1.Mechanism of Shengxian Yixin Granule (升陷益心颗粒) in the Treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction Based on Macrophage-Mediated Inflammatory Response
Zhengwei DONG ; Rui YU ; Qiaozhi LI ; Huan ZHAO ; Jingjing WEI ; Genhao FAN ; Xinlu WANG ; He WANG ; Yongxia WANG ; Mingjun ZHU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(19):2086-2094
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect and mechanism of Shengxian Yixin Granule (升陷益心颗粒, SYG) in treating heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). MethodsExperiment 1: Forty male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into control group, model group, low-dose [25 mg/(kg·d)], medium-dose [50 mg/(kg·d)], and high-dose [(75 mg/(kg·d)] SYG groups, with 8 mice per group. Except for the control group, HFpEF was induced by a high-fat diet combined with Nω-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester in drinking water for 16 weeks. After 10 weeks of modeling, treatment groups received corresponding doses of SYG by gavage, while the control group and model group received equal volume of normal saline, for 6 weeks. After 6 weeks of administration, the body weight, blood pressure including systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and heart weight-to-tibia length ratio (HW/TL) were recorded. Echocardiography was used to evaluate left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and the ratio of early to late diastolic transmitral flow velocity (E/A). Plasma N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were measured by ELISA. The expression level of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) in heart tissue was detected by qRT-PCR. Blood lipid levels, including low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), triglycerides (TG), and total cholesterol (TC), were determined by a biochemical analyzer. Splenic proportions of M1 macrophages, M2 macrophages, T helper 17 (Th17) cells, and regulatory T (Treg) cells were analyzed by flow cytometry. Experiment 2: RAW 264.7 cells were stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to establish an M1 macrophage polarization model, and then treated with SYG-containing serum for 24 h. The cells were divided into four groups, including blank serum group, high-dose SYG-containing serum group, LPS group, and LPS plus high-dose SYG-containing serum group. Combined with asignal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (Stat3) inhibitor for 24 h, the cells were divided into a lipopolysaccharide group, a high-dose SYG-containing serum group, an inhibitor group, and high-dose SYG-containing serum plus inhibitor group. The expression levels of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) in each group were detected by qRT-PCR. The protein levels of iNOS, IL-1β, Stat3, and phosphorylated Stat3 (p-Stat3) were detected by Western Blotting. ResultsExperiment 1: Compared to the control group, the model group showed significantly decreased E/A ratio, and increased cardiac BNP expression, plasma NT-proBNP,HW/TL ratio, body weight, TC, LDL-C, SBP, and DBP, as well as shortened exhaustion distance and exhaustion time (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared to the model group, the E/A ratio increased in the low-, medium-, and high-dose SYG groups; cardiac BNP expression decreased in the low- and high-dose groups, and plasma NT-proBNP levels decreased in the high-dose group; the HW/TL ratio and body weight decreased, while exhaustion distance and exhaustion time increased in the medium- and high-dose groups; TG levels decreased in the low- and medium-dose groups, and LDL-C levels decreased in the medium- and high-dose groups; SBP and DBP decreased in the low-, medium-, and high-dose groups (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared to the low-dose SYG group, body weight decreased, and both exhaustion distance and exhaustion time increased in the medium- and high-dose groups (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared to the medium-dose SYG group, the exhaustion time increased in the high-dose SYG group (P<0.01). Experiment 2: In the LPS‑induced M1 macrophage polarization model, compared to the blank serum group, the LPS group showed significantly increased mRNA and protein expression of iNOS and IL‑1β, as well as the p‑Stat3/Stat3 ratio (P<0.01). Compared to the LPS group, the high‑dose SYG-containing serum plus LPS group showed significantly decreased mRNA and protein expression of iNOS and IL‑1β, as well as the p‑Stat3/Stat3 ratio (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared to the LPS group, the inhibitor group also showed significantly reduced these parameters (P<0.05 or P<0.01). ConclusionSYG can improve cardiac function, ventricular remodeling, exercise capacity, and lipid metabolism in HFpEF mice, while inhibiting inflammatory responses. Its mechanism may be related to the regulation of the Stat3 signaling pathway and inhibition of M1 macrophage polarization.
2.Mechanism of Shengxian Yixin Granule (升陷益心颗粒) in the Treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction Based on Macrophage-Mediated Inflammatory Response
Zhengwei DONG ; Rui YU ; Qiaozhi LI ; Huan ZHAO ; Jingjing WEI ; Genhao FAN ; Xinlu WANG ; He WANG ; Yongxia WANG ; Mingjun ZHU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(19):2086-2094
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect and mechanism of Shengxian Yixin Granule (升陷益心颗粒, SYG) in treating heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). MethodsExperiment 1: Forty male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into control group, model group, low-dose [25 mg/(kg·d)], medium-dose [50 mg/(kg·d)], and high-dose [(75 mg/(kg·d)] SYG groups, with 8 mice per group. Except for the control group, HFpEF was induced by a high-fat diet combined with Nω-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester in drinking water for 16 weeks. After 10 weeks of modeling, treatment groups received corresponding doses of SYG by gavage, while the control group and model group received equal volume of normal saline, for 6 weeks. After 6 weeks of administration, the body weight, blood pressure including systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and heart weight-to-tibia length ratio (HW/TL) were recorded. Echocardiography was used to evaluate left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and the ratio of early to late diastolic transmitral flow velocity (E/A). Plasma N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were measured by ELISA. The expression level of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) in heart tissue was detected by qRT-PCR. Blood lipid levels, including low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), triglycerides (TG), and total cholesterol (TC), were determined by a biochemical analyzer. Splenic proportions of M1 macrophages, M2 macrophages, T helper 17 (Th17) cells, and regulatory T (Treg) cells were analyzed by flow cytometry. Experiment 2: RAW 264.7 cells were stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to establish an M1 macrophage polarization model, and then treated with SYG-containing serum for 24 h. The cells were divided into four groups, including blank serum group, high-dose SYG-containing serum group, LPS group, and LPS plus high-dose SYG-containing serum group. Combined with asignal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (Stat3) inhibitor for 24 h, the cells were divided into a lipopolysaccharide group, a high-dose SYG-containing serum group, an inhibitor group, and high-dose SYG-containing serum plus inhibitor group. The expression levels of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) in each group were detected by qRT-PCR. The protein levels of iNOS, IL-1β, Stat3, and phosphorylated Stat3 (p-Stat3) were detected by Western Blotting. ResultsExperiment 1: Compared to the control group, the model group showed significantly decreased E/A ratio, and increased cardiac BNP expression, plasma NT-proBNP,HW/TL ratio, body weight, TC, LDL-C, SBP, and DBP, as well as shortened exhaustion distance and exhaustion time (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared to the model group, the E/A ratio increased in the low-, medium-, and high-dose SYG groups; cardiac BNP expression decreased in the low- and high-dose groups, and plasma NT-proBNP levels decreased in the high-dose group; the HW/TL ratio and body weight decreased, while exhaustion distance and exhaustion time increased in the medium- and high-dose groups; TG levels decreased in the low- and medium-dose groups, and LDL-C levels decreased in the medium- and high-dose groups; SBP and DBP decreased in the low-, medium-, and high-dose groups (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared to the low-dose SYG group, body weight decreased, and both exhaustion distance and exhaustion time increased in the medium- and high-dose groups (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared to the medium-dose SYG group, the exhaustion time increased in the high-dose SYG group (P<0.01). Experiment 2: In the LPS‑induced M1 macrophage polarization model, compared to the blank serum group, the LPS group showed significantly increased mRNA and protein expression of iNOS and IL‑1β, as well as the p‑Stat3/Stat3 ratio (P<0.01). Compared to the LPS group, the high‑dose SYG-containing serum plus LPS group showed significantly decreased mRNA and protein expression of iNOS and IL‑1β, as well as the p‑Stat3/Stat3 ratio (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared to the LPS group, the inhibitor group also showed significantly reduced these parameters (P<0.05 or P<0.01). ConclusionSYG can improve cardiac function, ventricular remodeling, exercise capacity, and lipid metabolism in HFpEF mice, while inhibiting inflammatory responses. Its mechanism may be related to the regulation of the Stat3 signaling pathway and inhibition of M1 macrophage polarization.
3.Current status of eating behaviors and its predictive role in overweight and obese of adolescents
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(1):53-57
Objective:
To explore the current status and influencing factors of eating behaviors in adolescents, so as to provide a theoretical foundation for health promotion education among adolescents.
Methods:
Based on the database from Survey of Chinese Family Health Index (2021), by a random number table method, 1 065 teenagers were selected from the provincial capitals of 22 provinces and 5 autonomous regions in China, as well as 4 municipalities directly under the central government. A general characteristic questionnaire, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Short Form of the Family Health Scale (FHS-SF), 10-item Short Version of the Big Five Personality(BFP-10), Content-based Media Exposure Scale (CM-E) and Sakata Eating Behavior Scale Short Form(EBS-SF) were used to collect information. Multivariate stepwise linear regression analysis was employed to identify and analyze related factors of eating behaviors among adolescents. Receiver operating characteristic was used to validate the predictive ability of the EBS-SF score for overweight and obesity among adolescents.
Results:
The average scores of BFI-10,C-ME, FHS-SF, PHQ-9 and EBS-SF were (33.08±4.64)(19.20±4.55)(38.48±6.65)(6.09±5.63)(16.75±4.36), respectively. Multivariate linear regression showed that family type (other types), agreeableness, conscientiousness, family health and depression were the main related factors of EBS-SF scores among adolescents( B =2.61,-0.42,0.20,-0.11,0.23, P <0.05).The analysis of receiver operating characteristic curve showed that the EBS-SF scores had a good ability in predicting obesity among male adolescents ( AUC= 0.73, P <0.01).
Conclusions
Family type, big five personality, family health,depression are the related factors of eating behaviors among adolescents. EBS-SF scores are predictive of obesity in adolescents, which would provide a new perspective for promoting healthy eating habits among adolescents.
4.Comparison of double-pulley suture-bridge and traditional suture bridge in arthroscopic repair of small and medium-sized supraspinatu tendon tears: clinical outcomes and costs
Peiguan HUANG ; Xiaoxu WANG ; Bei WANG ; Guanghua TAN ; Liang HONG ; Fang WANG ; Zhi ZENG ; Saiyun LEI ; Mingjun QIU ; Huyong YAN ; Chunrong HE ; Haoqiang SONG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2025;27(11):960-967
Objective:To compare the clinical outcomes and costs in arthroscopic repair of small and medium-sized supraspinatu tendon tears between double-pulley suture-bridge (DPSB) and traditional suture bridge (SB).Methods:A retrospective study was conducted at Department of Joint Surgery, The Second Hospital Affiliated to Hengyang Medical School to analyze the data of 26 patients with small and medium-sized supraspinatus tendon tears who had been treated by SB repair from May 2018 to December 2020 (SB group) and those of 35 patients with small and medium-sized supraspinatus tendon tears who had been treated by DPSB repair from January 2021 to December 2022 (DPSB group). There were 61 patients in the 2 groups, including 44 males and 17 females, with an age of (59.1±7.5) years. The left shoulder was affected in 26 patients and the right shoulder in 35 patients. The tear size was small in 25 cases and medium in 36 ones. The total number of anchors used, total anchoring costs, and surgical time were recorded and compared between the 2 groups. Visual analogue scale (VAS), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) score and shoulder range of motion were used to evaluate the clinical outcomes of the 2 groups before surgery and at the last follow-up. Comparisons were made within and between the 2 groups. Tendon integrity was assessed using MRI or ultrasound at 3, 6, 12 months or at the last follow-up.Results:There was no statistically significant difference in the preoperative general data between the 2 groups, indicating comparability ( P>0.05). DPSB and SB groups were followed up for (28.1±3.5) and (27.1±1.8) months, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference between DPSB group and SB group in surgical time or total number of anchors ( P>0.05). The total costs of anchoring in DPSB group [(6,028.6±173.4) yuan] were significantly lower than those in SB group [(13,257.1±554.2) yuan] ( P<0.05). At the last follow-up, the anterior flexion, abduction, external rotation and internal rotation of the shoulder, as well as VAS pain score, ASES score and UCLA score, were significantly better in both DPSB group and SB group than their preoperative values ( P<0.05), but there were no statistically significant differences between DPSB group and SB group ( P>0.05). There was no significant difference either in tendon retear between DPSB group (2 cases) and SB group (1 case) ( P>0.05). No such complication as wound infection or nerve damage was found in either group. Conclusions:In arthroscopic repair of small and medium-sized supraspinatu tendon tears, both DPSB and SB techniques can achieve satisfactory and comparable clinical outcomes. However, DPSB leads to lower total costs of anchoring.
5.Network analysis of anxiety, depression and perceived stress with eating behaviors in adolescents
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(6):821-826
Objective:
To explore the network structure of eating behaviors with anxiety, depression and perceived stress in adolescents, so as to provide a basis for effective prevention and intervention of eating behavior problems and negative emotions in adolescents.
Methods:
Based on the Psychology and Behavior Investigation of Chinese Residents (2021) database, the study was conducted among 3 087 adolescents. Sakata Eating Behavior Scale Short From(EBS-SF) was used to investigate their eating behaviors. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9(PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7 Item(GAD-7), and Perceived Stress Questionnaire-3 Item (PSQ-3) were used to evaluate their depression, anxiety and perceived stress. Network analysis method was applied to construct a network of eating behaviors and negative emotional symptoms among adolescents, so as to evaluate the centrality, bridge strength, stability and accuracy of each item.
Results:
The total scores of eating behaviors, depression,anxiety and stress perception in adolescents were 17.41±4.53,6.95±6.08,4.86±5.03,9.34±3.80,respectively. The symptom with the highest intensity and expected impact was "I am only satisfied when I buy more food than I need", with a node intensity and expected impact value of 4.37. The nodes Depression and Anxiety were the most closely connected(weight=0.87). There were no statistically significant differences in the network structure( M =0.13,0.11) and network connection strength(female and male:4.16,4.06, s =0.10;urban and rural areas:4.08,4.07, s =0.01) between different sexes and residents ( P >0.05).
Conclusion
The negative impact of comorbidities such as anxiety, depression, perceived stress and eating behaviors among adolescents can be reduced through targeted prevention and intervention of core symptoms and bridging symptoms.
6.Effect of relaxing needling at the contracted sites of meridian-muscle regions in the patients with post-stroke shoulder-hand syndrome at acute stage.
Mingjun YING ; Min YUAN ; Zhiliang LAI ; Zhiling LV ; Yiming LAI ; Chao LI ; Jingjing ZHOU ; Guiping HE ; Weifang ZHU
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2025;45(12):1699-1704
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the effect of relaxing needling at the contracted sites of meridian-muscle regions in the patients with post-stroke shoulder-hand syndrome (SHS) at acute stage.
METHODS:
Eighty patients with post-stroke SHS at acute stage were randomized into an observation group (40 cases, 1 case dropped out) and a control group (40 cases, 1 case was eliminated). In the control group, the routine medication, basic rehabilitation training, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy were administered. In the observation group, besides the treatment as the control group, relaxing needling was delivered at the contracted sites of meridian-muscle regions. These contracted sites were distributed along three yin meridians of hand and three yang meridians of hand on the affected upper limbs. The intervention was given once daily, 5 times a week and for 4 weeks. Before and after treatment, the scores of visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain, edema degree, modified Barthel index (MBI), and Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA) for motor function, and the integrated electromyography (iEMG) of surface electromyogram (sEMG) were observed in the two groups. The curative effect was evaluated after treatment and in follow-up of 2 months after treatment in the two groups.
RESULTS:
After treatment, VAS scores and the scores of edema degree were reduced when compared with those before treatment in the two groups (P<0.05), and the scores in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). MBI and FMA scores increased after treatment compared with those before treatment in the two groups (P<0.05), and the scores in the observation group were higher than those in the control group (P<0.05) after treatment. The iEMG values of the biceps brachii, triceps brachii, and wrist extensors were elevated after treatment in comparison with those before treatment (P<0.05) in the two groups, and the values in the observation group were larger than those in the control group after treatment (P<0.05). The total clinical effective rate in the observation group was 92.3% (36/39), which was better than that of the control group (74.4%, 29/39, P<0.05) after treatment; and that of the observation group was 97.4% (38/39), which was better than 82.1% (32/39) in the control group (P<0.05) in follow-up.
CONCLUSION
Relaxing needling at the contracted sites of meridian-muscle regions in treatment of post-stroke SHS at acute stage can attenuate the symptoms such as upper limb pain, swelling and spasm, improve motor function and the activity of daily living of patients.
Humans
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Male
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Female
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Middle Aged
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Acupuncture Therapy
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Aged
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Meridians
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Stroke/complications*
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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/etiology*
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Adult
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Acupuncture Points
7.Early effectiveness of arthroscopic modified tri-anchor double-pulley suture-bridge technique in repairing medium-sized supraspinatus tendon tears.
Peiguan HUANG ; Xiaoxu WANG ; Bei WANG ; Guanghua TAN ; Liang HONG ; Fang WANG ; Zhi ZENG ; Saiyun LEI ; Mingjun QIU ; Huyong YAN ; Chunrong HE
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 2025;39(6):708-714
OBJECTIVE:
To describe a novel arthroscopic technique of modified tri-anchor double-pulley suture-bridge in repairing medium-sized supraspinatus tendon tears and evaluate the early effectiveness.
METHODS:
Between June 2021 and January 2024, 26 patients with medium-sized supraspinatus tendon tears who underwent arthroscopic modified tri-anchor double-pulley suture-bridge repair and met the selective criteria were included. There were 11 males and 15 females with an average age of 61.4 years (range, 43-74 years). Five patients had a significant history of trauma, while the remaining 21 patients had no apparent cause. The time from symptom onset to hospitalization was 3-25 months (mean, 7.9 months). The effectiveness was evaluated during follow-up, including the scores of University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), visual analogue scale (VAS), the range of forward flexion, abduction, external rotation, and internal rotation, and patient's satisfaction. Either MRI or ultrasound examination were used to evaluate structural integrity of the tendon.
RESULTS:
The operation time was 65-110 minutes (mean, 81.8 minutes). All patients were followed up 12-43 months (mean, 23.0 months). At 3 and 12 months after operation, the shoulder range of flexion, abduction, external rotation, and internal rotation, and the scores of VAS, UCLA, and ASES significantly improved when compared with those before operation ( P<0.05). The improvement was further observed at 12 months compared to 3 months ( P<0.05). At last follow-up, 13 patients were very satisfied with the effectiveness, 11 patients were satisfied, 1 was relatively satisfied, and 1 was dissatisfied. During follow-up, 15 patients underwent imaging examination and imaging reexamination showed that the re-tear rate of tendon was 6.6%(1/15). The remaining 11 patients refused imaging examination. Complications included partial anchor withdrawal in 1 case, shoulder stiffness in 5 cases, and mild pain in shoulder joint in 2 cases in physical activity or heavy physical activity.
CONCLUSION
Arthroscopic modified tri-anchor double-pulley suture-bridge technique is a novel surgical technique that uses double-loaded suture anchors as medial- and lateral-row anchors. In repairing medium-sized supraspinatus tendon tears, 6 sets of double-pulley suture-bridges can be created from one medial-row anchor; knotless medial-row can reduce re-tear rate of the tendon; good early effectiveness is obtained.
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Female
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Arthroscopy/methods*
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Adult
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Rotator Cuff Injuries/surgery*
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Aged
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Suture Techniques
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Treatment Outcome
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Suture Anchors
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Rotator Cuff/surgery*
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Range of Motion, Articular
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Tendon Injuries/surgery*
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Patient Satisfaction
8.Short-term clinical efficacy of transcatheter edge-to-edge repair for moderate to severe mitral regurgitation.
Yunlong MA ; Ruifeng LI ; Mingjun HE ; Shun WANG ; Xiaozhen ZHUO ; Ke HAN
Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences 2025;54(2):204-212
OBJECTIVES:
To evaluate the short-term clinical efficacy of transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) in patients with moderate to severe mitral regurgitation.
METHODS:
Clinical data of patients with moderate to severe mitral regurgitation who underwent TEER in the Department of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University from April 2021 to May 2024, were retrospectively analyzed, including preoperative baseline clinical and echocardiography data, intraoperative data and 6-month postoperative follow-up data.
RESULTS:
A total of 67 patients' (47 males and 20 females) data were included, of whom 62 completed 6-month follow-up. The immediately postoperative success rate was 88.1% (59/67), and 83.9% (52/62) patients exhibited mitral regurgitation ≤2+ at 6 months postoperatively, showing significant improvement compared with preoperative (P<0.05). The proportion of patients with mitral regurgitation ≤2+ at 6 months was significantly higher in the degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR) group than that in the functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) group (P<0.05). The mean mitral valve gradient (MVG) in DMR group was increased from (3.1±1.2) mmHg (1 mmHg=0.133 kPa) to (3.7±1.2) mmHg 6 months after operation (P<0.05), while there was no significant change in FMR group (P>0.05). Compared with those before operation, the N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide levels in both FMR and DMR groups were significantly lower at 6 months postoperatively (all P<0.05), and the left atrial volume index and left atrial anteroposterior diameter were also significantly lower (all P<0.05). The left ventricular end-diastolic diameter and left ventricular end-systolic diameter were significantly reduced 6 months after operation in the FMR group (all P<0.05), but no significant changes were observed in the DMR group (all P>0.05). The ejection fraction was not significantly changed before and after operation in both groups (all P>0.05). The mitral regurgitation, tricuspid regurgitant, and pulmonary artery pressure were significantly reduced in both groups at 6 months postoperatively (all P<0.05).
CONCLUSIONS
TEER is effective for moderate to severe mitral regurgitation. The improve-ments in left ventricular remodeling are more pronounced in patients with FMR while the degree of mitral regurgitation is more significant in DMR patients. However, MVG elevation is more common during the follow-up.
Humans
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Mitral Valve Insufficiency/surgery*
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Male
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Female
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Retrospective Studies
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Middle Aged
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Aged
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Treatment Outcome
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Mitral Valve/surgery*
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Cardiac Catheterization/methods*
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Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation/methods*
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Adult
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Follow-Up Studies
9.Comparison of double-pulley suture-bridge and traditional suture bridge in arthroscopic repair of small and medium-sized supraspinatu tendon tears: clinical outcomes and costs
Peiguan HUANG ; Xiaoxu WANG ; Bei WANG ; Guanghua TAN ; Liang HONG ; Fang WANG ; Zhi ZENG ; Saiyun LEI ; Mingjun QIU ; Huyong YAN ; Chunrong HE ; Haoqiang SONG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2025;27(11):960-967
Objective:To compare the clinical outcomes and costs in arthroscopic repair of small and medium-sized supraspinatu tendon tears between double-pulley suture-bridge (DPSB) and traditional suture bridge (SB).Methods:A retrospective study was conducted at Department of Joint Surgery, The Second Hospital Affiliated to Hengyang Medical School to analyze the data of 26 patients with small and medium-sized supraspinatus tendon tears who had been treated by SB repair from May 2018 to December 2020 (SB group) and those of 35 patients with small and medium-sized supraspinatus tendon tears who had been treated by DPSB repair from January 2021 to December 2022 (DPSB group). There were 61 patients in the 2 groups, including 44 males and 17 females, with an age of (59.1±7.5) years. The left shoulder was affected in 26 patients and the right shoulder in 35 patients. The tear size was small in 25 cases and medium in 36 ones. The total number of anchors used, total anchoring costs, and surgical time were recorded and compared between the 2 groups. Visual analogue scale (VAS), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) score and shoulder range of motion were used to evaluate the clinical outcomes of the 2 groups before surgery and at the last follow-up. Comparisons were made within and between the 2 groups. Tendon integrity was assessed using MRI or ultrasound at 3, 6, 12 months or at the last follow-up.Results:There was no statistically significant difference in the preoperative general data between the 2 groups, indicating comparability ( P>0.05). DPSB and SB groups were followed up for (28.1±3.5) and (27.1±1.8) months, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference between DPSB group and SB group in surgical time or total number of anchors ( P>0.05). The total costs of anchoring in DPSB group [(6,028.6±173.4) yuan] were significantly lower than those in SB group [(13,257.1±554.2) yuan] ( P<0.05). At the last follow-up, the anterior flexion, abduction, external rotation and internal rotation of the shoulder, as well as VAS pain score, ASES score and UCLA score, were significantly better in both DPSB group and SB group than their preoperative values ( P<0.05), but there were no statistically significant differences between DPSB group and SB group ( P>0.05). There was no significant difference either in tendon retear between DPSB group (2 cases) and SB group (1 case) ( P>0.05). No such complication as wound infection or nerve damage was found in either group. Conclusions:In arthroscopic repair of small and medium-sized supraspinatu tendon tears, both DPSB and SB techniques can achieve satisfactory and comparable clinical outcomes. However, DPSB leads to lower total costs of anchoring.
10.Efficacy of concurrent tumor treating fields and chemoradiation in patients with high-grade glioblastoma
Zixuan WANG ; Dan ZONG ; Huanfeng ZHU ; Xiao WANG ; Mingjun DING ; Wenjie GUO ; Jiajun ZHENG ; Xia HE
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2024;33(4):307-313
Objective:To evaluate the safety and efficacy of tumor-treating fields (TTFields) and chemoradiation in patients with high-grade glioblastoma.Methods:Clinical data of 38 patients admitted to the Jiangsu Cancer Hospital from September 2021 to May 2023 who were diagnosed with high-grade glioblastoma (36 cases of World Health Organization grade Ⅳ and 2 cases of grade Ⅲ) were retrospectively analyzed. All patients received TTFields combined with concurrent chemoradiation after surgery. Response assessment in neuro-oncology (RANO) criteria was used to evaluate the glioma responses as tumor remission, stable or progression. Common terminology criteria for adverse events v5.0 and TTFields related skin adverse reaction (dAE) criteria were used to evaluate the adverse events. Treatment compliance was assessed by data on the NovoTTF-200A therapeutic device, calculated as a percentage of daily TTFields usage time. Survival analysis was estimated by the Kaplan-Meier method and compared by the log-rank test.Results:The median duration of treatment with TTFields in 38 patients was 20 h (rang: 2.4-22.6 h), and the median treatment compliance was 83% (range: 10%-94%). After 42 days of TTFields combined with concurrent chemoradiation, 12 patients who underwent complete tumor resection were assessed as stable according to RANO criteria. Among the 26 patients who underwent partial tumor resection, 23 (88%) were evaluated as disease remission according to RANO criteria. The 7-, 10-, 13-month progression-free survival rate was 81.0%、64.0%、49.5%, repectively. The common adverse events included grade 1 (45%) and grade 2 (8%) dAE, without grade 3-4 dAE. Typical presentations included contact dermatitis, blisters, lesions or ulcers, and abscesses. The median follow-up time was 10.0 months (range: 1.6-21.3 months). At follow-up as of July 2023, 26 of the 38 patients were stable and 12 had disease progression (8 died).Conclusion:The preliminary results show that TTFields combined with chemoradiation is effective, safe and reliable treatment for high-grade glioblastoma.


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