Lipoprotein a[Lp(a)]is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.This paper summarizes the structure,anabolism and mechanism of action of Lp(a),and the relationship between Lp(a)and cardiovascular diseases,liver and kidney diseases,diabetes mellitus and other diseases.It focuses on the traditional lipid-low-ering regimen to reduce plasma Lp(a)level and the current popular novel therapies,such as mipomersen,pel-acarsen,olpasiran,and the interfering effect of related drugs on Lp(a)level and the degree of benefit on cardi-ovascular events.How to reduce plasma Lp(a)level and improve patient prognosis will be the key to future Lp(a)related research.

Objective:To analyze the medication characteristics and prescription law of Ye Tianshi and Wu Jutong in the treatment of spleen and stomach diseases based on data mining method; To provide reference for clinical treatment of spleen and stomach diseases.Methods:Records related to spleen and stomach diseases in the Lin Zheng Zhi Nan Yi An and Wu Ju Tong Yi An were collected. SPSS Statistics 26.0, SPSS Modeler 18.0 and other software were used to conduct statistical analysis on the frequency, properties and efficacy of Chinese materia medica. The association analysis and clustering analysis were carried out on high-frequency drugs. Results:A total of 423 medical records, 231 kinds of Chinese materia medica (2 752 times) were included in the Lin Zheng Zhi Nan Yi An. A total of 83 medical records, 115 kinds of Chinese materia medica (753 times) were included in Wu Ju Tong Yi An. The Chinese materia medica used by Ye Tianshi and Wu Jutong to treat spleen and stomach diseases was mainly warm, mild and cold, with pungent, sweet and bitter as the main tastes; they mainly belonged to the spleen, lung and stomach meridians, and their main functions included clearing heat, diverting water and dampness, regulating qi, resolving phlegm, relieving cough, and tonifying deficiency. 6 second-order association rule combinations and 5 effective clusters were obtained for Ye Tianshi's treatment of spleen and stomach diseases, and 15 second-order association rule combinations and 6 effective clusters for Wu Jutong's treatment. Conclusions:Ye Tianshi and Wu Jutong's medication attributes in the treatment of spleen and stomach diseases are basically similar. They often use the method of bitter catharsis to regulate the qi movement of spleen and stomach, and the products of sweet and mild infiltration are used to eliminate dampness and heat. Compared with Ye Tianshi, Wu Jutong used few tonic, heat-clearing, phlegm-resolving, cough-relieving and asthma-relieving drugs, and more diuretics and qi-regulating drugs.

The standardized training is an indispensible stage for the improvement of residents' comprehensive quality and for the training of high-qualified talents.The article preliminarily explored the standardized training model for residents,which was in accordance with the characteristics of the department of cardiology mainly from four aspects:the set-up of reasonable training program,the training of practical skills,the training of humanistic quality and the training of life-long learning ability.

Objective To investigate whether taking diastolic potential(DP)and earliest Purkinje potential(PP)as ablation targets together is superior to taking earliest PP alone in patients with left posterior fascicular ventricular tachycardia(VT).MethodsTotally 18 patients who were admitted in our department from May 2006 to May 2009 were enrolled,and the results of their electrophysiological examination were analyzed.According to radiofrequency(RF)ablation targets,patients were classified into 2 groups:DP+PP group(DP and PP as ablation targets together)and PP group(PP as the target alone).Successful RF ablation was established when the ventricular tachycardia was no longer inducible.The acute success rate,recurrent rate,number of ablation application,procedure time,X-ray exposure and complications were compared between DP+PP and PP groups.ResultsThere was 1 case receiving no ablation because of not being induced to clinical VT.Seventeen cases were induced to clinical VT and displayed right bundle branch block(RBBB)and left axis morphology(DP+PP group 7 cases,and PP group 10 cases).All cases were successfully ablated,their DP-Q interval and PP-Q interval were 60.17?8.16 and 30.64?7.19 ms,respectively.There was no significant difference between the 2 groups in the age,ventricular tachycardial cycle,procedure time and recurrent rate.Compared to the PP group,the number of RF application in DP+PP group was fewer(4.55?2.07 vs 7.50?1.64,P=0.04),and X-ray exposure time was a little longer(18.33?1.51 min vs 15.37?2.77 min,P=0.03).There was neither left posterior fascicular block nor other complications seen in the 2 groups.The follow-up period was 14.29?10.05 months,and during this there was 1 case recurrence in DP group(2 months after procedure)and 1 case in PP group(1 month after procedure)respectively.ConclusionThe 2 methods are effective and safe for successful ablation of left posterior fascicular VT.Compared to ablation of earliest PP site alone,ablation of DP+PP might need fewer times of RF application but longer X-ray exposure time.

Objective To study the effect of apoptosis signal regulating kinase 1(ASK1) protein expression in hypertrophic myocardium in rat models of hypertension.Methods The rat model of hypertension was established by abdominal aortic constriction.Six weeks later,the reactive oxygen species(ROS) level and ASK1 protein expression in myocardium of left ventricle were detected respectively by color matching and Western blotting.Results The left ventricular mass index,ROS level and ASK1 protein expression all increased significantly in hypertensive rats as compared with those underwent sham operation.Conclusion Under chronic pressure overload,the activated ASK1 with the increasing ROS may play an important role in signal transduction pathway of myocardial hypertrophy.

Objective To explore the expressions of cardiac protein kinase C(PKC),IGF-1(insulin-like growth factor 1) and the effect of drugs in the process of left ventricular remodeling(LVRM).Methods SD rats were randomly divided into four groups: sham operation group,infracted group,Captopril group and Valsartan group.Except for sham operation group,left anterior descending coronary artery was ligated in all rats of the other three groups and the intragastric administration of solvent,100 mg?kg~(-1)?d~(-1) Captopril and 20 mg?kg~(-1)?d~(-1) Valsartan was done on day 3 after operation for 8 weeks,then LVRM was evaluated by pathologic analysis.Expression changes of cardiac AgT_(1)R,PKC,and IGF-1 were detected by immunohistochemistry and computer image analysis.IGF-1 mRNA expression was analyzed by RT-PCR.Results LVW,LVWI and the expressions of AgT_(1)R,PKC,IGF-1 mRNA and proteins were significantly enhanced(P

Objective To explore a new way for the treatment of distal segment finger amputations.Methods From Aug 2001 to Feb 2005,the method of subcutaneous pocket was applied to 122 complete distal segment finger amputations in 70 patients.After the nail of amputated parts was removed,fractured bone segments fixed with K-wires and amputated part de-epithelialized to the middermal layer,the reattached parts were separately inserted into the subcutaneous pocket of chest,abdominal or ipsilateral palm.After 16 to 20 days,the reattached parts were removed from the subcutaneous pocket. Results One hundred and twenty-two finger amputations of 70 cases had recovered completely.The replanted fingers had satisfactory sensation and appearance.Conclusion It is a simple and effective method for the treatment of distal segment finger amputations,particularly for the finger amputations when the vascular anastomosis is not feasible.

Objective To evaluate the value of Vascular Closure Device(VCD)with the new Angio-Seal STS(Self-Tightening Suture)in femoral artery closure after coronary angiography(CAG)or percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI).Methods Totally 298 patients were divided into Angio-Seal STS group(group A,n=120)and manual compression group(group B,n=178).The success rate of hemostasis,the time of hemostasis,the time of bedrest and the complication rate were observed.Results Compared with group B,the time of hemostasis,the time of bedrest and the rate of distress on the waist were markedly decreased in group A(P0.05).Conclusion Angio-Seal STS vascular closure derice provided a safe and effective means of obtainig rapid arterial hemostasis after cardiac catheterization.It reduces the bedrest time and discomfort without increasing complications.Angio-seal STS device has the feature of self tightening suture,and doesn't need the post-placement tension spring.

Objective To investigate the beneficial effects of simvastatin on ventricular remodeling in rats after myocardial infarction and the possible mechanisms involved.Methods The myocardial infarction rat model was reproduced.Twenty-four hours after infarction,the survived rats were randomly divided into myocardial infarction group(MI group,n=9),simvastatin 10mg group [10mg/(kg?d),Sim1 group;n=8],simvastatin 20mg group [20mg/(kg?d),Sim2 group;n=10] and simvastatin 40mg group [40mg/(kg?d),Sim4 group;n=9].A sham-operated group(Sham group;n=10) served as control.Four weeks later,the serum lipid level,hemodynamic indexes and left ventricular weight index(LVWI) were measured.The changes in rats' myocardial tissue were observed with HE staining;the cross-sectional area of myocardial cells was calculated.The expressions of transforming growth factor ?1(TGF-?1) and TGF-?-activated kinase 1(TAK1) in non-infarction area were determined by Western blotting and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR).Results The hemodynamic indexes,LVWI,cross-sectional area of myocardial cells and the pathological changes were improved,and mRNA and protein expressions of TGF-?1 and TAK1 were down-regulated significantly in the 3 Sim-treated groups compared with that in MI group.The indices mentioned above were significantly different in Sim2 and Sim4 group compared with Sim4 group(P0.05).Conclusion The inhibitory effect of simvastatin on ventricular remodeling after acute myocardial infarction is independent of its lipid-regulating effect,but possibly attributed to its action in inhibiting the TGF-?1/AK1 signal transduction.Within the concentration of 20mg/(kg?d),the therapeutic efficacy of simvastatin may be more obvious with an increase in its dosage.

The data from clinical studies have shown that conventional dual chamber pacing results in high percentages of right ventricular apical pacing,which causes electromechanical desynchronization and has been linked to an increased risk of heart failure and atrial fibrillation.Nowadays,we can use some special algorithms to minimize ventricular pacing,promote atrioventricular conduction and improve hemodynamics in patients with pacemakers.This review summarizes the genesis,some algorithms and clinical studies about minimizing ventricular pacing.