Myxedema coma is a rare condition, typically arising from long-standing, untreated hypothyroidism and triggered by factors such as infection, hypothermia, or severe illness. This report details a successfully treated case of myxedema coma with cardiac attest, accompanied by a literature review, to enhance clinical awareness and improve the diagnosis and management of this critical condition.

Objective:To compare the value of different quantification methods for intraoperative hypotension in predicting postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG).Methods:The medical records of American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification Ⅲ-Ⅳ patients of either sex, aged 18-80 yr, with a body mass index of 18-30 kg/m 2, scheduled for elective OPCABG, were retrospectively collected at Tianjin Chest Hospital from September 2021 to October 2023. Intraoperative hypotension was quantified using the methods such as the number of occurrence, average decrease in magnitude, duration, and the area under the threshold (mean arterial pressure <65 mmHg, 1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa). Patients were divided into AKI group and non-AKI group based on the occurrence of AKI within 7 days postoperatively. The extended logistic regression model was used to adjust for confounding factors, and the receiver operating characteristic curves were plotted to compare the accuracy of different methods for intraoperative hypotension in predicting postoperative AKI. Results:The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the frequency of hypotension ( OR=1.03, 95% confidence interval [ CI] 1.01-1.05, P=0.010), duration of hypotension ( OR=1.04, 95% CI 1.01-1.08, P=0.007), and area under the threshold ( OR=1.03, 95% CI 1.01-1.06, P=0.023) were risk factors for postoperative AKI. The areas under the curve for the quantification methods predicting the occurrence of postoperative AKI within 7 days, including the duration of hypotension, area under the threshold, frequency of hypotension, and mean decrease in blood pressure, were 0.751, 0.652, 0.647 and 0.513, respectively. Conclusions:The duration of hypotension, area under the threshold and frequency of hypotension are independent risk factors for postoperative AKI in patients undergoing OPCABG. The duration of hypotension has a higher accuracy in predicting the occurrence of postoperative AKI.

Objective:To explore the application value of echocardiography in the management of pediatric mitral valve replacement.Methods:Thirty-three children who underwent mitral valve replacement at Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology from January 2009 to June 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. Clinical data and preoperative and postoperative echocardiographic data were collected. The differences in ultrasound parameters among preoperative，1-week postoperative，1-month postoperative and 1-year postoperative were compared.Results:Of the 33 children，there were 4 cases（12.12%）of mitral stenosis，33 cases（100%）of mitral regurgitation and 4 cases（12.12%）of mitral stenosis combined with regurgitation. Mechanical valve replacement was performed in 30 cases（90.91%）and bioprosthetic valve replacement in 3 cases（9.09%）. Compared with the preoperative period，the left atrial internal diameter and left ventricular end-diastolic internal diameter were significantly reduced at 1-week postoperatively，1-month postoperatively，and 1-year postoperatively，respectively（all P <0.05）.The left ventricular mass was significantly reduced and the left ventricular end-diastolic sphericity index was significantly increased（both P < 0.05）at 1-month postoperatively compared with preoperatively. The left ventricular ejection fraction was significantly higher at 1-year postoperatively compared with 1-week postoperatively（ P <0.05）. Conclusions:After pediatric mitral valve replacement，the left ventricular dimensions decrease，and cardiac function progressively recovers. Echocardiography is an essential tool for accurate preoperative assessment and postoperative follow-up in pediatric mitral valve replacement.

Objective To investigate the effects of curcumin on the proliferation,migration,invasion,and apoptosis of pheochromocytomacell line PC12.Methods PC12 cells were incubated with different concentrations of curcumin.Cell proliferation was assessed using the CCK-8 assay to determine the IC50.The scratch assay was used to evaluate cell migration and Transwell chambers were employed to assess cell invasiveness.Flow cytometry was used to analyze apoptosis.qPCR was conducted to measure the mRNA expression of pro-apoptotic(Bax)and anti-apoptotic(Bcl-2)genes,and Western blot was performed to detect Bax and Bcl-2 protein expressions.Results Curcumin(10-80 μmol/L)inhibited PC12 cell proliferation in a concentration-dependent manner,with an IC50 as 29 μmol/L.Curcumin also suppressed PC12 cell migration in a concentration-dependent mode;the migration rate decreased from 66％in the control group down to 51％,5％,and 0.5％in the 10,20,and 30 μmol/L curcumin groups,respectively.Curcumin at concentrations of 20-30 μmol/L significantly reduced PC12 cell invasiveness(P<0.000 1).Moreover,curcumin significantly promoted PC12 cell apoptosis;the percentage of apoptotic cells increased by 2.25％,18.53％,and 26.89％in the 10,20,and 30 μmol/L curcumin groups as compared to those of control group,respectively.Curcumin treatment resulted in a significant up-regulation of Bax mRNA and protein expression,and a significant down-regulation of Bcl-2 mRNA and protein expression(P<0.05).Conclusions Curcumin may significantly inhibit the proliferation,migration,and invasion of PC12 cells and arouse cell apopto-sis.Its pro-apoptotic effect may be associated with alterations in the expression of Bax and Bcl-2 genes.

Objective:To explore the application value of echocardiography in the management of pediatric mitral valve replacement.Methods:Thirty-three children who underwent mitral valve replacement at Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology from January 2009 to June 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. Clinical data and preoperative and postoperative echocardiographic data were collected. The differences in ultrasound parameters among preoperative，1-week postoperative，1-month postoperative and 1-year postoperative were compared.Results:Of the 33 children，there were 4 cases（12.12%）of mitral stenosis，33 cases（100%）of mitral regurgitation and 4 cases（12.12%）of mitral stenosis combined with regurgitation. Mechanical valve replacement was performed in 30 cases（90.91%）and bioprosthetic valve replacement in 3 cases（9.09%）. Compared with the preoperative period，the left atrial internal diameter and left ventricular end-diastolic internal diameter were significantly reduced at 1-week postoperatively，1-month postoperatively，and 1-year postoperatively，respectively（all P <0.05）.The left ventricular mass was significantly reduced and the left ventricular end-diastolic sphericity index was significantly increased（both P < 0.05）at 1-month postoperatively compared with preoperatively. The left ventricular ejection fraction was significantly higher at 1-year postoperatively compared with 1-week postoperatively（ P <0.05）. Conclusions:After pediatric mitral valve replacement，the left ventricular dimensions decrease，and cardiac function progressively recovers. Echocardiography is an essential tool for accurate preoperative assessment and postoperative follow-up in pediatric mitral valve replacement.

Objective:To compare the value of different quantification methods for intraoperative hypotension in predicting postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG).Methods:The medical records of American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification Ⅲ-Ⅳ patients of either sex, aged 18-80 yr, with a body mass index of 18-30 kg/m 2, scheduled for elective OPCABG, were retrospectively collected at Tianjin Chest Hospital from September 2021 to October 2023. Intraoperative hypotension was quantified using the methods such as the number of occurrence, average decrease in magnitude, duration, and the area under the threshold (mean arterial pressure <65 mmHg, 1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa). Patients were divided into AKI group and non-AKI group based on the occurrence of AKI within 7 days postoperatively. The extended logistic regression model was used to adjust for confounding factors, and the receiver operating characteristic curves were plotted to compare the accuracy of different methods for intraoperative hypotension in predicting postoperative AKI. Results:The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the frequency of hypotension ( OR=1.03, 95% confidence interval [ CI] 1.01-1.05, P=0.010), duration of hypotension ( OR=1.04, 95% CI 1.01-1.08, P=0.007), and area under the threshold ( OR=1.03, 95% CI 1.01-1.06, P=0.023) were risk factors for postoperative AKI. The areas under the curve for the quantification methods predicting the occurrence of postoperative AKI within 7 days, including the duration of hypotension, area under the threshold, frequency of hypotension, and mean decrease in blood pressure, were 0.751, 0.652, 0.647 and 0.513, respectively. Conclusions:The duration of hypotension, area under the threshold and frequency of hypotension are independent risk factors for postoperative AKI in patients undergoing OPCABG. The duration of hypotension has a higher accuracy in predicting the occurrence of postoperative AKI.

Myxedema coma is a rare condition, typically arising from long-standing, untreated hypothyroidism and triggered by factors such as infection, hypothermia, or severe illness. This report details a successfully treated case of myxedema coma with cardiac attest, accompanied by a literature review, to enhance clinical awareness and improve the diagnosis and management of this critical condition.

OBJECTIVE: We aimed to understand the willingness and barriers to the acceptance of tuberculosis (TB) preventive treatment (TPT) among people with latent TB infection (LTBI) in China. METHODS: A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted from May 18, 2023 to December 31, 2023 across 10 counties in China. According to a national technical guide, we included healthcare workers, students, teachers, and others occupations aged 15-65 years as our research participants. RESULTS: Overall, 17.0% (183/1,077) of participants accepted TPT. There were statistically significant differences in the acceptance rate of TPT among different sexes, ages, educational levels, and occupations ( P < 0.05). The main barriers to TPT acceptance were misconceptions that it had uncertain effects on prevention (57.8%, 517/894), and concerns about side effects (32.7%, 292/894). CONCLUSION An enhanced and comprehensive understanding of LTBI and TPT among people with LTBI is vital to further expand TPT in China. Moreover, targeted policies need to be developed to address barriers faced by different groups of people.
Humans ; China/epidemiology* ; Adult ; Male ; Female ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Middle Aged ; Young Adult ; Adolescent ; Aged ; Latent Tuberculosis/prevention & control* ; Patient Acceptance of Health Care ; Tuberculosis/prevention & control* ; Antitubercular Agents/therapeutic use* ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice

Objective:To evaluate the effect of ulinastatin on the postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) in the patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG).Methods:Medical records from patients scheduled for elective OPCABG from September 2021 to August 2023 were retrospectively collected. The patients were divided into ulinastatin and control groups based on the intraoperative use of ulinastatin. Confounding factors were adjusted using propensity score matching and an extended Cox proportional hazards model. The primary outcome was the development of PPCs within 30 days after surgery, and secondary outcomes included length of stay in intensive care unit, length of hospital stay and occurrence of other adverse events.Results:A total of 1 532 patients were included in this cohort study, and 585 cases (38.2%) experienced PPCs. Compared with control group, the incidence of PPCs was significantly decreased (before matching: 42.7% vs. 35.2%, P=0.004; after matching: 42.2% vs. 35.6%, P=0.033), the incidence of acute kidney injury was decreased and no significant differences were found in the length of stay in intensive care unit, length of hospital stay and incidence of other adverse events in ulinastatin group ( P>0.05). In the extended Cox proportional hazard model before and after adjustment for confounding factors, the risk of PPCs was significantly reduced after the use of ulinastatin ( HR value before adjustment was 0.81, 95% confidence interval [ CI] 0.67-0.99, P=0.004; the HR value after adjustment was 0.79, 95% CI 0.65-0.96, P=0.022). The risk of PPCs was significantly decreased in patients aged >65 yr and at high risk of PPCs after using ulinastatin ( HR=0.667, 95% CI 0.542-0.821, P<0.001; hR value was 0.641, 95% CI 0.516-0.812, P<0.001). Conclusions:The intraoperative use of ulinastatin is helpful in decreasing the risk of PPCs in patients undergoing OPCABG.

Objective:To identify the risk factors for intraoperative hemorrhage and transfusion in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG).Methods:A total of 1, 442 patients, regardless of gender, of American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification≥Ⅱ, scheduled for elective OPCABG from June 7, 2021 to March 8, 2023, were enrolled in a prospective, observational study. Patients′ general characteristics, preoperative hemodynamics, preoperative blood routine, duration of operation, the number of transplanted vessels, intraoperative application of vasoactive agents, intraoperative consumption of crystalloid and colloid, urine volume, blood products, use of tranatemic acid and ulinastatin were collected. Univariable and multiple linear regression models were used to screen the risk factors for intraoperative blood loss and infusion volume of concentrated red blood cell (CRBC), and univariable and multivariable logistic regression models were used to screen the risk factors for intraoperative CRBC infusion requirement.Results:One thousand four hundred and twenty patients were finally included. Prolonged operation duration, increased number of transplanted vessels and older age were risk factors for intraoperative blood loss, while male, increased intraoperative usage of fresh frozen plasma (FFP), increased urine volume, and application of ulinastatin and tranexamic acid were protective factors for intraoperative blood loss in OPCABG patients ( P<0.05). Prolonged operation duration and increased intraoperative usage of FFP were risk factors for intraoperative CRBC transfusion volume, while elevation of preoperative hemoglobin levels was a protective factor for intraoperative CRBC transfusion volume in OPCABG patients ( P<0.05). Prolonged operation duration and increased intraoperative usage of FFP were risk factors for intraoperative CRBC infusion requirement, while increased body mass index, elevation of preoperative hemoglobin levels and application of ulinastatin were protective factors for CRBC infusion requirement ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Prolonged operation duration, increased number of transplanted vessels and older age are risk factors for intraoperative blood loss, and increased intraoperative usage of FFP, increased urine volume, and application of ulinastatin and tranexamic acid are protective factors for intraoperative blood loss in OPCABG patients. Prolonged operation duration and increased intraoperative usage of FFP are risk factors for intraoperative CRBC infusion requirement and transfusion volume, elevation of preoperative hemoglobin levels is a protective factor for intraoperative CRBC infusion volume, and increased body mass index, elevation of preoperative hemoglobin levels and intraoperative application of ulinastatin are protective factors for intraoperative CRBC infusion requirement in patients undergoing OPCABG.