BACKGROUND Patients with colorectal cancer may need postoperative nursing to improve prognosis,and conventional nursing is not effective.Clinical research is needed to explore nursing methods that can more effectively...BACKGROUND Patients with colorectal cancer may need postoperative nursing to improve prognosis,and conventional nursing is not effective.Clinical research is needed to explore nursing methods that can more effectively improve postoperative conditions on colorectal cancer patients undergoing colostomy.AIM To explore the effect of internet multiple linkage mode-based extended care combined with in-hospital comfort care on colorectal cancer patients undergoing colostomy.METHODS Data from 187 patients with colostomy treated in our hospital from May 2019 to March 2022 were collected and divided into three groups,A(n=62),B(n=62)and C(n=63),according to different intervention methods.Group A received internet multiple linkage mode-based extended care combined with in-hospital comfort care.Group B received internet multiple linkage mode-based extended care.Group C received usual care intervention.Complications were compared among the three groups.The stoma self-efficacy scale,Hamilton Anxiety Scale,RESULTS The complication rate of group A,B and C(16.13%,20.97%and 60.32%,respectively)was significantly different(all P<0.05).The incidence of complications in groups A and B was lower than that in group C,and there was no significant difference between groups A and B(P>0.05).After intervention,the scores of ostomy care,social contact,diet choice,confidence in maintaining vitality,confidence in self-care of ostomy,confidence in sexual life,confidence in sexual satisfaction and confidence in physical labor in the three groups were all higher than before intervention,and the scores of groups A and B were higher than those of group C,with statistical significance(P<0.05).The Hamilton Anxiety Scale and Hamilton Depression Scale scores of the three groups after intervention were lower than those before intervention.The scores of groups A and B were lower than those of group C,and the score of group A was lower than that of group B,all with statistical significance(all P<0.05).There was a statist-ically significant difference in cancer-induced fatigue among the three groups(P<0.05).After intervention,the scores of physical health,psychological health,social health and mental health of the three groups were lower than before the intervention.The scores of group A and B were lower than that of group C;and the score of group A was lower than that of group B,all with statistical significance(all P<0.05).CONCLUSION Internet multiple linkage mode-based extended care combined with in-hospital comfort care can effectively improve self-efficacy,bad mood,cancer-related fatigue and life quality of colorectal cancer patients undergoing colostomy.展开更多
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a multifactorial disease in which inflammation plays a central role. This study aimed to investigate the association of inflammatory markers such as the neutrophil to lymphocyte rat...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a multifactorial disease in which inflammation plays a central role. This study aimed to investigate the association of inflammatory markers such as the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR), the Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events (GRACE) score with in-hospital mortality of elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in an attempt to explore the prognostic value of these indices for elderly AMI patients. One thousand consecutive CAD patients were divided into two groups based on age 60. The laboratory and clinical characteristics were assessed retrospectively by reviewing the medical records. The NLR and GRACE score were calculated. In the elderly (〉60 years), patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) had significantly higher NLR than did those with unstable angina (UA) and stable angina pectoris (SAP) (P〈0.01). The NLR was considerably elevated in older AMI patients compared with their younger counterparts (〈60 years) (P〈0.05). In elderly AMI patients, the NLR was considerably higher in the high-risk group than in both the low-risk and mediumrisk groups based on the GRACE score (P〈0.05 and P〈0.01, respectively), and the NLR was positively correlated with the GRACE score (r=0.322, P〈0.001). Either the NLR level or the GRACE score was significantly higher in the death group than in the surviving group (P〈0.05). By curve receiver operator characteristic curve (ROC) analysis, the optimal cut-off levels of 9.41 for NLR and 174 for GRACE score predicted in-hospital death [ROC area under the curve (AUC) 0.771 and 0.787, respectively, P〈0.001]. It was concluded that an elevated NLR is a potential predictor of in-hospital mortality in elderly patients with AMI.展开更多
The description in the abstract lacks clear logic and a comprehensive summary of this study, so please revise and improve it according to the design theme and main content of this study, and describe it in the order o...The description in the abstract lacks clear logic and a comprehensive summary of this study, so please revise and improve it according to the design theme and main content of this study, and describe it in the order of (research background), purpose/aim, method, results and conclusions. The introduction of the abstract and preface is rather lengthy, but the summary of the whole study and the presentation of the research background are not perfect (mainly because the logic of the context is not clear and orderly), so it will appear a bit messy. Hope to be able to modify (this has been mentioned in the preliminary opinion). Cardiovascular events (CVE) pose a significant threat to individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), yet these patients are often excluded from cardiovascular clinical trials, leaving prognostic factors associated with CVE in ESRD patients largely unexplored. Recent human studies have demonstrated elevated circulating aldosterone levels in ESRD patients, correlating with left ventricular hypertrophy. Additionally, animal models have shown improvements in uremic cardiomyopathy with spironolactone therapy, prompting interest in assessing the efficacy of spironolactone or eplerenone in reducing mortality and improving cardiovascular function in dialysis patients. Clinicians have historically been cautious about prescribing mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) to congestive heart failure patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) due to hyperkalemia risk. However, the emergence of finerenone, a novel MR antagonist with a favorable safety profile and lower hyperkalemia risk, has renewed interest in MRA therapy in this population. Heart disease, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, and left ventricular failure, is alarmingly prevalent in dialysis patients, contributing significantly to elevated mortality rates compared to the general population. Arterial stiffness, as indicated by pulse wave velocity (PWV), progressively worsens with advancing CKD stages, peaking in severity among ESRD patients undergoing dialysis. High PWV serves as a crucial risk stratification tool in ESRD. Elevated NT-proBNP and BNP levels in ESRD patients are well-documented, with significant associations observed between baseline peptide concentrations and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. By incorporating finerenone into our study, we aim to investigate its potential benefits in reducing arterial stiffness, lowering blood pressure, and ultimately mitigating heart-related mortality among hemodialysis patients. This study holds substantial implications for hypertension and cardiovascular risk management in this vulnerable patient population. Eligible participants must have been on chronic hemodialysis for at least three months, with ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers included in their therapy at maximum tolerable doses. Serum potassium levels 5.7 mmol/L, left ventricular ejection fraction 50%, and PWV higher than age-estimated values are also prerequisites for study entry. Randomized allocation will be conducted using a permuted block design, stratified by center, with allocation communicated via signed study forms during initial examinations. All steps of this research will be conducted in accordance with the principles of the Helsinki Declaration.展开更多
Objective There is a large population of patients classified as complex higher-risk and indicated patients(CHIPs)in China with a poor prognosis.The treatment of these patients is complex and challenging,especially whe...Objective There is a large population of patients classified as complex higher-risk and indicated patients(CHIPs)in China with a poor prognosis.The treatment of these patients is complex and challenging,especially when acute cardiac events occur,such as acute coronary syndrome(ACS)or heart failure.Pharmacotherapy and some mechanical circulatory support(MCS)therapeutic devices can provide stable hemodynamic support for CHIPs-percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI).LDL-C is an important pathogenic factor in atherosclerosis,and the target of blood lipid control.Recent studies have revealed that lipoprotein(a)[Lp(a)],which is formed when a covalent bond between apolipoprotein(a)and apolipoprotein B-100 is made,produces an LDL-like particle.This particle is an independent risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis,and is closely correlated to stent thrombosis and restenosis.Furthermore,this requires active intervention.PCSK9 inhibitors have been used in lipid-lowering treatment,and preventing atherosclerosis.The present study explores the efficacy of PCSK9 inhibitors in CHIPs-ACS,and the association between the change in Lp(a)and survival after 2 years of follow-up.Methods The present real-world,prospective control study enrolled 321 CHIPs-ACS who underwent emergency PCI from August 2019 to November 2020,and these patients were followed up for 2 years.These patients were divided into two groups:PCSK9 group(n=161)given the combined PCSK9 inhibitor(140 mg of evolocumab every 2 weeks)and statins-based therapy,and SOC group(n=160)treated with statin-based lipid-lowering therapy alone.Then,the change in lipid index was measured,and the cardiovascular(CV)event recurrence rate was evaluated after one month and 2 years.Afterwards,the contribution of serum lipid parameters,especially the Lp(a)alteration,in patients with earlier initiation of the PCSK9 inhibitor to the CV outcome was analyzed.Results The LDL-C level was significantly reduced in both groups:52.3%in the PCSK9 group and 32.3%(P<0.001)in the SOC group.It is noteworthy that the Lp(a)level decreased by 13.2%in the PCSK9 group,but increased by 30.3%in the SOC group(P<0.001).Furthermore,the number of CV events was not significantly different between the PCSK9 and SOC groups after the 2-year follow-up period.In the PCSK9 group,the Lp(a)reduction was associated with the baseline Lp(a)levels of the patients(r2=−0.315,P<0.001).Moreover,the decrease in Lp(a)contributed to the decline in CV events in patients who received ACS CHIPs-PCI,and the decrease in Lp(a)level was independent of the LDL-C level reduction.Conclusion The early initiation of PCSK9 inhibitors can significantly reduce the LDL-C and Lp(a)levels in ACS CHIPs-PCI.However,further studies are needed to confirm whether PCSK9 inhibitors can reduce the incidence of CV disease in CHIPs.展开更多
BACKGROUND Anemia associated with cardiovascular diseases(CVD) is a common condition in older persons. Prevalence and prognostic role of anemia were extensively studied in patients with myocardial infarction(MI) or co...BACKGROUND Anemia associated with cardiovascular diseases(CVD) is a common condition in older persons. Prevalence and prognostic role of anemia were extensively studied in patients with myocardial infarction(MI) or congestive heart failure(CHF) whereas limited data were available on patients with atrial fibrillation(AF). This study was conducted to assess the clinical prevalence and prognostic relevance of anemia in elderly patients affected by AF and other CVDs.METHODS A total of 866 elderly patients(430 men and 436 women, age: 65-98 years, mean age: 85 ± 10 years) were enrolled.Among these patients, 267 patients had acute non-ST-segment elevation MI(NSTEMI), 176 patients had acute CHF, 194 patients had acute AF and 229 patients were aged-matched healthy persons(CTR). All parameters were measured at the hospital admission and cardiovascular mortality was assessed during twenty-four months of follow-up.RESULTS The prevalence of anemia was higher in NSTEMI, CHF and AF patients compared to CTR subjects(50% vs. 15%, P <0.05), with normocytic anemia being the most prevalent type(90%). Adjusted mortality risk was higher in anemic patient versus non-anemic patient in all the groups of patients [NSTEMI: hazard ratio(HR) = 1.81, 95% CI: 1.06-2.13;CHF: HR = 2.49, 95% CI:1.31-4.75;AF: HR = 1.98, 95% CI: 1.01-3.88]. Decreased hemoglobin levels(P = 0.001) and high reticulocyte index(P = 0.023) were associated with higher mortality in CVD patients.CONCLUSIONS The significant associations between CVD and anemia and the prognostic relevance of anemia for elderly patients with CVD were confirmed in this study. The presence of anemia in AF patients is associated with a two-fold increased mortality risk compared with non-anemic AF patients. Low hemoglobin and high reticulocyte count independently predict mortality in elderly patients with CVD.展开更多
BACKGROUND Cognitive decline is common among older patients with cardiovascular disease(CVD) and can decrease their self-management abilities. However, the instruments for identifying mild cognitive impairment(MCI) ar...BACKGROUND Cognitive decline is common among older patients with cardiovascular disease(CVD) and can decrease their self-management abilities. However, the instruments for identifying mild cognitive impairment(MCI) are not always feasible in clinical practice. Therefore, this study evaluated whether MCI could be detected using the Japanese version of the Rapid Dementia Screening Test(RDST-J), which is a simple screening tool for identifying cognitive decline.METHODS This retrospective single-center study included patients who were ≥ 65 years old and hospitalized because of CVD.Patients with a pre-hospitalization diagnosis of dementia were excluded. Each patient's cognitive function had been measured at discharge using the RDST-J and the Japanese version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment(Mo CA-J), which is a standard tool for MCI screening. The correlation between the two scores was evaluated using Spearman's rank correlation coefficient. Receiver operating characteristic(ROC) analysis was also to evaluate whether the RDST-J could identify MCI, which was defined as a Mo CA-J score of ≤ 25 points.RESULTS The study included 78 patients(mean age: 77.2 ± 8.9 years). The RDST-J and Mo CA-J scores were strongly correlated(r = 0.835, P < 0.001). The ROC analysis revealed that an RDST-J score of ≤ 9 points provided 75.4% sensitivity and 95.2% specificity for identifying MCI, with an area under the curve of 0.899(95% CI: 0.835-0.964). The same cut-off value was identified when excluding patients with a high probability of dementia(RDST-J score of ≤ 4 points).CONCLUSIONS The RDST-J may be a simple and effective tool for identifying MCI in older patients with CVD.展开更多
In recent decades,life expectancy has been increasing significantly.In this scenario,health interventions are ne-cessary to improve prognosis and quality of life of elderly with cardiovascular risk factors and cardiov...In recent decades,life expectancy has been increasing significantly.In this scenario,health interventions are ne-cessary to improve prognosis and quality of life of elderly with cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular disease.However,the number of elderly patients included in clinical trials is low,thus current clinical practice guidelines do not include specific re-commendations.This document aims to review prevention recommendations focused in patients≥75 years with high or very high cardiovascular risk,regarding objectives,medical treatment options and also including physical exercise and their inclusion in cardiac rehabilitation programs.Also,we will show why geriatric syndromes such as frailty,dependence,cognitive impair-ment,and nutritional status,as well as comorbidities,ought to be considered in this population regarding their important pro-gnostic impact.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:Admission hyperglycemia in acute myocardial infarction (MI) is related with increased in-hospital and long term mortality and major cardiac adverse events。 We aimed to investigate how admission hyperglycemi...OBJECTIVE:Admission hyperglycemia in acute myocardial infarction (MI) is related with increased in-hospital and long term mortality and major cardiac adverse events。 We aimed to investigate how admission hyperglycemia affects the short and long term outcomes in elderly patients >65 years) after primary percutaneous coronary intervention for ST elevation myocardial infarction。 METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed 677 consecutive elderly patients (mean age 72.2 ±5.4)。 Patients were divided into two groups according to admission blood glucose levels。 Group : low glucose group (LLG), glucose < 168 mg/dL; and Group 2: high glucose group (HGG), glucose >168 mg/dL。 RESULTS:In-hospital, long term mortality and in-hospital major adverse cardiac events were higher in the high admission blood glucose group (P <0.001)。 Multivariate regression analysis showed: Killip > 1, post-thrombolysis in MI <3 and admission blood glucose levels were independent predictors of in-hospital adverse cardiac events (P <0.001)。 CONCLUSIONS:Admission hyperglycemia in elderly patients presented with ST elevation myocardial infarction is an independent predictor of in-hospital major adverse cardiac events and is associated with in-hospital and long term mortality。展开更多
Objective To investigate the correlation between serum myostatin(MSTN) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Methods A total of 139 patients were selected f...Objective To investigate the correlation between serum myostatin(MSTN) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Methods A total of 139 patients were selected from 940th Hospital of The PLA Joint Service Support Force from January to July 2021.展开更多
Objective Elevated serum uric acid predicts poor outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease.We aimed to examine associations between hyperuricemia and clinical outcomes among very elderly patients with non-valvu...Objective Elevated serum uric acid predicts poor outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease.We aimed to examine associations between hyperuricemia and clinical outcomes among very elderly patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation(NVAF).Methods Elderly patients(≥80 years)with NVAF admitted to our hospital from January 2009 to December 2015 were retrospectively studied and were followed up until April 2017.展开更多
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is common in the elderly and more than half of the people with diabetes are over 65 years old. Elderly diabetic patients have a higher frequency of hypertension, coronary artery disease and chr...Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is common in the elderly and more than half of the people with diabetes are over 65 years old. Elderly diabetic patients have a higher frequency of hypertension, coronary artery disease and chronic kidney disease than non-diabetic elderly patients and the risk of these complications increases with patient age, duration of the dia- betes and glycated hemoglobin values. Besides the known classical factors of renal disease progression,展开更多
Cardiac rehabilitation is still underused in Africa, despite its cost effectiveness widely demonstrated around the world. </span><b style="font-family:"white-space:normal;">Aim: &l...Cardiac rehabilitation is still underused in Africa, despite its cost effectiveness widely demonstrated around the world. </span><b style="font-family:"white-space:normal;">Aim: </b><span style="font-family:"white-space:normal;">To evaluate the results of a cardiac rehabilitation program in the first Senegalese outpatient center in low resource context.</span><b style="font-family:"white-space:normal;"> Patients and Method: </b><span style="font-family:"white-space:normal;">We carried out a prospective and interventional study. It compared on one hand a group of coronary patients at baseline and after 6 months of our rehabilitation program and on the other hand a control group of patients not enrolled in rehabilitation. </span><b style="font-family:"white-space:normal;">Results: </b><span style="font-family:"white-space:normal;">We included 70 patients (30 in the rehabilitation group and 40 in the control group). After rehabilitation, the functional capacity improved: 6.99 ± 2.9 Mets at M0 vs 8.8 ± 2.23 Mets at M6, p = 0.0001. Patients of intervention group significantly increased motivation to lifestyle changes and knowledge about their disease. We found better control at 6 months of hypertension (84.50% vs 33.70%, p = 0.003), diabetes (70.00% vs 26.70%, p = 0.0042), LDL cholesterol (33.00% vs 5.00%, p = 0.002) in the group “Rehabilitation”. Prevalence of psychosocial issues like anxiety and depression decreased in intervention group: 50.00% at M0 to 23.33% at M3 (p = 0.021), then 30.00% at M6 (p = 0.18). Return to work and resuming sexual activity were not significantly different.</span><b style="font-family:"white-space:normal;"> Conclusion: </b><span style="font-family:"white-space:normal;">Comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program, with low cost equipment in a short duration, could have real benefits in the management of coronary artery disease by reducing anxiety and depression, improving treatment compliance, control of cardiovascular risk factors, lifestyle changes and disease knowledge.展开更多
目的探讨经尿道前列腺等离子双极电切术(transurethral plasmakinetic resection of prostate,TUPKP)治疗高危良性前列腺增生(BPH)患者的临床疗效。方法采用前瞻性多中心研究设计。在全国20家医院泌尿外科按照纳入排除标准,入组行TUPKP...目的探讨经尿道前列腺等离子双极电切术(transurethral plasmakinetic resection of prostate,TUPKP)治疗高危良性前列腺增生(BPH)患者的临床疗效。方法采用前瞻性多中心研究设计。在全国20家医院泌尿外科按照纳入排除标准,入组行TUPKP治疗的高危BPH患者,分析患者基线、围手术期及术后3个月随访的相关数据,评价疗效和安全性。结果2016年9月至2018年12月共入组229名高危BPH患者。与基线相比,术后3个月随访的国际前列腺症状评分改变量为-17.28[95%CI(-18.02,-16.54)]分、最大尿流率改变量为5.61[95%CI(0.68,10.54)]mL·s^(-1)、残余尿量改变量为-84.50[95%CI(-96.49,-72.51)]mL、生活质量评分改变量为-3.24[95%CI(-3.42,-3.06)]分,差异均具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。术中及术后并发症的发生率低,未发生与手术相关的不良事件。结论TUPKP可以用于治疗高危BPH患者,建议由技术熟练的术者实施手术。展开更多
目的应用序贯法探讨丙泊酚或不同剂量瑞马唑仑对舒芬太尼抑制老年患者气管插管反应的半数有效剂量(50%effective dose,ED_(50))的影响。方法选择2022年10至12月在气管插管全身麻醉下接受择期手术的老年患者,美国麻醉医师协会(American S...目的应用序贯法探讨丙泊酚或不同剂量瑞马唑仑对舒芬太尼抑制老年患者气管插管反应的半数有效剂量(50%effective dose,ED_(50))的影响。方法选择2022年10至12月在气管插管全身麻醉下接受择期手术的老年患者,美国麻醉医师协会(American Society of Anesthesiologists,ASA)分级Ⅰ、Ⅱ级,年龄65~80岁,将患者采用随机数字表法分为4组:丙泊酚组(P组,诱导时给予丙泊酚2mg/kg)和瑞马唑仑组(R1、R2、R3组,诱导时分别静脉注射瑞马唑仑0.2、0.3、0.4mg/kg)。麻醉诱导时给予Dixon序贯法设定剂量的舒芬太尼后,静脉注射丙泊酚或相应剂量瑞马唑仑及顺式阿曲库铵0.15mg/kg,待4个成串刺激(train of four,TOF)计数为0时行气管插管。若气管插管反应阳性,则下一例患者舒芬太尼剂量提高1个浓度梯度,否则降低1个浓度梯度,各相邻浓度之间的比为1∶1.1,直至出现7个转折点终止研究。采用Probit回归分析计算舒芬太尼抑制老年患者气管插管反应ED_(50)和95%有效剂量(95%effective dose,ED_(95))以及相应的95%置信区间(confidenceinterval,CI)。记录所有患者低血压、心动过缓、注射痛等不良反应的发生情况。结果本研究共纳入老年患者113例,P、R1、R2、R3组分别24、28、30、31例。丙泊酚2mg/kg或0.2、0.3、0.4mg/kg瑞马唑仑时舒芬太尼抑制老年患者气管插管反应的ED_(50)和ED_(95)及相应95%CI分别为:P组ED_(50)为0.236μg/kg(95%CI:0.218~0.256),ED_(95)为0.266μg/kg(95%CI:0.250~0.398);R1组ED_(50)为0.284μg/kg(95%CI:0.265~0.309),ED_(95)为0.329μg/kg(95%CI:0.306~0.478);R2组ED_(50)为0.239μg/kg(95%CI:0.221~0.260),ED_(95)为0.282μg/kg(95%CI:0.261~0.415);R3组ED_(50)为0.198μg/kg(95%CI:0.182~0.211),ED_(95)为0.231μg/kg(95%CI:0.216~0.303)。与P组相比,R1、R2、R3组低血压、心动过缓、注射痛发生率较低(P<0.05)。R2组舒芬太尼ED_(50)与P组相类似,但低血压、注射痛发生率与P组相比较低。结论随着瑞马唑仑剂量的增加,舒芬太尼抑制老年患者气管插管反应的ED_(50)逐渐降低;在ED_(50)相近的情况下,瑞马唑仑相较于丙泊酚诱导的低血压、心动过缓、注射痛发生率更低,因而在老年患者气管插管全身麻醉中,使用瑞马唑仑诱导更具有优势。展开更多
基金Supported by Clinical Teaching Base of Jiangsu Medical Vocational College,No.20219141.
文摘BACKGROUND Patients with colorectal cancer may need postoperative nursing to improve prognosis,and conventional nursing is not effective.Clinical research is needed to explore nursing methods that can more effectively improve postoperative conditions on colorectal cancer patients undergoing colostomy.AIM To explore the effect of internet multiple linkage mode-based extended care combined with in-hospital comfort care on colorectal cancer patients undergoing colostomy.METHODS Data from 187 patients with colostomy treated in our hospital from May 2019 to March 2022 were collected and divided into three groups,A(n=62),B(n=62)and C(n=63),according to different intervention methods.Group A received internet multiple linkage mode-based extended care combined with in-hospital comfort care.Group B received internet multiple linkage mode-based extended care.Group C received usual care intervention.Complications were compared among the three groups.The stoma self-efficacy scale,Hamilton Anxiety Scale,RESULTS The complication rate of group A,B and C(16.13%,20.97%and 60.32%,respectively)was significantly different(all P<0.05).The incidence of complications in groups A and B was lower than that in group C,and there was no significant difference between groups A and B(P>0.05).After intervention,the scores of ostomy care,social contact,diet choice,confidence in maintaining vitality,confidence in self-care of ostomy,confidence in sexual life,confidence in sexual satisfaction and confidence in physical labor in the three groups were all higher than before intervention,and the scores of groups A and B were higher than those of group C,with statistical significance(P<0.05).The Hamilton Anxiety Scale and Hamilton Depression Scale scores of the three groups after intervention were lower than those before intervention.The scores of groups A and B were lower than those of group C,and the score of group A was lower than that of group B,all with statistical significance(all P<0.05).There was a statist-ically significant difference in cancer-induced fatigue among the three groups(P<0.05).After intervention,the scores of physical health,psychological health,social health and mental health of the three groups were lower than before the intervention.The scores of group A and B were lower than that of group C;and the score of group A was lower than that of group B,all with statistical significance(all P<0.05).CONCLUSION Internet multiple linkage mode-based extended care combined with in-hospital comfort care can effectively improve self-efficacy,bad mood,cancer-related fatigue and life quality of colorectal cancer patients undergoing colostomy.
基金This project was supported by a grant from Hubei Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 2013CKB011).
文摘Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a multifactorial disease in which inflammation plays a central role. This study aimed to investigate the association of inflammatory markers such as the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR), the Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events (GRACE) score with in-hospital mortality of elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in an attempt to explore the prognostic value of these indices for elderly AMI patients. One thousand consecutive CAD patients were divided into two groups based on age 60. The laboratory and clinical characteristics were assessed retrospectively by reviewing the medical records. The NLR and GRACE score were calculated. In the elderly (〉60 years), patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) had significantly higher NLR than did those with unstable angina (UA) and stable angina pectoris (SAP) (P〈0.01). The NLR was considerably elevated in older AMI patients compared with their younger counterparts (〈60 years) (P〈0.05). In elderly AMI patients, the NLR was considerably higher in the high-risk group than in both the low-risk and mediumrisk groups based on the GRACE score (P〈0.05 and P〈0.01, respectively), and the NLR was positively correlated with the GRACE score (r=0.322, P〈0.001). Either the NLR level or the GRACE score was significantly higher in the death group than in the surviving group (P〈0.05). By curve receiver operator characteristic curve (ROC) analysis, the optimal cut-off levels of 9.41 for NLR and 174 for GRACE score predicted in-hospital death [ROC area under the curve (AUC) 0.771 and 0.787, respectively, P〈0.001]. It was concluded that an elevated NLR is a potential predictor of in-hospital mortality in elderly patients with AMI.
文摘The description in the abstract lacks clear logic and a comprehensive summary of this study, so please revise and improve it according to the design theme and main content of this study, and describe it in the order of (research background), purpose/aim, method, results and conclusions. The introduction of the abstract and preface is rather lengthy, but the summary of the whole study and the presentation of the research background are not perfect (mainly because the logic of the context is not clear and orderly), so it will appear a bit messy. Hope to be able to modify (this has been mentioned in the preliminary opinion). Cardiovascular events (CVE) pose a significant threat to individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), yet these patients are often excluded from cardiovascular clinical trials, leaving prognostic factors associated with CVE in ESRD patients largely unexplored. Recent human studies have demonstrated elevated circulating aldosterone levels in ESRD patients, correlating with left ventricular hypertrophy. Additionally, animal models have shown improvements in uremic cardiomyopathy with spironolactone therapy, prompting interest in assessing the efficacy of spironolactone or eplerenone in reducing mortality and improving cardiovascular function in dialysis patients. Clinicians have historically been cautious about prescribing mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) to congestive heart failure patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) due to hyperkalemia risk. However, the emergence of finerenone, a novel MR antagonist with a favorable safety profile and lower hyperkalemia risk, has renewed interest in MRA therapy in this population. Heart disease, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, and left ventricular failure, is alarmingly prevalent in dialysis patients, contributing significantly to elevated mortality rates compared to the general population. Arterial stiffness, as indicated by pulse wave velocity (PWV), progressively worsens with advancing CKD stages, peaking in severity among ESRD patients undergoing dialysis. High PWV serves as a crucial risk stratification tool in ESRD. Elevated NT-proBNP and BNP levels in ESRD patients are well-documented, with significant associations observed between baseline peptide concentrations and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. By incorporating finerenone into our study, we aim to investigate its potential benefits in reducing arterial stiffness, lowering blood pressure, and ultimately mitigating heart-related mortality among hemodialysis patients. This study holds substantial implications for hypertension and cardiovascular risk management in this vulnerable patient population. Eligible participants must have been on chronic hemodialysis for at least three months, with ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers included in their therapy at maximum tolerable doses. Serum potassium levels 5.7 mmol/L, left ventricular ejection fraction 50%, and PWV higher than age-estimated values are also prerequisites for study entry. Randomized allocation will be conducted using a permuted block design, stratified by center, with allocation communicated via signed study forms during initial examinations. All steps of this research will be conducted in accordance with the principles of the Helsinki Declaration.
基金the Translational Medicine and Interdisciplinary Research Joint Fund of Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University(No.ZNLH-201907)the Hubei Province Health and Family Planning Scientific Research Project(No.WJ2019Q041)the Chinese Academy of Medical Science Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(No.2021-I2M-1-009).
文摘Objective There is a large population of patients classified as complex higher-risk and indicated patients(CHIPs)in China with a poor prognosis.The treatment of these patients is complex and challenging,especially when acute cardiac events occur,such as acute coronary syndrome(ACS)or heart failure.Pharmacotherapy and some mechanical circulatory support(MCS)therapeutic devices can provide stable hemodynamic support for CHIPs-percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI).LDL-C is an important pathogenic factor in atherosclerosis,and the target of blood lipid control.Recent studies have revealed that lipoprotein(a)[Lp(a)],which is formed when a covalent bond between apolipoprotein(a)and apolipoprotein B-100 is made,produces an LDL-like particle.This particle is an independent risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis,and is closely correlated to stent thrombosis and restenosis.Furthermore,this requires active intervention.PCSK9 inhibitors have been used in lipid-lowering treatment,and preventing atherosclerosis.The present study explores the efficacy of PCSK9 inhibitors in CHIPs-ACS,and the association between the change in Lp(a)and survival after 2 years of follow-up.Methods The present real-world,prospective control study enrolled 321 CHIPs-ACS who underwent emergency PCI from August 2019 to November 2020,and these patients were followed up for 2 years.These patients were divided into two groups:PCSK9 group(n=161)given the combined PCSK9 inhibitor(140 mg of evolocumab every 2 weeks)and statins-based therapy,and SOC group(n=160)treated with statin-based lipid-lowering therapy alone.Then,the change in lipid index was measured,and the cardiovascular(CV)event recurrence rate was evaluated after one month and 2 years.Afterwards,the contribution of serum lipid parameters,especially the Lp(a)alteration,in patients with earlier initiation of the PCSK9 inhibitor to the CV outcome was analyzed.Results The LDL-C level was significantly reduced in both groups:52.3%in the PCSK9 group and 32.3%(P<0.001)in the SOC group.It is noteworthy that the Lp(a)level decreased by 13.2%in the PCSK9 group,but increased by 30.3%in the SOC group(P<0.001).Furthermore,the number of CV events was not significantly different between the PCSK9 and SOC groups after the 2-year follow-up period.In the PCSK9 group,the Lp(a)reduction was associated with the baseline Lp(a)levels of the patients(r2=−0.315,P<0.001).Moreover,the decrease in Lp(a)contributed to the decline in CV events in patients who received ACS CHIPs-PCI,and the decrease in Lp(a)level was independent of the LDL-C level reduction.Conclusion The early initiation of PCSK9 inhibitors can significantly reduce the LDL-C and Lp(a)levels in ACS CHIPs-PCI.However,further studies are needed to confirm whether PCSK9 inhibitors can reduce the incidence of CV disease in CHIPs.
基金supported by grants from Ministero della Salute, Italy (Ricerca Corrente) to IRCCS INRCAUniversità Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy (RSA grant) to Fabiola Olivieri
文摘BACKGROUND Anemia associated with cardiovascular diseases(CVD) is a common condition in older persons. Prevalence and prognostic role of anemia were extensively studied in patients with myocardial infarction(MI) or congestive heart failure(CHF) whereas limited data were available on patients with atrial fibrillation(AF). This study was conducted to assess the clinical prevalence and prognostic relevance of anemia in elderly patients affected by AF and other CVDs.METHODS A total of 866 elderly patients(430 men and 436 women, age: 65-98 years, mean age: 85 ± 10 years) were enrolled.Among these patients, 267 patients had acute non-ST-segment elevation MI(NSTEMI), 176 patients had acute CHF, 194 patients had acute AF and 229 patients were aged-matched healthy persons(CTR). All parameters were measured at the hospital admission and cardiovascular mortality was assessed during twenty-four months of follow-up.RESULTS The prevalence of anemia was higher in NSTEMI, CHF and AF patients compared to CTR subjects(50% vs. 15%, P <0.05), with normocytic anemia being the most prevalent type(90%). Adjusted mortality risk was higher in anemic patient versus non-anemic patient in all the groups of patients [NSTEMI: hazard ratio(HR) = 1.81, 95% CI: 1.06-2.13;CHF: HR = 2.49, 95% CI:1.31-4.75;AF: HR = 1.98, 95% CI: 1.01-3.88]. Decreased hemoglobin levels(P = 0.001) and high reticulocyte index(P = 0.023) were associated with higher mortality in CVD patients.CONCLUSIONS The significant associations between CVD and anemia and the prognostic relevance of anemia for elderly patients with CVD were confirmed in this study. The presence of anemia in AF patients is associated with a two-fold increased mortality risk compared with non-anemic AF patients. Low hemoglobin and high reticulocyte count independently predict mortality in elderly patients with CVD.
文摘BACKGROUND Cognitive decline is common among older patients with cardiovascular disease(CVD) and can decrease their self-management abilities. However, the instruments for identifying mild cognitive impairment(MCI) are not always feasible in clinical practice. Therefore, this study evaluated whether MCI could be detected using the Japanese version of the Rapid Dementia Screening Test(RDST-J), which is a simple screening tool for identifying cognitive decline.METHODS This retrospective single-center study included patients who were ≥ 65 years old and hospitalized because of CVD.Patients with a pre-hospitalization diagnosis of dementia were excluded. Each patient's cognitive function had been measured at discharge using the RDST-J and the Japanese version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment(Mo CA-J), which is a standard tool for MCI screening. The correlation between the two scores was evaluated using Spearman's rank correlation coefficient. Receiver operating characteristic(ROC) analysis was also to evaluate whether the RDST-J could identify MCI, which was defined as a Mo CA-J score of ≤ 25 points.RESULTS The study included 78 patients(mean age: 77.2 ± 8.9 years). The RDST-J and Mo CA-J scores were strongly correlated(r = 0.835, P < 0.001). The ROC analysis revealed that an RDST-J score of ≤ 9 points provided 75.4% sensitivity and 95.2% specificity for identifying MCI, with an area under the curve of 0.899(95% CI: 0.835-0.964). The same cut-off value was identified when excluding patients with a high probability of dementia(RDST-J score of ≤ 4 points).CONCLUSIONS The RDST-J may be a simple and effective tool for identifying MCI in older patients with CVD.
基金This work was funded by Instituto de Salud Carlos III and FEDER founds(Exp.JR/21/00041)。
文摘In recent decades,life expectancy has been increasing significantly.In this scenario,health interventions are ne-cessary to improve prognosis and quality of life of elderly with cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular disease.However,the number of elderly patients included in clinical trials is low,thus current clinical practice guidelines do not include specific re-commendations.This document aims to review prevention recommendations focused in patients≥75 years with high or very high cardiovascular risk,regarding objectives,medical treatment options and also including physical exercise and their inclusion in cardiac rehabilitation programs.Also,we will show why geriatric syndromes such as frailty,dependence,cognitive impair-ment,and nutritional status,as well as comorbidities,ought to be considered in this population regarding their important pro-gnostic impact.
文摘OBJECTIVE:Admission hyperglycemia in acute myocardial infarction (MI) is related with increased in-hospital and long term mortality and major cardiac adverse events。 We aimed to investigate how admission hyperglycemia affects the short and long term outcomes in elderly patients >65 years) after primary percutaneous coronary intervention for ST elevation myocardial infarction。 METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed 677 consecutive elderly patients (mean age 72.2 ±5.4)。 Patients were divided into two groups according to admission blood glucose levels。 Group : low glucose group (LLG), glucose < 168 mg/dL; and Group 2: high glucose group (HGG), glucose >168 mg/dL。 RESULTS:In-hospital, long term mortality and in-hospital major adverse cardiac events were higher in the high admission blood glucose group (P <0.001)。 Multivariate regression analysis showed: Killip > 1, post-thrombolysis in MI <3 and admission blood glucose levels were independent predictors of in-hospital adverse cardiac events (P <0.001)。 CONCLUSIONS:Admission hyperglycemia in elderly patients presented with ST elevation myocardial infarction is an independent predictor of in-hospital major adverse cardiac events and is associated with in-hospital and long term mortality。
文摘Objective To investigate the correlation between serum myostatin(MSTN) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Methods A total of 139 patients were selected from 940th Hospital of The PLA Joint Service Support Force from January to July 2021.
文摘Objective Elevated serum uric acid predicts poor outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease.We aimed to examine associations between hyperuricemia and clinical outcomes among very elderly patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation(NVAF).Methods Elderly patients(≥80 years)with NVAF admitted to our hospital from January 2009 to December 2015 were retrospectively studied and were followed up until April 2017.
文摘Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is common in the elderly and more than half of the people with diabetes are over 65 years old. Elderly diabetic patients have a higher frequency of hypertension, coronary artery disease and chronic kidney disease than non-diabetic elderly patients and the risk of these complications increases with patient age, duration of the dia- betes and glycated hemoglobin values. Besides the known classical factors of renal disease progression,
文摘Cardiac rehabilitation is still underused in Africa, despite its cost effectiveness widely demonstrated around the world. </span><b style="font-family:"white-space:normal;">Aim: </b><span style="font-family:"white-space:normal;">To evaluate the results of a cardiac rehabilitation program in the first Senegalese outpatient center in low resource context.</span><b style="font-family:"white-space:normal;"> Patients and Method: </b><span style="font-family:"white-space:normal;">We carried out a prospective and interventional study. It compared on one hand a group of coronary patients at baseline and after 6 months of our rehabilitation program and on the other hand a control group of patients not enrolled in rehabilitation. </span><b style="font-family:"white-space:normal;">Results: </b><span style="font-family:"white-space:normal;">We included 70 patients (30 in the rehabilitation group and 40 in the control group). After rehabilitation, the functional capacity improved: 6.99 ± 2.9 Mets at M0 vs 8.8 ± 2.23 Mets at M6, p = 0.0001. Patients of intervention group significantly increased motivation to lifestyle changes and knowledge about their disease. We found better control at 6 months of hypertension (84.50% vs 33.70%, p = 0.003), diabetes (70.00% vs 26.70%, p = 0.0042), LDL cholesterol (33.00% vs 5.00%, p = 0.002) in the group “Rehabilitation”. Prevalence of psychosocial issues like anxiety and depression decreased in intervention group: 50.00% at M0 to 23.33% at M3 (p = 0.021), then 30.00% at M6 (p = 0.18). Return to work and resuming sexual activity were not significantly different.</span><b style="font-family:"white-space:normal;"> Conclusion: </b><span style="font-family:"white-space:normal;">Comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program, with low cost equipment in a short duration, could have real benefits in the management of coronary artery disease by reducing anxiety and depression, improving treatment compliance, control of cardiovascular risk factors, lifestyle changes and disease knowledge.
文摘目的探讨经尿道前列腺等离子双极电切术(transurethral plasmakinetic resection of prostate,TUPKP)治疗高危良性前列腺增生(BPH)患者的临床疗效。方法采用前瞻性多中心研究设计。在全国20家医院泌尿外科按照纳入排除标准,入组行TUPKP治疗的高危BPH患者,分析患者基线、围手术期及术后3个月随访的相关数据,评价疗效和安全性。结果2016年9月至2018年12月共入组229名高危BPH患者。与基线相比,术后3个月随访的国际前列腺症状评分改变量为-17.28[95%CI(-18.02,-16.54)]分、最大尿流率改变量为5.61[95%CI(0.68,10.54)]mL·s^(-1)、残余尿量改变量为-84.50[95%CI(-96.49,-72.51)]mL、生活质量评分改变量为-3.24[95%CI(-3.42,-3.06)]分,差异均具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。术中及术后并发症的发生率低,未发生与手术相关的不良事件。结论TUPKP可以用于治疗高危BPH患者,建议由技术熟练的术者实施手术。
文摘目的应用序贯法探讨丙泊酚或不同剂量瑞马唑仑对舒芬太尼抑制老年患者气管插管反应的半数有效剂量(50%effective dose,ED_(50))的影响。方法选择2022年10至12月在气管插管全身麻醉下接受择期手术的老年患者,美国麻醉医师协会(American Society of Anesthesiologists,ASA)分级Ⅰ、Ⅱ级,年龄65~80岁,将患者采用随机数字表法分为4组:丙泊酚组(P组,诱导时给予丙泊酚2mg/kg)和瑞马唑仑组(R1、R2、R3组,诱导时分别静脉注射瑞马唑仑0.2、0.3、0.4mg/kg)。麻醉诱导时给予Dixon序贯法设定剂量的舒芬太尼后,静脉注射丙泊酚或相应剂量瑞马唑仑及顺式阿曲库铵0.15mg/kg,待4个成串刺激(train of four,TOF)计数为0时行气管插管。若气管插管反应阳性,则下一例患者舒芬太尼剂量提高1个浓度梯度,否则降低1个浓度梯度,各相邻浓度之间的比为1∶1.1,直至出现7个转折点终止研究。采用Probit回归分析计算舒芬太尼抑制老年患者气管插管反应ED_(50)和95%有效剂量(95%effective dose,ED_(95))以及相应的95%置信区间(confidenceinterval,CI)。记录所有患者低血压、心动过缓、注射痛等不良反应的发生情况。结果本研究共纳入老年患者113例,P、R1、R2、R3组分别24、28、30、31例。丙泊酚2mg/kg或0.2、0.3、0.4mg/kg瑞马唑仑时舒芬太尼抑制老年患者气管插管反应的ED_(50)和ED_(95)及相应95%CI分别为:P组ED_(50)为0.236μg/kg(95%CI:0.218~0.256),ED_(95)为0.266μg/kg(95%CI:0.250~0.398);R1组ED_(50)为0.284μg/kg(95%CI:0.265~0.309),ED_(95)为0.329μg/kg(95%CI:0.306~0.478);R2组ED_(50)为0.239μg/kg(95%CI:0.221~0.260),ED_(95)为0.282μg/kg(95%CI:0.261~0.415);R3组ED_(50)为0.198μg/kg(95%CI:0.182~0.211),ED_(95)为0.231μg/kg(95%CI:0.216~0.303)。与P组相比,R1、R2、R3组低血压、心动过缓、注射痛发生率较低(P<0.05)。R2组舒芬太尼ED_(50)与P组相类似,但低血压、注射痛发生率与P组相比较低。结论随着瑞马唑仑剂量的增加,舒芬太尼抑制老年患者气管插管反应的ED_(50)逐渐降低;在ED_(50)相近的情况下,瑞马唑仑相较于丙泊酚诱导的低血压、心动过缓、注射痛发生率更低,因而在老年患者气管插管全身麻醉中,使用瑞马唑仑诱导更具有优势。