1.Application and progress of cardiac magnetic resonance quantitative technology in the evaluation of myocardial lesions
Yuelong YANG ; Xinyi LUO ; Ruohong LUO ; Chang LIU ; Chulan OU ; Liqi CAO ; Hui LIU
Journal of Chinese Physician 2024;26(1):1-5
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among Chinese residents, and non-invasive imaging technology has important value in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) can characterize cardiac pathophysiological information from multiple dimensions, including cardiac structure, function, tissue characteristics, and microstructure, through multi parameter and multi sequence " one-stop" imaging. This article will focus on new technologies such as CMRT1 mapping, feature tracking, and diffusion tensor imaging, and explain their applications and progress in the diagnosis, efficacy monitoring, and prognosis prediction of various myocardial lesions such as non ischemic heart disease and ischemic heart disease.
2.Study on thoracic skeletal muscle characteristics of Danon disease and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy based on cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging
Ruohong LUO ; Jiajun XIE ; Yuelong YANG ; Liqi CAO ; Jinglei LI ; Hui LIU
Journal of Chinese Physician 2024;26(1):6-11
Objective:To apply cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) to quantitatively evaluate the morphology and tissue characteristics of thoracic skeletal muscle (TSM) in patients with Danon disease and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), in order to provide auxiliary differential diagnostic information.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted on 15 Danon disease patients (Danon disease group) who completed CMR examination, and 15 HCM patients (HCM group) and 15 healthy volunteers (control group) who were matched by gender and age were compared. TSM (pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, erector spinae, and subscapularis) area index (TSMAi), T1 relaxation time of four groups, and extracellular volume (ECV) of skeletal muscles of two groups (pectoralis major and subscapularis) were measured for all subjects. Single factor analysis of variance and KruskalWallis test were used to compare three sets of values.Results:The total TSMAi of the Danon disease group was lower than that of the HCM group and the control group [(15.37±3.28)cm 2/m 2 vs (23.02±3.88)cm 2/m 2 vs (22.33±4.67)cm 2/m 2, P<0.001], and the TSMAi of each TSM was also lower than that of the HCM group and the control group (all P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in TSMAi between the HCM group and the control group (all P>0.05). The native T1 values of the pectoralis major muscle in the Danon disease group and HCM group were higher than those in the control group (all P<0.05). The ECV of the pectoralis major muscle and subscapularis muscle in the Danon disease group were higher than those in the HCM group and control group, and the enhanced T1 values were lower than those in the HCM group and control group (all P<0.05); There was no statistically significant difference in ECV and the enhanced T1 values between the HCM group and the control group ( P>0.05). Conclusions:The application of CMR can effectively evaluate the changes in TSM morphology and tissue characteristics in Danon disease patients. Compared with HCM patients, Danon disease patients showed significant atrophy of TSM with increased extracellular volume. CMR provides a quantitative reference for TSM in the differential diagnosis of the two.
3.Exploring the hemodynamic changes of the ascending aorta before and after interventricular septal myocardial resection in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy by CMR 4D Flow technology
Xinyi LUO ; Guanyu LU ; Jiehao OU ; Yuelong YANG ; Liqi CAO ; Zhigang WU ; Jinglei LI ; Hui LIU
Journal of Chinese Physician 2024;26(1):25-30
Objective:To investigate the hemodynamic changes in the ascending aorta (AAo) before and after interventricular septal myocardial resection in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM) using cardiac magnetic resonance four-dimensional blood flow (CMR 4D Flow) technology.Methods:HOCM patients who underwent interventricular septal myocardial resection at Guangdong Provincial People′s Hospital from May 2021 to September 2022 were prospectively included. Age and gender matched healthy volunteers (control group) were included during the same period. Both the control group and HOCM patients underwent CMR examination (including cine sequence and 4D Flow sequence) before and 6 months after surgery. CMR 4D flow technology was used to evaluate changes in AAo preoperative and postoperative blood flow patterns (eddy currents, spiral flow), maximum energy loss (EL max), and average energy loss (EL avg). HOCM patients underwent laboratory tests, including N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (N-pro BNP) and high-sensitivity troponin T (hsTnT). At the same time, the correlation between postoperative energy loss in HOCM patients and the degree of improvement in laboratory biomarkers was explored. Results:A total of 15 HOCM patients and 15 healthy volunteers were included. (1) In terms of blood flow patterns, the preoperative spiral flow degree of HOCM patients was significantly higher than that of the control group ( P=0.001), but the postoperative difference was not statistically significant ( P=0.059). The degree of eddy currents in HOCM patients before and after surgery was higher than that in the control group (all P<0.05). (2) In terms of energy loss, the preoperative EL max [21.17(14.30-28.10)mW vs 10.17(7.66-13.07)mW, P<0.001] and EL avg [4.87(3.46-5.77)mW vs 2.27(2.19-2.27)mW, P=0.023] of HOCM patients were higher than those of the control group, but there was no statistically significant difference between the postoperative and control groups (all P>0.05). Compared with preoperative, the postoperative EL max [12.33(8.70-17.41)mW] and EL avg [3.10(2.25-4.40)mW] of AAo in HOCM patients were significantly reduced (mean P=0.001). (3) Correlation analysis showed that there was a positive correlation ( r=0.587, P=0.021) between the EL max of AAo and the degree of improvement in hsTNT after interventricular septum myocardial resection, but no significant correlation ( r=0.229, P=0.413) with the degree of improvement in NT-pro BNP. Conclusions:The degree of postoperative AAo blood flow disorder in HOCM patients is reduced, and EL max and EL avg are significantly reduced. The EL max of postoperative AAo is positively correlated with the degree of improvement in hsTNT, suggesting that EL max may be applicable for prognostic evaluation of patients.
4.Clinical study of atorvastatin combined with colchicine for in-stent restenosis after percutaneous coronary intervention
Jun WANG ; Xiaoyu YANG ; Zurong HUNAG ; Kun WEI ; Yuelong ZHANG ; Ying WANG
China Pharmacist 2024;28(9):65-72
Objective To investigate the preventive effect of atorvastatin calcium tablets(ACT)combined with colchicine(COL)on in-stent restenosis(ISR)after percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI).Methods Clinical data of patients with acute coronary syndrome(ACS)after PCI at Jianyang People's Hospital from January 2020 to June 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.According to the postoperative treatment plans after PCI,they were divided into the ACT group(Aspirin enteric-coated tablets+Clopidogrel bisulfate tablets+ACT)and the combined group(Aspirin enteric-coated tablets+Clopidogrel bisulfate tablets+ACT+COL).The observation indicators include minimum lumen diameter(MLD)within the stent,ISR rate,blood lipid parameters(HDL,LDL,TG,and TC),and inflammatory markers(hs-CRP and IL-35).In addition,the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events(MACEs)and drug-related adverse reactions were observed and recorded.Results A total of 479 patients were included in the study,with 249 cases in the ACT group and 230 cases in the combined group.The difference in MLD between the two groups in the immediate postoperative period was not statistically significant(P>0.05),and at 12 months postoperatively,the MLD of patients in both groups decreased significantly(P<0.05),and the MLD of the combined group was lower than that of the ACT group(P<0.05).The ISR rate was significantly lower in the combined group than in the ACT group(P<0.05).The differences in preoperative lipid parameters and inflammation indicators between the two groups were not statistically significant(P>0.05).LDL,TG,TC,and hs-CRP decreased significantly at 12 months postoperatively compared with preoperative period,while HDL and IL-35 increased significantly compared with preoperative period(P<0.05).At 12 months postoperatively,the differences in HDL,LDL,TC,and TG between the two groups were not statistically significant(P>0.05);compared with the ACT group,the hs-CRP levels in the combined group decreased significantly,whereas the IL-35 levels were elevated(P<0.05).With regard to MACEs,the rate of myocardial re-infarction and the incidence of any MACEs events in the combined group were lower than those in the ACT group(P<0.05),and the rate of emergency coronary revascularization,stroke and cardiac mortality were not statistically different(P>0.05).Regarding drug-related adverse reactions,the differences between the two groups in the incidence of gastrointestinal reactions,the incidence of bleeding,the incidence of hematopenia,transaminase elevation,muscle soreness,infection,and any related adverse events were not statistically significant(P>0.05).Conclusion ACT combined with COL improve inflammation levels and reduce the incidence of ISR and MACEs,in ACS patients after PCI,but has a smaller impact on blood lipid parameters.and without adding additional drug-related adverse reactions.
5.Analysis of risk factors for recurrence and prediction model of bladder cancer
Rui Zhu ; Yuelong Feng ; Shuping Yang ; Chao Chen ; Lei Jia
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2023;58(5):845-849
Objective:
Review the independent risk factors of postoperative recurrence in surgical treatment of bladder cancer patients to construct a model of bladder cancer recurrence.
Methods :
A total of 240 surgically treated bladder cancer patients were followed up for at least 1 year and divided into recurrence ( n = 54) and non⁃recurrence (n = 186) . The general data of patients were comparative analyzed , and the different and statistically significant data were further analyzed by ROC curve , and the statistically significant data were included in the multivariate analysis after logistic obtaining univariate analysis results. Risk factors were included in the model construction , and the model correction curve and clinical net benefit analysis were analyzed. The model could be used to predict postoperative recurrence in bladder cancer patients.
Results:
The ROC curves of the statistically significant continuous variables were analyzed in the general data , and the results showed that the AUC of PNI , BLCA⁃4 , BTA , NMP22 and CEA were 0. 932 , 0. 979 , 0. 998 , 0. 677 and 0. 981 , respectively , and the optimal truncation values were ≤40. 18% , > 140. 04 ng/mg , ≤7. 22 U/mg , > 7. 68 μg/mg , and > 1. 99 ng/mg, respectively. Statistically significant data from univariate analysis were incorporated into the logistic regression model , and the results showed that PNI ≤40. 18% , BLCA⁃4 > 140. 04 ng/mg , BTA≤7. 22 U/mg , NMP22 > 7. 68 μg/mg was a risk factor for recurrence in patients with bladder cancer. Subsequently , PNI , BLCA⁃4 , BTA , and NMP22 were incorporated into the construction of the model as predictors of recurrence in patients with bladder cancer. Based on the model correction curve and clinical net benefit analysis , the internal verification results showed that the C ⁃index of the model predicting bladder cancer recurrence was 0. 296 (95% CI: 0. 078 - 1. 329) . The calibration curve showed good consistency between the observed and predicted values. The model predicted a risk threshold > 0. 128 for patients with bladder cancer, and the model provided a clinical net benefit; in addition , the model had a higher clinical net benefit than PNI ,BLCA⁃4 , BTA , and NMP22.
Conclusion
The model correction curve and clinical net benefit analysis , the results of internal verification show that the model can be used to predict recurrence in patients with bladder cancer.
6.Diagnostic value of multi-parametric cardiac magnetic resonance in acute rejection after heart transplantion
Xiaobing ZHOU ; Tingyu LI ; Yijin WU ; Yuelong YANG ; Rui CHEN ; Xiaodan LI ; Huanwen XU ; Xinyi WU ; Huimin WANG ; Chang LIU ; Min WU ; Hui LIU
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2022;43(12):736-742
Objective:To evaluate the diagnostic value of multiparametric cardiac magnetic resonance(CMR)or detecting the occurrence of acute rejection(AR)after heart transplantation(HT).Methods:From 2019 to 2021, 44 HT recipients are prospectively recruited from Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital.Another 51 healthy volunteers are recruited from a local community as healthy controls.CMR studies are performed for obtaining baseline parameters.According to the clinicopathological diagnostic criteria of AR by the consensus of International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, 81 CMR studies of 44 HT recipients are further divided into two groups of AR (18 cases)and non-AR(71 cases). CMR parameters includ global ventricular structure/function, T2, T1, extracellular volume(ECV)and late gadolinium enhancement(LGE). A combined model is established by binary Logistic regression and receiver operator characteristic curve(ROC)constructed.Results:The age range is(41.8±16.8)years in 44 HT recipients and(41.8±9.7)years in 51 healthy controls.T1 mapping indicated that myocardial global ECV of left ventricle is significantly higher in AR patients than non-AR controls(32.4%±6.0% vs 28.5%±2.4%; P<0.001 9). Global native T1 is higher in AR group than that in non-AR group(49.8±3.1 vs 47.5±2.8 ms, P=0.009)and the difference is statistically significant.The cutoff value of global ECV is 30.62% with a sensitivity of 61% and a specificity of 86% for detecting AR.And T2 mapping reveale that T2 value of global left ventricle is significantly higher in AR group than that in non-AR group(49.8±3.1 vs 47.5±2.8 ms, P=0.009). LGE extent is significantly higher in AR group than those in non-AR group( P=0.004). Through including global native T1 and ECV into a logistic regression model, multiparametric CMR can yield an area under curve(AUC)of 0.794.It hints at the potential of CMR for detecting AR. Conclusions:Multiparametric cardiac magnetic resonance offers an excellent predictive capacity for a noninvasive detection of AR.
7.Analysis of network usage and influencing factors among college students returning to a vocational college during COVID-19 epidemic
Chinese Journal of School Health 2021;42(2):260-263
Objective:
To understand the current situation and influencing factors of Internet addiction among college students after returning to school during the COVID-19 epidemic, and to provide scientific basis for timely intervention measures to adjust the risk factors of Internet addiction.
Methods:
A cluster sampling method was adopted to conduct a questionnaire survey among 2 700 college students who firstly returned to college using general condition questionnaire and Internet Addiction scale.
Results:
The detection rate of Internet addiction disorder was 32.4% among returning college students, moreover, the detection rate of Internet addiction in male students(36.0%) was higher than that in female students (31.2%) (χ 2=5.42,P<0.05). The degree of Internet addiction was negatively correlated with the physical health score (r-s=-0.20) and mental health score (r-s=-0.24) of college students (P<0.01). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that compared with introversion, neutral (OR=0.67, 95%CI=0.55-0.82) and extroverted college students (OR=0.59, 95%CI=0.48-0.74) were protective factors for Internet addiction; compared with no exercise, physical exercise ≥3 times or more per week (exercise 3-4 times:OR=0.67, 95%CI=0.51-0.87; ≥5 times:OR=0.67, 95%CI=0.50-0.90) were the protective factors for Internet addiction among college students; family loss during the epidemic was a risk factor for Internet addiction among college students (OR=1.34, 95%CI=1.12-1.60); the risk of Internet addiction was 2.13 times higher for college students who actively sought psychological help than for those who did not seek psychological help (95%CI=1.14-3.96); college students who did not want to go back to school had 1.50 times the risk of Internet addiction as those who did (95%CI=1.26-1.77).
Conclusion
The current situation of college students online behaviors during COVID-19 is not optimistic, and should arouse sufficient attention from society and universities. In addition, college students returning to school should take more physical exercises and psychological counseling to detect and intervene in psychological problems in time, reduce their psychological burden, and enhance their psychological quality.
9.Meta-analysis on association between TNF-α and CCR5Δ32 gene polymorphisms and influenza A(H1N1)pdm09
Tao CHEN ; Meng XIAO ; Kun CHU ; Xiaojun TANG ; Jing YANG ; Yuelong SHU
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2020;41(11):1909-1914
Objective:To investigate the associations between TNF-α and CCR5Δ32 gene polymorphisms and influenza A(H1N1)pdm09.Methods:Studies in PubMed, Cochrane Library, OVID, EBSCO, Web of Science published before February 7, 2019 were retrieved comprehensively. Observational studies related to TNF-alpha and CCR5 gene polymorphisms and influenza A(H1N1) pdm09 were collected. A strict quality evaluation was carried out according to NOS scale. Meta-analysis was performed using software Revman 5.0 and Stata 11.0.Results:After screening, a total of 8 studies were included in this Meta-analysis. The results showed that TNF-α gene polymorphism rs361525 might be associated with the risk of influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 virus infection (A vs. G: OR=2.25, 95 %CI: 1.09-4.65, P=0.03; AA vs. GG: OR=4.34, 95 %CI: 1.65-11.41, P=0.003; AA vs. AG+GG: OR=4.38, 95 %CI: 1.67-11.48, P=0.003), similar trend also found in rs1800750 (AA+AG vs. GG: OR=2.42, 95 %CI: 1.24-4.71, P=0.01). The results of subgroup analysis indicated that A allele and AA+AG genotypes of rs361525 were risk factors for influenza A(H1N1) pdm09 virus infection in Caucasians. AA genotype was a risk factor for influenza A(H1N1) pdm09 virus infection in Mexican ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the genetic polymorphism of CCR5 and the severity of influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 virus indection ( P>0.05). Conclusion:People with allele A or genotype AA at rs361525, genotype AA+AG at rs1800750 of TNF-α gene might be more susceptible to influenza A(H1N1) pdm09.
10.Sudden increase in human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus in China, September–December 2016
Lei Zhou ; Ruiqi Ren ; Lei Yang ; Changjun Bao ; Jiabing Wu ; Dayan Wang ; Chao Li ; Nijuan Xiang ; Yali Wang ; Dan Li ; Haitian Sui ; Yuelong Shu ; Zijian Feng ; Qun Li ; Daxin Ni
Western Pacific Surveillance and Response 2017;8(1):6-14
Since the first outbreak of avian influenza A(H7N9) virus in humans was identified in 2013, there have been five seasonal epidemics observed in China. An earlier start and a steep increase in the number of humans infected with H7N9 virus was observed between September and December 2016, raising great public concern in domestic and international societies. The epidemiological characteristics of the recently reported confirmed H7N9 cases were analysed. The results suggested that although more cases were reported recently, most cases in the fifth epidemic were still highly sporadically distributed without any epidemiology links; the main characteristics remained unchanged and the genetic characteristics of virus strains that were isolated in this epidemic remained similar to earlier epidemics. Interventions included live poultry market closures in several cities that reported more H7N9 cases recently.


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