1.Effect of Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Tang Combined with Low-molecular-weight Heparin Sodium on Preventing Deep Venous Thrombosis of Lower Extremities in Parturients Undergoing Cesarean Section
Xiaohui ZHAO ; Rongna YUN ; Jianli YANG ; Qiaofang LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(17):219-227
ObjectiveThis paper aims to investigate the effect of Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Tang combined with low-molecular-weight heparin sodium on preventing deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities in parturients undergoing cesarean section. MethodsA total of 781 parturients who underwent cesarean section (from June 2022 to October 2025) were included in the study and randomly divided into a control group and an observation group using a random number table method. Two cases were lost to follow-up in this study. The parturients undergoing cesarean section in the control group (389 cases) received low-molecular-weight heparin sodium and a traditional Chinese medicine placebo (similar in color to the traditional Chinese medicine in the observation group). The parturients in the observation group (390 cases) were treated with Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Tang in addition to the intervention of the control group. The incidence of deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities in parturients from both groups undergoing cesarean section, the numerical rating scale (NRS) pain scores on the first day, third day, and seventh day after cesarean section, the venous blood flow velocity in the lower extremities of parturients before and after treatment (popliteal vein, femoral vein), the venous clinical severity score (VCSS) of parturients in the two groups after treatment, the coagulation function indicators before and after treatment [prothrombin time(PT),activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT),fibrinogen(FIB),D-Dimer], hemorheological indicators [high shear viscosity(HSV),low shear viscosity(LSV),erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR)], and the incidence of adverse reactions were compared. ResultsThe incidence of deep venous thrombosis in the lower extremities of parturients after cesarean section in the observation group (0.77%) was lower than that in the control group (2.83%) (χ2=4.862, P=0.031). On the first, third, and seventh days after cesarean section, the NRS scores of the parturients in the observation group were lower than those of the control group (t=69.509, 23.266, 90.979; P<0.05 for all). Before treatment, the venous blood flow velocities (popliteal vein, femoral vein) of the lower extremities in the parturients from the two groups were compared, and no statistical difference was found. After treatment, the venous blood flow velocities (popliteal vein, femoral vein) of the lower extremities in the parturients from these two groups increased, with higher indicator levels among the parturients in the observation group than those in the control group (t=40.492, 21.587; P<0.05 for all). After treatment, the scores of each item in the VCSS of parturients were lower in the observation group than those in the control group (t=46.234, 37.786, 69.016, 39.464; P<0.05 for all). Before treatment, coagulation function indicators (PT, APTT, FIB, and D-Dimer) of the parturients from the two groups were compared, and there was no statistical significance in the differences . After treatment, PT and APTT increased(P<0.05), while FIB and D-Dimer decreased in the parturients from both groups(P<0.05). The degrees of increase and decrease of all indicators were greater among parturients in the observation group than those in the control group (t=18.916, 12.522, 24.787, 27.635; P<0.05 for all). Before treatment, the hemorheology indicators (HSV, LSV, ESR) in the parturients from both groups were compared, and there was no statistical significance in the differences. After treatment, these indicators in the parturients from both groups decreased, with lower indicator levels in the observation group than those in the control group (t=85.734, 26.280, 56.792; P<0.05 for all). The incidence of adverse reactions of parturients after cesarean section in the observation group (3.85%) compared with that in the control group (3.34%), and there was no statistically significant difference (χ²=0.143, P=0.705). ConclusionHuangqi Guizhi Wuwu Tang combined with low-molecular-weight heparin sodium demonstrates a favorable preventive effect on deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities in parturients undergoing cesarean section. This combined regimen improves lower extremity function, alleviates postoperative pain after cesarean section, and enhances lower-extremity blood perfusion in parturients, with safety and reliability.
2.Physiological and neuropsychological development in children born after assisted reproductive technology
Sirui ZHENG ; Rongna REN ; Yun LIU
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2012;(12):710-715
Objective To analysis newborn stage and long-term physiological and neuropsychological development in children born after assisted reproductive technology(ART),and to evaluate the safety of ART.Methods Eighty-four 6-month-old to 6-year-old children born after ART performed from January 1st,2006 to June 30th,2011 in Reproduction Center of Fuzhou General Hospital were taken as ART group; and 84 matched children born after spontaneous conception were as control group.The physiological and neuropsychological states of these children in their newborn stage and 6-month-old to 6-year-old duration were compared with Chi-square or t test.Results There was no statistical difference in childbearing age of mothers,the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus and hypcrtensive disorder complicating pregnancy,delivery mode,living environment,parents' education level,newborn birth length,birth weight,the rate of premature birth,low birth weight,asphyxia and hospitalized to neonatal intensive care unit between two groups (P>0.05).In ART group,the incidence of growth retardation and abnormal social life skills was 6.0 % (5/84) and 1.2 % (1/84),and no statistical difference were found comparing with control guoup [4.8%(4/84) and 1.2%(1/84),x2 =0.12 and 0.00,P>0.05],neither the developmental quotient (95.9±6.1 vs 94.8±5.1,t=1.25,P=0.21).Twins had higher rates of preterm birth [41.8% (33/79) vs 10.1%(9/89),x2 =22.37,OR=6.38,95%CI:2.81-14.50,P=0.00],low birth weight [51.9%(41/79) vs 6.7%(6/89),x2=42.35,OR=14.93,95% CI:5.84-38.16,P=0.00],asphyxia [10.1 % (8/79) vs 1.1 %(1/89),x2 =6.69,OR=9.92,95% CI:1.21~81.15,P=0.01],hospitalized to neonatal intensive care unit [36.7 % (29/79) vs 14.6 % (13/89),x2 =10.90,OR =3.39,95%CI:1.61-7.14,P=0.00] and growth retardation [11.4%(9/79) vs 0.0%(0/89),x2=10.71,RR=0.11,P=0.00] than singleton.Conclusions ART has no negative effects on children's physical and neuropsychological development.It could increase the incidence of twins,so that it might increase the incidences of preterm labor and low birth weight,which might affect the long-term physical and neuropsychological development of the offspring.

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