic symptom classification of insomnia were finally deduced.According to the frequency/person time distribution,they were heart and spleen deficiency syndrome,yin deficiency and fire hyperactivity syndrome,liver fire disturbing heart syndrome,phlegm heat disturbing heart syndrome,heart and gallbladder qi deficiency syndrome.Conclusion There are five common TCM syndromes of insomnia,and the characteristic symptoms of each TCM syndrome provide a reference source for the theoretical framework of syndrome diagnosis and efficacy evaluation scale and the establishment of item pool.
3.MACC1 promotes the invasion and migration of colorectal cancer through activating HGF/C-MET pathway
Man XIONG ; Yibing TAN ; Ming YANG ; Xiaoning SUN ; Side LIU ; Yang SONG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(1):86-93
Objective To investigate the role and mechanism of metastasis-associated protein in colorectal cancer 1(MACC1)in the proliferation and migration of colorectal cancer.Methods The expression of MACC1 in colorectal cancer samples and para-cancerous samples from TCGA database was analyzed.The survival difference between the groups with high and low expression of MACC1 was studied.HCT116 cells were divided into Vector group(no treatment group)and MACC1 OE group(transfected with pcDNA3.1-MACC1 plasmid),si-NC group(negative control group),and si-MACC1 group(transfected with MACC1 siRNA).MTT assay was used to detect cell viability;EDU and cell clonal formation assay were used to detect cell proliferation.The migration and invasion of cells were detected by scratch and invasion assays,respectively.The mRNA expression level of cellular-mesenchymal epithelial transition factor(c-MET)was detected by RT-qPCR,and the protein expression of MACC1 and c-MET was detected by Western blotting.Colon cancer cell HCT116 transfected with MACC1 OE was inoculated subcutaneously into nude mice to establish tumor model,and the volume and weight of tumor tissue were measured.Results The expression level of MACC1 was upregulated in colorectal cancer tissue and cells(P<0.05).Patients with high MACC1 expression had shorter overall survival than those with low MACC1 expression(P=0.003).Overexpression of MACC1 significantly increased cell viability(F=86.070,P<0.001).Compared with those in si-NC group,the proliferation rate,migration,invasion and number of clone formation of HCT116 in si-MACC1 group were significantly decreased(P<0.01).The expression of MACC1 protein was positively correlated with the expression of c-MET protein in colorectal cancer(r=0.802,P=0.002).Overexpression of MACC1 promoted the c-MET expression(t=13.532,P<0.001),while knockdown of MACC1 inhibited the c-MET expression(t=14.626,P<0.001).Luciferase reports assay demonstrated that c-MET was a transcriptional target of MACC1.MACC1 overexpression increased the tumor volume and weight of nude mice(P<0.01).Conclusion MACC1 can promote the invasion and migration of colorectal cancer through hepatocyte growth factor/c-MET pathway.
4.The Improvement of Intestinal Damage and Lipid Metabolism in Diabetic Rats by the Regulation of IRAK1/NF-κB Signaling Pathway by"Srperficiality-Origin Matching Acupoints"Electroacupuncture
Congcheng WANG ; Xia SUN ; Yue SHENG ; Xiaoning ZHANG ; Fan PING
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(1):211-219
Objective To investigate the improvement of interleukin-1 receptor associated kinase(IRAK1)/nuclear factor κB(NF-κB)signaling pathway regulated by"srperficiality-origin matching acupoints"electroacupuncture on intestinal damage in diabetic rats and lipid metabolism.Methods SD rats were randomly separated into control group,diabetes group,diabetes+electroacupuncture group,diabetes+pcDNA group,diabetes+pcDNA-IRAK1 group,diabetes+electroacupuncture+pcDNA group,and diabetes+electroacupuncture+pcDNA-IRAK1 group,18 rats in each group.Except for the control group,rats in other groups were fed with high glucose and high fat diet and intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin(STZ)to construct the model of diabetes rats.After successful modeling,rats in each group were treated every other day for 8 consecutive weeks.The weight,fasting blood glucose,serum triglycerides and total cholesterol levels of rats were detected.16S rRNA amplicon sequencing was applied to detect the relative abundance of rat gut microbiota;the intestinal permeability and water content of rats were tested.Immunohistochemistry was applied to detect the average optical densities of zonula occludens-1(ZO-1)proteins in small intestine tissue.Western blot was applied to detect the expression of IRAK1,phosphorylated nuclear factor inhibitory protein(p-IκBα),and phosphorylated nuclear factor B p65(p-NF-κB p65)proteins in rat small intestine tissue.Results Compared with the control group,the levels of fasting blood glucose,triglyceride,total cholesterol,relative abundances of Firmicutes,Proteobacteria,Actinomycetes,Allobaculum,fluorescein isothiocyanate(FITC)-glucan concentration,intestinal water content and the expression of IRAK1,p-IκBα,p-NF-κB p65 proteins in the diabetes group increased significantly(P<0.05).Weight,the relative abundance of Bacteroidetes,Lactobacillus,Romboutsia,Lachnospiraceae,Ruminocoaceae,the average optical densities of occludin and ZO-1 proteins decreased significantly(P<0.05).Compared with the diabetes group,the levels of fasting blood glucose,triglyceride,total cholesterol,relative abundances of Firmicutes,Proteobacteria,Actinomycetes,Allobaculum,FITC-glucan concentration,intestinal water content and the expression of IRAK1,p-IκBα,p-NF-κB p65 proteins in the diabetes+electroacupuncture group decreased significantly(P<0.05).Weight,the relative abundance of Bacteroidetes,Lactobacillus,Romboutsia,Lachnospiraceae,Ruminocoaceae,the average optical densities of occludin and ZO-1 proteins increased significantly(P<0.05),the change trend of corresponding indicators in the diabetes+pcDNA-IRAK1 group was opposite to the above(P<0.05).Compared with the diabetes+electroacupuncture group and the diabetes+electroacupuncture+pcDNA group,the levels of fasting blood glucose,triglyceride,total cholesterol,relative abundances of Firmicutes,Proteobacteria,Actinomycetes,Allobaculum,FITC-glucan concentration,intestinal water content and the expression of IRAK1,p-IκBα,p-NF-κB p65 proteins in the diabetes+electroacupuncture+pcDNA-IRAK1 group increased significantly(P<0.05).Weight,the relative abundance of Bacteroidetes,Lactobacillus,Romboutsia,Lachnospiraceae,Ruminocoaceae,the average optical densities of occludin and ZO-1 proteins decreased significantly(P<0.05).Conclusion"Srperficiality-origin matching acupoints"electroacupuncture may improve intestinal flora imbalance and intestinal barrier damage in diabetes rats by inhibiting IRAK1/NF-κB signaling pathway,and improve diabetic glucose and lipid metabolism.
5.Exploring the neural circuitry mechanisms of acupuncture for depression:Insights centered on the nucleus accumbens
Hongyi SUN ; Sihong LUO ; Chengyu ZHANG ; Zihang MENG ; Zhuo CHEN ; Xiaoning LI
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(22):3618-3624
The pathogenesis and progression of depression are closely associated with functional dysregula-tion in the brain's reward and emotion-modulating circuits.As the central hub of the reward system,the nucleus accumbens(NAc)forms aberrant neural circuits with multiple brain regions-including the ventral tegmental area(VTA),medial prefrontal cortex(mPFC),amygdala(AMY),hippocampus(HIP),and paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus(PVT)-which have been empirically linked to depressive symptomatology.Acupuncture,with its multi-target therapeutic profile,aligns well with the multifactorial and multisystem dysregulation characteristic of depressive disorders.This review systematically examines the functional alterations of the NAc-centered neural circuitry in depression and explores the potential mechanisms of acupuncture intervention.Evidence suggests that acupuncture holistically ameliorates depression by:modulating dopaminergic transmission in the VTA-NAc pathway,enhancing neurotransmitter equilibrium in the mPFC-NAc circuit,bidirectionally regulating emotional stability via the AMY-NAc loop,attenuating HIP-NAc glutamatergic hyperactivity,and optimizing excitatory signaling in the thalamus-NAc circuit.Furthermore,this synthesis emphasizes a systems-level integration of circuit mechanisms,highlighting both the clinical applicability of acupuncture in depression treatment and recent advances in mechanistic research.The findings provide robust theoretical foundations and practical guidance for clinical practice,bridging translational neuroscience with therapeutic innovation.
6.Practical exploration on the responsibilities and operation specifications of assistants in robotic radical gastrectomy
Yulong TIAN ; Yuqi SUN ; Xiaoning KANG ; Yan WANG ; Shougen CAO ; Xiaodong LIU ; Zequn LI ; Gan LIU ; Xiaojie TAN ; Cheng MENG ; Haitao JIANG ; Zhaojian NIU ; Yanbing ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2025;28(8):937-941
Robot-assisted surgery with its advantages such as three-dimensional high-definition vision, dexterous robotic arms, and tremor filtration, is increasingly being applied to complex radical gastrectomy. However, the role of the surgical assistant remains crucial during the procedure. The assistant is responsible for tasks outside the console, including adjusting robotic arms, changing instruments, exposing the surgical field, and addressing unexpected situations. The technical proficiency of the assistant and their collaboration efficiency with the primary surgeon directly impact the smoothness of surgery and patients' outcomes. With the expansion of robot-assisted surgical indications, the establishment of a standardized training system and the optimization of team collaboration models have become urgent challenges to address. This article draws on the author's practical experience as an assistant in robot-assisted gastric cancer surgeries, conducting an in-depth analysis of the responsibilities and operational skills of surgical assistants in robot-assisted procedures. The aim is to develop a relatively comprehensive set of operational guidelines for surgical assistants in robot-assisted radical gastrectomy, providing valuable references for enhancing the overall efficiency of surgical teams and improving surgical outcomes.
7.MACC1 promotes the invasion and migration of colorectal cancer through activating HGF/C-MET pathway
Man XIONG ; Yibing TAN ; Ming YANG ; Xiaoning SUN ; Side LIU ; Yang SONG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(1):86-93
Objective To investigate the role and mechanism of metastasis-associated protein in colorectal cancer 1(MACC1)in the proliferation and migration of colorectal cancer.Methods The expression of MACC1 in colorectal cancer samples and para-cancerous samples from TCGA database was analyzed.The survival difference between the groups with high and low expression of MACC1 was studied.HCT116 cells were divided into Vector group(no treatment group)and MACC1 OE group(transfected with pcDNA3.1-MACC1 plasmid),si-NC group(negative control group),and si-MACC1 group(transfected with MACC1 siRNA).MTT assay was used to detect cell viability;EDU and cell clonal formation assay were used to detect cell proliferation.The migration and invasion of cells were detected by scratch and invasion assays,respectively.The mRNA expression level of cellular-mesenchymal epithelial transition factor(c-MET)was detected by RT-qPCR,and the protein expression of MACC1 and c-MET was detected by Western blotting.Colon cancer cell HCT116 transfected with MACC1 OE was inoculated subcutaneously into nude mice to establish tumor model,and the volume and weight of tumor tissue were measured.Results The expression level of MACC1 was upregulated in colorectal cancer tissue and cells(P<0.05).Patients with high MACC1 expression had shorter overall survival than those with low MACC1 expression(P=0.003).Overexpression of MACC1 significantly increased cell viability(F=86.070,P<0.001).Compared with those in si-NC group,the proliferation rate,migration,invasion and number of clone formation of HCT116 in si-MACC1 group were significantly decreased(P<0.01).The expression of MACC1 protein was positively correlated with the expression of c-MET protein in colorectal cancer(r=0.802,P=0.002).Overexpression of MACC1 promoted the c-MET expression(t=13.532,P<0.001),while knockdown of MACC1 inhibited the c-MET expression(t=14.626,P<0.001).Luciferase reports assay demonstrated that c-MET was a transcriptional target of MACC1.MACC1 overexpression increased the tumor volume and weight of nude mice(P<0.01).Conclusion MACC1 can promote the invasion and migration of colorectal cancer through hepatocyte growth factor/c-MET pathway.
8.Follow-up study of left heart valve regurgitation after implantation of left ventricular assist device
Junjiang LIU ; Wenrui MA ; Dingqian LIU ; Yun ZHAO ; Lili DONG ; Zhe LUO ; Kefang GUO ; Chunsheng WANG ; Xiaoning SUN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2025;32(1):72-77
Objective To explore the valve regurgitation status of left heart after the implantation of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) and its effect on prognosis of patients with LVAD implantation. Methods A total of 35 patients with cardiomyopathy who underwent magnetic levitation LVAD implantation at Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University from February 2021 to July 2024 were retrospectively selected. Clinical data during hospitalization were collected, including preoperative basic data and postoperative valve regurgitation status. Telephone follow-ups were conducted to monitor patients’ survival status and transthoracic echocardiography was used to assess left valve function. Kaplan-Meier survival curves and log-rank test were employed to compare the survival rate of patients with different levels of valve regurgitation. Results The 35 patients had a mean age of (53.9±11.1) years, with 85.7% male, and 3 patients (8.6%) died during hospitalization. Preoperatively, 17 patients (48.6%) had moderate or greater mitral regurgitation, while all 35 patients had less than moderate aortic regurgitation. One month postoperatively, thirty patients were followed up, among which 24 patients (80%) had less than moderate mitral regurgitation, including 11 cases with alleviated regurgitation compared to pre-surgery; 6 patients (20%) had moderate or greater mitral regurgitation, including 4 cases with stable regurgitation and 2 cases with progression of regurgitation compared to pre-surgery; 2 patients (6.7%) had progression of aortic regurgitation to moderate or greater. The follow-up time was 1.2 (1.0, 2.1) years, with 1-year survival rate of 91.4% and 3-year survival rate of 71.1%. Survival analysis showed that the 3-year survival rate of patients with moderate or greater mitral regurgitation one month postoperatively was significantly lower than that of patients with less than moderate regurgitation (66.7% vs 83.3%, P=0.046). Conclusions After the implantation of magnetic levitation LVAD, most patients showed improvement in mitral regurgitation, while aortic regurgitation remained unchanged. The degree of mitral regurgitation one month postoperatively is associated with prognosis.
9.Diagnostic and Treatment Approach to Coronary Microvascular Disease from the Perspective of "Disharmony of Blood Collaterals and Dysfunction of Qi Transformation"
Xiaoxiao ZHANG ; Jianguo LIN ; Xiaoning SUN ; Ziyi SUN ; Tong TONG ; Wenqian ZUO ; Zeqi WANG ; Kuiwu YAO
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(7):755-759
The study explores the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) diagnostic and treatment approach to coronary microvascular disease (CMVD) from the perspective of "disharmony of blood collaterals and dysfunction of qi transformation". It is proposed that the core pathogenesis of CMVD lies in these two mechanisms. From an integrative medicine perspective, different CMVD types are analyzed based on their specific pathogenesis. Through clinical practice, four targeted treatment methods, i.e. warming, unblocking, tonifying, and activating, are formulated. CMVD caused by atherosclerosis is primarily associated with myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, and coronary revascularization, with corresponding pathological mechanisms of latent pathogenic obstruction, toxic accumulation in the collaterals, and deficiency with collateral stasis. The disease progression exhibits characteristics of correlation, staging, and transformation. Accordingly, treatment principles include warming to assist qi transformation, unblocking obstruction and dispelling turbidity, activating to disperse toxic stasis and invigorate collaterals, and tonifying to eliminate stasis and nourish collaterals. For CMVD unrelated to atherosclerosis, attention should be paid to the underlying disease, analyzing the main syndromes of blood and collateral disharmony. An approach combining disease-syndrome differentiation with blood and collateral regulation is emphasized for precise treatment.
10.Application of the Anderson sampler in the inspection for the filtration efficiency for bacteria in medical mask
Di LEI ; Chen WANG ; Minjuan ZHANG ; Cunlin LONG ; Jian REN ; Zhijie ZHAO ; Yuwei LI ; Yun LING ; Xiaoning SUN ; Jing ZHAO
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(3):160-163
The medical mask,which is used as an important tool of preventing the spread of respiratory diseases,can effectively block the transmission of biological aerosols.The detection for the filtration efficiency of bacteria in medical mask is particular importance.The Andersen sampler,is one kind of device that samples microbial aerosols,is widely used in the inspection for the filtration efficiency for bacteria in medical masks.It mainly consists of six impactors with different pore sizes.It simulates the deposition process of the most of particles at different positions in respiratory system through the bacterial particles in biological aerosols impact respectively the surface of petri dishes with agar under different pore sizes.This paper explored the development background,structure and sampling principle,operation and counting procedures of the Andersen sampler,as well as its application and importance in the inspection for the filtration efficiency for bacteria in medical mask.

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