1.Electrocardiographic characteristics and their correlation with indicators of disease severity in patients with chronic pulmonary artery stenosis
Mingjun DENG ; Yahui SUN ; Yao MI ; Kaiyu JIANG ; Aqian WANG ; Hongling SU ; Yunshan CAO
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2024;23(2):146-152
Objective:To analyze the electrocardiographic characteristics of patients with chronic pulmonary artery stenosis (PAS), and to explore their relationship with disease severity indicators.Methods:The study was a retrospective case-series analysis. Patients with chronic PAS admitted to Gansu Provincial Hospital from January 2018 to July 2021 were enrolled. The clinical data and the results of electrocardiography, transthoracic echocardiography, right cardiac catheterization, N-terminal B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) measurement and 6-min walking distance test of patients were analyzed. The linear regression model or logistic regression model was used to analyze the relationship between electrocardiographic characteristics and the disease severity in patients with chronic PAS.Results:Sixty-three patients aged (62.1±9.7) years including 43 females (68.3%) were enrolled in the study. Among them, 62 patients (98.4%) had (R 1+S Ⅲ)-(S Ⅰ+R Ⅲ)<1.5 mV, and no patients had V 5lead R: S ratio to V 1 lead R: S<0.04 and V 6 lead R: S ratio<0.4. There were 55 patients (87.3%), with flat or inverted T-waves in V 1, and 10 patients (15.9%) with flat or inverted T-waves in all precordial leads (V 1-V 6). There were 18 patients (28.6%) with flat or inverted T-waves in inferior leads (Ⅱ, Ⅲ, aVF). Multiple liner regression analysis showed that Max R V1, 2+Max S I, aVL-S V1 combined with the number of flat or inverted T-waves in limb leads was independently correlated with atrial area ( R2=0.290, P=0.002); R V1+S V5 was independently correlated with right ventricular area ( R2=0.257, P=0.001); R peak V 1 combined with the number of flat or inverted T waves in precordial leads was independently correlated with tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion ( R2=0.407, P<0.001); (R 1+S Ⅲ)-(S Ⅰ+R Ⅲ) combined with the number of flat or inverted T waves in precordial leads was independently correlated with NT-proBNP ( R2=0.504, P<0.001); Max R V1, 2+Max S I, aVL-S V1 were independently correlated with right atrial pressure ( R2=0.803, P=0.036); (R 1+S Ⅲ)-(S Ⅰ+R Ⅲ) were independently correlated with mean pulmonary artery pressure ( R2=0.302, P<0.001); R aVRcombined with the number of flat or inverted T-waves in precordial leads was independently correlated with cardiac index ( R2=0.173, P=0.003); (R 1+S Ⅲ)-(S Ⅰ+R Ⅲ) was independently correlated with pulmonary vascular resistance ( R2=0.173, P=0.002); R peak V 1 combined with the number of flat or inverted T-waves in precordial leads was independently correlated with mixed vein oxygen saturation ( R2=0.302, P<0.001). Conclusion:The vast majority of patients with chronic PAS have (R 1+S Ⅲ)-(S Ⅰ+R Ⅲ)<1.5 mV and flat or inverted T-wave in V 1 lead, and some characteristic electrocardiographic manifestations are correlated with indicators of disease severity.
2.Clinical efficacy of repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with acupuncture for chronic insomnia
Fenfen YAO ; Tao XU ; Hongling HU ; Jian CHEN ; Xiaoyan YOU ; Qing GUO ; Junyan CHEN ; Peng YU
China Modern Doctor 2024;62(27):12-16
Objective To explore the clinical efficacy of repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation(rTMS)and acupuncture therapy in the treatment of chronic insomnia disorder(CID)patients.Methods A total of 80 patients with CID,who were treated at Nanchang First Hospital from January 2022 to December 2023,were selected for the study.The patients were randomly divided into control group and treatment group,with 40 cases in each group.The control group patients were treated with dexmedetomidine,while the treatment group patients received rTMS and acupuncture therapy in addition to control group.The treatment course was 4 weeks,and the sleep quality,sleep related indicators,and psychological condition improvement of both groups of patients were observed before and after treatment.Results After treatment,the Pittsburgh sleep quality index scores of both groups of patients decreased(P<0.05);The sleep latency and number of awakenings were lower than before treatment(P<0.05),and the total sleep time,sleep efficiency,and proportion of rapid eye movement sleep were higher than before treatment,treatment group showed more significant improvement than control group(P<0.05).After treatment,the Hamilton anxiety and depression scale scores of both groups of patients decreased compared to before treatment,but there was no statistically significant difference in control group before and after treatment(P>0.05).However,there was a statistically significant difference in treatment group before and after treatment(P<0.05).Conclusion The combination of rTMS and acupuncture treatment can significantly improve the sleep quality of CID patients,while also reducing the accompanying symptoms of anxiety and depression.
3.Investigation report on an outbreak of cutaneous anthrax in Caoxian County, Heze City, Shandong Province in 2021
Qi ZHANG ; Shuang WANG ; Lixiao CHENG ; Ming FANG ; Xiaolin YU ; Hao LIANG ; Yao WANG ; Zhong LI ; Aiqiang XU ; Zengqiang KOU ; Hongling WEN
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2023;42(6):493-497
Objective:To analyze the cause and epidemiological characteristics of an outbreak of cutaneous anthrax in Caoxian County, Heze City, Shandong Province, and to provide scientific basis for anthrax prevention and control.Methods:Using on-site epidemiological investigation methods and the "Anthrax Epidemiological Case Investigation Form", case investigations were conducted based on the epidemiological contact history and close contacts of suspected anthrax cases reported by the national health care system ( n = 83). Scorched skin smears, diseased cattle tissues, soil samples from the slaughter site and smears from slaughter utensils were collected from cases for Real-time PCR testing and pathogenic bacteria isolation and culture, respectively. Anthrax determination criteria were carried out with reference to "Anthrax Diagnosis" (WS 283-2020). Results:A total of 13 cases of cutaneous anthrax were found in this outbreak, including 12 clinically diagnosed cases and one confirmed case (positive Real-time PCR test and isolation of a strain of Bacillus anthracis). The epidemiological investigation determined that the source of infection in this outbreak was diseased cattle, the transmission route was through slaughter of diseased cattle, contact with contaminated utensils and related cattle products, and the patients were mainly engaged in occupations related to cattle slaughter or cattle product collection and sale. A total of 84 samples were collected, including 13 skin scabs, 64 environmental samples and 7 beef samples. Thirty-six positive PCR tests were performed, with a positive rate of 42.86% (36/84). Among them, 100.00% (13/13) were positive for skin scab smear specimens, 29.69% (19/64) for environmental samples and 4/7 for beef samples. A total of 8 strains of Bacillus anthracis were isolated, including 6 environmental specimens, 1 suspected case and 1 beef strain, with an overall detection rate of 9.52% (8/84). Eighty-three close contacts were investigated. Thirteen households involved in the epidemic were disinfected by spraying (200 ml/m 2) with chlorine-containing disinfectant (5 000 mg/L), and a total of 40 households involved in the epidemic were disinfected, covering an area of about 10 765 m 2. Forty-five pieces of suspected contaminated clothing were burned and disposed of, and 152 pieces of kitchenware were soaked. Conclusions:Slaughter of infected cattle, contact with contaminated utensils and related cattle products are the main causes of this skin anthrax outbreak. Strengthening market supervision, deepening inter-animal epidemic prevention, carrying out publicity and education on anthrax prevention and control, and enhancing practitioners' awareness of disease prevention is the key to prevent anthrax from occurring.
4.Effect of mutations in the key amino acids of enterovirus 71 3D protein on virus replication
Xiaoying XU ; Hailu ZHANG ; Yulei ZHANG ; Yao WANG ; Xuemin WEI ; Haowen YUAN ; Hao LIANG ; Li ZHAO ; Zhiyu WANG ; Hongling WEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2022;36(1):29-33
Objective:To explore the effect of key amino acid mutations of 3D protein in enterovirus 71 on viral proliferation, and infer the mechanism of mutation affecting viral proliferation according to the tertiary structure model of 3D protein.Methods:The proliferation characteristics of the mutant strain that was constructed by site-directed mutagenesis and reverse genetics using the pMD19T-SDLY107-EGFP constructed from the fatal strain SDLY107 as a template were measured. Meanwhile the tertiary structure of the 3D protein was predicted, and then the possible mechanism of the mutation affecting the proliferation ability of the virus was speculated according to the functional characteristics of the domain of the 3D protein.Results:Two mutant viruses, eGFP-EV-A71 (S37N) and eGFP-EV-A71 (R142K), were successfully constructed by double enzyme digestion and viral gene sequencing. The proliferation rate of the two mutant strains in RD cells was significantly lower than that of the parent strains. The 3D protein tertiary structure prediction model showed that the 3D protein consisted of three domains: "Finger" , "thumb" and "Palm" , constituting a cupped right-handed structure. S37N and R142K are located in the "thumb" domain and " finger" domain, respectively. The "thumb" and "finger" domains have important effects on the activity of 3D polymerase and the stability of protein.Conclusions:Mutations at S37N and R142K sites of EV71 3D protein decrease the replication ability of EV71, and these two mutations may affect the proliferation of EV71 virus by changing the 3D protein polymerase activity and the interactions between multiple domains.
5.Analysis of factors influencing the recurrence in patients with condyloma acuminatum based on the survey in sentinel hospitals
Haowen YUAN ; Song MIAO ; Xihong SUN ; Yao WANG ; Xuemin WEI ; Xiaoying XU ; Aiqiang XU ; Zengqiang KOU ; Hongling WEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2022;36(1):34-39
Objective:To analyze the risk factors and human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes distribution in patients with condyloma acuminatum (CA) in two regions of Shandong province.Methods:From August 2019 to December 2020, an anonymous questionnaire survey of CA patients was conducted in three hospitals in Jinan City and Jining City, Shandong Province, and samples were collected for HPV typing. Multivariate binary logistic regression was used to analyze the risk factors of CA recurrence. HPV typing was detected by PCR-reverse dot blot hybridization.Results:A total of 653 questionnaires were collected, and the valid questionnaires accounted for 98.77% (645/653). Recurrence of the disease occurred in 174 patients, with a recurrence rate of 26.98%. Univariate analysis showed that there were statistically significant differences in the distribution of CA recurrence among residence time at current address, sexual frequency, genitalia cleaning, and knowledge of preventing HPV infection ( P<0.05). Multivariate binary logistic regression showed that knowing how to prevent HPV infection was a significant factor that influences CA recurrence. A total of 428 patients underwent HPV typing, and the positive detection rate of HPV was 98.60% (422/428). The top three positive rates were HPV6 (57.58%), HPV11 (36.49%) and HPV16 (11.37%). The main type of infection was low-risk HPV, accounting for 51.42% (217/422). Conclusions:CA patients have the phenomenon of "separation of knowledge and action" , so it is necessary to strengthen health education and behavioral intervention, guide the population to correctly treat sexual behavior, and improve self-prevention awareness and risk awareness.
6.Analysis of clinical characteristics of patients with severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome
Xuemin WEI ; Lirui TU ; Hao LIANG ; Yao WANG ; Xiaoying XU ; Haowen YUAN ; Mengting CHEN ; Ling QIU ; Hongling WEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2022;36(4):455-459
Objective:We try to screen out predictive indicators with higher value by analyzing the differences in clinical and laboratory indicators between severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) group and non-ICU group.Methods:The clinical and laboratory index data of 69 SFTS patients diagnosed in the laboratory in a hospital from June to December 2019 were retrospectively collected. According to the clinical outcome of the patients, they were divided into ICU and non-ICU groups. The differences in clinical manifestations and laboratory indicators between the two groups were analyzed. The receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) was used to screen the more valuable predictive indicators.Results:Compared with the non-ICU group, ICU group SFTS patients had significantly higher procalcitonin (PCT), C-reactive protein (CRP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), leucine aminopeptidase (LAP), glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH), adenosine deaminase (ADA), cystatin C (Cys C), α-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase (α-HBDH), creatine kinase (CK), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels ( W=530.0, P=0.003; W=496.5, P=0.015; W=496.0, P=0.015; W=535.5, P=0.002; W=545.5, P=0.001; W=498.5, P=0.013; W=537.0, P=0.002; W=523.0, P=0.004; W=512.0, P=0.007; W=502.0, P=0.012; W=486.0, P=0.023; W=509.0, P=0.008; W=541.0, P=0.002) and significantly lower platelet count (PLT), indirect bilirubin (IBIL), albumin/globulin ratio(A/G) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels ( W=199.0, P=0.024; W=175.5.5, P=0.009; t=-2.9, P=0.004; W=209.5, P=0.036; t=-3.0, P=0.004). ROC result showed that ALP [area under the curve (AUC)=0.804, 95% confidence interval ( CI) (0.679~0.929)] and LDH [AUC=0.805, 95% CI (0.680~ 0.930)] have a higher value for predicting the risk of severe illness. Conclusions:Abnormal liver function, heart function, and renal function indicators in SFTS patients indicate that patients are at risk of exacerbation. Among them, ALP and LDH levels have higher predictive value for risk of severe disease, suggesting that the monitoring of patients with the above symptoms should be strengthened in the clinical nursing process.
7.MSCT manifestations of hepatic fat-poor perivascular epithelioid cell tumor
Yaqiong HE ; Jingjiang YAO ; Jianbin LIU ; Hongling LI
Journal of Practical Radiology 2018;34(6):901-904
Objective To investigate the MSCT manifestations of hepatic fat-poor perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa). Methods CT and pathological findings of 8 patients with hepatic fat-poor PEComa confirmed by surgery were assessed retrospectively.Results 8 cases had solitary lesion,all lesions with round or round-like shape.The largest diameter ranged 20-110 mm.The fat density was not measured by CT scan.6 lesions composed of solid component,and solid part showed obviously enhancement on arterial phase.On portal venous phase and parenchymal phase,the tumors showed equal or low or slightly high density.2 lesions showed cystic necrosis,peripheral enhancement on arterial phase,1 lesion showed continuous enhancement and the enhancement degree increased,and another lesion showed reduced enhancement.All lesions had tortuous vascular in the center of lesions or at the peripheral.Immunohistochemistry examinations showed that HMB45,Melan-A and SMA were positive in all cases,CD31,CD34 and S-100 expressed positive in partial cases. Conclusion The CT findings of hepatic fat-poor PEComa are lack of specificity.When the enhancement and clearance pattern of liver mass is similar to hepatocellular carcinoma or adenoma,the clinical history does not support the diagnosis,may consider the possibility of PEComa when tortuous vascular in the center of lesions or at the peripheral on arterial phase.
8.Relationships between the pathology classification, Masaoka clinical stage and postoperation myasthenic crisis in patients of myasthenia gravis with thymoma
Shui XIANG ; Jinqi HUANG ; Yong ZHENG ; Hongling HUANG ; Yanli CAI ; Yuanbo YAO ; Xu LI
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2018;41(7):633-636
Objective To investigate the relationships between the pathology classification, Masaoka clinical stage and postoperation myasthenic crisis in patients of myasthenia gravis with thymoma undergoing thymectomy. Methods Clinical records of 56 patients of myasthenia gravis with thymoma from January 2006 to December 2015 who had underwent thymectomy were reviewed retrospectively. The following factors were analyzed to find the relation to the occurrence of myasthenic crisis after thymectomy: WHO pathology classification, Masaoka clinical stage and tumor size. Results Sixteen patients experienced postoperative myasthenic crisis after thymectomy. Statistical analysis revealed that the incidence of postoperative myasthenic crisis in patients with Masaoka Ⅲ stage was significantly higher than that in patients with Masaoka Ⅰ and Ⅱ stage: 39.39% (13/33) vs. 13.04% (3/23), the incidence of postoperative myasthenic crisis in patients with WHO pathology classification B3 and C type was significantly higher than patients with WHO pathology classification B2 type: 50.00% (12/24) vs. 14.29% (4/28), the incidence of postoperative myasthenic crisis in patients with tumor size more than 5 cm was significantly lower than patients with tumor size less than 5 cm: 10/17 vs. 15.38% (6/39), and there were statistical differences (P<0.05 or<0.01). Conclusions WHO pathology classification and Masaoka clinical stage are significantly correlated with the occurrence of myasthenia crisis after thymectomy. The patients with MasaokaⅢstage, WHO pathology classification B3 and C type and tumor size more than 5 cm have the risk of postoperative myasthenic crisis after thymectomy. The comprehensive intervention before and after operation can prevent myasthenia crisis.
9.Safety and feasibility analysis of drinking small amount water early among adult patients with general anesthesia after operation
Gang LYU ; Hongling YAO ; Long WANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2015;21(4):445-446,447
Objective To explore the safety and feasibility of drinking Small amount water among adult patients with general anesthesia after operation. Methods A total of 200 adult patients with general anesthesia in post-anesthetic care unit ( PACU) were divided into observation group ( PACU routine nursing with giving a small amount of water care early) and control group ( PACU routine nursing care) each 100 cases according to random number table method. We compared the degree of dry mouth changes, recovery satisfaction, incidence of vomiting aspiration and rate of drinking water again. Results The score of dry mouth in the observation group (7. 51 ± 1. 48) significantly higher than that in the control group (1. 39 ± 1. 20) with statistical difference (t=32. 12,P<0. 05). Observation group, the incidence of aspiration was 4% while it was 6% in the control group (χ2 =0. 42,P>0. 05). Observation group for recovery satisfaction score (92. 35 ± 2. 64), significantly higher than the control group in recovery satisfaction score (67. 94 ± 7. 46). The difference was statistically significant (t=30. 85,P<0. 05). 96% of patients having intention to drink again in observation group compared with 91% of people having intention in the control group (χ2 =2. 06,P>0. 05). Conclusions Adult postoperative patients with general anesthesia drink early are safe and feasible.
10.Effects of cyclic stretch on in vitro culture-tensile stimulation models of myoblasts
Qiang ZHANG ; Hongling WANG ; Xian DING ; Chenlei XIA ; Lijuan LIU ; Shuangyu WANG ; Jianping LI ; Miao HE ; Wenna SUN ; Xiao YAN ; Wen LIU ; Yue ZHANG ; Ruyong YAO ; Xiao YUAN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(5):669-674
BACKGROUND:Endoplasmic reticulum stress participates in the occurrence and development of many diseases, such as atherosclerosis, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease. GRP78 is a marker of endoplasmic reticulum stress. The expression of GRP78 reflects the degree of endoplasmic reticulum stress.
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of cyclic stretch on GRP78 expression of L6 rat myoblasts, and to identify the relationship between cyclic stretch and endoplasmic reticulum stress.
METHODS:In vitro culture-tensile stimulation models of myoblasts of L6 rats were established successful y. The expression of GRP78 of myoblasts exposed to cyclic stretch was determined by reverse transcription-PCR and western blot assay. Stretch groups were subjected to 15%surface elongation at a frequency of 10 cycles per minute, over a period of 1, 6, 12 and 24 hours. cells were simultaneously seeded on a plate in the control and experimental groups with no stimulation.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The expression of GRP78 mRNA was continuously elevated over time after stretched treatment, and significant differences were detected as compared with the control group (P<0.05). GRP78 protein expression began to increase at 1 hour after stretched treatment, was significantly increased at 6 hours, peaked at 24 hours, and significant differences were visible as compared with the control group (P<0.05). In conclusion, cyclic stretch induced the occurrence of endoplasmic reticulum stress, which was enhanced with prolonged time. However, prolonged stretch caused severe endoplasmic reticulum stress and leaded to apoptosis of myoblasts.

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