1.Efficacy of MitraClip in functional versus degenerative mitral regurgitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Xuhua LI ; Qiyuan BAI ; Zhili WEI ; Shidong LIU ; Hao CHEN ; Yang CHEN ; Bing SONG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(05):807-814
Objective To systematically evaluate the differences in outcomes between functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) and degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR) in patients treated with transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) using the MitraClip device. Methods A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, the CNKI, Wanfang Database, VIP Database, and the CBM from their inception to January 2024. Two researchers independently performed study selection, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment. The quality of cohort studies was evaluated using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). A meta-analysis was performed using Stata 18.0 software. Results A total of 13 cohort studies involving 6 402 patients were included, comprising 4 161 patients in the FMR group and 2 241 in the DMR group. All included studies had NOS scores of ≥6 points. The meta-analysis revealed that compared to the DMR group, the FMR group had a higher 1-year all-cause mortality rate [OR=1.53, 95%CI (1.30, 1.81), P<0.01] and a higher 1-year rehospitalization rate for heart failure [OR=1.90, 95%CI (1.60, 2.26), P<0.01]. Conversely, the FMR group had a lower post-procedural mean transmitral gradient [SMD=–0.47, 95%CI (–0.65, –0.30), P<0.01] and a lower rate of subsequent mitral valve surgery [OR=0.41, 95%CI (0.20, 0.83), P=0.01]. Conclusion Following MitraClip therapy, patients with FMR exhibit favorable short-term outcomes, but their mid- to long-term outcomes are inferior to those of patients with DMR. When determining the treatment strategy with MitraClip, the specific etiology of mitral regurgitation should be considered for a more accurate prediction of therapeutic efficacy and prognosis.
2.Development and exploration of a closed-loop management model for externally dispensed intravenous prescriptions
Xuhua XIE ; Yun WU ; Songqing HUANG ; Yukun HUANG ; Siyan CHEN ; Zheng ZENG ; Weiyan TANG ; Zuolong HE ; Chunxia ZHOU ; Hongliang ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(10):1246-1250
OBJECTIVE To construct a closed-loop management model for externally dispensed intravenous prescriptions, and to provide reference for standardized management of externally dispensed intravenous prescriptions. METHODS Based on the Expert Consensus on Closed-loop Management of Externally Dispensed Intravenous Prescriptions in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region previously formulated by our hospital, risk points during the entire process were systematically identified through multidisciplinary team brainstorming and a fishbone diagram. A series of strategies were subsequently formulated and implemented, including qualifying designated external dispensing pharmacies and the drug catalogs, operating and maintaining the hospital information system and the Pharmacy Intravenous Admixture Service (PIVAS) intelligent management platform, and strengthening differentiated training for staff in the whole workflow. A whole-process closed-loop management system was constructed with PIVAS as the co re hub and the daytime chemotherapy center as the safety terminal. RESULTS A total of 3 cooperating pharmacies and an initial drug list comprising 35 product specifications were selected. A closed‑loop management process encompassing hospital outpatient prescribing, patient drug purchase in designated pharmacies, PIVAS drug dispensing, and medication use in daytime chemotherapy center was successfully established. This system enabled the mandatory grouping and association of externally dispensed intravenous prescriptions with in-hospital diluents, full-process verification based on drug traceability codes, intelligent monitoring of infusion parameters, and whole-process data traceability. CONCLUSIONS The constructed model effectively resolves the coordination and safety oversight during the use of externally dispensed intravenous drugs from out-of-hospital circulation to in-hospital use, and has preliminarily enabled procedural standardization, whole-process information traceability, and proactive control of medication risks.
3.Clinical efficacy of different surgical approaches for moderate-to-severe ischemic mitral regurgitation: A systematic review and network meta-analysis
Zhili WEI ; Shuai DONG ; Xuhua LI ; Yang CHEN ; Shidong LIU ; Bing SONG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(04):631-638
Objective To systematically evaluate the therapeutic effects of different surgical procedures for ischemic mitral regurgitation (IMR). Methods Computer searches were conducted in CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, CBM, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science, with the search time limit from the inception of the databases to February 2024. Two researchers independently screened the literature, extracted data, used the Cochrane bias risk assessment tool to evaluate the quality of the included studies, and used Stata 17.0 software to analyze the data. Results A total of 19 randomized controlled trials involving 6139 patients were finally included, involving six surgical procedures, and the overall quality of the included studies was relatively high. The results of the network meta-analysis showed that the 30-day all-cause mortality rate of mitral valve repair (MVr) was significantly lower than that of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) [OR=0.24, 95%CI (0.07, 0.87), P<0.01], mitral valve replacement (MVR) [OR=0.43, 95%CI (0.23, 0.79), P=0.02], CABG+MVR [OR=0.21, 95%CI (0.04, 0.95), P=0.03] and transcatheter mitral valve edge-to-edge repair (TEER) using MitraClip [OR=0.13, 95%CI (0.02, 0.87), P<0.01]. The 30-day all-cause mortality rate of CABG+MVr was significantly lower than that of CABG [OR=0.56, 95%CI (0.33, 0.93), P=0.02] and CABG+MVR [OR=0.48, 95%CI (0.24, 0.94), P=0.04], and the best probability ranking results showed that MVR might be the most effective in reducing the 30-day all-cause mortality rate. The incidence of renal complications in CABG+MVr was significantly lower than that in CABG+MVR [OR=0.42, 95%CI (0.21, 0.83), P=0.01]; the best probability ranking results showed that CABG+MVr might be the most effective in reducing renal complications. Conclusion The current limited evidence suggests that CABG+MVr and MVr may be the best surgical intervention methods for IMR patients at present. Due to the limitations of the number and quality of included studies, the above conclusions still need to be verified by more high-quality studies.
4.Clinical efficacy of cardiovascular surgery combined with preoperative immunosuppression for Behçet's disease: A retrospective cohort study in a single center
Fanyu CHEN ; Lanxin YE ; Ziyan XU ; Oudi CHEN ; Lixi GAN ; Hongkun QING ; Weiteng WANG ; Xin LI ; Yang CUI ; Xuhua JIAN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(09):1448-1456
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of preoperative immunosuppressive therapy combined with surgical intervention for Behçet's disease. Methods A retrospective study was conducted on Behçet's disease patients who underwent cardiovascular surgery at Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital from 2012 to 2021. Patients were divided into an immunosuppressive group and a non-immunosuppressive group based on whether they received immunosuppressive therapy before surgery. The complications and long-term survival rates of the two groups were analyzed. Results A total of 28 patients were included, among which 2 patients underwent reoperation, a total of 30 surgeries were performed, including 16 males (53.3%), and the age at diagnosis was 37 (31, 45) years. There were 15 surgeries in the immunosuppressive group and 15 surgeries in the non-immunosuppressive group. Compared with the non-immunosuppressive group, the incidence of complications during hospitalization in the immunosuppressive group was lower (13.3% vs. 53.3%, P=0.008). One patient died in hospital, and the rest were discharged and followed up, with a median follow-up time of 38.7 (15.1, 57.3) months, and there was no statistically significant difference in long-term survival rate between the two groups (73.3% vs. 93.3%, P=0.158). There was no statistical difference in the cumulative incidence of complications one month (20% vs. 53%, P=0.058) and one year (27% vs. 60%, P=0.065) after surgery between the immunosuppressive group and the non-immunosuppressive group, but there was a statistical difference in the cumulative incidence of complications three years after surgery (47% vs. 92%, P=0.002). Conclusion Surgical treatment can save lives in Behçet's disease patients with cardiovascular diseases, but the incidence of postoperative complications is high. Timely use of immunosuppressants before cardiovascular surgery can reduce the incidence of postoperative complications.
5.Sutureless aortic versus transcatheter aortic valve implantation for aortic valve disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of propensity score matching studies
Yang CHEN ; Zhili WEI ; Qiyuan BAI ; Xuhua LI ; Shidong LIU ; Yuyuan HE ; Yuan HU ; Bing SONG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(10):1670-1676
Objective To evaluate the clinical outcomes of sutureless aortic valve replacement (SU-AVR) and transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for aortic valve disease. Methods We conducted a computer-based search of databases including CNKI, WanFang Database, VIP, Chinese Biology Medicine disc, PubMed, The Cochrane Library, Embase and Web of Science from the inception of the databases to March 2024. Two reviewers independently screened articles, extracted data and used the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale to evaluate the quality of the included studies. Meta-analysis was performed using Stata 18.0 software. Results The included 17 propensity score matching studies involved with 6 630 patients, including 3 319 patients in the SU-AVR group and 3 311 patients in the TAVI group. The SU-AVR group had lower mortality than the TAVI group at 1-year [RR=0.58, 95%CI(0.38, 0.87), P=0.009], 2-year [RR=0.61, 95%CI(0.43, 0.85), P=0.004] and 5-year [RR=0.63, 95%CI(0.50, 0.79), P<0.001]. The SU-AVR group had a significantly lower rate of new permanent pacemaker implantation (PPI) [RR=0.75, 95%CI(0.58, 0.98), P=0.037], moderate-to-severe paravalvular leak [RR=0.20, 95%CI(0.12, 0.32), P<0.001], myocardial infarction [RR=0.30, 95%CI (0.11, 0.80), P=0.017], more-than-mild residual aortic regurgitation [RR=0.29, 95%CI(0.17, 0.48), P<0.001]. In addition, the SU-AVR group had a higher postoperative mean aortic gradient [SMD=0.39, 95%CI (0.17, 0.62), P<0.001] than the TAVI group. Conclusion The early and mid-term clinical outcomes of SU-AVR are superior to TAVI.
6.Advance in drug therapy for acute kidney injury
Xiaohe CHEN ; Mengyuan WU ; Wenyong XIA ; Xuhua GE
International Journal of Pediatrics 2025;52(5):315-320
Acute kidney injury(AKI)is a clinical syndrome characterized by a rapid decline in renal function. Treatment strategies for AKI primarily focus on treating the underlying disease,providing supportive care,and preventing complications. However,the prognosis remains poor due to the lack of targeted drug therapies.In recent years,with a deeper understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms of AKI,numerous new drugs and therapeutic methods have emerged and are currently under evaluation. This review aims to thoroughly analyze the latest advancements in AKI drug therapy,covering the development of targeted drugs,innovative applications of nanomedicines,and new breakthroughs and expansions in the use of traditional drugs in the treatment of AKI,in order to provide new ideas and strategies for clinical treatment.
7.Autophagy level of CD8+T cells in rat model of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and correlation with its number
Yuming CHEN ; Xuhua YU ; Ziyao LIANG ; Na LI ; Sida CHEN ; Yan SHEN ; Songming ZHUO
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(2):295-303
Objective:To investigate the autophagy level of CD8+T cells in rat model of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)and correlation with its number,and to explore the role of autophagy in pathogenesis of COPD.Methods:Thirty-six 6-week-old male SD rats were divided into three groups,including normal control group,COPD group and COPD intervention group.COPD model was established by smoking,and intraperitoneal injection of 3-methyladenine(3-MA)was used for intervention.Lung function of rats was detected by small animal pulmonary function testing,and frequency of CD8+T cells,CD8+memory T cells,CD8+effector T cells in blood and lung of rats were detected by flow cytometry.CD8+T cells were sorted by immunomagnetic beads,and expressions of autophagy protein including LC3-Ⅱ/Ⅰ,Beclin-1 and p62 in CD8+T cells were detected by Western blot.The middle lobe of right lung was collected for histological observation.Results:Infiltration of inflammatory cells and the decline of lung function in COPD group were more obvious than those in normal group.Frequency of CD8+T cells,CD8+effector T cells and CD8+memory T cells in blood and lung of rats in COPD group were significantly higher than those in normal control group(all P<0.05).Level of autophagy protein,LC3-Ⅱ/Ⅰ and Beclin-1 of CD8+T cells in COPD group were significantly higher than that in normal control group,while level of p62 was lower than that in normal control group(P<0.01).CD8+T cells,CD8+effector T cells,CD8+memory T cells in COPD intervention group were significantly lower than those in COPD group(P<0.05).Correlation analysis showed that LC3-Ⅱ/Ⅰ expression level was positively correlated with frequency of CD8+T cells in blood(r=0.667,P<0.01).Expression level of Beclin-1 was positively correlated with frequency of CD8+T cells and CD8+effector T cells in blood(r=0.505,P=0.021;r=0.428,P=0.037).Expression of LC3-Ⅱ/Ⅰprotein was positively correlated with frequency of CD8+T cells and CD8+effector T cells in lung tissue(r=0.474,P=0.019;r=0.549,P=0.006).Expression of Beclin-1 was positively correlated with frequency of CD8+effector T cells in lung tissue(r=0.458,P=0.025).Conclusion:Level of CD8+T cell autophagy is correlated with its number.CD8+T cell autophagy may be involved in the chronic inflam-matory process of COPD,and 3-MA can inhibit COPD inflammation.
8.Evidence-based guidelines for rehabilitation treatment after internal fixation of thoracolumbar spine fracture in adults (version 2025)
Zhengwei XU ; Liming CHENG ; Qixin CHEN ; Jian DONG ; Shunwu FAN ; Zhong FANG ; Shiqing FENG ; Haoyu FENG ; Haishan GUAN ; Weimin JIANG ; Dianming JIANG ; Yong HAI ; Lijun HE ; Yuan HE ; Bo LI ; Jianjun LI ; Feng LI ; Li LI ; Weishi LI ; Chunde LI ; Qi LIAO ; Baoge LIU ; Xiaoguang LIU ; Yong LIU ; Xuhua LU ; Shibao LU ; Bin LIN ; Wei MEI ; Chao MA ; Renfu QUAN ; Limin RONG ; Jiacan SU ; Honghui SUN ; Yuemin SONG ; Hongxun SANG ; Jun SHU ; Tiansheng SUN ; Jiwei TIAN ; Qiang WANG ; Xinwei WANG ; Zhe WANG ; Zheng WANG ; Liang YAN ; Guoyong YIN ; Jie ZHAO ; Yue ZHU ; Xiaobo ZHANG ; Xuesong ZHANG ; Zhongmin ZHANG ; Rongqiang ZHANG ; Dingjun HAO ; Yanzheng GAO ; Baorong HE
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(1):19-32
Thoracolumbar spine fracture often leads to severe pain, functional impairments, and neurological deficits, for which open reduction and internal fixation can effectively restore the spinal structural stability. Open decompression and reduction with internal fixation can help relieve spinal cord compression and improve spinal function in cases of concomitant cord injury. Although spinal stability can be restored through surgery, patients often face chronic pain and functional impairments postoperatively. A postoperative rehabilitation program is critical in optimizing therapeutic outcomes, reducing complications, and minimizing the risk of secondary injuries. However, current rehabilitation methods, such as physical therapy, functional training, and pain management, are confronted with problems in clinical practice, including significant variation in efficacy, poor patient adherence, and prolonged rehabilitation period. There is an urgent need for a unified rehabilitation strategy to address these problems. To this end, the Spinal Trauma Group of the Orthopedic Physicians Branch of the Chinese Medical Association and the Spine Health Professional Committee of the Chinese Human Health Technology Promotion Association organized experts from relevant fields to formulate Evidence-based guidelines for rehabilitation treatment after internal fixation of thoracolumbar spine fracture in adults ( version 2025) by integrating evidences from clinical researches and advanced rehabilitation concepts at home and abroad. A total number of 14 recommendations concerning the rehabilitation treatment with multimodal analgesia, psychological intervention, deep vein thrombosis prevention, core muscle and extremity exercise, appropriate use of braces, early weight-bearing, device-aided rehabilitation exercise, neuroregulatory therapy, rehabilitation team were put forward, aiming to standardize the post-operative rehabilitation process following internal fixation, promote the functional recovery, and enhance patients′ quality of life.
9.Clinical guideline for vertebral augmentation of acute symptomatic osteoporotic thoracolumbar compression fractures (version 2025)
Bolong ZHENG ; Wei MEI ; Yanzheng GAO ; Liming CHENG ; Jian CHEN ; Qixin CHEN ; Liang CHEN ; Xigao CHENG ; Jian DONG ; Jin FAN ; Shunwu FAN ; Xiangqian FANG ; Zhong FANG ; Shiqing FENG ; Haoyu FENG ; Haishan GUAN ; Yong HAI ; Baorong HE ; Lijun HE ; Yuan HE ; Hua HUI ; Weimin JIANG ; Junjie JIANG ; Dianming JIANG ; Xuewen KANG ; Hua GUO ; Jianjun LI ; Feng LI ; Li LI ; Weishi LI ; Chunde LI ; Qi LIAO ; Baoge LIU ; Xiaoguang LIU ; Xuhua LU ; Shibao LU ; Bin LIN ; Chao MA ; Xuexiao MA ; Renfu QUAN ; Limin RONG ; Honghui SUN ; Tiansheng SUN ; Yueming SONG ; Hongxun SANG ; Jun SHU ; Jiacan SU ; Jiwei TIAN ; Xinwei WANG ; Zhe WANG ; Zheng WANG ; Zhengwei XU ; Huilin YANG ; Jiancheng YANG ; Liang YAN ; Feng YAN ; Guoyong YIN ; Xuesong ZHANG ; Zhongmin ZHANG ; Jie ZHAO ; Yuhong ZENG ; Yue ZHU ; Rongqiang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(9):805-818
Acute symptomatic osteoporotic thoracolumbar compression fracture (ASOTLF) can lead to chronic low back pain, kyphosis deformity, pulmonary dysfunction, loss of mobility, and even life-threatening complications. Vertebral augmentation is currently the mainstream treatment method for this condition. In 2019, the Editorial Board of Chinese Journal of Trauma and the Spinal Trauma Group of Orthopedic Surgeons Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association collaboratively led the development of Clinical guideline for vertebral augmentation for acute symptomatic osteoporotic thoracolumbar compression fractures. Six years later, with advances in clinical diagnosis and treatment techniques as well as accumulating evidence in related fields, the 2019 guideline requires updating. To this end, the Spinal Trauma Group of Orthopedic Surgeons Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association, the Spinal Health Professional Committee of China Human Health Science and Technology Promotion Association, and the Minimally Invasive Orthopedics Professional Committee of Shaanxi Medical Doctor Association have organized experts in the field to develop the Clinical guideline for vertebral augmentation of acute symptomatic osteoporotic thoracolumbar compression fractures ( version 2025) , based on the latest evidence-based medical researches. This guideline incorporates 3 recommendations retained from the 2019 version with updated strength of evidence, along with 12 new recommendations. It provides recommendations from six aspects of diagnosis, pain management, treatment option selection, prevention of postoperative complications, anti-osteoporosis therapy, and postoperative rehabilitation, aiming to provide a reference for standard treatment of vertebral augmentation for ASOTLF in hospitals at all levels.
10.The early and midterm clinical outcomes of mitral valvuloplasty versus replacement for infective endocarditis: A propensity score matching study
Lixi GAN ; Fanyu CHEN ; Oudi CHEN ; Weiteng WANG ; Hongkun QING ; Lanxin YE ; Xuhua JIAN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(12):1738-1746
Objective To compare the clinical outcomes of mitral valvuloplasty (MVP) and mitral valve replacement (MVR) for infective endocarditis, and to investigate the effect of MVP under different surgical risks. Methods A retrospective study was done on the patients with mitral infective endocarditis, who underwent surgical treatment in our department from January 2018 to March 2022. According to the procedures, the patients were divided into a MVP group and a MVR group. Propensity score matching method was applied with a ratio of 1:1 to eliminate the biases. The early and midterm outcomes were compared between the two groups after matching. According to the European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation Ⅱ(EuroSCORE-Ⅱ), the effect of MVP was compared between high and low risk patients. Results A total of 195 patients were collected. There were 141 patients in the MVP group (120 males, 85.1%) and 54 patients in the MVR group (41 males, 75.9%). The mean follow-up time was (34.0±16.1) months. Patients in the MVP group were younger [(42.7±14.6) years vs. (56.8±13.0) years, P<0.001] and had better preoperative conditions. The patients in the MVP group had a shorter ICU stay [3.0 (2.0, 5.0) d vs. 4.0 (3.0, 8.0) d, P=0.004], and lower incidences of low cardiac output syndrome (0.7% vs. 9.3%, P=0.007), in-hospital mortality (0.0% vs. 3.7%, P=0.023), and follow-up mortality (4.3% vs. 15.4%, P=0.007). However, after 1:1 propensity score matching, there were no statistical differences in the baseline data or postoperative and follow-up adverse events between the two groups (P>0.05). Also, there was no statistical difference in the mortality of high-risk patients between MVP and MVR group (P>0.05). There was no statistical difference in the reoperation or recurrent severe mitral regurgitation between high and low-risk patients in the MVP group (P>0.05). Conclusion MVP is feasible for treating mitral lesions caused by infective endocarditis with good early and midterm outcomes. For patients with severer preoperative conditions, if the leaflet damage is not severe, MVP may be a viable option, but validation with larger sample sizes is needed.

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