1.Influence of Spin-Lock Frequency on Quantitative Assessment of Myocardial T1ρ Mapping
Caiyun HAN ; Wei DENG ; Ren ZHAO ; Hongmin SHU ; Zhen WANG ; Jinxiu YANG ; Yongqiang YU ; Xiaohu LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2024;32(7):731-735
Purpose To explore the influence of different spin-locking frequencies on T1ρ values based on a 3.0T MR system.Materials and Methods Thirty-eight healthy adult volunteers underwent cardiac magnetic resonance imaging at the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University from July to September 2023.T1ρ mapping and short-axis cine imaging with steady-state free precession sequences were performed with 3.0T MR system.T1ρ mapping sequence in three short-axis slices with three spin-lock frequencies at the amplitude of 5 Hz,300 Hz,400 Hz,and 500 Hz was scanned,respectively.T1ρ relaxation times and myocardial fibrosis index were quantified for each slice and each myocardial segment,the difference in T1ρ of different spin-locking frequencies and myocardial fibrosis index was analyzed using one-way repeated-measures analysis of variance method.Results T1ρ of 5 Hz,300 Hz,400 Hz,and 500 Hz were(33.9±2.8)ms,(43.4±2.1)ms,(45.4±2.6)ms and(46.5±2.4)ms,respectively;and T1ρ values showed a significant progressive increase from the low spin-lock frequency to the high spin-lock frequency of the heart(300 Hz vs.400 Hz:P<0.001;300 Hz vs.500 Hz:P<0.001;400 Hz vs.500 Hz:P=0.043).In addition,the measured myocardial fibrosis index at 300 Hz,400 Hz and 500 Hz were(9.4±2.2)ms,(11.3±2.9)ms and(12.6±2.7)ms,respectively.Statistical analysis underscored significant variations among these measurements(300 Hz vs.400 Hz:P<0.001;300 Hz vs.500 Hz:P<0.001;400 Hz vs.500 Hz:P=0.033).Conclusion In this prospective study,myocardial T1ρ values for the specific cardiac magnetic resonance setting are provided,and we found that spin-lock frequency can affect the T1ρ values.
2.Application of cardiac magnetic resonance quantitative techniques in assessing myocardial involvement in new onset and longstanding systemic lupus erythematosus patients
Zhen WANG ; Wei DENG ; Jing CAI ; Fangyue CHENG ; Ren ZHAO ; Hongmin SHU ; Zongwen SHUAI ; Yongqiang YU ; Xiaohu LI
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2024;28(8):551-557
Objective:To investigate the application of cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) quantitative techniques in evaluating myocardial involvement differences between new onset and longstanding systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients.Methods:From August 2020 to April 2023, 14 new onset and 15 longstanding SLE patients treated at the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University were prospectively included as the study group. Additionally, 18 age-, gender-, body surface area-, and body mass index-matched healthy volunteers were included as the control group. Clinical baseline data, electrocardiograms, and CMR results including left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), left ventricular end-systolic volume index (LVESVI), left ventricular end-diastolic volume index (LVEDVI), cardiac index (CI), left ventricular stroke volume index (LVSVI), left ventricular mass index (LVMI), myocardial strain, native T 1 values, and T 2 values were collected. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) or Kruskal-Wallis H test was used to compare the quantitative parameters among the three groups. Bonferroni correction was applied for pairwise group comparisons. Results:The native T 1 values [1 114.50 (1 089.33, 1 150.39) ms, 1 085.32 (1 051.31, 1 129.75) ms] and T 2 values [(55.9±3.4) ms, (53.3±1.5) ms] of new onset and longstanding SLE patients were higher than those of the healthy control group [native T 1 values 1052.62 (1024.75, 1077.59) ms, H=17.72, P<0.001; T 2 values (51.2±1.3) ms, F=18.70, P<0.001]. The T 2 values of the new onset SLE group was higher than that of the longstanding SLE group ( P<0.05). The LVEDVI[86.87 (80.80, 93.55) ml/m 2], LVSVI [54.63 (50.42, 59.03) ml/m 2], and LVMI [48.39 (41.65, 53.26) g/m 2] of the new onset SLE group were higher than those of the control group [LVEDVI: 71.11 (65.80, 81.28) ml/m 2, Z=3.02, P=0.003; LVSVI: 42.17 (40.36, 51.33) ml/m 2, Z=2.76, P=0.006; LVMI: 38.48 (35.22, 43.83) g/m 2, Z=3.10, P=0.002]. The LVEDVI and LVSVI of the new onset SLE group were also higher than those of the longstanding SLE group [LVEDVI: 73.30 (69.87, 84.71) ml/m 2, Z=1.97, P=0.048; LVSVI: 45.53 (42.28, 50.98) ml/m 2, Z=2.34, P=0.020]. Conclusion:Myocardial involvement is more severe in new onset SLE patients, whereas acute myocardial injury is alleviated in longstanding SLE patients. Therefore, early detection of cardiac involvement in SLE patients is crucial for improving prognosis.
3.Short-term efficacy of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication for refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease
Zhen WANG ; Yongqiang ZHANG ; Guoyi SHAO ; Gen HU
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2024;47(1):23-27
Objective:To investigate the safety and short-term efficacy of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication in the treatment of refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (rGERD).Methods:The clinical data of 61 patients underwent laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication from March 2018 to March 2022 in Jiangyin People′s Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. Among them, 14 patients had significant symptom relief after using proton pump inhibitor (PPI) before operation (group A), 30 patients had partial symptom relief after using PPI (group B), and 17 patients had persistent symptoms despite regular treatment with double-dose PPI for more than 8 weeks (group C). The surgical outcomes and recovery were compared among the three groups.Results:For the 61 patients, the surgical time was (117.46 ± 28.50) min, the intraoperative blood loss was 23.00 (8.00, 34.00) ml, and the postoperative hospital stay was 3.00 (2.00, 5.00) d. There were no statistically significant differences in surgical time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative hospital stay, concurrent hiatal hernia repair and mesh placement among the three groups ( P>0.05). No short-term severe complications such as abdominal bleeding, abdominal infection and gastrointestinal perforation occurred in any group. There were no statistical differences in satisfaction score, subjective relief of overall postoperative symptoms, reflux symptoms, PPI usage, dysphagia, abdominal distention, diarrhea or constipation among the three groups ( P<0.05). No upper abdominal pain, recurrence and reoperation occurred in the three groups. Conclusions:Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication has a definite therapeutic effect on rGERD, with significant anti reflux effects. There are no serious complications after surgery, and there are no recurrence or reoperation.
4.Anatomical study on three-dimensional vascular reconstruction of calf chain perforator flap
Qi TAN ; Yongqiang ZHANG ; Changde WANG ; Gang LIU ; Qian WANG ; Zhen LI ; Lei YANG ; Guangjun LIU
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2023;39(5):490-495
Objective:The three-dimensional(3D) reconstruction method of calf perforator vessel was explored to provide the basis for clinical safe and accurate harvesting of calf chain perforator flap.Methods:Gelatin-lead oxide is automatically perfused the femoral artery of 3 fresh adult lower limbs specimens. Data were collected after the CT scan of the full limb, 3D reconstruction of bones, arteries and their perforators was processed in Mimics Research 19.0 software. Dynamic display of vascular hierarchy and adjacent relationships by adjusting CT values. And show the anatomical region of each perforator artery in different colors, measure the feeding area of the single perforator using Scion Image software. The 3D printed calf bone and vascular model can be used for direct observation. The specimen anatomy was measured according to a perforator vessel parameter with an outer diameter of 0.5 mm through the deep fascia. The number of perforators, vessle pedicle length, and outer diameter were observed and statistically analyzed.Results:The digitized 3D reconstruction images can clearly show the 3D structured of the calf artery and perforator vessels and micro vessels, as well as the course, distribution characteristics of blood vessels, and the 3D relationship with adjacent structures. The printed 3D model visually observes the hierarchy of the perforator vessels and the anastomosis relationship between the perforators. 3 calf specimen arteries with perforator artery 22±4, vessel pedicle length (46.7±18.3) mm, outer diameter (0.8±0.3) mm, the average blood supply area of the single perforator (38.2±10.7) cm 2. Conclusion:The Mimics Research 19.0 software should be used to dynamically reconstruct the 3D structure of the branch vessel by adjusting the CT value, which improves the display effect of the perforator vessels. The 3D printing model makes the source, course, diameter and distribution range of the perforator vessels visually visible, which provides experimental support for the clinical construction of digital calf chain perforator flap harvest scheme for patients.
5.Anatomical study on three-dimensional vascular reconstruction of calf chain perforator flap
Qi TAN ; Yongqiang ZHANG ; Changde WANG ; Gang LIU ; Qian WANG ; Zhen LI ; Lei YANG ; Guangjun LIU
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2023;39(5):490-495
Objective:The three-dimensional(3D) reconstruction method of calf perforator vessel was explored to provide the basis for clinical safe and accurate harvesting of calf chain perforator flap.Methods:Gelatin-lead oxide is automatically perfused the femoral artery of 3 fresh adult lower limbs specimens. Data were collected after the CT scan of the full limb, 3D reconstruction of bones, arteries and their perforators was processed in Mimics Research 19.0 software. Dynamic display of vascular hierarchy and adjacent relationships by adjusting CT values. And show the anatomical region of each perforator artery in different colors, measure the feeding area of the single perforator using Scion Image software. The 3D printed calf bone and vascular model can be used for direct observation. The specimen anatomy was measured according to a perforator vessel parameter with an outer diameter of 0.5 mm through the deep fascia. The number of perforators, vessle pedicle length, and outer diameter were observed and statistically analyzed.Results:The digitized 3D reconstruction images can clearly show the 3D structured of the calf artery and perforator vessels and micro vessels, as well as the course, distribution characteristics of blood vessels, and the 3D relationship with adjacent structures. The printed 3D model visually observes the hierarchy of the perforator vessels and the anastomosis relationship between the perforators. 3 calf specimen arteries with perforator artery 22±4, vessel pedicle length (46.7±18.3) mm, outer diameter (0.8±0.3) mm, the average blood supply area of the single perforator (38.2±10.7) cm 2. Conclusion:The Mimics Research 19.0 software should be used to dynamically reconstruct the 3D structure of the branch vessel by adjusting the CT value, which improves the display effect of the perforator vessels. The 3D printing model makes the source, course, diameter and distribution range of the perforator vessels visually visible, which provides experimental support for the clinical construction of digital calf chain perforator flap harvest scheme for patients.
6.Augmented renal clearance in Chinese intensive care unit patients after traumatic brain injury: a cross-sectional study.
Zilong DANG ; Hong GUO ; Bin LI ; Maohua ZHEN ; Jian LIU ; Yuhui WEI ; Hongyan QIN ; Zhimin DOU ; Lei ZHANG ; Lei ZHU ; Yongqiang CAO ; Fengjiao LI ; Xinan WU
Chinese Medical Journal 2022;135(6):750-752
7.Clinical applications of free fibula flap in repair of large composite tissue defect in upper limb
Qi TAN ; Baoyan ZHANG ; Yongqiang ZHANG ; Qian WANG ; Lei YANG ; Zhen LI ; Guangjun LIU
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2021;44(2):157-160
Objective:To evaluate the clinical effect of fibula flap in the repair of large segment of composite tissue defect in upper limb.Methods:From April, 2015 to June, 2019, 7 patients with large composite tissue defects in upper limbs were treated. All of them with various skin, vessel, nerve, tendon and other tissue defects. Repairing was well planned before surgery according to the type, location and size of defect. While in repairing of the bone and skin defect, fibula flap was taken from the shank and to repair the defects of nerve, tendon and vessels in upper limb. Regular followed-ups were made after surgery.Results:The 7 fibula flaps all survived. Postoperative follow-up ranged between 8 to 36 (averaged of 15) months. All the reconstructed limbs were in satisfactory appearance and function recovery. All the patients were able to manage their daily activities and live independently. The shape and function of donor sites were good. According to the Enneking system, the outcomes were graded as excellent in 4 cases and good in 3, with the average score was 25.9 points.Conclusion:Free grafting of vascularised fibula flap is especially feasible to be used in the repair of large bone tissue defect of upper limb. It repairs the defects of skin, vessel, nerve and tendon with the flap from a single donor site.
8.A Meta analysis on the effectiveness of multiple health education implementation forms on exercise behavior among college students
LI Zhen, WANG Chenyu, XIAO Tao, ZHEN Jie, HAN Yongqiang
Chinese Journal of School Health 2021;42(8):1156-1161
Objective:
To compare the effectiveness of three forms of health education including classroom teaching, network teaching and after class tutoring on exercise behavior among college students.
Methods:
A literature search was performed using web of science, PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and CNKI database on randomized controlled trials of health education intervention on exercise behavior among college students. Literature filtering, data extraction, and assessment of the risks of bias were conducted by two independent researchers using Stata 16.0 software based on traditional Meta analysis and network meta analysis.
Results:
A total of 23 literatures were included. The results showed that health education courses could effectively increase the weekly exercise time of college students( SMD =0.29), exercise frequency ( SMD =0.25) and number of students participating in exercise( OR =1.33). Subgroup analysis revealed that the increase in classroom teaching and network teaching associated with increased weekly exercise time ( SMD =0.45, 0.36), exercise frequency ( SMD =0.22, 0.37) and exercise number ( OR =1.36, 1.26)(all P <0.05); The effect of after class tutoring on the time and frequency of weekly exercise was not statistically significant( P >0.05). Indirect comparison showed that the effects of classroom teaching and network teaching on weekly exercise time, and exercise frequency were superior to that of extracurricular counselling( P <0.05); There were no significant differences in the weekly exercise time, frequency and number of participants between the two groups( P >0.05). Based on SUCRA method and the effect size, health education in the form of classroom teaching may have the greatest effect on the weekly exercise time, frequency and the number of students participating in the exercise( SUCRA =91.5, 94.1, 87.1).
Conclusion
Health education in the form of classroom teaching and network teaching can positively influence exercise behavior of college students.It is suggested that health education courses should be carried out in college courses so as to better promote college students to participate in physical exercise.
9.Meta analysis of the effects of high intensity interval training on metabolic syndrome in overweight college students
LI Zhen, HAN Yongqiang, WANG Chenyu, ZHEN Jie, XIAO Tao
Chinese Journal of School Health 2021;42(12):1798-1803
Objective:
In this study, a meta analysis was conducted to evaluate and compare the effects of different types of interval training, such as, repeated sprint training(RST), high intensity interval training(HIIT) and sprint interval training(SIT) on body index of overweight/obese college students and the effect of moderate intensity continuous training(MICT), so as to provide a reference for taking appropriate exercise measures.
Methods:
The data was searched and selected from the database of Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, The Cochrane Library and CNKI, and from the articles about random research on the effects of HIIT, SIT, RST, and MICT on overweight/obese college students for the evaluation of bias risk. And Stata 16.0 software was used for Meta analysis and network analysis.
Results:
Totally 815 samples selected from 18 articles were included in the study. Meta analysis showed that HIIT( SMD=-0.26, 95%CI =-0.52--0.00, P <0.05) and SIT( SMD=-0.39, 95%CI =-0.72--0.07, P <0.05) could make greater effects on BMI than MICT. The differences between RST and MICT were of no statistical significance( SMD=0.28, 95%CI =0.32-0.87, P >0.05). According to the SUCRA method combined with effect size, the best effect on improving MetS related physiological indexes of overweight college students was found in SIT( SUCRA =79.3), followed by HIIT( SUCRA =78.2), RST( SUCRA =56.8), and MICT( SUCRA =35.7).
Conclusion
Compared with MICT, high intensity interval training can greatly improve BMI of the obese/overweight college students, and could achieve the optimal effect of reducing the fat by exercising through SIT.
10.Early outcome of proximal femoral nail antirotation and bipolar hemiarthroplasty in treatment of intertrochanteric fractures in elderly patients aged 90 years or more
Jincheng HUANG ; Yanxin SHI ; Zhen WANG ; Yongqiang ZHAO ; Yu BAI ; Aiguo WANG ; Yi JIN ; Jia ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2020;36(6):490-495
Objective:To compare the early outcome of proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA) and bipolar hemiarthroplasty in treatment of intertrochanteric fractures in elderly patients aged 90 years or more.Methods:A retrospective case-control study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 43 elderly patients aged 90 years or more with intertrochanteric fractures admitted to Henan Provincial People's Hospital from January 2017 to June 2018. There were 12 males and 31 females, aged 90-102 years [(92.3±2.5)years]. A total of 31 patients were treated by PFNA (PFNA group) and 12 patients by bipolar hemiarthroplasty (hemiarthroplasty group). Comparisons were made between the two groups in terms of operation time, intraoperative blood loss, time of weight bearing after operation, rate of blood transfusion, incidence of complications 2 weeks and 3 months after operation, Harris score 12 months after operation and mortality 12 months after operation.Results:All patients were followed up for 1-30 months [(19.1±9.8)months] in PFNA group and for 0.5-29 months [(18.6±10.6)months] in hemiarthroplasty group. Operative time was (95.8±31.0)minutes in PFNA group, shorter than (128.8±40.5)minutes in hemiarthroplasty group ( P<0.05). Intraoperative blood loss was (71.3±25.7)ml in PFNA group and (212.5±113.1)ml in hemiarthroplasty group ( P<0.05). Time of weight bearing after operation was (43.9±31.9)days in PFNA group, longer than (5.9±2.8)days in hemiarthroplasty group ( P<0.05). The perioperative blood transfusion rate in PFNA group (29%) was less than hemiarthroplasty group (75%) ( P<0.05). Incidence of complications 2 weeks after operation was similar between PFNA group (23%) and hemiarthroplasty group (42%) ( P>0.05). Incidence of complications 3 months after operation in PFNA group was 26%, similar with 42% in hemiarthroplasty group ( P>0.05). Harris score 12 months after operation in PFNA group was (56.3±32.3)points, comparable to (59.3±36.7)points in hemiarthroplasty group ( P>0.05). Mortality rate 12 months after operation was 19% in PFNA group and 25% in hemiarthroplasty group ( P>0.05). Conclusion:For intertrochanteric fractures in elderly patients aged 90 years or more, PFNA and bipolar hemiarthroplasty are both effective treatments, but PFNA may be a better choice with shorter operation time and less intraoperative blood loss.


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