Objective:Exploring the effect of radiofrequency ablation treatment to restore sinus rhythm on the improvement of functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) and cardiac structure in patients with atrial fibrillation combined with moderate or severe FMR, compared with drug therapy alone.Methods:This retrospective cohort study consecutively enrolled patients diagnosed with persistent atrial fibrillation and moderate or severe FMR who were admitted to the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University from January 2019 to December 2021. Forty-eight patients who were treated with radiofrequency ablation and maintained sinus rhythm were enrolled in the ablation group, and 63 patients who were treated with medication alone during the same period were in the medicine group. Patients in the ablation group and medicine group were matched in a 1∶1 ratio using a propensity score, and 41 patients were finally included in each of the 2 groups. All patients reexamined echocardiography after 3-month of treatment. The proportion of patients with FMR improvement and the differences in changes of cardiac structural and functional parameters were compared between groups.Results:After propensity score matching, the ablation group was aged (69.3±7.1) years with 21 males (51.2%) and the medicine group was aged (71.3±9.4) years with 21 males (51.2%). The echocardiography after 3-month of treatment showed the rate of FMR improvement was significantly higher in the ablation group than in the medicine group (19 (46.3%) vs. 33 (80.5%), P<0.001), and patients in the ablation group showed a significant decrease in FMR extent (Δmitral regurgitation area: (-1.30±2.64) cm 2 vs. (-3.55±2.50) cm 2, P<0.001), left atrial size (Δleft atrial diameter: (-0.17±3.78) mm vs. (-2.46±4.01) mm, P=0.009) and E/e′ (ΔE/e′:-2.54±7.34 vs.-6.34±7.08, P=0.021) compared with the medicine group. There was also a significant decrease in left ventricular size (Δleft ventricular end diastolic diameter: (-3.12±6.62) mm vs. (-0.73±3.62) mm, P=0.046) and significant increase in left ventricular ejection fraction (Δleft ventricular ejection fraction: (2.73±9.69) % vs. (-0.93±5.41) %, P=0.038) in ablation group. Conclusion:Performing radiofrequency ablation to restore sinus rhythm can effectively reduce the severity of mitral regurgitation and improve left atrial and left ventricular remodeling and cardiac function in patients with atrial fibrillation and FMR.

Objective To explore the effect of scenario simulation teaching method in the training of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for junior surgical residents. Methods 133 junior residents (working life<3 years) in the author's hospital rotating Cardiac Surgery department were selected and divided into control group (n=65) and observation group (n=68), in which the control group adopted traditional classroom teaching: teacher explanation-demonstration-student practice-teacher counseling; the observation group adopted scenario simulation teaching: teacher explanation-demonstration-student practice-teacher counseling scenario simulation. Before and after training, two groups both received the CPR theory and double operation assessment , comparing the difference of assessment scores between groups before and after training . Results There was no statistically significant difference in the demographic characteristics between the two groups. The assessment scores of CPR theory and operation were improved in both groups after training, and there were significant differences (P=0.000). There were no statistically significant differences in the CPR theory and operation assessment scores between the two groups before training (P>0.05);compared with the scores of CPR operation between the two groups after training, the observation group [(84.62±3.94)] was significantly higher than that of the control group [(79.68±5.45)] and there were significant statistical differences (P=0.000), while there was no statistically significant difference in CPR theory assessment scores between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusions Both traditional classroom teaching and scenario simulation teaching methods could improve the CPR theory and skill level of the surgical junior resident, but situa tional simulation teaching method is better than traditional classroom teaching method in improving students' CPR performance.

Objective    To compare the effects of transthoracic device closure and traditional surgical repair on atrial septal defect systemically. Methods    A systematic literature search was conducted using the PubMed, EMbase, The Cochrane Library, VIP, CNKI, CBM, Wanfang Database up to July 31, 2018 to identify trials according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Quality was assessed and data of included articles were extracted. The meta-analysis was conducted by RevMan 5.3 and Stata 12.0 software. Results    Thirty studies were identified, including 3 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 27 cohort studies involving 3 321 patients. For success rate, the transthoracic closure group was lower than that in the surgical repair group (CCT, OR=0.34, 95%CI 0.16 to 0.69, P=0.003). There was no statistical difference in mortality between the two groups (CCT, OR=0.43, 95%CI 0.12 to 1.52, P=0.19). Postoperative complication occurred less frequently in the transthoracic closure group than that in the surgical repair group (RCT, OR=0.30, 95%CI 0.12 to 0.77,  P=0.01; CCT, OR=0.27, 95%CI 0.17 to 0.42, P<0.000 01). The risk of postoperative arrhythmia in the transthoracic closure group was lower than that in the surgical repair group (CCT, OR=0.56, 95%CI 0.34 to 0.90, P=0.02). There was no statistical difference in the incidence of postoperative residual shunt in postoperative one month (CCT, OR=4.52, 95%CI 0.45 to 45.82, P=0.20) and in postoperative one year (CCT, OR=1.03, 95%CI 0.29 to 3.68, P=0.97) between the two groups. Although the duration of operation (RCT MD=–55.90, 95%CI –58.69 to –53.11, P<0.000 01; CCT MD=–71.68, 95%CI -– 79.70 to –63.66, P<0.000 01), hospital stay (CCT, MD=–3.31, 95%CI –4.16, –2.46, P<0.000 01) and ICU stay(CCT, MD=–10.15, 95%CI –14.38 to –5.91, P<0.000 01), mechanical ventilation (CCT, MD=–228.68, 95%CI –247.60 to – 209.77, P<0.000 01) in the transthoracic closure group were lower than those in the traditional surgical repair group, the transthoracic closure costed more than traditional surgical repair during being in the hospital (CCT, MD=1 221.42, 95%CI 1 124.70 to 1 318.14, P<0.000 01). Conclusion    Compared with traditional surgical repair, the transthoracic closure reduces the hospital stay, shortens the length of ICU stay and the duration of ventilator assisted ventilation, while has less postoperative complications. It is safe and reliable for patients with ASD within the scope of indication.

Objective To explore the influence of continuity care model on how to deal with medical waste of insulin injections among domestic patients Methods Consecutive diabetes patients using the home insulin injections were recruited as the the members of our Diabetes Education Classfrom September 2014 to March 2015. The home medical waste disposal was brought into the content of diabetes education;problems were intervened through the continuity care model. Using the questionnaire survey to investigate the cognitive and disposal of patients on medical waste, to compare the difference of results of questionnaire before and after the intervention. Results The cognitive rate of medical waste after intervention was 97.70%(212/217),while the cognitive rate before intervention was 3.69%(8/217), the difference was significant (χ2=383.63,P<0.01). Disposal of diabetes patients using the home insulin injections had improved after the continuity care, the rate of dealing with medical waste according to specification after the intervention was 91.24% (198/217),while the rate before the intervention was 3.23%(7/217), the difference was significant (χ2=337.26,P<0.01). Conclusions The continuity care model standardized the behavior of patients for disposal of medical waste, reduced the environment pollution of medical waste and decreased the spread of disease.

Objective To investigate the current status of uncertainty in illness in cardiac valvular surgery patients with cardiopulmonary bypass and analyze its influential factor,and provide reference for effective intervention.Methods A total of 208 cardiac valvular surgery patients with cardiopulmonary bypass were recruited from 4 cardiovascular surgery in Guangdong and were investigated with the self-designed questionnaire,Mishel Uncertainty in Illness Scale (MUIS),Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC),Medical Coping Modes Questionnaire (MCMQ),in the preoperative day and the day before discharge.The data were analyzed by single-factor and multiple-factor analysis.Results The average score of uncertainty in illness in cardiac valvular surgery patients with cardiopulmonary bypass was 99.09±11.41,and 92.3％ of patients got a moderate uncertainty in illness level in the preoperative day.The average score of uncertainty in illness in the patients was 90.33± 10.32,and 91.8％ of patients got a moderate uncertainty in illness level in the day before discharge.Multiple linear regression indicated that,age,cardiac valvular disease types,number of cardiac valvular surgery,optimism and yield were the protective factors of uncertainty in illness level.Average monthly household income,self-improvement,scores of resilience and confront coping were the risk factors of uncertainty in illness level.Conclusion The level of uncertainty in illness in cardiac valvular surgery patients with cardiopulmonary bypass is moderate.Age,average monthly household income,cardiac valvular disease types,number of cardiac valvular surgery,resilience and coping style are factors influencing uncertainty in illness level of patients.

Objective To study the general pharmacological effects of Aloe's whole-leaf freeze-dried powder (AWFD), and observe its influence on cardiovascular system, nervous system and respiratory system of laboratory animals, so as to offer an experimental basis for clinical application. Methods Forty-eight mice were randomized into blank control group, high dosage group, medium dosage group and low dosage group of AWFD (12 mice for each group). AWFD high, medium and low dosage groups were treated by intragastric at the dose of 12.20, 3.90, 0.65 g/(kg?d), blank control group was treated by equal volume of sterilized distilled water. After three days, general behavior, spontaneous activity, coordinated movement, sleep situation induced by sodium pentobarbital in subthreshold dose and suprathreshold dose were observed. Twenty-four beagle were randomized into blank control group, high dosage group, medium dosage group and low dosage group of AWFD (6 beagles for each group). AWFD high, medium and low dosage groups were treated by duodenum at the dose of 6.10, 3.41, 0.71 g/(kg?d), blank control group was treated by equal volume of sterilized distilled water. The influence on blood pressure, heart rate, electrocardiogram, breathing flow and frequency in anesthetic dogs were observed. Results Three dosages of AWFD had no obvious influence on spontaneous activity and coordinated movement in mice, and had no evidently influence on sleep number and duration, but the high dosage group of AWFD had influence on sleep latency (P<0.01). AWFD had no impact on blood pressure, heart rate, electrocardiogram, breathing flow and frequency in anesthetic dogs. Conclusion AWFD has no evident effects on cardiovascular system and respiratory system in laboratory animal, however, the impact on the central nervous system remains to be further verified.

Objective To explore the value of plasma procalcitonin (PCT)detection in dif-ferentiation and judgment of severe pyemia.Methods 70 patients with pyemia were divided into general pyemia group (n =23),severe pyemia group (n =28)and pyemia shock group (n =19), and plasma PCT,lactic acid,c-reactive protein,the acute physiology and chronic health evaluationⅡ 24 hours (APACHE Ⅱ)and 1,2,3 days in hospital as well as serum PCT,lactic acid,c-reac-tive protein were detected and compared.Results Plasma PCT,lactic acid,CRP and APACHE Ⅱscore of pyemia shock patients were significantly higher than the general pyemia group (P <0.05). Serum PCT,CRP and APACHE Ⅱ score of pyemia shock patients were significantly higher than that of severe pyemia group (P <0.05).15 patients with pyemia died,55 patients survived.72 hours plasma PCT,lactic acid,CRP and APACHE Ⅱ score in death group were significantly higher than the survival group (P < 0.01).When pyemia patients were admitted to hospital,PCT were positively correlated with APACHE Ⅱ scores (r =0.528,P <0.01).Conclusion PCT is superior to the current clinical application of CRP inflammatory response parameters,and it can be used as an early identification of systemic infection,judgment of pyemia severity and prognosis judgment in-dex.

Objective To explore the value of plasma procalcitonin (PCT)detection in dif-ferentiation and judgment of severe pyemia.Methods 70 patients with pyemia were divided into general pyemia group (n =23),severe pyemia group (n =28)and pyemia shock group (n =19), and plasma PCT,lactic acid,c-reactive protein,the acute physiology and chronic health evaluationⅡ 24 hours (APACHE Ⅱ)and 1,2,3 days in hospital as well as serum PCT,lactic acid,c-reac-tive protein were detected and compared.Results Plasma PCT,lactic acid,CRP and APACHE Ⅱscore of pyemia shock patients were significantly higher than the general pyemia group (P <0.05). Serum PCT,CRP and APACHE Ⅱ score of pyemia shock patients were significantly higher than that of severe pyemia group (P <0.05).15 patients with pyemia died,55 patients survived.72 hours plasma PCT,lactic acid,CRP and APACHE Ⅱ score in death group were significantly higher than the survival group (P < 0.01).When pyemia patients were admitted to hospital,PCT were positively correlated with APACHE Ⅱ scores (r =0.528,P <0.01).Conclusion PCT is superior to the current clinical application of CRP inflammatory response parameters,and it can be used as an early identification of systemic infection,judgment of pyemia severity and prognosis judgment in-dex.

Objective To explore the relationship between resilience and coping style of cardiac valvular postoperative patients with cardiopulmonary bypass.Methods A total of 208 cardiac valvular postoperative patients with cardiopulmonary bypass were recruited from 4 cardiovascular surgery in Guangdong and were investigated with the self-designed questionnaire,Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC),Medical Coping Modes Questionnaire (MCMQ).Results The average score of resilience in cardiac valvular postoperative patients with cardiopulmonary bypass was (55.38±10.63)points.The average score of tenacity,strength and optimism were (28.21 ±5.87)points,(18.21 ±4.02)and (8.96± 1.85)points respectively.The average score of coping style of confrontation,avoidance and acceptance-resignation were(18.13±3.38),(16.95±1.75)and (9.24±2.47)points respectively.All the sub-scores of the resilience were positively correlated with confrontation,and all the sub-scores of the resilience were negatively correlated with avoidance and acceptance-resignation.Conclusions There is a certain degree of correlation between resilience and copping style of cardiac valvular postoperative patients with cardiopulmonary bypass.Nurses should enhance resilience of the patients,guide the patients to adopt effective coping styles,to promote disease rehabilitation and improve the quality of life.

Objective To investigate the value of prognosis of NT-proBNP in severe sepsis and septic shock patients .Methods 70 patients with sepsis admitted to our hospital were divided into general sepsis group (n=23) ,severe sepsis group(n=28) and sep-tic shock group(n=19) according to the severity of the disease ,the plasma NT-proBNP ,lactic acid ,C-reactive protein were meas-ured within 1 h after admission ,and calculated the 24 h acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ (APACHE Ⅱ) .Results (1) Plasma NT-proBNP concentration ,lactic acid ,CRP and APACHE Ⅱ score in severe sepsis group ,septic shock group was sig-nificantly higher than that of general sepsis group(P< 0 .05);Plasma NT-proBNP concentration ,CRP and APACHE Ⅱ score in septic shock group was significantly higher than severe sepsis group (P<0 .05) .(2)70 cases of patients with sepsis with 15 cases died and 55 cases survived .Plasma NT-proBNP concentration ,lactate ,CRP and APACHEⅡscore of death patients was significantly higher than the survival patients(P<0 .01) .(3) Plasma NT-proBNP concentration at the time of sepsis patients admitted to hospi-tal with positively correlated to APACHE Ⅱscores(r=0 .528 ,P<0 .01) .Conclusion The plasma NT-proBNP is closely related to the prognosis of patients with sepsis ,early detection of plasma concentration of NT-proBNP helps to evaluate the prognosis of pa-tients w ith sepsis .