1.Stress hyperglycemia ratio predicts the outcome of successful recanalization after endovascular treatment in patients with acute ischemic stroke
Haojiang ZHANG ; Shanhua YU ; Mingyue QIAN ; Zhonglin GE ; Zhonghai TAO
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2023;31(5):339-344
Objective:To investigate the correlation between stress hyperglycemia ratio (SHR) and poor outcome of successful recanalization after endovascular treatment in patients with acute ischemic stroke.Methods:From January 2019 to October 2022, patients with acute ischemic stroke received endovascular treatment and successful recanalization in the Second People’s Hospital of Lianyungang were included retrospectively. SHR was defined as the fasting blood sugar and glycosylated hemoglobin ratio. At 90 d after procedure, the outcome of patients was evaluated using the modified Rankin Scale score. 0-3 was defined as good outcome, and >3 was defined as poor outcome. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine the independent risk factor for poor outcome. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to evaluate the predictive value of SHR for 90 d poor outcome in patients with successful recanalization after endovascular treatment.Results:A total of 159 patients were enrolled, including 98 males (61.6%), aged 69.8±8.9 years old. The baseline National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score was 12.6±4.3, and SHR was 1.17±0.46. One hundred and five patients (66.0%) had good outcome, while 54 (34.0%) had poor outcome. There were statistically significant differences in SHR, fasting blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin, baseline NIHSS score and the proportion of patients with poor collateral circulation and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage between the poor outcome group and the good outcome group (all P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that SHR was an independent predictor of poor outcome (odds ratio 2.254, 95% confidence interval 1.136-4.278; P<0.001). The ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curve of SHR for predicting poor outcome was 0.726 (95% confidence interval 0.648-0.804; P<0.001), which was higher than fasting blood glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin. The optimal cutoff value for SHR was 1.21, and the sensitivity and specificity for predicting poor outcomes were 66.23% and 75.82%, respectively. Conclusion:SHR is associated with the poor outcome of successful recanalization after endovascular treatment in patients with acute ischemic stroke and can be used as a potential predictor.
2.Relationship between heart rate variability and Parkinson's disease progression
Qianqian HE ; Bing FU ; Jiechun CHEN ; Zhaoting ZHANG ; Zhonghai TAO
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2023;30(10):1451-1456
Objective:To investigate the correlation between heart rate variability (HRV) and the progression of Parkinson's disease (PD).Methods:A total of 78 patients with PD who received treatment at the Second People's Hospital of Lianyungang from January 2020 to May 2022 were included in this study. According to Hoehn-Yahr (H&Y) staging, patients with PD were divided into three subgroups: mild PD group (H&Y stage < 2), moderate PD group (2 ≤ H&Y < 3), and advanced PD group (H&Y ≥ 3). Another 66 healthy people who concurrently underwent physical examinations in the same hospital were included in the control group. A dynamic electrocardiogram examination was performed in each group for HRV analysis. The Spearman test was used to analyze the correlation between HRV parameters, disease course, and H&Y staging.Results:Standard deviation of all sinus R-R intervals during 24 hours (SDNN), root mean square of successive RR interval differences during 24 hours (RMSSD), percentage normal-to-normal interval deviation greater than 50 ms (PNN50%) during 24 hours, high frequency component (HF), and low frequency component (LF) in the PD group were (94.76 ± 21.65), (23.41 ± 8.67), (3.50 ± 4.32), (96.57 ± 53.84), and (124.92 ± 82.43), respectively, which were significantly lower than (115.65 ± 13.31), (32.48 ± 8.08), (5.61 ± 5.25), (109.11 ± 39.51), and (143.95 ± 72.77) in the control group ( Z = -6.17, -6.22, -3.90, -2.14, -2.53, all P < 0.05). Disease duration, H&Y staging, and the LED level in the mild PD, moderate PD, and advanced PD groups showed an upward trend (all P < 0.05). The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score in the advanced PD group was significantly higher than that in the mild PD group ( P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in MMSE score between the mild and moderate stages and between moderate and advanced stages ( P > 0.05). Both SDNN and LF in the mild PD group were (110.61 ± 18.53) and (192.02 ± 95.98), respectively, which were significantly lower than (91.97 ± 15.23) and (113.29 ± 56.71) in the moderate PD group ( t = 4.18, 3.55, both P < 0.01). SDNN and LF in the advanced PD group were (80.90 ± 21.03) and (68.10 ± 44.86) respectively, which were significantly lower than those in the moderate PD and advanced PD groups ( t = 4.88, 2.23, 5.54, 3.26, all P < 0.05). There were no significant differences in RMSSD, PNN50%, and HF among the mild PD, moderate PD, and advanced PD groups (all P > 0.05). SDNN and LF were negatively correlated with PD course ( r = -0.36, -0.37, both P < 0.05) and H&Y staging ( r = -0.46, -0.49, both P < 0.05). Conclusion:Sympathetic dysfunction in PD patients is closely related to the onset and progression of PD, and it can reflect the severity of the disease.
3.Study on the correlation of CLEC-2 with the severity of acute cerebral infarction and cerebral artery stenosis
Gedi CHEN ; Zhonghai TAO ; Bing FU
Journal of Apoplexy and Nervous Diseases 2022;39(2):127-130
Objective To explore the relationship between C-type lectin-like receptor 2 (CLEC-2) on platelet surface and the severity of acute cerebral infarction and cerebral artery stenosis.Methods Prospectively selected 211 patients with acute cerebral infarction who were hospitalized for the first time as the infarction group,the patients were grouped according to the NIHSS score and cranial MRA examination results on admission,and 105 healthy patients were collected as the control group.Venous blood of all patients was collected for CLEC-2 detection on the day of admission,and the level of CLEC-2 between each group was analyzed.Results The level of plasma CLEC-2 in the infarction group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.001).The level of CLEC-2 in the mild,moderate and severe acute cerebral infarction subgroups gradually increased,and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant (P<0.001).After adjusting for confounding factors,the concentration of CLEC-2 (OR=1.034,95%CI 1.020~1.048,P<0.001) was an independent risk factor for cerebral artery stenosis in patients with acute cerebral infarction.Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis showed that the area under the curve for CLEC-2 to predict cerebral artery stenosis was 0.862 (95%CI 0.812~0.912,P<0.001);the best cut-off value was 266.40pg/ml,predicted the sensitivity of cerebral artery stenosis was 80.3%,and the specificity was 80.9%.Conclusion Elevated levels of CLEC-2 can assess the severity of ACI patients,is an independent risk factor for cerebral artery stenosis,and has certain value in predicting cerebral artery stenosis.
4. An investigation on prevalence and severity of cerebral microbleeds in patients with different stroke classifications of cerebral infarction
Kai WANG ; Liangqun RONG ; Xiue WEI ; Zhonghai TAO ; Lijie XIAO
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2019;26(18):2177-2181
Objective:
To investigate the prevalence and severity of cerebral microbleeds(CMBs) in patients with different stroke classifications of cerebral infarction.
Methods:
From October 2016 to December 2017, the clinical data of patients with acute cerebral infarction in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University were collected through the prospective study.The SWI technique was used to screen the CMBs.According to the TOAST and OCSP classifications, the prevalence and severity of CMBs in patients with different stroke classifications of cerebral infarction were analyzed.
Results:
A total of 254 patients with cerebral infarction were enrolled, there were 136 patients(53.54%) in CMBs group and 118 patients(46.46%) in no CMBs group.The prevalence of CMBs in patients with different TOAST classifications was large artery atherosclerosis(54.29%), small-artery occlusion(64.15%), cardioembolism(40.43%), stroke of other determined etiology(33.33%), stroke of undetermined etiology(38.46%), and the difference was statistically significant(χ2=12.206,
5.Early neurological deterioration after intravenous thrombolysis in patients with acute ischemic stroke: predictors and impact on short-term outcomes
Ting HU ; Jun ZHANG ; Kai WANG ; Haiyan LIU ; Aiping GONG ; Qingxiu ZHANG ; Zhonghai TAO ; Liangqun RONG ; Xiu'e WEI
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2019;27(8):580-585
Objective To investigate the predictors of early neurological deterioration (END) after intravenous thrombolysis in patients with acute ischemic stroke and its impact on short-term outcomes. Methods From January 2017 to April 2019, patients with acute ischemic stroke treated with intravenous thrombolysis in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University were enrolled retrospectively. END was defined as the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score within 7 days after admission increased by ≥2 compared with the baseline. The short-term outcomes were evaluated by the modified Rankin Scale at discharge. 0-2 was defined as good outcomes and 3-6 was defined as poor outcomes. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine the independent predictors of END and their correlation with short-term outcomes. Results A total of 199 patients with acute ischemic stroke received intravenous thrombolysis were enrolled. The median age was 68 years (interquartile range: 62- 76 years), 69 were women (34. 7%), and the baseline median NIHSS score was 6 (interquartile range: 3- 12). END occurred in 35 patients (17. 6%). Symptom progression occurred mainly 2 days after admission (31 patients, 88. 6%). Most of the causes of END were ischemic progression or recurrence (28 patients, 80. 0%). The univariate analysis showed that fasting blood glucose and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage were associated with END (all P < 0. 05). However, multivariate logistic regression analysis did not find independent predictors of END. Excluding 12 patients with missing short-term outcome data, a total of 187 patients were included in the short-term outcome analysis. Among them, 110 patients had good outcomes and 77 had poor outcomes. Univariate analysis showed that ischemic heart disease, atrial fibrillation, mild stroke, etiological classification, baseline NIHSS score, absolute lymphocyte count, fasting blood sugar, neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio, whether to receive interventional therapy, and END were correlated with short-term outcomes (all P < 0. 05 ). Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that high baseline NIHSS score (odds ratio 1. 350, 95% confidence interval 1. 182-1. 541; P < 0. 001) and END (odds ratio 32. 540, 95% confidence interval 6. 149- 172. 21; P < 0. 001 ) were the independent risk factors for short-term poor outcomes. Conclusions END still occurs in some patients after intravenous thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke, and END is an independent risk factor for short-term poor outcomes.
6.Correlation between post-stroke depression and cerebral microbleeds in elderly patients with ischemic stroke
Kai WANG ; Liangqun RONG ; Xiue WEI ; Zhonghai TAO ; Lijie XIAO
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2019;38(7):750-754
Objective To investigate the correlation between post-stroke depression(PSD) and cerebral microbleeds(CMBs)in elderly patients with ischemic stroke.Methods In the prospective study,220 elderly patients with ischemic stroke were enrolled and followed up to one month after onset.Finally a total of 214 elderly patients performed a follow-up.According to DSM-Ⅳ Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,patients were divided into the PSD group and non-PSD group.The degree of depression was evaluated by17-item Hamilton Depression Scale(HAMD-17)score,and patients were divided into mild depression,moderate depression and severe depression group.The loci number,distribution and location of CMBs lesions were assessed by SWI.Patients were divided into brain lobe type,deep lobe type and mixed type according to the CMBs lesion location.The influence of CMBs or not,loci number and location of CMBs lesions on PSD were compared.Results A total of 214 elderly patients with ischemic stroke were enrolled,in whom 84(84/214,39.3%)had PSD with 29(34.5%)males and 55(65.5%)females.According to the HAMD scale,there were 51 patients (60.7 %) with mild depression,25 (29.8 %) with moderate depression,and 8 (9.5 %) with severe depression.The prevalence rate of CMBs was 62.5 % (32/51) in mild depression group,71.0 % (22/25) in moderate depression group,81.8 % (6/8)in severe depression group and 45.4 % (49/108)in non PSD group(all P=0.008).The number of CMBs lesions were(4.5±1.2)in mild depression group,(7.8± 2.0)in moderate depression group,(12.6±2.7)in severe depression group and(1.8±0.5)in non-PSD group,with the statistically significant differences between groups (F =2.79,P =0.041).The proportions of CMBs lesions location(brain lobe type,deep lobe type and mixed type)were 40.6 % (13/32),34.4%(11/32) and 25.0% (8/32) in mild depression group,36.4%(8/22),40.9%(9/22) and 22.7%(5/22) in moderate depression group,33.3% (2/6),50.0% (3/6) and 16.7% (1/6) in severe depression group,40.8% (20/49),12.2% (6/49) and 46.9% (23/49) in non-PSD group,respectively (Fisher exact test,P =0.043).The proportions of CMBs lesions distribution(left side,right side and double side)were 37.5%(12/32),43.8%(14/32) and 18.8%(6/32) in mild depression group,36.4% (8/22),40.9% (9/22) and 22.7% (5/22) in moderate depression group,50.0% (3/6),33.3% (2/6)and 16.7%(1/6) in severe depression group,36.7%(18/49),40.8%(20/49) and 22.5%(11/49) in non-PSD group,and the difference was not statistically significant (Fisher exact test,P =0.998).Conclusions The prevalence rate of CMBs,number of CMBs lesions and deep lobe type of CMBs are closely related to the degree of post-stroke depression in the elderly.The distribution of CMBs lesions has no relevance with the degree of post stroke depression in the elderly.Elderly patients with ischemic stroke at high risk of post-stroke depression can be identified by evaluating CMBs for early intervention,which is worthy of promotion in clinical work.
7.Investigation on pathogenesis and influencing factors of poor outcome in patients with wake-up stroke
Kai WANG ; Xiue WEI ; Liangqun RONG ; Zhonghai TAO ; Lijie XIAO
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2019;52(4):273-280
Objective To explore pathogenesis and influencing factors of poor outcome in patients with wake-up stroke.Methods In this prospective study,patients with acute ischemic stroke who were hospitalized in the Department of Neurology of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University from October 2016 to December 2017 were continuously collected.All patients were divided into wake-up stroke group and non-wake-up stroke group according to the onset time.The clinical data of demographics,vascular risk factors,imaging examination,laboratory examination of the two groups were collected to identify the pathogenesis of wake-up stroke.Followed up to six months of onset,the patients were divided into poor outcome (modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score >2) and good outcome (mRS score 0-2) subgroups according to mRS score.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was used to determine the influencing factors of poor outcome in patients with wake-up stroke.Results A total of 178 patients with acute ischemic stroke were enrolled in the study,including 42 patients (23.60%) in the wake-up stroke group and 136 patients (76.40%) in the non-wake-up stroke group.Followed up to six months of onset,11 patients lost,and 167 patients were followed up finally.There were 40 patients (23.95%) in the wake-up stroke group,including 17 patients (42.50%) with poor outcome and 23 patients (57.50%) with good outcome.There were 127 patients (45.64%) in the non-wake-up stroke group,including 32 patients (25.20%) with poor outcome and 95 patients (74.80%) with good outcome.The difference of poor outcome between the two groups was statistically significant (x2=4.393,P=0.036).Comparison of the demographic and baseline data of the wake-up stroke group and the non-wake-up stroke group showed that the differences between variables such as atrial fibrillation and double-dose hypertension were statistically significant.Univariate analysis showed that there were statistically significant differences in vascular risk factors,Trial of Org 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment etiology,stroke severity,number of stroke lesions,treatment patterns,and number of cerebral microbleeds between the poor and good outcome subgroups.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that the moderate to severe stroke (odds ratio (OR)=3.838,95% confidence interval (Co 2.162-5.890,P=0.018),the number of lesions in cerebral microbleeds (OR=2.113,95%CI 1.291-2.868,P=0.049) were independent risk factors for poor outcome of wake-up stroke.Intravenous thrombolysis (OR=0.427,95%CI 0.242-0.615,P=0.036) was an independent protective factor for poor outcome of wake-up stroke.Conclusions The onset of wake-up stroke is closely related to atrial fibrillation and reverse scoop hypertension with higher incidence of poor outcome.Early adequate imaging screening and stroke severity assessment have important reference to guide clinical treatment and predict outcome.
8.Influencing factors and outcomes of patients with acute ischemic stroke having negative results in diffusion weighted imaging
Kai WANG ; Liangqun RONG ; Xiu'e WEI ; Zhonghai TAO ; Lijie XIAO
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2019;18(8):790-796
Objective To investigate the influencing factors and outcomes of patients with acute ischemic stroke having negative results in diffusion weighted imaging (DWI).Methods In prospective study, the patients with acute ischemic stroke, admitted to our hospital from October 2016 to January 2018, were selected as research subjects. The demographic and baseline characteristics, imaging data and laboratory examination data were collected. According to the signals of first DWI, the patients were divided into positive DWI group and negative DWI group. The influencing factors of negative results in DWI were clearly defined by univariate and multivariate Logistic regression analyses. The patients from negative DWI group were rechecked for DWI one week after first DWI. All patients were followed up for 90 d, and the outcomes were evaluated by modified Rankin scale (mRS).Results A total of 312 patients with acute ischemic stroke were enrolled finally. The negative rate of DWI was 12.82% (40/312). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that mild stroke (odds ratio [OR]= 2.533, 95% confidence interval[CI]: 1.436-3.984,P=0.038), lacunar infarction (OR=4.668, 95%CI: 2.203-6.543,P=0. 005), arteriole occlusion (OR=4.236, 95%CI: 2.448-6.348,P=0.009), brainstem lesion (OR=1.629, 95%CI: 1.035-2.693,P=0.049) and time of onset within hyper-acute period (OR=4.074, 95%CI: 2.683-6.576, P=0.013) were influencing factors for negative results in DWI. The negative rate of DWI in the negative DWI group was reduced to 7.05% (22/312) one week after first DWI. Totally, 302 patients finished the 90 d of follow up; 40 patients were into the negative DWI group, with poor outcome rate of 27.50% (11/40); 262 patients were into the positive DWI group, with poor outcome rate of 30.15% (79/262); the difference of poor outcome rates between the two groups was not statistically significant (P>0.05).Conclusion s The negative results in DWI in patients with acute ischemic stroke are closely related to severity of stroke, TOAST etiological types, locations of the lesions, sizes of the lesions and time of onset. Review of DWI can reduce negative rate of DWI. The outcomes of patients with acute ischemic stroke having negative results in DWI are not better than those with positive results in DWI. The patients with acute ischemic stroke having negative results in DWI and having onset within hyper-acute period should not be excluded from intravenous thrombolytic treatment.
9.Correlation between cerebral microbleeds and early neurological deterioration in patients with acute ischemic stroke
Kai WANG ; Liangqun RONG ; Xiu'e WEI ; Zhonghai TAO ; Lijie XIAO
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2018;26(6):428-433
Objective To investigate the correlation between cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) and early neurological deterioration (END) in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Methods Consecutive patients with acute ischemic stroke were enrolled prospectively. The clinical data, imaging data, and laboratory data were collected. END was defined as the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score increased ≥2 within 7 d compared with the baseline. Susceptibility-weighted imaging was used to detecte CMBs. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify the independent correlation between CMBs and END. Results A total of 246 patients with acute acute ischemic stroke were enrolled. The incidence of END was 38. 21% (94/246), 72. 34% (68/94) occurred within 72 h and 21. 28% (20/94) occurred from 72 h to 7 d. The detection rate of CMBs in the END group was 72. 34% (68/94) and that of CMBs in the non-END group was 43. 42% (66/152). There was significant difference between the two groups (χ2 = 19. 587, P < 0. 001). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that previous stroke or transient ischemic attack (odds ratio [ OR ] 1. 883, 95% confidence interval [ CI ] 1. 284- 2. 277; P = 0. 033 ), large artery atherosclerosis (OR 4. 119, 95% CI 2. 564-5. 771; P = 0. 003), baseline NIHSS score (OR 1. 682, 95% CI 1. 320-1. 876; P = 0. 042), severe stroke (OR 4. 228, 95% CI 2. 634-5. 917; P = 0. 003), onset to admission time (OR 2. 070, 95% CI 1. 454-2. 582; P = 0. 029), and number of CMB ≥10 (OR 2. 728, 95% CI 1. 834- 3. 217; P = 0. 016) were the independent risk factors for END. Conclusions END is common in patients with acute ischemic stroke, most of them occurred within 72 h. It is closely associated with the number of CMB, but it is not associated with the location of CMB lesions.
10.Enhancement effects of hyperoside on killing activity of human NK cells against pancreatic cancer PANC1 cells
Chengjun XUE ; Yu ZHOU ; Tao XU ; Xiaoting LYU ; Lu ZHENG ; Zhonghai ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2018;18(5):324-327
Objective To investigate the effect of hyperoside on proliferation and killing activity of NK cells against pancreatic cancer PANC1 cells in vitro,and explore its potential mechanism.Methods Peripheral blood mononuclear cells of healthy donors were isolated,NK cells were induced with medium contained with IL-2 and different concentrations of hyperoside (0.3,1.6,8,40 and 200 μg/ml) for 12 days.Cell viability was observed by trypan blue staining.Phenotype and perforin,granzyme B expression of NK cells were detected by flow cytometry.Killing activity of NK cells against PANC1 cells were analyzed with lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) releasing method.Results The proportion of NK cells in control group and experimental group treated with different concentration of hyperoside both reached about 80%,respectively.The proliferation of CDs-CD56 + NK cells treated by hyperoside at 0.3,1.6 and 8 μg/ml was (93.76 ±8.77),(106.67 ± 12.35) and (118.50 ± 11.51) times,respectively,which were significantly higher than (73.70 ± 9.43) times of the control group.The expressions of perforin in NK cells treated with hyperoside at 1.6,8 and 40 μg/ml were significantly higher than those of the control group [(82.34 ± 2.90) %,(89.15 ±3.54) %,(81.78 ± 2.81)% vs (72.93 ± 2.06)%].The expressions of granzyme B in NK cells treated with hyperoside at 1.6 and 8 μg/ml were significantly higher than those of the control group [(87.30 ± 1.70) %,(92.16 ±3.05)% vs (82.35 ±2.73)%].The killing activity of NK cells against PANC1 cells treated by hyperoside at 1.6 and 8 μg/ml was significantly higher than those of the control group [(63.18 ± 3.77)%,(65.34 ± 4.97) % vs (52.16 ± 5.48) %].The differences were statistically significant (all P < 0.05).Conclusions Hyperoside could promote the proliferation of NK cells at certain concentrations and maybe enhance the killing effect against pancreatic cancer PANC1 cells through up-regulating the expression of perforin and granzyme B in NK cells.


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