瑞舒伐他汀对高胆固醇血症患者的降脂疗效及对血管内皮舒张功能 的影响

目的:探讨瑞舒伐他汀对高胆固醇血症患者的降脂疗效及对血管内皮舒张功能(FMD)的影响。方法:选择我院92例高胆固醇血症患者作为实验组并给予瑞舒伐他汀治疗,另选择同期来我院参加健康体检的健康志愿者42例作为对照组,检测治疗前(T0),以及治疗1个月(T1)、2个月后(T2)的血脂水平及肱动脉FMD和非依赖性血管内皮舒张功能(NMD),并对其治疗的不良反应情况进行统计分析。结果:治疗前,实验组患者血浆中TC、TG和LDL-C水平明显高于对照组,而HDL-C水平显著低于对照组,且差异均具有统计学意义(P0.05)。相对于T0,实验组患者T1和T2血浆中TC、TG和LDL-C水平明显下降,而HDL-C水平显著升高,且差异均具有统计学意义(P0.05)。患者T2时血浆中TC和LDL-C水平明显低于T1的水平(P0.05),而TG和HDL-C水平与T1之间的差异无统计学意义(P0.05);治疗前,实验组患者的FMD值明显低于对照组的健康志愿者(P0.05)。经过瑞舒伐他汀干预2个月后,实验组患者T2时FMD值明显高于T0(P0.05),而T2的NMD与T0之间的差异无统计学意义(P0.05);治疗期间并未出现严重的不良反应。结论:瑞舒伐他汀对老年高胆固醇血症患者降脂效果显著,且有改善FMD的作用。     

血管紧张素转换酶基因多态性与冠心病发病的相关关系

目的:从分子遗传学角度分析血管紧张素转换酶(ACE)基因I/D多态与中国北方汉族人群中冠心病发病的相关关系。方法:本研究收集在沈阳军区总医院心内科住院的行冠脉造影检查的病例为研究对象,冠脉动脉照影检查显示冠状动脉主支狭窄程度大于等于70%的入选为冠心病组,冠状动脉照影检查显示冠状动脉主支狭窄程度小于20%的为对照组,共入选568名冠心病患者以及性别与年龄相匹配的529名对照个体为研究对象,利用测序的方法分析检测血管紧张素转换酶(ACE)基因I/D多态在冠心病组与对照组中的频率分布情况。结果:血管紧张素转换酶(ACE)基因I/D多态基因型频率符合Hardy-Weinberg定律。血管紧张素转换酶(ACE)基因I/D多态(II型,ID型和DD型)在我们入选的568例冠心病组分布频率分别为50.3%,30.3%和19.4%,而在我们入选的524例对照组中的分布频率为57.7%,31.2%和11.1%,研究发现血管紧张素转换酶(ACE)基因I/D多态可能是中国北方汉族人群冠心病发病的独立危险因素(P0.05);利用多元回归分析发现,在调整了冠心病的其他危险因素后,血管紧张素转换酶(ACE)基因I/D多态的变化仍然是中国北方汉族人群冠心病发病一个独立危险因素,可以预测中国北方汉族人群冠心病的发生。结论:在中国北方汉族人群中,血管紧张素转换酶(ACE)基因I/D多态可能是冠心病发病的独立危险因素,在临床上可以早期预判冠心病的发生。     

In Vivo Quantitative Assessment of Myocardial Structure,Function, Perfusion and Viability Using Cardiac Micro-computed Tomography

The use of Micro-Computed Tomography (MicroCT) for in vivo studies of small animals as models of human disease has risen tremendously due to the fact that MicroCT provides quantitative high-resolution three-dimensional (3D) anatomical data non-destructively and longitudinally. Most importantly, with the development of a novel preclinical iodinated contrast agent called eXIA160, functional and metabolic assessment of the heart became possible. However, prior to the advent of commercial MicroCT scanners equipped with X-ray flat-panel detector technology and easy-to-use cardio-respiratory gating, preclinical studies of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in small animals required a MicroCT technologist with advanced skills, and thus were impractical for widespread implementation. The goal of this work is to provide a practical guide to the use of the high-speed Quantum FX MicroCT system for comprehensive determination of myocardial global and regional function along with assessment of myocardial perfusion, metabolism and viability in healthy mice and in a cardiac ischemia mouse model induced by permanent occlusion of the left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD).     

Angiotensin II,as well as 5-hydroxytriptamine,is a potent vasospasm inducer of saphenous vein graft for coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with diabetes mellitus

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an important risk factor for adverse outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting. The bypass grafts harvested from patients with DM tend to go into spasm after their implantation into the coronary circulation. To clarify the contribution of 5-hydroxytriptamine (5-HT) and angiotensin II (AngII) in the bypass graft spasm, we examined the contractile reactivity to 5-HT or AngII of isolated human endothelium-denuded saphenous vein (SV) harvested from DM and non-DM patients. The 5-HT-induced constriction of the SV was significantly augmented in the DM group than in the non-DM group, which is similar to our previous report. AngII-induced constriction of the SV was also significantly augmented in the DM group than the non-DM group. Especially in the non-DM group, the AngII-induced maximal vasoconstriction was markedly lower than the 5-HT-induced one. Meanwhile, the increasing rates of AngII-induced vasoconstriction in the DM group to the non-DM group were significantly greater than those of 5-HT-induced vasoconstriction. These results indicate that 5-HT is a potent inducer of SV graft spasm in both DM and non-DM patients, while AngII is a potent inducer of SV graft spasm only in patients with DM. Furthermore, the protein level of AngII AT₁ receptor (AT₁R), but not the protein level of 5-HT_2A receptor, in the membrane fraction of the SV smooth muscle cells of DM patients was significantly increased as compared with that of the non-DM patients. These results suggest that the mechanism for hyperreactivity to AngII in the SV from DM patients is due to, at least in part, the increase in the amount of AT₁R on membrane of the SV smooth muscle cells.     

子宫动脉化疗栓塞术治疗胎盘植入61 例的临床分析

目的:探讨子宫动脉化疗栓塞术治疗胎盘植入的临床疗效及预后。方法:以胎盘植入患者61例为研究对象,按治疗方式不同分为保守治疗组31例和化疗栓塞组30例。保守治疗组仅单纯口服米非司酮治疗,而化疗栓塞组采用子宫动脉化疗栓塞术进行治疗。比较两组患者的临床疗效、手术时间、出血量、输血量、住院时间、胎盘排出和月经复潮时间,术后并发症的发生情况,并随访术后1年患者的月经情况和妊娠情况。结果:经子宫动脉化疗栓塞术后29例成功止血,有1例未能止血而行子宫切除术。栓塞术后未出现器官局部缺血坏死、神经损伤等严重并发症,发热、下腹痛为常见并发症。而保守治疗组的31例患者中,因治疗失败导致切除子宫的7例,仅24例有效保留子宫,成功率仅77.4%,严重影响患者以后的生育能力。6例发生宫腔感染,4例发生宫腔粘连。子宫动脉化疗栓塞组β-HCG恢复正常时间、输血量、胎盘完全清除时间、月经异常的发生情况均优于保守治疗组,差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。对子宫动脉化疗栓塞术组患者进行为期1年的随访,14例患者在术后1个月后有胎盘组织自阴道排出,有11例患者2个月后发现胎盘残留,予以清宫术,除3例失访病例,其余患者在随访时间内恢复正常月经,并有2例再次妊娠者。结论:采用子宫动脉化疗栓塞术治疗胎盘植入,其术前准备时间和手术时间均短,出血控制迅速且并发症少,有助于保留患者的子宫,提高患者的生活质量。     

早发冠心病患者的危险因素及冠脉病变特点研究

目的:探讨早发冠心病(PCAD)患者的危险因素及冠脉病变特点。方法:收集2014年8月至2015年2月北京安贞医院急诊科行冠状动脉造影的1000例患者为研究对象,根据冠状动脉造影结果和临床资料分为早发冠心病(PCAD)组(男55岁,女65岁,n=340)、晚发冠心病组(n=300)和对照组(非冠心病者,n=360)。对三组患者的临床资料进行统计学分析,采用logistic回归分析PCAD患者的危险因素,并比较PCAD组与晚发冠心病组的冠状动脉病变特点。结果:Logistic回归分析结果提示:吸烟、早发冠心病家族史、高血压病及2型糖尿病是PCAD的独立危险因素(P0.001)。PCAD组单支病变比例显著高于晚发冠心病组(P0.05);回旋支、右冠状动脉病变比例低于晚发冠心病组(P0.05)。结论:吸烟、早发冠心病家族史、高血压病及2型糖尿病是PCAD的独立危险因素。早发冠心病患者冠脉病变主要累及前降支,单支病变多于晚发冠心病患者。     

Effect of polymorphisms in the CD36 and STAT3 genes on different dietary interventions among patients with coronary artery disease: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

BackgroundCardiovascular disease has become a major health problem, and it has been associated with both environmental and genetic factors. Studies have shown that the Mediterranean Diet (MeDiet), or its components such as nuts and olive oil, may be strongly associated with the improvement of cardiovascular risk factors in specific populations. The purpose of the GENUTRI study is to investigate the interaction of genetics with cardiovascular risk factors in a non-Mediterranean population with coronary artery disease (CAD) according to three different diets: rich in pecan nuts, in extra-virgin olive oil or a control diet.Methods/designThe GENUTRI study is a single-center, randomized, open-label, parallel-group, 12-week pragmatic clinical trial conducted in patients aged 40 to 80 years and diagnosed with CAD. A standardized questionnaire will be applied to data collection and a blood sample will be obtained for lipid, glycemic and inflammatory profile evaluation. Polymorphisms in the CD36 and STAT3 genes will be detected using the TaqMan® SNP Genotyping Assay. Patients will be allocated in three groups: group 1: 30 g/day of pecan nuts; group 2: 30 ml/day of olive oil; and group 3: control diet. The primary outcome will consist of changes in LDL-cholesterol (in mg/dl) after 12 weeks of intervention.DiscussionStudies have shown the beneficial effects of diets rich in nuts and olive oil mainly in the Mediterranean population. GENUTRI is a clinical trial focusing on the effects of nuts or olive oil supplementation in Brazilian individuals. Additionally, we will try to demonstrate that genetic polymorphisms linked to cardiovascular disease may modulate the effects of different diets on biochemical and inflammatory markers among these subjects.

Trial registration

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: {"type":"clinical-trial","attrs":{"text":"NCT02202265","term_id":"NCT02202265"}}NCT02202265 (registered on 18 July 2014: first version).     

正肝化症方联合隔姜灸对原发性肝癌行经肝动脉化疗栓塞术患者肝功能和免疫功能的影响

目的:探讨正肝化症方联合隔姜灸对原发性肝癌(PHC)行经肝动脉化疗栓塞术(TACE)患者肝功能和免疫功能的影响。方法:选取2015年2月～2018年11月期间广东省第二人民医院收治的PHC患者121例,根据数表法将患者随机分为对照组(n=60)和研究组(n=61),其中对照组予以TACE治疗,研究组在对照组基础上予以正肝化症方联合隔姜灸治疗,比较两组患者临床疗效、生活质量及肝功能、免疫功能指标水平,记录两组治疗期间不良反应发生情况。结果:研究组治疗后临床总有效率为75.41%(46/61),高于对照组患者的56.67%(34/60)(P0.05)。两组患者治疗后谷氨酸氨基转移酶(ALT)、天冬氨酸氨基转移酶(AST)、总胆红素(TBIL)均较治疗前降低,且研究组低于对照组(P0.05)。两组患者治疗后CD4~+、CD4~+/CD8~+均较治疗前升高,且研究组高于对照组(P0.05);CD8~+较治疗前降低,且研究组低于对照组(P0.05)。两组患者治疗后健康调查简表(SF-36)评分较治疗前升高,且研究组高于对照组(P0.05)。研究组不良反应总发生率低于对照组(P0.05)。结论:正肝化症方联合隔姜灸辅助TACE治疗PHC患者,疗效确切,可有效改善患者肝功能以及免疫功能,提高患者生活质量,减少不良反应发生率。     

颈动脉斑块LRNC特征可诊断2型糖尿病患者急性脑梗死的风险

2型糖尿病可能加重颈动脉斑块的易损性并增加缺血性中风的风险,关于2型糖尿病患者伴有颈动脉斑块特征的急性中风亚型鲜有研究报道。本研究旨在探讨2型糖尿病患者颈动脉斑块特征与MRI确定的急性脑梗死病变特征之间的关系。本研究以颈内动脉区急性脑血管病患者为研究对象,所有患者分为2型糖尿病组和非2型糖尿病组,分别行颈动脉和脑部MRI扫描,测定同侧颈动脉斑块的形态和特征,以及颅内和颅外颈动脉狭窄。基于中风亚型和急性脑梗塞病变模式对患者进行评估。研究结果表明,与非2型糖尿病患者相比,2型糖尿病患者颈动脉型IV-VI病变的患病率更高,斑块负荷更大,以及富脂质坏死核(LRNC)更大。在有症状的颈动脉LRNC患者中,与非2型糖尿病组相比,2型糖尿病组颈内动脉区出现较多的伴有大穿孔动脉梗塞形态和较大的急性脑梗塞。LRNC%>23.5%的颈动脉斑块是2型糖尿病患者存在颈动脉狭窄的急性脑梗塞病变的独立危险因素。颈动脉斑块特征的量化,尤其是MRI诊断的富脂质坏死核对中风风险具有潜在应用价值。     

The role of intestinal microbiota in cardiovascular disease

Accumulating evidence has indicated that intestinal microbiota is involved in the development of various human diseases, including cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). In the recent years, both human and animal experiments have revealed that alterations in the composition and function of intestinal flora, recognized as gut microflora dysbiosis, can accelerate the progression of CVDs. Moreover, intestinal flora metabolizes the diet ingested by the host into a series of metabolites, including trimethylamine N‐oxide, short chain fatty acids, secondary bile acid and indoxyl sulfate, which affects the host physiological processes by activation of numerous signalling pathways. The aim of this review was to summarize the role of gut microbiota in the pathogenesis of CVDs, including coronary artery disease, hypertension and heart failure, which may provide valuable insights into potential therapeutic strategies for CVD that involve interfering with the composition, function and metabolites of the intestinal flora.