1.Construction and effect analysis of an assessment model based on DPSIR for operational quality of medical equipment
Haolin QIAN ; Jianghua MEI ; Xiaoyu WANG ; Siting FAN
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(8):136-141
Objective:To construct an assessment model for operational quality of medical equipment by adopting Driving Force-Pressure-State-Impact-Response(DPSIR)model,and analyze its application value in operational management for medical equipment.Methods:The DPSIR model was adopted to formulate 20 evaluation indicators from five dimensions:driving force,pressure,state,influence and response.The evaluation indicators were evaluated by using composite weight method.According to the evaluation results,the management process of medical equipment was improved to achieve the optimal allocation for medical equipment.A total of 442 medical equipment in clinical use at Nanjing Brain Hospital from January 2022 to December 2023 were selected,and they were randomly divided into a conventional management mode group(221 equipment)and an assessment model mode group for operational quality of medical equipment by using DPSIR(221 equipment,model management mode group).The management quality of equipment operation,management efficiency and safety of using equipment between the two management modes were compared.A self-made questionnaire was used to investigate the satisfaction scores of managers for equipment,clinicians and clinical nurses on the clinical services of the equipment under the two management modes.Results:The scores of the standardization degrees of equipment operation,cleaning and disinfection,maintenance and repairing fault of adopting the model management mode were respectively(93.25±4.69),(93.47±5.36),(91.48±4.59)and(93.44±4.98),all of which were higher than those of adopting the conventional management mode,and the differences were statistically significant(t=15.489,12.920,10.905,16.354,P<0.05).The average utilization rate,stability rate of quality,and effective rate of diagnosis and treatment of the equipment of adopting the model management mode were(92.36±3.65)%,(90.58±4.36)%and(93.47±4.69)%,all of which were higher than those of adopting the conventional management mode,and the differences were statistically significant(t=12.376,10.726,11.721,P<0.05).The satisfaction scores of managers for equipment,clinicians and nurses for adopting the model management mode were higher than those of adopting the conventional management mode,and the differences were statistically significant(t=12.376,10.726,11.721,P<0.05).The incidence rates of corresponding infections,pressure-related injuries and risks caused by operation problems of equipment in adopting the model management mode were significantly lower than those in adopting the conventional management mode,and the differences were statistically significant(x2=12.280,15.000,14.141,P<0.05).Conclusion:The assessment model based on DPSIR for operational quality of medical equipment can enhance the management efficiency for medical equipment,and improve the satisfaction of users in using equipment,and raise the quality and level of management for equipment.
2.Phase Ⅲ, multicenter, randomized comparative study of LY01005 and Zoladex ? for patients with premenopausal breast cancer
Xiying SHAO ; Qingyuan ZHANG ; Zhaofeng NIU ; Man LI ; Jingfen WANG ; Zhanhong CHEN ; Ruizhen LUO ; Guangdong QIAO ; Jianguo WANG ; Liyuan QIAN ; Ronghua YANG ; Zhendong CHEN ; Jian WANG ; Yumin YAO ; Jianghua OU ; Tao SUN ; Qiao CHENG ; Yongsheng WANG ; Jian HUANG ; Hongying ZHAO ; Wuyun SU ; Zhong OUYANG ; Yu DING ; Lilin CHEN ; Sumei YANG ; Mengsheng CUI ; Aimin ZANG ; Enxiang ZHOU ; Peizhi FAN ; Jing ZHANG ; Qiang LIU ; Yuee TENG ; Hui LI ; Jianyun NIE ; Jin YANG ; Xiaojia WANG ; Zefei JIANG
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2025;47(4):340-348
Background:To compare the efficacy and safety of monthly administrations of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists LY01005 and Zoladex ? in Chinese patients with premenopausal breast cancer. Methods:From October 2020 to November 2021, 188 premenopausal breast cancer patients were enrolled in 34 hospitals and randomized 1:1 to receive either LY01005 or Zoladex ? every 28 days for a total of three injections. All patients concomitantly received oral tamoxifen (TAM). The primary efficacy endpoint was cumulative probability of maintaining menopausal level [oestradiol (E2) ≤30 pg/ml] from day 29 to day 85. The second efficacy endpoint included changes in E2, luteinizing hormone (LH), and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) compared with the baseline. Pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and safety were analyzed. The study also evaluated the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characteristics of LY01005. Results:A total of 188 patients were randomised and 187 patients received either LY01005 or Zoladex ?. Cumulative probabilities of maintaining menopausal level (E2≤30 pg/ml) from day 29 to day 85 were 93.1% for LY01005 and 86.3% for Zoladex ?. The between-group difference was 6.8% (95% CI: -2.3%, 15.9%) and primary efficacy in the LY01005 group was not inferior to that in the Zoladex ? group. Changes in E2, LH, and FSH levels compared with the baseline were equivalent between the two groups (E2: 89.34% to 90.23% vs. 82.11% to 85.02%; LH: 88.89% to 95.52% vs. 89.70% to 97.02%; FSH: 75.36% to 80.85% vs.73.07% to 80.24%, respectively). After three consecutive doses of LY01005, the LH and FSH levels of the subjects showed a transient increase after the first dose, reached a peak on the second day and then started to decrease. The LH and FSH reached a lower level and remained at or below that level until the 85th day. Both treatments were well-tolerated. Conclusion:LY01005 is as effective as Zoladex ? in suppressing E2 to menopausal levels in Chinese patients with premenopausal breast cancer, with a similar safety profile.
3.Discussion on the timing of plasma exchange combined with continuous veno-venous hemodiafiltration in children with Kawasaki disease shock syndrome
Xiayan KANG ; Xinping ZHANG ; Yuanhong YUAN ; Zhiyue XU ; Jianghua FAN ; Zhenghui XIAO
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2025;32(7):514-518
Objective:To compare the clinical effects of plasma exchange(PE)combined with continuous veno-venous hemodiafiltration(CVVHDF)at different time points in children with Kawasaki disease shock syndrome(KDSS).Methods:Thirty-five children with KDSS admitted to the intensive care unit of Hunan Children's Hospital from January 2018 to December 2022 were enrolled.According to whether PE combined with CVVHDF was performed within 24 hours after reaching the blood purification criteria for KDSS,the patients were divided into the early treatment group(8 cases) and the control group (27 cases).The clinical and laboratory indicators and prognosis were compared between the two groups.Results:There were no statistically significant differences in age,gender,mean arterial pressure,and pediatric critical illness score between the two groups before treatment( P>0.05).In the early treatment group,the vasoactive inotropic score (VIS) gradually decreased,and was significantly lower than that in the control group after 24 hours of treatment.The duration of vasopressor use,pediatric logistic organ dysfunction score(PELOD),inflammatory markers,total hospitalization time,and PICU stay were all lower in the early treatment group than in the control group( P<0.05).The incidence of coronary artery involvement within 6 months post-discharge was lower in the early treatment group than in the control group( P<0.05).Among the 12 children who underwent PE combined with CVVHDF,four cases were in the late treatment group.The duration of CVVHDF,PICU stay,and PELOD scores were lower in the early treatment group than in the late treatment group( P<0.05).Additionally,the concentrations of interleukin-6,tumor necrosis factor-α,heparin-binding protein,and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide before PE were lower in the early treatment group than in the late treatment group( P<0.05). Conclusion:Early PE combined with CVVHDF treatment for KDSS patients can reduce inflammatory response,shorten the course of the disease,and reduce the duration of vasopressor use.However,most patients' conditions can be controlled with active conventional treatment.
4.The value of Th17/Treg imbalance in the evaluation of intravenous immunoglobulin resistance in children with Kawasaki disease and Kobayashi score ≤4
Bo XIE ; Lan LUO ; Haiyan LUO ; Longgui YANG ; Jianghua FAN ; Lihui LIU ; Wei DUAN ; Nianci CHENG
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2025;32(7):488-494
Objective:To investigate the value of T helper 17 cells(Th17)/regulatory T cells(Treg)imbalance in the evaluation of intravenous immunoglobulin(IVIG)resistance in children with Kawasaki disease and Kobayashi score≤4.Methods:A total of 78 children with Kawasaki disease and Kobayashi score ≤ 4 admitted to Hunan Children's Hospital from January 2020 to December 2023 were prospectively selected as the study subjects,all of whom received IVIG treatment.In the acute phase,the proportion of Th17 cells and Treg cells was detected.Children were divided into IVIG sensitive group and IVIG resistance group based on their responsiveness to IVIG treatment.Baseline data of children with different IVIG treatment responsiveness,acute Th17 cell inflammatory factors [interleukin(IL)-17,IL-21,tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)],Treg cell inflammatory factors [IL-10,IL-35,transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β)] levels,and Th17/Treg values were compared.The correlation between Th17/Treg values and IVIG resistance in children with Kawasaki disease was analyzed using a restricted cubic spline model(RCS).According to the threshold of correlation between Th17/Treg values obtained from RCS analysis and drug resistance in children,Th17/Treg was grouped,with a focus on analyzing the predictive value and clinical benefits of Th17/Treg values for IVIG resistance in children with Kawasaki disease.Results:Among the 78 children with Kawasaki disease,16 were resistant to IVIG treatment,accounting for 20.51%.The levels of C-reactive protein(CRP),IL-17,and Th17/Treg in the acute phase of children in the IVIG resistance group were higher than those in the IVIG sensitive group,while the levels of IL-10 were lower than those in the IVIG sensitive group( P<0.05).RCS analysis showed that there was a non-linear dose-response relationship between IVIG resistance and acute Th17/Treg values in children with Kawasaki disease( P<0.05).When the acute Th17/Treg value was greater than 1.05,the risk of IVIG resistance in children with Kawasaki disease increased with the increase in indicator levels.The levels of CRP and IL-17 in the acute phase of children with Th17/Treg>1.05 were higher than those in the Th17/Treg < 1.05 group,while IL-10 levels were lower than those in the Th17/Treg<1.05 group.The proportion of children resistant to IVIG treatment was higher than that in the Th17/Treg<1.05 group( P<0.05).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that CRP,IL-17,IL-10,and Th17/Treg were the influencing factors of IVIG resistance in children with Kawasaki disease( P<0.05).It was found through a nomogram that the C-index of the acute phase Th17/Treg values and their secretion of inflammatory factors in children with Kawasaki disease and Kobayashi score ≤ 4,as well as other major indicators,predicted the risk of IVIG resistance.The C-index was 0.975(95% CI 0.944-1.000),indicating good discrimination.When drawing the decision curve,it was found that compared to using each indicator separately,the Th17/Treg value and its secreted inflammatory factors in the acute phase assisted other major indicators in drawing the decision curve with a higher net benefit rate,with a maximum net benefit rate of 0.205. Conclusion:IVIG resistance in children with Kawasaki disease and Kobayashi score≤4 is related to Th17/Treg imbalance.When the Th17/Treg value in the acute phase of the disease is greater than 1.05,the risk of IVIG resistance is higher.The inflammatory factors IL-17 and IL-10 secreted by the two can assist other known indicators related to IVIG resistance in Kawasaki disease patients,improving the accuracy of predicting resistance risk.
5.Discussion on the timing of plasma exchange combined with continuous veno-venous hemodiafiltration in children with Kawasaki disease shock syndrome
Xiayan KANG ; Xinping ZHANG ; Yuanhong YUAN ; Zhiyue XU ; Jianghua FAN ; Zhenghui XIAO
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2025;32(7):514-518
Objective:To compare the clinical effects of plasma exchange(PE)combined with continuous veno-venous hemodiafiltration(CVVHDF)at different time points in children with Kawasaki disease shock syndrome(KDSS).Methods:Thirty-five children with KDSS admitted to the intensive care unit of Hunan Children's Hospital from January 2018 to December 2022 were enrolled.According to whether PE combined with CVVHDF was performed within 24 hours after reaching the blood purification criteria for KDSS,the patients were divided into the early treatment group(8 cases) and the control group (27 cases).The clinical and laboratory indicators and prognosis were compared between the two groups.Results:There were no statistically significant differences in age,gender,mean arterial pressure,and pediatric critical illness score between the two groups before treatment( P>0.05).In the early treatment group,the vasoactive inotropic score (VIS) gradually decreased,and was significantly lower than that in the control group after 24 hours of treatment.The duration of vasopressor use,pediatric logistic organ dysfunction score(PELOD),inflammatory markers,total hospitalization time,and PICU stay were all lower in the early treatment group than in the control group( P<0.05).The incidence of coronary artery involvement within 6 months post-discharge was lower in the early treatment group than in the control group( P<0.05).Among the 12 children who underwent PE combined with CVVHDF,four cases were in the late treatment group.The duration of CVVHDF,PICU stay,and PELOD scores were lower in the early treatment group than in the late treatment group( P<0.05).Additionally,the concentrations of interleukin-6,tumor necrosis factor-α,heparin-binding protein,and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide before PE were lower in the early treatment group than in the late treatment group( P<0.05). Conclusion:Early PE combined with CVVHDF treatment for KDSS patients can reduce inflammatory response,shorten the course of the disease,and reduce the duration of vasopressor use.However,most patients' conditions can be controlled with active conventional treatment.
6.The value of Th17/Treg imbalance in the evaluation of intravenous immunoglobulin resistance in children with Kawasaki disease and Kobayashi score ≤4
Bo XIE ; Lan LUO ; Haiyan LUO ; Longgui YANG ; Jianghua FAN ; Lihui LIU ; Wei DUAN ; Nianci CHENG
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2025;32(7):488-494
Objective:To investigate the value of T helper 17 cells(Th17)/regulatory T cells(Treg)imbalance in the evaluation of intravenous immunoglobulin(IVIG)resistance in children with Kawasaki disease and Kobayashi score≤4.Methods:A total of 78 children with Kawasaki disease and Kobayashi score ≤ 4 admitted to Hunan Children's Hospital from January 2020 to December 2023 were prospectively selected as the study subjects,all of whom received IVIG treatment.In the acute phase,the proportion of Th17 cells and Treg cells was detected.Children were divided into IVIG sensitive group and IVIG resistance group based on their responsiveness to IVIG treatment.Baseline data of children with different IVIG treatment responsiveness,acute Th17 cell inflammatory factors [interleukin(IL)-17,IL-21,tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)],Treg cell inflammatory factors [IL-10,IL-35,transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β)] levels,and Th17/Treg values were compared.The correlation between Th17/Treg values and IVIG resistance in children with Kawasaki disease was analyzed using a restricted cubic spline model(RCS).According to the threshold of correlation between Th17/Treg values obtained from RCS analysis and drug resistance in children,Th17/Treg was grouped,with a focus on analyzing the predictive value and clinical benefits of Th17/Treg values for IVIG resistance in children with Kawasaki disease.Results:Among the 78 children with Kawasaki disease,16 were resistant to IVIG treatment,accounting for 20.51%.The levels of C-reactive protein(CRP),IL-17,and Th17/Treg in the acute phase of children in the IVIG resistance group were higher than those in the IVIG sensitive group,while the levels of IL-10 were lower than those in the IVIG sensitive group( P<0.05).RCS analysis showed that there was a non-linear dose-response relationship between IVIG resistance and acute Th17/Treg values in children with Kawasaki disease( P<0.05).When the acute Th17/Treg value was greater than 1.05,the risk of IVIG resistance in children with Kawasaki disease increased with the increase in indicator levels.The levels of CRP and IL-17 in the acute phase of children with Th17/Treg>1.05 were higher than those in the Th17/Treg < 1.05 group,while IL-10 levels were lower than those in the Th17/Treg<1.05 group.The proportion of children resistant to IVIG treatment was higher than that in the Th17/Treg<1.05 group( P<0.05).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that CRP,IL-17,IL-10,and Th17/Treg were the influencing factors of IVIG resistance in children with Kawasaki disease( P<0.05).It was found through a nomogram that the C-index of the acute phase Th17/Treg values and their secretion of inflammatory factors in children with Kawasaki disease and Kobayashi score ≤ 4,as well as other major indicators,predicted the risk of IVIG resistance.The C-index was 0.975(95% CI 0.944-1.000),indicating good discrimination.When drawing the decision curve,it was found that compared to using each indicator separately,the Th17/Treg value and its secreted inflammatory factors in the acute phase assisted other major indicators in drawing the decision curve with a higher net benefit rate,with a maximum net benefit rate of 0.205. Conclusion:IVIG resistance in children with Kawasaki disease and Kobayashi score≤4 is related to Th17/Treg imbalance.When the Th17/Treg value in the acute phase of the disease is greater than 1.05,the risk of IVIG resistance is higher.The inflammatory factors IL-17 and IL-10 secreted by the two can assist other known indicators related to IVIG resistance in Kawasaki disease patients,improving the accuracy of predicting resistance risk.
7.Construction and effect analysis of an assessment model based on DPSIR for operational quality of medical equipment
Haolin QIAN ; Jianghua MEI ; Xiaoyu WANG ; Siting FAN
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(8):136-141
Objective:To construct an assessment model for operational quality of medical equipment by adopting Driving Force-Pressure-State-Impact-Response(DPSIR)model,and analyze its application value in operational management for medical equipment.Methods:The DPSIR model was adopted to formulate 20 evaluation indicators from five dimensions:driving force,pressure,state,influence and response.The evaluation indicators were evaluated by using composite weight method.According to the evaluation results,the management process of medical equipment was improved to achieve the optimal allocation for medical equipment.A total of 442 medical equipment in clinical use at Nanjing Brain Hospital from January 2022 to December 2023 were selected,and they were randomly divided into a conventional management mode group(221 equipment)and an assessment model mode group for operational quality of medical equipment by using DPSIR(221 equipment,model management mode group).The management quality of equipment operation,management efficiency and safety of using equipment between the two management modes were compared.A self-made questionnaire was used to investigate the satisfaction scores of managers for equipment,clinicians and clinical nurses on the clinical services of the equipment under the two management modes.Results:The scores of the standardization degrees of equipment operation,cleaning and disinfection,maintenance and repairing fault of adopting the model management mode were respectively(93.25±4.69),(93.47±5.36),(91.48±4.59)and(93.44±4.98),all of which were higher than those of adopting the conventional management mode,and the differences were statistically significant(t=15.489,12.920,10.905,16.354,P<0.05).The average utilization rate,stability rate of quality,and effective rate of diagnosis and treatment of the equipment of adopting the model management mode were(92.36±3.65)%,(90.58±4.36)%and(93.47±4.69)%,all of which were higher than those of adopting the conventional management mode,and the differences were statistically significant(t=12.376,10.726,11.721,P<0.05).The satisfaction scores of managers for equipment,clinicians and nurses for adopting the model management mode were higher than those of adopting the conventional management mode,and the differences were statistically significant(t=12.376,10.726,11.721,P<0.05).The incidence rates of corresponding infections,pressure-related injuries and risks caused by operation problems of equipment in adopting the model management mode were significantly lower than those in adopting the conventional management mode,and the differences were statistically significant(x2=12.280,15.000,14.141,P<0.05).Conclusion:The assessment model based on DPSIR for operational quality of medical equipment can enhance the management efficiency for medical equipment,and improve the satisfaction of users in using equipment,and raise the quality and level of management for equipment.
8.Phase Ⅲ, multicenter, randomized comparative study of LY01005 and Zoladex ? for patients with premenopausal breast cancer
Xiying SHAO ; Qingyuan ZHANG ; Zhaofeng NIU ; Man LI ; Jingfen WANG ; Zhanhong CHEN ; Ruizhen LUO ; Guangdong QIAO ; Jianguo WANG ; Liyuan QIAN ; Ronghua YANG ; Zhendong CHEN ; Jian WANG ; Yumin YAO ; Jianghua OU ; Tao SUN ; Qiao CHENG ; Yongsheng WANG ; Jian HUANG ; Hongying ZHAO ; Wuyun SU ; Zhong OUYANG ; Yu DING ; Lilin CHEN ; Sumei YANG ; Mengsheng CUI ; Aimin ZANG ; Enxiang ZHOU ; Peizhi FAN ; Jing ZHANG ; Qiang LIU ; Yuee TENG ; Hui LI ; Jianyun NIE ; Jin YANG ; Xiaojia WANG ; Zefei JIANG
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2025;47(4):340-348
Background:To compare the efficacy and safety of monthly administrations of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists LY01005 and Zoladex ? in Chinese patients with premenopausal breast cancer. Methods:From October 2020 to November 2021, 188 premenopausal breast cancer patients were enrolled in 34 hospitals and randomized 1:1 to receive either LY01005 or Zoladex ? every 28 days for a total of three injections. All patients concomitantly received oral tamoxifen (TAM). The primary efficacy endpoint was cumulative probability of maintaining menopausal level [oestradiol (E2) ≤30 pg/ml] from day 29 to day 85. The second efficacy endpoint included changes in E2, luteinizing hormone (LH), and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) compared with the baseline. Pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and safety were analyzed. The study also evaluated the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characteristics of LY01005. Results:A total of 188 patients were randomised and 187 patients received either LY01005 or Zoladex ?. Cumulative probabilities of maintaining menopausal level (E2≤30 pg/ml) from day 29 to day 85 were 93.1% for LY01005 and 86.3% for Zoladex ?. The between-group difference was 6.8% (95% CI: -2.3%, 15.9%) and primary efficacy in the LY01005 group was not inferior to that in the Zoladex ? group. Changes in E2, LH, and FSH levels compared with the baseline were equivalent between the two groups (E2: 89.34% to 90.23% vs. 82.11% to 85.02%; LH: 88.89% to 95.52% vs. 89.70% to 97.02%; FSH: 75.36% to 80.85% vs.73.07% to 80.24%, respectively). After three consecutive doses of LY01005, the LH and FSH levels of the subjects showed a transient increase after the first dose, reached a peak on the second day and then started to decrease. The LH and FSH reached a lower level and remained at or below that level until the 85th day. Both treatments were well-tolerated. Conclusion:LY01005 is as effective as Zoladex ? in suppressing E2 to menopausal levels in Chinese patients with premenopausal breast cancer, with a similar safety profile.
9.The value of the ratio of heparin binding protein to albumin in evaluating the state of shock syndrome in Kawasaki disease
Xiayan KANG ; Xinping ZHANG ; Jianghua FAN ; Haiyan LUO ; Yuanhong YUAN ; Zhenghui XIAO
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2024;33(3):365-370
Objective:To investigate the value of the ratio of heparin binding protein (HBP) to albumin (ALB) in diagnosis and predict the severity of Kawasaki disease shock syndrome (KDSS).Methods:This study was a retrospective study. Pediatric patients with Kawasaki disease (KD) admitted to the Children's Intensive Care Unit and department of Pediatric Emergency Center of Hunan Children's Hospital from January 2019 to May 2022 were enrolled. The HBP/ALB ratio was calculated according to HBP and serum ALB. The children were divided into three groups (low, medium, and high ratio groups) according to the median and upper and lower quartiles of the HBP/ALB ratio. The differences of each index among the three groups were compared. The receiver operating characteristic curves were drawn to evaluate the clinical value of the HBP/ALB ratio in diagnosis of KDSS and the severity of the disease.Results:A total of 111 cases were included in this study, including 28 cases in the low ratio group, 56 cases in the medium ratio group, and 27 cases in the high ratio group. There were 24 cases with coronary artery damage, 87 cases without coronary artery damage, 27 cases with abnormal ECG findings, and 17 children with KDSS (including 5 cases in the medium ratio group, and 12 cases in the high ratio group). The incidence of KDSS, coronary involvement, and abnormal electrocardiogram proportions in the high ratio group were significantly higher than those in the other two groups. Compared with low and medium ratio groups, the levels of cardiac troponin I, N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide, lactate, stroke output variation, trends in thoracic fluid content, white blood cell count, C-reactive protein, procalcitonin, and D-dimer levels were higher in the high ratio group, while ALB and blood sodium levels were lower in the high ratio group (all P<0.05). There was no significant difference in above indicators between the low and medium ratio groups (all P>0.05). The HBP/ALB ratio had a higher area under the curve, sensitivity, and specificity (0.942, 0.882, and 0.883, respectively) in predicting KDSS compared to HBP alone (0.776, 0.842, and 0.670, respectively). Conclusion:The HBP/ALB ratio could reflect the severity of children with KD and has certain clinical value for prognostic evaluation.
10.Short-term efficacy and safety of cardiac contractility modulation in patients with heart failure
Yankai GUO ; Shuai SHANG ; Tianheng SUN ; Yongqiang FAN ; Jiasuoer XIAOKERETI ; TuErhong Kela ZU ; Xu YANG ; Ling ZHANG ; Yaodong LI ; Yanmei LU ; Jianghua ZHANG ; Qiang XING ; Xianhui ZHOU ; Baopeng TANG
Chinese Journal of Cardiology 2024;52(4):391-396
Objective:To investigate the short-term efficacy and safety of cardiac contractility modulation (CCM) in patients with heart failure.Methods:This was a cross-sectional study of patients with heart failure who underwent CCM placement at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University from February to June 2022. With a follow-up of 3 months, CCM sensation, impedance, percent output, and work time were monitored, and patients were compared with pre-and 3-month postoperative left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) values, and 6-minute walk test distance and New York Heart Association (NYHA) cardiac function classification, and the occurrence of complications was recorded.Results:CCM was successfully implanted in all 9 patients. Seven(7/9) of them were male, aged (56±14) years, 3 patients had ischaemic cardiomyopathy and 6 patients had dilated cardiomyopathy. At 3-month postoperative follow-up, threshold was stable, sense was significantly lower at follow-up than before (right ventricle: (16.3±7.0) mV vs. (8.2±1.1) mV, P<0.05; local sense: (15.7±4.9) mV vs. (6.7±2.5) mV, P<0.05), and impedance was significantly lower at follow-up than before (right ventricle (846±179) Ω vs. (470±65) Ω, P<0.05, local sense: (832±246) Ω vs. (464±63) Ω, P<0.05). The CCM output percentage was (86.9±10.7) %, the output amplitude was (6.7±0.4) V, and the daily operating time was (8.6±1.0) h. LVEF was elevated compared to preoperative ((29.4±5.2) % vs. (38.3±4.3) %, P<0.05), the 6-minute walk test was significantly longer than before ((96.8±66.7)m vs. (289.3±121.7)m, P<0.05). No significant increase in the number of NYHA Class Ⅲ-Ⅳ patients was seen (7/9 vs. 2/9, P>0.05). The patient was not re-hospitalised for worsening heart failure symptoms, had no malignant arrhythmic events and experienced significant relief of symptoms such as chest tightness and shortness of breath. No postoperative complications related to pocket hematoma, pocket infection and rupture, electrode detachment, valve function impairment, pericardial effusion, or cardiac perforation were found. Conclusions:CCM has better short-term safety and efficacy in patients with heart failure.

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