Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio compared to N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide as a prognostic marker of adverse events in elderly patients with chronic heart failure

Background The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte （N/L） ratio has been associated with poor prognosis in patients with heart failure, but it has not been compared with N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide （NT-proBNP） in elderly patients with chronic heart failure （CHF）. We sought to make this comparison. Methods A total of 1355 elderly patients with CHF were analyzed. A multivariate logistic regression model was used to analyze the variables associated with atrial fibrillation （AF）. Cox regression analysis was used to assess the multivariable rela- tionship between the N/L ratio, NT-proBNP level, and subsequent major cardiovascular events （MCE）. Results In the multiple logistic regression analysis, the N/L ratio was demonstrated as a risk factor for AF in elderly patients with CHF [odds ratio （OR）： 1.079, 95% confi- dence interval （CI）： 1.027-1.134, P = 0.003]. The median follow-up period was 18 months. In a multivariable model using tertiles of both variables, the highest tertile of the N/L ratio was significantly associated with MCE [hazard ratio （HR）： 1.407, 95% CI： 1.098-1.802, P = 0.007] compared with the lowest tertile. Similarly, the highest NT-proBNP tertile was also significantly associated with MCE （HR： 1.461, 95% CI： 1.104-1.934, P- 0.008）. Conclusions In elderly patients with CHF, the N/L ratio is one of the important risk factors for AF and it is an inexpensive and readily available marker with similar independent prognostic power to NT-proBNP. The risk of MCE increases 1.407-fold when the N/L ratio is elevated to the highest tertile.

Plasma N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide levels in elderly patients with isolated diastolic dysfunction

Objective To investigate plasma N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-BNP) levels and to assess their clinical significance in elderly patients with isolated diastolic dysfunction. Methods Plasma NT-BNP level were measured by electrochemiluminescence immunoassay in 34 symptomatic patients (Group 1), 34 asymptomatic patients (Group 2) with isolated diastolic dysfunction, and in 16 elderly healthy subjects (control group, Group 3), serving controls. Colored Doppler echocardiography was performed to evaluate the patients' cardiac structures and functions. Results The plasma NT-BNP level in Group 1 was significantly higher than those in Group 2 and Group 3 and increased with the severity of heart failure. There was no significant difference of plasma NT-BNP levels between Group 2 and Group 3 (p>0.05). A NT-BNP value of 102.75 pg/mL showed a sensitivity of 88.2%, a specificity of 87.5%, and an accuracy of 88.1% for diagnosing diastolic dysfunction. Patients with restrictive filling pattern on echocardiography had higher NT-BNP levels than those of impaired relaxation pattern (1961.2±304.9 versus 460.1±92.7pg/mL, p<0.001). Conclusion The elevation of plasma NT-BNP level in elderly patients with isolated diastolic dysfunction correlates with the severity of their diastolic abnormalities. The level of plasma NT-BNP has an important clinical value in the diagnosis of elderly patients with isolated diastolic dysfunction.

N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide but not high-sensitivity C-reactive protein is related to severity of coronary artery stenosis in patients with acute coronary syndrome

Objective Biochemical indicators such as N-terminal pro-brain type natriuretic peptide（NT pro-BNP）and high-sensitivity Creactive protein（hsCRP）predict mortality in acute coronary syndrome（ACS）.However,little is known about the relationship of these factors with severity of coronary artery stenosis in patients with.Methods Three hundred and thirty-one subjects including 246 unstable angina pectoris patients and 85 myocardial infarction patients were recruited and classified into two groups：single-vessel disease group（1-vessel disease,n=93）and multiple-vessel disease group（≥2-vessels disease,n=238）according to selective coronary angiography.Plasma levels of NT pro-BNP and hsCRP were measured and severity of coronary stenosis was determined by Gensini score.Results NT pro-BNP but not hsCRP level was higher in patients with myocardial infarction than in patients with unstable angina pectoris.The patients with multiple-vessel disease had significantly higher NT pro-BNP level but not hsCRP compared with those with single-vessel disease.NT pro-BNP levels increased significantly as left ventricle（LV）function decreased,and only NT proBNP but not hsCRP level was related to Gensini score of severity of coronary stenosis in ACS.Conclusion NT proBNP but not hsCRP level is related to severity of coronary artery stenosis in patients in ACS.

Elevated plasma levels of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide in patients with chronic hepatitis C during interferon-based antiviral therapy

AIM: To investigate plasma levels of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), an established marker of cardiac function, in patients with chronic hepatitis C during interferon-based antiviral therapy. METHODS: Using a sandwich immunoassay, plasma levels of NT-proBNP were determined in 48 patients with chronic hepatitis C at baseline, wk 24 and 48 during antiviral therapy and at wk 72 during follow-up.RESULTS: Plasma NT-proBNP concentrations were significantly increased (P < 0.05) at wk 24, 48 and 72 compared to the baseline values. NT-proBNP concentrations at baseline and wk 24 were closely correlated (r = 0.8; P < 0.001). At wk 24, 7 (14.6%) patients had NT-proBNP concentrations above 200 ng/L compared to 1 (2%) patient at baseline (P = 0.059). Six of these 7 patients had been treated with high-dose IFN-α induction therapy. In multiple regression analysis, NT-proBNP was not related to other clinical parameters, biochemical parameters of liver disease or virus load and response to therapy.CONCLUSION: Elevated levels of NT-proBNP during and after interferon-based antiviral therapy of chronic hepatitis C may indicate the presence of cardiac dysfunction, which may contribute to the clinical symptoms observed in patients during therapy. Plasma levels of NT-proBNP may be used as a diagnostic tool and for guiding therapy in patients during interferon-based antiviral therapy.

Prognostic Value of N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide in Acute Pulmonary Embolism

Patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) have a high risk of death and it is important to recognize factors associated with high mortality. N-Terminal pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide (NT-pro BNP) has recently emerged as a promising biomarker for risk assessment in acute pulmonary embolism (PE). The aim of this study is to detect the in hospital prognostic value of NT-pro BNP in patients with acute (PE). Methods: This study included 64 patients diagnosed as (PE) with the mean age of 59.1 ± 16.5 years, 40 patients of them (62.5%) were male. All patients were subjected to 12 leads ECG. X-ray chest, laboratory tests including D-Dimer, troponin I, NT-pro BNP, Doppler ultrasound for the venous system of both lower limbs, Echocardiograhy and 64 multislices CT pulmonary angiography. Results: According to the admission level of NT-pro BNP our patients were divided into two groups: group I included 22 patients with normal NT-pro BNP (less than 300 pg/ml), and group II included 42 patients with elevated NT-pro BNP (more than or equal 300 pg/ml). Patients in group II were found to have a significantly higher incidence of heart failure (28.6% Vs 4.6%, p = 0.025), impaired kidney function (serum creatinine was 1.7 ± 0.6 Vs 1.1 ± 0.2, p = 0.018), tachypnea (85.7% Vs 54.5%, p = 0.006) and cardiogenic shock (26.2% Vs 0%, p = 0.014) but a significantly lower incidence of chest pain (21.4% Vs 45.5%, p = 0.04) and lower left ventricular ejection fraction (51.3% ± 16.9% Vs 67.3% ± 12.8%, p = 0.043) compared to group I. There were a significantly higher treatment with thrombolytic therapy (35.7% Vs 9.1%, p=0.021) and positive inotropics (35.71% Vs 4.55%, p = 0.006) in group II compared to group I. Also group II had a higher need for mechanical ventilation (26.12% Vs 4.55%, p = 0.04) and a longer in hospital stay (19.5 ± 10.3 Vs 5.3 ± 4.5, p = 0.001) than group I. The in hospital mortality was significantly higher in group II compared to group I (19.05% Vs 0.0%, p = 0.042). Conclusion: Elevated NT-pro BNP levels in patients with (PE) are associated with worse short term prognosis in terms of higher morbidity and mortality and it could be used as a valuable prognostic parameter and good indicator for the need of more aggressive therapy.

Association of Atrial Fibrillation and Amino-terminal Pro-brain Natriuretic Peptide Concentrations in Patients After Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Objectives To investigate the possible role of amino-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide （NT-proBNP） in the occurrence of atrial fibrillation （AF） after coronary artery bypass grafting （CABG）. Methods This study group included 70 consecutive patients scheduled for elective off-pump CABG. The patients with ejection fraction （EF） less than 0. 30, history of AF, use of class Ⅰ or Ⅲ antiarrhythmic drug, implanted pacemaker, postoperative myocardial infarction or chest reopening for pericardial tamponade were excluded. Preoperative and postoperative serum NT-proBNP levels were measured by radioimmunoassay technique. Results Postoperative AF occurred in 15 patients （21.4%）; these patients had significantly higher median NT-proBNP levels when compared with those without AF after the operation （ P 〈 0. 01 ）. Using multivariate logistic regression analyses, an increase in NT-proBNP level after CABG was found to be independently associated with AF （ OR = 3.78, 95% IC = 1.81 - 4. 89, P 〈 0. 01 ）. Increased age, diabetes mellitus, preoperative use of β-blocker, proximal right coronary artery involvement, and longer operation time were al- so associated with AF. Conclusions These results indicated that AF was associated with higher NT-proBNP concentrations after off pump CABG; the increase in NT-proBNP after CABG may play an important role in the occurrence of AF after the operation. The further studies are needed to define the reason that lead to higher NT-proBNP concentrations among the patients who present AF after off pump CABG.

Effect of milrinone on the cardiac function and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide levels in patients with senile refractory heart failure

Objective:To study the effect of milrinone on the cardiac function and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels in patients with senile refractory heart failure. Methods:90 patients with senile refractory heart failure who were treated in our hospital between August 2013 and August 2016 were collected and divided into control group (n=45) and observation group (n=45) according to the random number table. The control group received regular clinical treatment, and the observation group received regular + milrinone treatment. The cardiac function and serum NT-proBN contents were compared between two groups of patients before and after treatment.Results: Before treatment, the differences in ultrasound and serum cardiac function indexes and serum NT-proBN levels were not statistically significant between two groups of patients. After treatment, ultrasound serum cardiac function parameter LVEDD level in observation group was lower than that in control group while CI and SV levels were higher than those in control group;serum cardiac function indexes Cys-C, GDF-15, sST2 and H-FABP contents were lower than those in control group;serum NT-proBNP content was lower than that in control group.Conclusion: Milrinone therapy can optimize the cardiac function and reduce the serum NT-proBN levels in patients with senile refractory heart failure.

Association of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide with the severity of coronary artery disease in patients with normal left ventricular ejection fraction

Backround N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide （NT-proBNP） is a reliable predictor in acute coronary artery disease （CAD）. Little is known about patients with stable CAD, especially Chinese patients with CAD. The aim of the present study was to investigate the association of NT-proBNP levels with the severity of CAD in patients with normal left ventricular ejection fraction. Methods A total of 658 consecutive patients were divided into two groups based on angiograms： CAD group （n=484） and angiographic normal control group （n=174）. The severity of CAD was evaluated by modified Gensini score, and its relationship with NT-proBNP was analyzed. Results The prevalence of risk factors such as age, male gender, diabetes mellitus （DM）, dyslipidemia, smoking, and family history of CAD in the CAD group were higher than that in the control group. In multivariate regression model analysis, age, gender, and DM were determinants of the presence of CAD. NT-pro BNP was found to be an independent predictor for CAD （OR：1.66 （95% CI： 1.06-2.61）, P 〈0.05）. In a receiver operating characteristic （ROC）curve analysis, an NT-proBNP value of 641.15 pmol/L was identified as a cut-off value in the diagnosis or exclusion of CAD （area under curve （AUC）=0.56, 95% CI： 0.51-0.61）. Furthermore, NT-proBNP was positively correlated with Gensini score （r=0.14, P 〈0.001） in patients with CAD. Conclusion NT-proBNP was an independent predictor for Chinese patients with CAD, suggesting that the NT-proBNP level might be associated with the presence and the severity of CAD.

Predictive value of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide in combination with the sequential organ failure assessment score in sepsis

Background The prognostic power of n-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide （NT-proBNP） in sepsis is disputable and unstable among different models. We attempt to evaluate the prognostic potential of NT-proBNP in combination with the sequential organ failure assessment （SOFA） score in sepsis. Methods In this retrospective study, 100 consecutive sepsis patients were enrolled. Clinical data such as admission SOFA, the Acute Physiologic and Chronic Health Evaluation score, shock prevalence, use of lung protective ventilation, vasopressors, and glucocorticoids were recorded. Additionally, serum creatinine （Scrl and Scr3） and NT-proBNP （NT-proBNP1 and NT-proBNP3） were assayed and evaluated at admission and on day 3 respectively. Results ANT-proBNP （NT-proBNP3 minus NT-proBNP1） （P 〈0.001, Hazard ratio （HR）=1.245, 95% confidence interval （CI）, 1.137-1.362） and admission SOFA （P 〈0.001, HR=1.197, 95% CI, 1.106-1.295） were independently related to in-hospital mortality. Their combination was a more robust predictor for in-hospital mortality than either of them individually. Patients with high ANT-proBNP and SOFA had the poorest prognosis. Conclusions In our study, both ANT-proBNP and SOFA were independent predictors of septic patients＇ prognosis. Moreover, the combination of ,~NT-proBNP and admission SOFA provided a novel strategy that contained information regarding both the response to treatment and sepsis severity.

Association between plasma brain natriuretic peptide/N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide levels and atrial fibrillation： evidence from a meta-analysis

Background Several small sample-size observational studies evaluated the association of plasma brain natriuretic peptide （BNP） or N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide （NT-proBNP） with atrial fibrillation （AF）,but the results were contradictory.We aimed to perform a meta-analysis of relevant studies to evaluate the availability of this association.Methods We performed an extensive literature search on PubMed,Web of Science （WOS） and the Cochrane Library databases.Pooled standardized mean difference （SMD） and 95% confidence interval （CI） were calculated to assess the strength of association using random effects models.We performed sensitivity and subgroup analyses to explore the potential sources of heterogeneity.We also estimated publication biases.Statistical analyses were performed using the STATA 12.0 software.Results A total of 11 studies including 777 cases and 870 controls were finally analyzed.Overall,the brain natriuretic peptide/N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide levels were higher in atrial fibrillation patients than controls without atrial fibrillation.Results showed that the SMD in the natriuretic peptide levels between cases and controls was 2.68 units （95%CI 1.76 to 3.60）; test for overall effect z-score=5.7 （P 〈0.001）.There was significant heterogeneity between individual studies （I2=97.8%; P 〈0.001）.Further analysis revealed that differences in the assay of natriuretic peptide possibly account for this heterogeneity.Conclusions Increased BNP/NT-proBNP levels were associated with the presence of atrial fibrillation.This finding indicates that BNP/NT-proBNP may prove to be a biomarker of an underlying predisposition to AF.

Value of Combining Left Atrial Diameter and Amino-terminal Pro-brain Natriuretic Peptide to the CHA2DS2-VASc Score for Predicting Stroke and Death in Patients with Sick Sinus Syndrome after Pacemaker Implantation

Background： The CHA2DS2-VASc score is used clinically for stroke risk stratification in patients with atrial fibrillation （AF）. We sought to investigate whether the CHA2DS2-VASc score predicts stroke and death in Chinese patients with sick sinus syndrome （SSS） after pacemaker implantation and to evaluate whether the predictive power of the CHA2DS2-VASc score could be improved by combining it with left atrial diameter （LAD） and amino-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide （NT-proBNP）. Methods： A total of 481 consecutive patients with SSS who underwent pacemaker implantation from January 2004 to December 2014 in our department were included. The CHA2DS2-VASc scores were retrospectively calculated according to the hospital medical records before pacemaker implantation. The outcome data （stroke and death） were collected by pacemaker follow-up visits and telephonic follow-up until December 3 l, 2015. Results： During 2151 person-years of follow-up, 46 patients （9.6%） suffered stroke and 52 （10.8%） died. The CHA2DS2-VASc score showed a significant association with the development of stroke （hazard ratio [HR] 1.45, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.20-1.75, P 〈 0.00 1） and death （HR 1.45, 95% CI 1.22-1.71, P 〈 0.001）. The combination of increased LAD and the CHA2DS2-VASc score improved the predictive power for stroke （C-stat 0.69, 95% CI 0.61-4）.77 vs. C-stat 0.66, 95% CI 0.57-0.74, P = 0.013）, and the combination of increased NT-proBNP and the CHA2DS2-VASc score improved the predictive power for death （C-stat 0.70, 95% CI 0.64-0.77 vs. C-stat 0.67, 95% CI 0.60--0.75, P= 0.023）. Conclusions： CHA2DS2-VASc score is valuable for predicting stroke and death risk in patients with SSS after pacemaker implantation. The addition of LAD and NT-proBNP to the CHA2DS2-VASc score improved its predictive power for stroke and death, respectively, in this patient cohort. Future prospective studies are warranted to validate the benefit of adding LAD and NT-proBNP to the CHA2DS2-VASc score for predicting stroke and death risk in non-AF populations.

Association between high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide in a community based population

Background N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide （NT-proBNP） and high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T （hs-cTnT） are excellent biomarkers for detecting heart failure and subclinical myocardial injury.However,it remains unclear whether subclinical myocardial injury is associated with NT-proBNP elevation in a community based population.Methods In a community based study,levels of hs-cTnT and of NT-proBNP were determined in 1 497 participants older than 45 years.The lower detection limit of the hs-cTnT assay used in the present study was 0.003 ng/ml.The association of hs-cTnT levels and NT-proBNP levels was analyzed.Results When the subjects with undetectable （〈0.003 ng/ml）,intermediate （0.003-0.014 ng/ml）,and elevated （≥0.014 ng/ml） levels of hs-cTnT were compared （r=0.175,P 〈0.001）,a strong association between the hs-cTnT levels and NT-proBNP levels was observed （β=-0.206,P 〈0.001; β=-0.118,P 〈0.001,respectively）.In multivariable analyses,older age and hs-cTnT were positively and independently associated with NT-proBNP levels （β=0.341,P 〈0.001; β=0.143,P 〈0.001,respectively）,and male gender and the levels of eGFR were inversely and independently associated with NT-proBNP levels.When the subjects with normal or elevated NT-proBNP were analyzed separately,the hs-cTnT level was not an independent predictor for the NT-proBNP level in the normal NT-proBNP group,whereas the hs-cTnT level was the only independent predictor for NT-proBNP level in the elevated NT-proBNP group （β=0.399,P 〈0.01）.Conclusions In this community based population,NT-proBNP elevation was common.In addition to female gender and older age,subclinical myocardial injury indicated by the hs-cTnT level was another important factor in NT-proBNP elevation.

Plasma N-terminal pro-Brain natriuretic peptide levels after hybrid therapy with pulmonary vein isolation and amiodarone for atrial fibrillation

Background The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of hybrid therapy and the relationship between the plasma N-terminal pro-Brain natriuretic peptide （NT-pro BNP） levels and the recurrence rate of the atrial fibrillation （AF） patients underwent pulmonary vein isolation （PVI） with or without amiodarone. Methods There were two groups in this study： control group and hybrid group. In the control group, 54 patients （36 males, 54±13 years） including paroxysmal （PAF） 22, persistent （Pers-AF） 15, and permanent AF （perm-AF） 17, respectively, underwent the PVI procedure only; In the hybrid, 63 AF patients （41 males, 53±12 years） including PAF 24, Pers-AF 18, and perm-AF 21, respectively,underwent the PVI procedure and used amiodarone to enhance the effect of PVI. Blood samples were collected before and 3 months after PVI. NT-pro BNP concentrations were determined by immunoassays. Results In the control group, AF recurred in 29 patients （PAF 5 in 22, Pers-AF 11 in 15, and perm-AF 13 in 17） after the initial PVI procedure; And in the hybrid group, AF recurrred in 20 patiens （PAF 3 in 24, Pers-AF 7 in 18, and perm-Af 11 in 21 ）. The average recurrent rate decreased significantly in the hybrid group （53.7% vs 31.7%, P0.01）. While the NT pro- BNP level （pg/mL） was significantly different between the 2 groups （PAF 294.34±54.4 versus 241.69±17.6 pg/mL, P=0.047; Pers-AF 487.51±47.9 versus 248.76±19.4, P=0.001; Perm-AF 490.91±38.3 versus 300.86±31.8, P=0.032）, While the NT pro- BNP level was also much lower in hybird group than control group in total （263.43±26.1 versus 409.88±49.7, P=0.02）. Conclusions Sinus rhythm（SR）following AF ablation is associated with a dramatic decrease in NT-pro BNP. The hybrid group which had the administration of amiodarone after PVI would significantly decrease the plama NT pro-BNP levels and the recurrent rate of AF.

Early monitoring of pro-brain natriuretic peptide and its diagnostic value in burn victims

Background Myocardial impairment is often precipitated after burn. Previously, cardiac enzyme profile was often measured to determine myocardial injury, but was hardly specific. In this study, we investigated early changes of plasma N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide （NT-proBNP） over time and its diagnostic value in burn patients. Methods 131 patients with heat burn were assigned to mild group （n = 19）, moderate group （n = 31）, severe group （n = 35） and extremely severe group （n = 35） based on their conditions. NT-proBNP and troponin I （cTnI） were continuously measured on days 1, 3, 5 and 7, respectively after admission. Results Significant differences were found on day 3, 5 and 7 between moderate burn group and mild burn group （P 0.05）; increase appeared earlier and lasted longer in severe group and extremely severe group as compared to mild and moderate groups （P 0.05）. Conclusions NT-proBNP is related to the severity of burn and can well reflect the status of myocardial injury in patients with severe burn, making it an ideal marker for myocardial injury in burn patients.

H-FABP、NT-proBNP与急性心力衰竭患者容量负荷状态及预后的相关性

目的 研究心型脂肪酸结合蛋白(H-FABP)、氨基端脑钠肽前体(NT-proBNP)对急性心力衰竭患者容量负荷状态及预后的评估。方法 本研究为前瞻性研究,以2021年1月至2022年1月于安阳市人民医院急诊住院的老年急性心力衰竭患者83例作为研究组,另选取83例健康者作为对照组。根据相对容量平衡水平,将以上83例患者分为容量超负荷组和非容量超负荷组,对所有出院患者随访3个月,将发生死亡的患者归为死亡组,其余为生存组。比较研究组与对照组不同容量负荷、不同预后的H-FABP、NT-proBNP水平之间的差异,研究H-FABP、NT-proBNP与生存状况以及容量负荷状态的相关性。结果 研究组患者的H-FABP、NT-proBNP水平高于对照组(P<0.001);容量超负荷组患者的H-FABP、NT-proBNP水平高于非容量超负荷组(P<0.05);死亡组患者的H-FABP、NT-proBNP水平高于生存组(P<0.05)。通过相关性分析,患者的死亡以及容量超负荷与H-FABP、NT-proBNP呈现正相关(P<0.001)。结论 H-FABP、NT-proBNP与急性心力衰竭患者容量负荷状态及预后呈现相关性,有助于评估急性心力衰竭的严重程度,对预后不良患者起到积极的指导治疗作用。

NT-pro BNP、Hcy及Apo-A与急性心肌梗死患者心力衰竭程度及预后的相关性

目的:探究N-末端脑钠肽前体(NT-pro BNP)、同型半胱氨酸(Hcy)及载脂蛋白A(Apo-A)与急性心肌梗死(AMI)患者心力衰竭(HF)程度及预后的相关性。方法:选择我院2021年1月至2023年12月收治的100例AMI患者作为研究对象,按有无合并HF设为HF组(n=44)与非HF组(n=56)。检测全部患者血清NT-pro BNP、Hcy及Apo-A水平,以Killip分级评估HF组患者HF程度,将HF组患者按预后情况分为预后良好组(n=24)与预后不良组(n=20)。采用单因素及多因素分析影响AMI患者预后不良的因素,并采用受试者工作曲线(ROC)分析血清NT-pro BNP、Hcy及Apo-A水平预测AMI合并HF患者预后的价值。结果:HF组患者血清NT-pro BNP、Hcy及Apo-A水平高于非HF组(P<0.05)。HFⅣ级组患者血清NT-pro BNP、Hcy及Apo-A水平高于Ⅲ级组、Ⅱ级组,且Ⅲ级组高于Ⅱ级组(P<0.05)。经Spearson相关性分析显示,血清NT-pro BNP、Hcy及Apo-A水平与HF程度均呈正相关(r=0.612、0.505、0.649,P<0.05)。预后良好组与预后不良组患者年龄、高脂血症史、心界扩大、NT-pro BNP、Hcy及Apo-A水平比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。Logistic回归分析显示,年龄、NT-pro BNP、Hcy及Apo-A为AMI合并HF患者预后的影响因素(P<0.05)。血清NT-pro BNP水平预测水平AMI合并HF患者预后的AUC为0.769(0.617~0.882),灵敏度75.00%,特异度79.17%(P<0.05);血清Hcy水平预测AMI合并HF患者预后的AUC为0.833(0.690~0.928),灵敏度95.00%,特异度58.33%(P<0.05);血清Apo-A水平预测AMI合并HF患者预后的AUC为0.877(0.743~0.957),灵敏度85.00%,特异度91.67%(P<0.05)。结论:血清NT-pro BNP、Hcy及Apo-A水平随AMI患者HF级别递增而上升,且与患者预后密切相关,具有较高预测价值。

医养结合机构高龄社区获得性肺炎患者预后影响因素分析

目的分析医养机构高龄社区获得性肺炎(CAP)患者的临床特点,并分析与患者预后相关的影响因素。方法纳入2021年1月至2022年3月山东大学第二医院南部院区(济南善德养老院)老年医学科收治的96例年龄≥80岁CAP患者,根据患者6个月时的生存情况分为生存组和死亡组。收集2组患者的基本信息、实验室检查结果,计算英国胸科协会改良肺炎评分(CURB-65评分),比较组间差异,用Logistic回归分析与患者预后相关的影响因素。利用受试者操作特征(ROC)曲线分析相关因素对患者预后的预测价值。结果与生存组相比,死亡组中合并高血压、冠状动脉粥样硬化性心脏病及偏瘫患者的比例,以及C-反应蛋白(CRP)、白细胞计数、D-二聚体、氨基端脑利尿钠肽前体(NT-proBNP)、血尿素氮水平和CURB-65评分更高(P均<0.05)。ROC曲线分析结果显示CRP、NT-proBNP与CURB-65评分联合检测患者预后的灵敏度为72.7%、特异度为84.6%,曲线下面积为0.860(95%CI 0.790~0.933)。结论CRP、NT-proBNP以及CURB-65评分与医养机构高龄CAP患者的预后有关。联合检测这3项指标可提高对患者预后的预测价值。

缺血性心力衰竭患者N端脑钠肽前体与新发房颤的相关性研究

目的:分析缺血性心力衰竭(心衰)患者的血浆N端脑钠肽前体(N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide,NT-proBNP)水平,及其与患者新发心房颤动(房颤)间的关系。方法:本研究纳入120例射血分数降低(<40%)的窦性心律的缺血性心衰患者,分别在基线0 d、6个月和12个月测定其血浆NT-proBNP水平,并在入组时行超声心动图检查,于入组后1、3、6、12个月时进行24 h动态心电图检查,根据随访12个月中是否发生房颤,将患者分为房颤组(n=44)和无房颤组(n=76)。分析2组患者的临床资料和心动超声图资料,应用受试者操作特征(receiver operating characteristic,ROC)曲线,分析NT-proBNP检测对新发房颤的预测作用及其最佳临界值。采用多因素logistic回归分析NT-proBNP与缺血性心衰患者新发房颤间的关系。结果:在12个月的随访期间,缺血性心衰患者中新发房颤率为36.7%。与无房颤组相比,房颤组的纽约心功能分级、NT-proBNP水平(入组当天、6个月和12个月)、心动超声检查中二尖瓣口舒张早期/舒张晚期峰值速度比值(E/A)、二尖瓣口/二尖瓣环速度比值(E/E’)、肺动脉收缩压(pulmonary artery systolic pressure,PASP)、肺毛细血管楔嵌压(pulmonary capillary wedge pressure,PCWP)、左心房容量(left atrial volume,LAV)和左心房容量指数(left atrial volume index,LAVI)更高(P<0.05)。NT-proBNP与E/A、E/E’、PASP、PCWP、LAV和LAVI呈显著正相关(P<0.05)。ROC曲线显示,基线0 d的NT-proBNP水平对新发房颤的预测能力最强,临界值取NT-proBNP≥2357.5 pg/mL时,其预测新发房颤的灵敏度为69%,特异度为83%,ROC曲线下面积为0.825(95%CI为0.722~0.924,P<0.001)。回归分析发现,仅NT-proBNP是缺血性心衰患者新发房颤的独立预测因子(OR=1.24,95%CI为1.08~1.43)(P=0.001)。结论:血浆NT-proBNP水平检测在预测缺血性心衰患者新发房颤中有一定的临床价值。

血清D-二聚体与纤维蛋白原比值联合血清NT-proBNP水平对急性肺栓塞患者预后的预测价值

目的探讨血清D-二聚体/纤维蛋白原比值(DFR)联合N末端脑钠肽前体(NT-proBNP)对急性肺栓塞患者预后的预测价值。方法采用回顾性研究,将2019年1月至2022年12月河北北方学院附属第一医院收治的急性肺栓塞患者作为研究对象。共入组108例患者,按30 d预后情况将其分为死亡组(n=29)与存活组(n=79)。比较两组血清D-二聚体、纤维蛋白原、DFR、NT-proBNP水平等临床资料差异;采用多因素Logistic回归分析影响急性肺栓塞患者预后的因素;采用受试者操作特征(ROC)曲线评定血清DFR、NT-proBNP水平对急性肺栓塞患者预后的价值。结果死亡组年龄为(72.87±11.25)岁,大于存活组[(66.47±12.46)岁],差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),两组其他一般资料比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。死亡组的血清hs-CRP、D-二聚体、纤维蛋白原、DFR及NT-proBNP水平分别为(4.51±1.36)mg/L、(1.05±0.29)mg/L、(5.14±1.21)g/L、0.25±0.08、(2084.51±619.74)ng/L,均高于存活组[(3.84±1.21)mg/L、(0.81±0.22)mg/L、(4.54±0.78)g/L、0.18±0.05、(1547.46±413.69)ng/L],差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);两组白细胞、中性粒细胞等比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。Logistic回归分析,得出年龄较大、较高DFR及NT-proBNP水平是急性肺栓塞患者30 d死亡的危险因素(OR=2.389,95%CI:1.194~4.782;OR=1.906,95%CI:1.236~2.939;OR=1.610,95%CI:1.129~2.295;P<0.05)。ROC曲线分析得出,血清DFR、NT-proBNP均对急性肺栓塞患者30 d死亡有一定预测能力,其AUC分别为0.828、0.763,二者联合的AUC达到0.907。结论血清DFR、NT-proBNP水平与急性肺栓塞患者30 d预后相关,均可作为患者30 d死亡的预测标志物。

LDH、NT-proBNP、ALB水平对不完全性川崎病的早期诊断价值

目的:探讨乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)、N末端脑钠肽前体(NT-proBNP)、白蛋白(ALB)水平对不完全性川崎病(IKD)的早期诊断价值。方法:选取巴彦淖尔市医院2020年1月—2023年1月收治的80例IKD患儿作为IKD组,选取本院同期收治的80例典型川崎病(KD)患儿作为KD组。所有患儿入院后检测LDH、NT-proBNP、ALB水平,对比IKD组与KD组一般情况和LDH、NT-proBNP、ALB水平。通过受试者操作特征(ROC)曲线分析LDH、NT-proBNP、ALB水平对IKD的早期诊断价值。同时将80例IKD患儿依照冠脉损伤情况分为两个亚组,即无损伤组(n=30)和损伤组(n=50),对比两组LDH、NT-proBNP、ALB水平。结果:IKD组和KD组性别、年龄及高热、多形性皮疹、口腔黏膜变化占比对比,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);IKD组发热时间长于KD组,指端改变、结膜充血、颈部淋巴结肿大占比低于KD组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);IKD组LDH、NT-proBNP、ALB水平均明显高于KD组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);LDH、NT-proBNP、ALB三者联合对IKD的诊断效能优于单一检测;损伤组LDH、NT-proBNP、ALB水平均明显高于无损伤组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:LDH、NT-proBNP、ALB水平对IKD的早期诊断价值较高,且临床可考虑通过LDH、NT-proBNP、ALB三者联合来诊断IKD。