Clinical effects of long-term metreleptin treatment in patients with lipodystrophy

ObjectiveTo evaluate the long-term clinical effect of treatment with metreleptin (an analogue of human leptin) on glycemic and lipid abnormalities and markers of hepatic steatosis in patients with inherited or acquired lipodystrophy.MethodsFifty-five patients (36 with generalized lipodystrophy and 19 with partial lipodystrophy) with at least 1 of 3 metabolic abnormalities (diabetes mellitus, fasting triglyceride level ≥ 200 mg/dL, and insulin resistance) and low leptin levels received subcutaneous injections of metreleptin once or twice daily in an ongoing clinical trial at the National Institutes of Health.ResultsAt baseline, hemoglobin A_1c-8.5% ± 2.1% (mean ± standard deviation [SD])-and triglycerides—479 ± 80 mg/dL (geometric mean ± standard error [SE])-were substantially elevated. Robust and sustained reductions in both variables were evident for the observed patient population during a 3-year metreleptin treatment period (-2.1% ± 0.5% [mean ± SE] and -35.4% ± 13.7% [mean ± SE], respectively). Mean alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels were elevated at baseline (100 ± 120 U/L and 71 ± 77 U/L [mean ± SD], respectively) and decreased by -45 ± 19 U/L and -33 ± 14 U/L (mean ± SE), respectively, during the 3-year metreleptin treatment period. Improvements in hemoglobin A_1c, triglycerides, ALT, and AST were more pronounced in the subsets of patients having elevated levels at baseline. The most notable adverse events observed in this patient population were likely attributable to underlying metabolic abnormalities or comorbidities.ConclusionMetreleptin treatment substantially reduced glycemic variables, triglycerides, and liver enzymes (ALT and AST) and demonstrated durability of response throughout a 3-year treatment period. These results support metreleptin as a potential treatment for certain metabolic disorders (for example, diabetes mellitus and hypertriglyceridemia) associated with lipodystrophy. (Endocr Pract. 2011;17:922-932)     

Routine enzymes in the monitoring of type 2 diabetes mellitus

We examined the relationships of glucose and HbA1c levels with the routinely screened serum enzyme activities in type 2 diabetes mellitus, and we designed an in vitro study to evaluate the direct effect of glucose levels on enzyme activities. The study was performed on a consecutive series of outpatients with type 2 diabetes who were followed up at Dicle University Medical Faculty Hospital from May 2009 to May 2010 for the first time. Effects of aspartate transaminase, aminotransferase, gamma‐glutamyl transferase (GGT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activities, glucose and HbA1c levels and in vitro glucose (492, 287, 184, 131, 82 mg dl⁻¹, respectively) on enzymes were determined. The patients were categorized on the basis of glucose and HbA1c levels and grouped according to a range of values. In patients with high HbA1c levels (>10.1%), ALP, GGT activities and creatine kinase (CK)‐MB/CK (p = 0.008, 0.026, 0.014) ratio were increased significantly when compared with those in the control group. In patients with high glucose levels (>200 mg dl⁻¹), ALP, GGT activities and CK‐MB/CK ratio (p = 0.003, 0.001, 0.001) were increased significantly when compared with those in the control group. Glucose, which was added to serum in different concentrations in vitro, did not directly affect enzyme activities such as ALP, GGT and CK. We concluded that increased glucose levels could damage the liver and the heart muscle cells. Monitoring of blood glucose levels is a more valuable parameter than monitoring HbA1c in the momentary evaluation of diabetes. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Hyperglycemia is Associated With Increased Mortality in Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19

ObjectiveTo explore the relationship between hyperglycemia in the presence and absence of diabetes mellitus (DM) and adverse outcomes in critically ill patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).MethodsThe study included 133 patients with COVID-19 admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) at an urban academic quaternary-care center between March 10 and April 8, 2020. Patients were categorized based on the presence or absence of DM and early-onset hyperglycemia (EHG), defined as a blood glucose >180 mg/dL during the first 2 days after ICU admission. The primary outcome was 14-day all-cause in-hospital mortality; also examined were 60-day all-cause in-hospital mortality and the levels of C-reactive protein, interleukin 6, procalcitonin, and lactate.ResultsCompared to non-DM patients without EHG, non-DM patients with EHG exhibited higher adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) for mortality at 14 days (HR 7.51, CI 1.70-33.24) and 60 days (HR 6.97, CI 1.86-26.13). Non-DM patients with EHG also featured higher levels of median C-reactive protein (306.3 mg/L, P = .036), procalcitonin (1.26 ng/mL, P = .028), and lactate (2.2 mmol/L, P = .023).ConclusionAmong critically ill COVID-19 patients, those without DM with EHG were at greatest risk of 14-day and 60-day in-hospital mortality. Our study was limited by its retrospective design and relatively small cohort. However, our results suggest the combination of elevated glucose and lactate may identify a specific cohort of individuals at high risk for mortality from COVID-19. Glucose testing and control are important in individuals with COVID-19, even those without preexisting diabetes.     

双歧三联活菌片与小儿止泻安颗粒对急性腹泻患儿血清IL-7、心肌酶及同工酶水平的影响

目的:探讨双歧三联活菌片联合小儿止泻安颗粒对小儿急性腹泻患儿血清IL-7、心肌酶及同工酶水平的影响。方法:收集我院就诊的120例小儿急性腹泻患者,随机分为实验组和对照组,每组60例。对照组患者给予双歧三联活菌片口服治疗;实验组在对照组基础上给予小儿止泻安颗粒口服治疗。观察并比较两组患者治疗前后血清天门冬氨酸氨基转移酶(AST)、丙氨酸氨基转移酶(ALT)、乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)、肌酸激酶(CK)、肌酸激酶同工酶(CK-MB)、白介素-7(IL-7)以及临床治疗有效率。结果:与治疗前相比,两组患者治疗后AST、ALT、LDH、CK、CK-MB水平均显著下降,IL-7水平明显升高,差异具有统计学意义(P0.05);与对照组相比,实验组患者的血清AST、ALT、LDH、CK、CK-MB水平较低,IL-7水平较高,差异具有统计学意义(P0.05);与对照组相比,实验组患者的临床治疗有效率较高,差异具有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论:双歧三联活菌片联合小儿止泻安颗粒能够降低小儿急性腹泻患者血清心肌酶、同工酶水平,升高IL-7水平,临床疗效较好。     

Artichoke leave extract for chronic hepatitis C – A pilot study

BackgroundArtichoke leave extracts (ALE) have hepatoprotektive properties and are used by patients with chronic liver disease. Effects in patients with chronic hepatitis C are unclear.Methods17 patients with chronic hepatitis C and persistently elevated aminotransferase levels were treated for 12 weeks with 3200 mg standardized ALE per day. Primary outcome parameter was the rate of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) normalisation after 12 weeks. Secondary parameters were the course of ALT, aspartate aminotransferase and γ glutamyltransferase levels, quantitative HCV RNA, subjective symptoms frequently associated with chronic hepatitis C (fatigue, discomfort upper abdomen, joint problems) and safety.ResultsNone of the patients had normalized ALT levels after 12 weeks of treatment. There was no significant change of aminotransferase levels or viral load compared to baseline levels. Fatigue and joint problems significantly improved after 4 weeks of treatment. However, after 12 weeks, there was no significant difference to baseline. Tolerability of ALE was rated as good to excellent. Severe side effects did not occur.ConclusionALE seem not to be effective to improve aminotransferase levels in patients with chronic hepatitis C     

Baseline serum levels of cardiac biomarkers in patients with stable coronary artery disease

Stable coronary artery disease (CAD) can cause repetitive reversible myocardial ischaemia, and it seems to be possible that reversibly injured myocardium releases small amounts of soluble cytoplasmic proteins. Hence, the aim was to evaluate the effect of stable CAD on baseline serum levels of cardiac biomarkers. We studied 68 consecutive outpatients referred for gated myocardial perfusion imaging. Before a treadmill exercise test, blood samples for measurement of creatine kinase (CK), CK-myocardial band (CK-MB) mass, myoglobin, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) were collected. Normal perfusion patterns were detected in 29 (43%) patients (group 1) and perfusion defects were detected in 39 (57%) patients (group 2). Baseline serum levels of biomarkers except CK were significantly higher in group 2 (p=0.001). Stable CAD increases baseline levels of CK-MB mass, myoglobin, AST and LDH in the serum and this increase is related to the extent and severity of the perfusion defect and to some extent the ejection fraction of the left ventricle.     

血清细胞角蛋白19、神经元特异性烯醇化酶及鳞状上皮细胞癌抗原在小细胞肺癌诊断及病情评估中的作用研究

摘要 目的：分析血清细胞角蛋白19（CK19）、神经元特异性烯醇化酶（NSE）及鳞状上皮细胞癌抗原（SCCA）在小细胞肺癌诊断及病情评估中的作用。方法：选择我院自2020年1月至2022年7月收治的85例小细胞肺癌患者作为观察组,另选同期的85例肺部良性疾病患者作为对照组。检测两组血清CK19、NSE、SCCA表达水平,比较两组血清CK19、NSE、SCCA表达水平及其阳性率,使用ROC曲线下面积（AUC）分析上述指标对小细胞肺癌的诊断效能,观察小细胞肺癌不同分期患者血清CK19、NSE、SCCA表达水平的差异性,分析观察组治疗前后血清CK19、NSE、SCCA表达水平的变化情况。结果：观察组血清CK19、NSE、SCCA表达水平均较对照组高（P＜0.05）;观察组血清CK19、NSE和SCCA的阳性率均较对照组高（P＜0.05）;经ROC曲线分析,血清CK19、NSE联合SCCA诊断小细胞肺癌的敏感度为91.23 %,特异度为84.67 %,AUC为0.910;在85例小细胞肺癌患者中,临床分期为局限期33例、广泛期52例;广泛期患者血清CK19、NSE、SCCA表达水平均高于局限期患者（P＜0.05）。结论：血清CK19、NSE联合SCCA诊断小细胞肺癌的效能较好,三者均与患者病情严重程度有关,有利于此病的早期诊断和病情评估,值得进一步研究应用。     

Postcompetition elevation of muscle enzyme levels in professional football players

Strenuous exercise causes a rise in circulating levels of creatine kinase (CK), and well-trained athletes liberate smaller amounts than do untrained individuals. Plasma CK, aspartate aminotransferase, and lactate dehydrogenase were measured in a group of 23 professional football players 48 hours after competition. All players were asymptomatic for myalgias or chest discomfort despite elevations of CK levels. Physicians should be aware of these elevations in muscle enzymes postexertion and interpret each in conjunction with the athlete's symptoms.     

2型糖尿病合并肺部感染患者维生素D的表达及其临床意义

目的:研究2型糖尿病合并肺部感染患者维生素D的表达及其临床意义。方法:以2017年6月～2018年12月我院收治的2型糖尿病患者160例为研究对象。将所有患者按照是否发生肺部感染分为观察组(发生肺部感染)61例与对照组(未发生肺部感染)99例。分别比较两组患者基本资料、维生素D水平、血糖相关指标水平以及T淋巴细胞亚群相关指标,并分析2型糖尿病合并肺部感染患者维生素D与血糖指标、T淋巴细胞亚群相关指标的相关性。结果:两组患者年龄、性别以及糖尿病病程等基本资料对比差异均无统计学意义(均P0.05)。观察组患者空腹血糖、糖化血红蛋白水平高于对照组,而25(OH)D水平低于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(均P0.05)。观察组患者CD3~+、CD4~+以及CD4~+/CD8~+低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(均P0.05)。经Spearman相关性分析可得:25(OH)D与空腹血糖、糖化血红蛋白水平均呈负相关关系,而与CD3~+、CD4~+以及CD4~+/CD8~+均呈正相关关系(均P0.05)。结论:2型糖尿病合并肺部感染患者维生素D水平下降,通过检测维生素D水平,有助于评估患者的血糖水平与免疫功能状况。     

Circulating MiRNA-122 Levels Are Associated with Hepatic Necroinflammation and Portal Hypertension in HIV/HCV Coinfection

BackgroundIntroduction of combined antiretroviral therapy (cART) has improved survival of HIV infected individuals, while the relative contribution of liver-related mortality increased. Especially in HIV/HCV-coinfected patients hepatic fibrosis and portal hypertension represent the main causes of liver-related morbidity and mortality. Circulating miRNA-122 levels are elevated in HIV patients and have been shown to correlate with severity of liver injury. However, the association of miRNA-122 levels and hepatic fibrosis and portal hypertension remains to be explored in HIV/HCV coinfection.MethodsFrom a total of 74 (31% female) patients with HIV/HCV coinfection were included. Serum levels of miRNA-122 were analyzed by quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and normalized to SV-40 spike-in RNA. Hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) was measured in 52 (70%) patients and the fibrosis stage was determined in 63 (85%) patients using transient elastography.ResultsThe levels of circulating miRNA-122 were increased in HIV/HCV coinfected patients and significantly correlated with the alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (r_s = 0.438; p<0.001) and aspartate transaminase AST values (r_s = 0.336; p = 0.003), but not with fibrosis stage (p = n.s.). Interestingly, miRNA-122 levels showed an inverse correlation with hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) (r_s = −0.302; p = 0.03).ConclusionElevated miRNA-122 levels are associated with liver injury, and with low HVPG. Though, miRNA-122 levels are not suitable to predict the degree of fibrosis, they might function as indicators for portal hypertension in HIV/HCV coinfected patients.     

Carvacrol partially reverses symptoms of diabetes in STZ-induced diabetic rats

Little is known about the protective effects of carvacrol on the symptoms of streptozotocin induced diabetes in rats. Hence, this present study was designed to evaluate the protective effect of the strong antioxidant, carvacrol, on the symptoms of streptozotocin induced diabetes in rats. Carvacrol at the doses of 25 and 50 mg/kg body weight were orally administered to diabetic rats for a period of 7 days after the onset of diabetes. Food-water intake and body weight changes were daily recorded. Biochemical parameters such as serum glucose, insulin, total cholesterol, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase and lactate dehydrogenase were measured. Although treatment of diabetic rats with oral administration of carvacrol resulted in a slight reduction in serum glucose level and significant reduction in serum total cholesterol, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase and lactate dehydrogenase in comparison with diabetic control rats, there were no significant differences in serum insulin levels, food-water intake values and body weight changes. Despite the inadequacy of carvacrol on diabetes treatments, it was determined to have at least a partially protective role on liver enzymes.     

Enzymatic activities in brains of diabetic rats treated with vanadyl sulphate and sodium tungstate

The hypothesis of the present study was that diabetes mellitus might affect brain metabolism. Streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats, treated with vanadyl sulphate (V) and sodium tungstate (T) were employed to observe the aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and creatine kinase (CK) activities in brain homogenates. Significant increases in AST, ALT and CK activities were found in diabetic brain homogenates against controls, suggesting increments of transamination in brain and/or increases in cell membrane permeability to these enzymes. The increase in brain CK possibly expresses alterations in energy production. The decrease in CK activity caused by V and T treatment in diabetic rats suggests that both agents tend to normalize energy consumption. It is also possible that V and T-induced hypoglycemic effects cause metabolic alterations in brain.     

Antidiabetic and antilipidemic effect of eremanthin from Costus speciosus (Koen.)Sm., in STZ-induced diabetic rats

The increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus worldwide is an issue of major socio-economic concern. Diabetes mellitus is a complex and a multifarious group of disorders that disturbs the metabolism of carbohydrates, fat and protein. Medicinal plants play an important role in the management of diabetes mellitus especially in developing countries. Costus speciosus is widely used in Indian medicine to treat various diseases. Eremanthin was isolated from C. speciosus. The structure was identified using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) analysis. Eremanthin was administered to streptozotocin (STZ) (50 mg/kg bw) induced diabetic male Wistar rats at different doses (5, 10, 20 mg/kg bw) for 60 days. Plasma glucose level was significantly (p < 0.05) reduced in a dose dependent manner when compared to the control. In addition, oral administration of eremanthin (20 mg/kg bw) significantly decreased glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA_1c), serum total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL-cholesterol and at the same time markedly increased plasma insulin, tissue glycogen, HDL-cholesterol and serum protein. Eremanthin also restored the altered plasma enzyme (aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, lactate dehydrogenase, alkaline phosphatase and acid phosphatase) levels to near normal. Results of this experimental study indicated that eremanthin possessed hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic activities and hence it could be used as a drug for treating diabetes.     

Ⅰ期非小细胞肺癌组织血管内皮生长因子C、细胞角蛋白19表达与患者预后的相关性

目的:分析Ⅰ期非小细胞肺癌(NSCLC)组织血管内皮生长因子C(VEGF-C)、细胞角蛋白19(CK19)水平的变化,并探讨其与患者预后的相关性。方法:采用免疫组化检测肺癌组织中VEGF-C、CK19蛋白的表达,分析其与肺癌患者临床病理特点的相关性。随访至少3年,采用Kaplan-Meier法分析不同VEGF-C、CK19蛋白表达患者术后复发及疾病进展时间的差异。结果:VEGF-C和CK19在不同分化程度、胸膜侵犯患者肺癌组织中的表达比较差异均有统计学意义(P0.05)。VEGF-C表达与CK19表达呈显著正相关(r=0.483,P0.05)。术后3年,VEGF-C和CK19阳性患者复发率均显著高于VEGF-C和CK19阴性患者(x~2=14.16, 17.25,P0.05)。Kaplan-Meier法显示VEGF-C阳性、阴性者中位TTP分别为29.2个月(95%CI:27.5～30.9)、36.2个月(95%CI:35.0～37.5);CK19阳性、阴性者中位TTP分别为28.4个月(95%CI:26.6～30.2)、37.8个月(95%CI:36.4～39.1)。VEGF-C、CK19阴性者与阳性者的中位TTP比较差异有统计学意义(x~2=15.77、18.45,P0.05)。结论:I期NSCLC患者肺癌组织VEGF-C、CK19呈高表达,与术后局部复发密切相关,并可作为患者预后评估的参考指标。     

Potential role of cyanidin 3-glucoside (C3G) in diabetic cardiomyopathy in diabetic rats: An in vivo approach

The present study aimed to evaluate the importance of cyanidin 3-glucoside (C3G) of diabetic cardiomyopathy in diabetic rats. The rats were induced with diabetic using streptozotocin and total triglyceride (TG) and total cholesterol (TC) were determined. The range of myocardial enzymes such as aspartate aminotransferase (AST), creatine kinase (CK) and lactate dehydrogenase (LD) were also estimated, further, the Immuno histochemical analysis and western blot investigation were determined for the actual activity of C3G. Results indicated that the marker enzymes such as CK, LD and AST were significantly (P < 0.05) increased in STZ administered rats (DM group), while the levels of these elevated marker enzymes of cardiac injury significantly (P < 0.05) declined in the DM + C3G group, as compared to the diabetic group of rats. Additionally, a decrease in the level of TNF-alpha and interleukin-6, was noticed in the C3G treated group as compared to diabetic group. Finally, blotting analysis clearly confirmed that theC3G treatment resulted to higher level response of Bcl-2 and lower level response of caspase-3 and BAX. In conclusion, C3G a natural antioxidant may prevent cardiovascular complications by ameliorating oxidative damage, inflammation, metabolic dysfunctions and apoptosis pathways in type 2 diabetes.     

Dichloroacetate (DCA) reduces brain lactate but increases brain glutamine in experimental cerebral malaria: a 1H-NMR study

Abstract

Recent findings that levels of brain lactate and alanine were elevated in murine cerebral malaria led us to investigate the effect of dichloroacetate (DCA; 60 mg/kg), an activator of pyruvate dehydrogenase, on the levels of brain metabolites, and on the survival of mice infected with Plasmodium berghei ANKA which normally causes lethal cerebral malaria. DCA significantly reduced brain lactate and alanine levels when administered to infected mice, had no effect on the TCA cycle-related metabolites glutamate, GABA and aspartate and was associated with increased brain glutamine levels: 40% of mice thus treated survived the normally lethal infection.     

Pre-Conception Dyslipidemia Is Associated with Development of Preeclampsia and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

IntroductionThe association between glucose intolerance, elevated blood pressure and abnormal lipid levels is well established and comprises the basis of metabolic syndrome pathophysiology. We hypothesize that abnormal preconception lipid levels are associated with the increased risk of severe pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes mellitus.MethodsWe included all singleton deliveries (n = 27,721) of women without known cardiovascular morbidity and preeclampsia and gestational diabetes mellitus during previous pregnancies. Association between preconception low high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDLc level≤50 mg/dL), high triglycerides (level≥150 mg/dL) and the primary outcome (composite of gestational diabetes mellitus/or preeclampsia) was assessed using Generalized Estimation Equations.ResultsPrimary outcome of preeclampsia and/or gestational diabetes was observed in a total of 3,243 subjects (11.7%). Elevated triglycerides and low HDLc were independently associated with the primary outcome: with odds ratio (OR) of 1.61 (95% CI 1.29–2.01) and OR = 1.33 (95% CI 1.09–1.63), respectively, after adjusting for maternal age, weight, blood pressure, repeated abortions, fertility treatments and fasting glucose. There was an interaction between the effects of HDLc≤50 mg/dL and triglycerides≥150 mg/dL with an OR of 2.69 (95% CI 1.73–4.19).ConclusionsOur analysis showed an increased rate of preeclampsia and/or gestational diabetes in women with low HDLc and high triglycerides values prior to conception. In view of the severity of these pregnancy complications, we believe this finding warrants a routine screening for the abnormal lipid profile among women of a child-bearing age.     

蒙脱石散联合止泻保童颗粒对腹泻患儿血清CRP水平及心肌酶谱的影响

目的:研究蒙脱石散联合止泻保童颗粒对腹泻患儿血清C反应蛋白(CRP)及心肌酶谱水平的影响。方法:回顾性分析2012年7月至2013年6月在本院进行治疗的腹泻患儿,39例采取蒙脱石散治疗(对照组),39例采取蒙脱石散联合止泻保童颗粒治疗(观察组)。比较两组患儿有关症状改善时间和临床疗效,分析两组患儿治疗前后血清CRP及心肌酶谱水平。结果:治疗后,观察组总有效率显著高于对照组(P0.05),血清CRP、谷丙转氨酶(ALT)、乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)、肌酸激酶(CK)、谷草转氨酶(AST)、肌酸激酶同工酶(CK-MB)水平均显著低于对照组(P0.05),止泻时间、大便恢复至正常时间、退热时间显著短于对照组(P0.05)。结论:腹泻患儿经蒙脱石散联合止泻保童颗粒治疗较单用蒙脱石散能更有效降低患儿血清CRP水平,改善患儿的心肌酶谱水平,患儿的临床症状可快速恢复,临床疗效更好。     

阿魏酸钠联合双黄连注射液对病毒性心肌炎患者临床疗效及血清基质金属蛋白酶、锌铜水平的影响

目的:探究阿魏酸钠联合双黄连注射液对病毒性心肌炎患者临床疗效及血清基质金属蛋白酶、锌铜水平的影响。方法:选择在我院确诊为病毒性心肌炎的患者39例,随机分成实验组以及对照组。对照组18例给予阿魏酸钠治疗;实验组21例予阿魏酸钠联合双黄连注射液治疗。治疗14天后,评价和比较两组患者的临床疗效、心肌酶谱水平、血清基质金属蛋白酶水平及血清锌铜比值。结果:实验组总有效率为95.2%,显著高于对照组(72.2%),差异具统计学意义(P0.05)。与对照组比,实验组治疗后的血清、乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)水平、肌酸磷酸激酶同工酶(CK-MB)、天冬氨酸氨基转移酶(AST)、基质金属蛋白酶水平较低,血清铜锌比值较小,而左室射血分数(LVEF)水平较高,差异均具有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论:阿魏酸钠联合双黄连注射液治疗病毒性心肌炎患者能够有效提高其临床疗效,可能与其显著降低血清基质金属蛋白酶及铜锌水平有关。