1.A Case of One-stop Procedure for Cryoballoon Ablation and Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion of Atrial Fibrillation Under Electroacupuncture Anesthesia
Rongren KUANG ; Shuai WANG ; Yulian JIANG ; Xianliang WANG ; Jianming YIN ; Jingyuan MAO
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(7):760-764
Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of chronic cardiac arrhythmia. Catheter ablation and left atrial appendage occlusion are effective treatment methods for atrial fibrillation, but these procedures require anesthesia support. However, anesthetic drugs often cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, involuntary movements, and respiratory depression. This paper presents a case of a successful one-stop procedure for cryoballoon ablation and left atrial appendage occlusion of atrial fibrillation performed entirely under acupuncture anesthesia. Thirty minutes before the procedure, acupuncture needles were inserted perpendicularly at bilateral Neiguan (PC 6), Lieque (LU 7), Ximen (PC 4) and (LU 6). After obtaining the deqi (得气) sensation, an electroacupuncture device was connected, and electroacupuncture anesthesia was used for pain control throughout the procedure. The patient exhibited good tolerance and cooperation, with electroacupuncture anesthesia completely replacing intravenous anesthetics, ensuring the smooth completion of the surgery. Postoperative follow-up showed favorable outcomes.
2.The Effect of Yangyin Xifeng Tongluo Formula (养阴熄风通络方) and Its Core Herb-Pairs on Prevention of Aconitine-Induced Ventricular Precontraction in Rats
Yawen CAO ; Ci WANG ; Lin WANG ; Shuai WANG ; Xianliang WANG ; Jingyuan MAO
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(11):1174-1179
ObjectiveTo observe the effect of Yangyin Xifeng Tongluo Formula (养阴熄风通络方) and its core herbs combination on prevention of ventricular precontraction (PVC). MethodsExperiment 1: Forty SD rats were randomly divided into model group, formula group, core herb-pairs medium-dose group and amiodarone group, with 10 rats in each group. Rats in the model group were given 10 ml/(kg·d) of pure water by gavage, rats in the formula group were given 1.125 g/(kg·d) of Yangyin Xifeng Tongluo Granules (养阴熄风通络方颗粒) by gavage, rats in the core herb-pairs medium-dose group were given 0.585 g/(kg·d) of granules of core herb-pairs by gavage, and rats in the amiodarone group were given 18 mg/(kg·d) of amiodarone hydrochloride tablets by gavage. The rats in each group were gavaged once a day for 14 consecutive days, and then a PVC model was established using rat tail vein injection of aconitine 25 μg/kg to compare the mortality and incidence of PVC, ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ventricular fibrillation (VF), the time of the appearance of PVC, and the duration of PVC in the rats in each group. Experiment 2: Sixty SD rats were randomly divided into model group, the amiodarone group, and the core herb-pairs of low, medium and high dose groups, 12 rats in each group. Rats in the model group were gavaged with 10 ml/(kg·d) of purified water, rats in the low, medium, and high dose groups were gavaged with 0.2925, 0.585, and 1.17 g/(kg·d) of the core herb-pairs granules respectively, and rats in the amiodarone group were gavaged with 18 mg/(kg·d) of amiodarone hydrochloride tablets. All of them were gavaged once a day. After 14 days, rats in each group were injected intravenously into the tail vein with aconitine 25 μg/kg, and then the rats in each group were observed to show the mortality and incidence of PVC, VT and VF, and the time of appearance and duration of PVC. ResultsExperiment 1: Compared with the model group, The difference in the incidence of PVC in rats of all groups was not statistically signi-ficant (P>0.05), and the mortality and incidence of VT and VF in rats in the formula group, the core herb-pairs medium-dose group, and the amiodarone group significantly reduced, with delayed time of the occurrence of PVC and shorter duration of the PVC (P<0.05 or P<0.01) as compared with the model group, whereas the difference between each group with medication intervention was not statistically significant (P>0.05). Experiment 2: There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of PVC in all groups (P>0.05), and the mortality and incidence of VT and VF reduced in the core herb-pairs of low-, medium-, and high-dose groups and in the amiodarone group, and the appearance of PVC delayed and its duration shortened (P<0.05 or P<0.01) as compared with the control group, whereas the differences were not statistically significant in the comparison among groups with medication (P>0.05). ConclusionBoth Yangyin Xifeng Tongluo Formula and its core herb-pairs could delay the time of occurrence and shorten the duration of PVC.
3.Effects and mechanism of ultra-high dose rate irradiation in reducing radiation damage to zebrafish embryos
Hui LUO ; Leijie MA ; Ronghu MAO ; Na LI ; Fumin XUE ; Xuenan WANG ; Hongchang LEI ; Shuai SONG ; Hong GE ; Chengliang YANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2024;44(3):174-180
Objective:To conduct a comparative analysis of the radiation damage to zebrafish embryos and the associated biological mechanism after ultra-high dose rate (FLASH) and conventional dose rate irradiation.Methods:Zebrafish embryos at 4 h post-fertilization were exposed to conventional and FLASH irradiation (9 MeV electron beam). The mortality and hatchability of zebrafish after radiation exposure were recorded. Larvae at 96 h post-irradiation underwent morphological scoring, testing of reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, and analysis of changes in oxidative stress indicators.Results:Electron beam irradiation at doses of 2-12 Gy exerted subtle effects on the mortality and hatchability of zebrafish embryos. However, single high-dose irradiation (≥ 6 Gy) could lead to developmental malformation of larvae, with conventional irradiation showing the most significant effects ( t = 0.87-9.75, P < 0.05). In contrast, after FLASH irradiation (≥ 6 Gy), the ROS levels in zebrafish and its oxidative stress indicators including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and malondialdehyde (MDA) were significantly reduced ( t = 0.42-15.19, P < 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in ROS levels in incubating solutions after conventional and FLASH irradiation ( P > 0.05). Conclusions:Compared to conventional irradiation, FLASH irradiation can reduce radiation damage to zebrafish embryos, and this is in a dose-dependent manner. The two irradiation modes lead to different oxidative stress levels in zebrafish, which might be a significant factor in the reduction of radiation damage with FLASH irradiation.
4.Effect of Jiuxin Pill (救心丸)on Exercise Tolerance and Quality of Life in Patients of Stable Angina Pectoris:A Randomized,Double-Blind,Placebo-Controlled,Multi-Center Clinical Trial
Xianliang WANG ; Mingjun ZHU ; Daimei NI ; Jianguang WU ; Yitao XUE ; Chenglong WANG ; Xiaohua DAI ; Qian LIN ; Jun LI ; Zhiqiang ZHAO ; Shuai WANG ; Yingfei BI ; Tongzuo LIU ; Zhou ZHOU ; Jingyuan MAO
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(24):2549-2557
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect and safety of Jiuxin Pill (救心丸) on exercise tolerance and quality of life in patients with stable angina pectoris (SAP). MethodsA randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre study design was used to enroll 170 patients of SAP from nine centres, which were divided into 85 patients each in the trial group and control group with 1∶1 ratio. Both groups maintained the original western medicine treatment plan, and added Jiuxin Pill or placebo respectively, 2 pills (0.05 g) each time twicely for 28 days. The main outcomes were total exercise time (TED) in the exercise treadmill test and Seattle Angina Questionnaire (SAQ) scores including physical limitation (PL), angina stability (AS), angina frequency (AF), treatment satisfaction (TS), and disease perception (DP). The secondary outcomes were exercise treadmill test indicators including heart rate recovery in 1 min (HRR1), metabolic equivalents (METs), maximum magnitude of ST-segment depression, and the Borg rating of perceived exertion scale, the average number of angina attacks per week, withdrawal and reduction rate of nitroglycerin, traditional Chinese medicine syndrome scores, incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events. Safety indicators were evaluated and the occurrence of adverse events during the trial was recorded. Data was collected before treatment, day 28±2 in treatment period, and follow-up at day 56 which is 28±2 days after treatment period finished. ResultsEighty-four and eighty-five patients respectively from trial group and control group were included to the full analysis set (FAS) and safety analysis set (SS). Compared with the group before treatment and with the control group after treatment, the trial group had higher TED, HRR1, and METs, and lower maximum magnitude of ST-segment depression and Borg rating of perceived exertion scores after treatment (P<0.01). Compared with the group before treatment and with the control group after treatment and at follow-up, the total SAQ score and scores of AS, AF, TS and DP of the trial group after treatment and at follow-up elevated, while the average number of angina attacks per week and traditional Chinese medicine syndrome scores reduced (P<0.01). There was no statistically significant difference in the withdrawal and reduction rate of nitroglycerin between groups (P>0.05). Major adverse cardiovascular events occurred in 1 case (1/84, 1.19%) in the trial group and 1 case (1/85, 1.18%) in the control group, and the difference between groups was not statistically significant (P>0.05). A total of 3 cases of adverse events occurred in the trial group (3/84, 3.57%), and a total of 6 cases of adverse events occurred in the control group (6/85, 7.06%), and there was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of adverse events between groups (P>0.05). ConclusionIn the treatment of SAP, Jiuxin Pill combined with conventional western medicine can further enhance exercise tolerance, improve quality of life, and demonstrate great safety.
5.Simultaneous content determination of eighteen nucleosides and free amino acids in Colla corii asini by UPLC-MS/MS
Shuai YANG ; Lin ZHENG ; Ming-Yan CHI ; Zi-Peng GONG ; Yue-Ting LI ; Mao-Chen WEI ; Yong HUANG
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2024;46(7):2140-2146
AIM To establish a UPLC-MS/MS method for the simultaneous content determination of Asp,Guad,Adeno,Arg,Ade,Cyti,Phe,Leu,Ile,Glu,Ser,Gln,Gly,Ala,Hyp,Thr,Pro and Lys in Asini Corii Colla.METHODS The analysis was performed on a 45℃ thermostatic Waters BEH C18column(2.1 mm×50 mm,1.7 μm),with the mobile phase comprising of acetonitrile(containing 0.1% formic acid)-water flowing at 0.35 mL/min in a gradient elution manner,and electron spray ionization source was adopted in positive ion scanning with multiple reaction monitoring mode.Subsequently,chemical pattern recognition was performed by hierarchical clustering analysis,principal component analysis and orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis.RESULTS Eighteen nucleosides and free amino acids showed good linear relationships within their own ranges(r≥0.999 0),whose average recoveries were 98.0%-104.9% with the RSDs of 1.6%-4.9% .Seventeen batches of samples were clustered into two categories,two principal components demonstrated the accumulative variance contribution rate of 60.75%,Leu,Phe,Ade and Guad were potential index constituents.CONCLUSION This stable and reliable method can be used for the quality control of Asini Corii Colla.
6.Clinical relevance of distolingual roots and periodontal status in mandibular first molars:a cross-sectional study employing CBCT analysis
MAO FEIFEI ; WANG MENG ; ZHOU SHUAI ; ZHAO YAN ; HUANG JIAPING ; YIN FENGYING ; YANG HAIPING ; DING PEI-HUI
Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B 2024;25(3):244-253,中插11
Objectives:Distolingual root of the permanent mandibular first molar(PMFM-DLR)has been frequently reported,which may complicate the treatment of periodontitis.This study aimed to assess the morphological features of PMFM-DLR and investigate the correlation between the morphological features of PMFM-DLR and periodontal status in patients with Eastern Chinese ethnic background.Materials and methods:A total of 836 cone beam computed tomography(CBCT)images with 1497 mandibular first molars were analyzed to observe the prevalence of PMFM-DLR at the patients and tooth levels in Eastern China.Among them,complete periodontal charts were available for 69 Chinese patients with 103 teeth.Correlation and regression analyses were used to evaluate the correlation between the morphological features of DLR,bone loss,and periodontal clinical parameters,including clinical attachment loss(CAL),probing pocket depth(PPD),gingival recession(GR),and furcation involvement(FI).Results:The patient-level prevalence and tooth-level prevalence of DLR in mandibular first molars were 29.4%and 26.3%,respectively.Multiple linear regression analysis suggested that bone loss at the lingual site and CAL were negatively affected by the angle of separation between distolingual and mesial roots in the transverse section,while they were significantly influenced by age and the angle of separation between distobuccal and mesial roots in the coronal section.Conclusions:The prevalence of PMFM-DLR in Eastern China was relatively high in our cohort.The morphological features of DLR were correlated with the periodontal status of mandibular first molars.This study provides critical information on the morphological features of DLR for improved diagnosis and treatment options of mandibular molars with DLR.
7.Construction of Standardized Platform of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Diagnosis and Treatment for Acute Myocardial Infarction
Rui-Xiang ZENG ; Li-Heng GUO ; Xiao-Xuan ZHANG ; Jian-Yong QI ; Shuai MAO ; Min-Zhou ZHANG
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;41(10):2631-2635
Acute myocardial infraction(AMI)has now become a threat to human health worldwide.Therefore,it is urgent to construct the standardized platform of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine diagnosis and treatment for AMI.The Intensive Care Unit(ICU)team of the Second Clinical Medical School of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine(Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine)has taken up the mission of exploring the prevention and treatment of AMI with traditional Chinese medicine and promoting and the construction of the diagnosis and treatment system of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine for AMI.The team pioneered the trinity mode of'saving heart,treating heart and nourishing heart'for AMI,focusing on the construction of standardized platform of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine diagnosis and treatment for AMI,creating the key technology system of Yiqi Huoxue Huatan method(the therapy mainly for replenishing qi,activating blood and dissolving phlegm)for AMI and putting it into the practice,which highlighted the achievements in the construction of the standardized platform.
8.Application of scenario simulation teaching combined with modular training in nursing education of medical rescue in manned space flight
Xiaopei GAO ; Peiming SUN ; Jing LI ; Liping DING ; Lianyong LI ; Junfeng GAO ; Xiaoming LIU ; Shuai MAO ; Yuxia CHENG
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2023;32(5):632-636
Objective:To study the application of scenario simulation teaching combined with modular training in nursing education of medical rescue in manned space flight.Methods:Twenty nurses from the medical rescue team of Strategic Support Force Characteristic Medical Center were selected as the research objects. The research objects were randomly divided into the scenario simulation combined with practical training group (practical training group, n=10) and traditional teaching group (control group, n=10). Scenario simulation teaching combined with modular training and traditional teaching were used to carry out nursing training. After the training, theoretical assessment, operation assessment and satisfaction survey were organized. Results:The scenario simulation teaching combined with modular training group was significantly better than the traditional training group in theory assessment, operation assessment and satisfaction survey of nursing staff (all P<0.05). Conclusions:Scenario simulation teaching combined with modular training has obvious teaching effect, which can improve the ability and quality of nursing staff, and help to complete the manned space medical rescue mission efficiently.
9.The characteristics and coping strategies of medical support mission in rescue and landing of Shenzhou-14 manned spacecraft
Peiming SUN ; Tao WANG ; Shuai MAO ; Xiaopei GAO ; Xiaoming LIU ; Junfeng GAO ; Jianwu YANG ; Heming YANG ; Ke LI
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2023;32(7):903-907
Objective:To review the characteristics and coping strategies of the rescue and landing medical support mission of Shenzhou-14 manned spacecraft.Methods:The characteristics of rescue and landing medical support mission of Shenzhou-14 manned spacecraft was analyzed, and the coping strategies and experience were discussed.Results:(1) The characteristics of rescue and landing medical support mission of Shenzhou-14 manned spacecraft included: long time in space station and high-intensity space missions; high-density space medical support mission in short term; special environmental factors in severe cold night; complex terrain of landing site; and the young medical support team. (2) The main coping strategies of rescue and landing medical support mission of Shenzhou-14 manned spacecraft included: strengthened the organization and leadership and improved the training model; reinforcement learning the medical treatment plan and strengthened the medical rescue skills training; optimized the carrying equipment and added the heat preservation and lighting measures; improved the medical rescue process and perfected the emergency plan; emphasized on the scientific research as important as mission; and strengthened the physical exercise and cold resistance exercise.Conclusions:The characteristics and coping strategies of rescue and landing medical support mission of Shenzhou-14 manned spacecraft are summarized to provide the experience for space medical rescue and offer the support for China's manned space industry.
10.Effects of Tongguan Capsules (通冠胶囊)on Left Ventricular Remodeling and Gut Microbiota in Patients with Acute ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study
Shuxin ZHENG ; Ling YU ; Xujie ZHAO ; Liheng GUO ; Minzhou ZHANG ; Shuai MAO
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;64(20):2090-2100
ObjectiveTo observe the efficacy and safety of Tongguan Capsule(通冠胶囊)on ventricular remodeling in patients after acute myocardial infarction (AMI), and to explore the possible mechanism. MethodsA total of 53 ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients were collected and randomly divided into 26 cases in the treatment group and 27 cases in the control group. The control group was given conventional therapy after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for AMI, and the treatment group was given Tongguan Capsules (4.5 g each time, 3 times a day) on the basis of the control group. The course of treatment was 12 weeks. Echocardiographic data and stool samples were collected from subjects before and after the intervention, and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), left ventricular end-diastolic volume index (LVEDVi), left ventricular end-systolic volume index (LVESVi), left ventricular mass index (LVMi) were measured and calculated, so as to compare the number of cases of left ventricular remodeling in the two groups. At the same time, 16S rDNA sequencing was performed on the stool samples to analyze the diversity of gut microbiota (GM), the composition of the GM, the GM difference between the groups; recording the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) and adverse reactions of patients in the two groups during the study period; and performing Spearman's correlation analyses of the post-treatment flora data with LVEF, LVEDVi, LVESVi, LVM, and LVMi in the two groups. ResultsOne case fail to follow up in the treatment group and 2 cases fail to follow up in the control group, and 25 cases in each of the two groups were finally included in the analysis. LVEDVi, LVESVi, and LVMi of the control group after treatment were higher than those before treatment (P<0.05); after treatment, LVEDVi, LVESVi and LVMi in the treatment group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). Left ventricular remodeling occurred in 5 cases (20.00%) in the treatment group and 13 cases (52.00%) in the control group, and the incidence of left ventricular remodeling in the treatment group was lower than that in the control group (P=0.03). After treatment, the ACE estimation and Chao estimation of bacterial abundance in the treatment group were higher than that before treatment and that in the control group (P<0.05). The treatment group showed an increase in Mycobacterium anisopliae phylum and a decrease in Mycobacterium thickum, Mycobacterium anisopliae phylum, and Mycobacterium patella phylum after treatment (P<0.05). When comparing between groups after treatment, the relative abundance of Prevotella, Agathobacter, Dialister, Eubacterium coprostanoligenes group was up-reuglated and the relative abundance of Enterococcus was down-regulated in the treatment group(P<0.05 or P<0.01). There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of MACEs and the occurrence of adverse reactions between groups during treatment (P>0.05). The results of correlation analysis showed that Prevotella were positively correlated with LVEF and negatively correlated with LVEDVi, LVESVi, LVM, and LVMi (P<0.01). Agathobacter group were negatively correlated with LVEDVi, LVESVi (P<0.01); Enterococcus group were positively correlated with LVESVi (P<0.05). ConclusionTongguan Capsules can improve ventricular remodeling in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction with better safety; its mechanism may be related to adjusting the enrichment of related bacteria such as Prevotella, Dialister and Enterococcus and other related bacterial genera, increasing the colonization and diversity of beneficial bacteria, and adjusting the structure of GM.

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