Objective To understand the current status of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) control in patients after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Methods Clinical data of patients who underwent isolated CABG in Beijing Anzhen Hospital in 2023 were collected. All patients returned to our hospital approximately one year after surgery (10-13 months) for a lipid level recheck. We analyzed their LDL-C attainment status and influencing factors. Patients were categorized into two groups based on whether their LDL-C met the target: a LDL-C attainment group and a LDL-C non-attainment group. Results This study included 1456 patients who underwent CABG, including 320 females and 1136 males, with an average age of (61.41±9.12) years. One year post-surgery, 234 patients achieved the LDL-C target, with an attainment rate of 16.07%. The proportion of patients in the LDL-C attainment group who were ultra-high risk (77.35% vs. 92.06%, P＜0.001), female (16.24% vs. 23.08%, P=0.021), and those with comorbid hypertension (55.98% vs. 63.18%, P=0.038) was significantly lower than those in the LDL-C non-attainment group. Additionally, the baseline body mass index (BMI) [(25.37±3.24) kg/m2 vs. (26.03±3.56) kg/m2, P=0.017], total cholesterol levels [(3.30±0.84) mmol/L vs. (4.01±1.03) mmol/L, P＜0.001], LDL-C [(1.62±0.63) mmol/L vs. (2.25±0.85) mmol/L, P＜0.001], and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol [(0.98±0.26) mmol/L vs. (1.02±0.24) mmol/L, P=0.049] upon admission in the attainment group were all lower than those in the non-attainment group. Moreover, the lipid-lowering drug usage rate in the attainment group (100.00% vs. 96.24%, P=0.003) and the proportion using two types of drugs together (25.21% vs. 10.72%, P＜0.001) were both higher than those in the non-attainment group, while the statin monotherapy rate was lower than that in the non-attainment group (74.79% vs. 85.19%, P＜0.001). Logistic regression analysis showed that baseline BMI (OR=0.928, P=0.012) and baseline LDL-C levels (OR=0.207, P<0.001), patient cardiovascular risk stratification (OR=0.155, P<0.001) and lipid-lowering drug treatment regimen (OR=3.758, P<0.001) are significant factors affecting the LDL-C control status. Conclusion The LDL-C compliance rate of patients undergoing CABG is at a relatively low level 1 year after surgery. Patients with very high risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, high baseline LDL-C levels, and overweight or obesity should be strengthened lipid management. For these patients, the intensity of lipid-lowering drug use or combination medication should be increased upon discharge.

The intestinal mucosal barrier plays a pivotal role in both innate and adaptive immune regulation.Its integrity is essential for maintaining overall health,as it acts as a critical interface between the luminal contents and the host immune system.MicroRNAs(miRNAs),which are small noncoding RNAs,function as potent genetic regulators by interacting with multiple target genes to modulate entire cellular pathways.Recent studies have demon-strated that miRNAs are intricately involved in regulating the function of the intestinal mucosal barrier.This review examines the role of miRNAs in the intestinal mucosal barrier,encompassing their mechanisms,relevant clinical research findings,and potential directions for future investigation,to elucidate the potential value of miRNAs in the pathogenesis,diagnosis,and treatment of related diseases.

The intestinal mucosal barrier plays a pivotal role in both innate and adaptive immune regulation.Its integrity is essential for maintaining overall health,as it acts as a critical interface between the luminal contents and the host immune system.MicroRNAs(miRNAs),which are small noncoding RNAs,function as potent genetic regulators by interacting with multiple target genes to modulate entire cellular pathways.Recent studies have demon-strated that miRNAs are intricately involved in regulating the function of the intestinal mucosal barrier.This review examines the role of miRNAs in the intestinal mucosal barrier,encompassing their mechanisms,relevant clinical research findings,and potential directions for future investigation,to elucidate the potential value of miRNAs in the pathogenesis,diagnosis,and treatment of related diseases.

Objective Investigate the therapeutic strategies of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy ( HOCM ) com-bined with mitral regurgitation(MR).Methods From January 2014 to January 2017, 34 patients with HOCM complicated with moderate to severe MR were enrolled.All patients underwent modified Morrow surgery.Compare the clinical data of pa-tients before and after surgery and the results of one year after surgery .Results There is no patient died during hospitaliza-tion, and all were discharged smoothly without serious complications ( ventricular septal perforation, complete atrioventricular block, etc.) .Results of echocardiography 1 week after surgery suggested: Left ventricular outflow tract pressure difference [(93.36 ±7.93) mmHg vs.(16.73 ±2.02) mmHg,1 mmHg=0.133 kPa, P<0.01], left ventricular outflow tract velocity[(472.40 ±22.12)cm/s vs.(188.40 ±14.16)cm/s, P<0.01], interventricular septal thickness [(19.43 ±0.77) mm vs.(16.45 ±0.76) mm, P<0.01], mitral valve structure and function were good, and MR area [(8.41 ±0.69)cm2 vs. (3.04 ±0.73)cm2, P<0.01], all of which were significantly lower than that before surgery, and the differences were statis-tically significant.Although the results of echocardiography 1 week after surgery indicated that the left ventricular ejection frac-tion(LVEF) was significantly lower than that before surgery(0.67 ±0.07 vs.0.65 ±0.07, P=0.01), the symptoms of the patients were significantly improved, and the cardiac function(NYHA classification) was grade I～II.The results of echocar-diography after 1 year of follow-up suggested that: Left ventricular outflow tract pressure difference [(93.36 ±7.93) mmHg vs.(16.98 ±2.33) mmHg, P<0.01], left ventricular outflow tract velocity [(472.40 ±22.12)cm/s vs.(189.33 ±14.23) cm/s, P<0.01], ventricular septal thickness [(19.43 ±0.77) mm vs.(16.55 ±0.83) mm, P <0.01], mitral valve structure and function well, MR area [(8.41 ±0.69) cm2 vs.(2.95 ±0.66) cm2, P<0.01], and the MR area was signifi-cantly decreased compared with that before operation .The difference was statistically significant .Results of echocardiography 1 week and 1 year after surgery suggest:Left ventricular outflow tract pressure difference [(16.73 ±2.02) mmHg vs.(16.98 ± 2.33) mmHg, P>0.05], left ventricular outflow tract velocity [(188.40 ±14.16)cm/s vs.(189.33 ±14.23)cm/s, P>0.05], ventricular septal thickness [(16.45 ±0.76) mm vs.(16.55 ±0.83) mm, P>0.05], MR area [(3.04 ±0.73) cm2 vs.(2.95 ±0.66) cm2, P>0.05], no statistical significance.One year after the operation, the symptoms and quality of life were significantly improved .Conclusion Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy often combined with mitral regurgita-tion, modified Morrow operation can fully clear the left ventricular outflow tract, which can eliminate MR and SAM signs, and the results are satisfactory.

Objective To investigate the effects of interventticular septal thickness (IST) on postoperative trans-aonic valve pressure after aortic valve replacement (AVR).Methods 273 patients were divided into 3 groups with different mechanical valves and postoperative trans-aortic valve pressure (TAVP).Hemodynamic parameters including left ventricular end diastolic diameter,left ventricular end systolic diameter,ejection fraction and IST were analyzed.Results There was no significant difference in left ventricular diastolic diameter,left ventricular systolic diameter and ejection fraction in three groups with different mechanical valves ( P ＞ 0.05 ).In patients with St.Jude Regent valve,preoperative IST in severe TAVP group was significantly thicker than those of moderate and mild groups ( P ＜ 0.05 ).In patients with On-x valve,preoperative IST in severe and moderate TAVP groups were thicker than that of mild group ( P ＜0.05 ).In patients with other mechanical valve,preoperative IST in severe TAVP group is greater than those of moderate and mild groups ( P ＜ 0.05 ).Conclusion Interventricular septal thickness did have positive influence on postoperative trans-aortic valve pressure after AVR.When IST was more than 13.6mm,the postoperative trans-aortic valve pressure after aortic valve replacement was higher than the IST was less than 13.6mm.When IST was thicker than 15.3mm,partial ventticular septal resection or replacement of stentless valve should be considered.

Objective:To detect serum levels of placenta growth factor(PIGF)throughout normal pregnancy and in patients with pregnancy-induced hypertension(PIH)as well as to explore the relationship between P1GF and pathogenesis of PIH. Methods: Serum specimens were collected from 51 healthy pregnant women as a control group and 33 women suffered from PIH as third trimester of normal pregnancy(P＜0.001).There was a trend that serum levels of P1GF in PIH group decreased with the severity of PIH(P＜0.001).Conclusion:PlGF play important roles in placental angiogenesis throughout pregnancy, and decreased serum levels of PlGF is associated with PIH.