Prediabetes: An overlooked risk factor for major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events in atrial fibrillation patients

BACKGROUND Prediabetes is a well-established risk factor for major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events(MACCE).However,the relationship between prediabetes and MACCE in atrial fibrillation(AF)patients has not been extensively studied.Therefore,this study aimed to establish a link between prediabetes and MACCE in AF patients.AIM To investigate a link between prediabetes and MACCE in AF patients.METHODS We used the National Inpatient Sample(2019)and relevant ICD-10 CM codes to identify hospitalizations with AF and categorized them into groups with and without prediabetes,excluding diabetics.The primary outcome was MACCE(all-cause inpatient mortality,cardiac arrest including ventricular fibrillation,and stroke)in AF-related hospitalizations.RESULTS Of the 2965875 AF-related hospitalizations for MACCE,47505(1.6%)were among patients with prediabetes.The prediabetes cohort was relatively younger(median 75 vs 78 years),and often consisted of males(56.3%vs 51.4%),blacks(9.8%vs 7.9%),Hispanics(7.3%vs 4.3%),and Asians(4.7%vs 1.6%)than the non-prediabetic cohort(P<0.001).The prediabetes group had significantly higher rates of hypertension,hyperlipidemia,smoking,obesity,drug abuse,prior myocardial infarction,peripheral vascular disease,and hyperthyroidism(all P<0.05).The prediabetes cohort was often discharged routinely(51.1%vs 41.1%),but more frequently required home health care(23.6%vs 21.0%)and had higher costs.After adjusting for baseline characteristics or comorbidities,the prediabetes cohort with AF admissions showed a higher rate and significantly higher odds of MACCE compared to the non-prediabetic cohort[18.6%vs 14.7%,odds ratio(OR)1.34,95%confidence interval 1.26-1.42,P<0.001].On subgroup analyses,males had a stronger association(aOR 1.43)compared to females(aOR 1.22),whereas on the race-wise comparison,Hispanics(aOR 1.43)and Asians(aOR 1.36)had a stronger association with MACCE with prediabetes vs whites(aOR 1.33)and blacks(aOR 1.21).CONCLUSION This population-based study found a significant association between prediabetes and MACCE in AF patients.Therefore,there is a need for further research to actively screen and manage prediabetes in AF to prevent MACCE.

Fibrinogen’s potential role in connecting cerebrovascular abnormalities with glymphatic dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease(AD)stands out as the primary manifestation of age-related dementia,portraying a chronic neurodegenerative disorder distinguished by the accumulation of fibrillar amyloid-β(Aβ)plaques and neurofibrillary tangles of hyperphosphorylated tau.However,from a clinical standpoint,AD presents itself as a complex condition with a spectrum of dysfunctions rather than a singular pathological mechanism.An often-overlooked aspect of the disease is the presence of extensive cerebrovascular abnormalities,given that the majority of AD patients experience altered cerebral blood flow,damaged vasculature,increased microinfarcts and microhemorrhages.Animal models of AD further support this observation,showing cerebrovascular dysfunction such as impaired cerebral blood flow and altered cerebrovascular reactivity(Tataryn et al.,2021;Gareau et al.,2023).

Increased retinal venule diameter as a prognostic indicator for recurrent cerebrovascular events:a prospective observational study

Microvasculature of the retina is considered an alternative marker of cerebral vascular risk in healthy populations.However,the ability of retinal vasculature changes,specifically focusing on retinal vessel diameter,to predict the recurrence of cerebrovascular events in patients with ischemic stroke has not been determined comprehensively.While previous studies have shown a link between retinal vessel diameter and recurrent cerebrovascular events,they have not incorporated this information into a predictive model.Therefore,this study aimed to investigate the relationship between retinal vessel diameter and subsequent cerebrovascular events in patients with acute ischemic stroke.Additionally,we sought to establish a predictive model by combining retinal veessel diameter with traditional risk factors.We performed a prospective observational study of 141 patients with acute ischemic stroke who were admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University.All of these patients underwent digital retinal imaging within 72 hours of admission and were followed up for 3 years.We found that,after adjusting for related risk factors,patients with acute ischemic stroke with mean arteriolar diameter within 0.5-1.0 disc diameters of the disc margin(MAD_(0.5-1.0DD))of≥74.14μm and mean venular diameter within 0.5-1.0 disc diameters of the disc margin(MVD_(0.5-1.0DD))of≥83.91μm tended to experience recurrent cerebrovascular events.We established three multivariate Cox proportional hazard regression models:model 1 included traditional risk factors,model 2 added MAD_(0.5-1.0DD)to model 1,and model 3 added MVD0.5-1.0DD to model 1.Model 3 had the greatest potential to predict subsequent cerebrovascular events,followed by model 2,and finally model 1.These findings indicate that combining retinal venular or arteriolar diameter with traditional risk factors could improve the prediction of recurrent cerebrovascular events in patients with acute ischemic stroke,and that retinal imaging could be a useful and non-invasive method for identifying high-risk patients who require closer monitoring and more aggressive management.

A Medicinal and Edible Plant Crocus sativus L.and Its Therapeutic Effects on Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases

This paper introduces the biological characteristics,medicinal value,chemical component,and pharmacological effects of Crocus sativus L.,and explores its therapeutic effects on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases such as angina pectoris and coronary heart disease.

Gamma-glutamyl transferase 5 overexpression in cerebrovascular endothelial cells improves brain pathology,cognition,and behavior in APP/PS1 mice

In patients with Alzheimer’s disease,gamma-glutamyl transferase 5(GGT5)expression has been observed to be downregulated in cerebrovascular endothelial cells.However,the functional role of GGT5 in the development of Alzheimer’s disease remains unclear.This study aimed to explore the effect of GGT5 on cognitive function and brain pathology in an APP/PS1 mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease,as well as the underlying mechanism.We observed a significant reduction in GGT5 expression in two in vitro models of Alzheimer’s disease(Aβ_(1-42)-treated hCMEC/D3 and bEnd.3 cells),as well as in the APP/PS1 mouse model.Additionally,injection of APP/PS1 mice with an adeno-associated virus encoding GGT5 enhanced hippocampal synaptic plasticity and mitigated cognitive deficits.Interestingly,increasing GGT5 expression in cerebrovascular endothelial cells reduced levels of both soluble and insoluble amyloid-βin the brains of APP/PS1 mice.This effect may be attributable to inhibition of the expression ofβ-site APP cleaving enzyme 1,which is mediated by nuclear factor-kappa B.Our findings demonstrate that GGT5 expression in cerebrovascular endothelial cells is inversely associated with Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis,and that GGT5 upregulation mitigates cognitive deficits in APP/PS1 mice.These findings suggest that GGT5 expression in cerebrovascular endothelial cells is a potential therapeutic target and biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease.

Analysis of The Impact of Interventional Nursing on The Therapeutic Effect, Negative Emotions, and Quality of Life of Patients Undergoing Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Interventional Therapy

Objective: To explore the impact of interventional nursing on the therapeutic effect, negative emotions, and quality of life of patients undergoing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular interventional therapy. Methods: A total of 106 patients who underwent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular interventional treatment were collected and randomly divided into Group A (control) and Group B (observation), with 53 cases each. Group A received the routine nursing intervention and Group B received the interventional nursing intervention. The clinical efficacy, complications, negative emotions, quality of life, and nursing satisfaction of the two groups of patients were evaluated. Results: The total clinical effective rate of Group B (52/98.12%) was higher than that of Group A (45/84.91%) (χ^(2)= 4.371, P < 0.05). The total incidence of complications in Group B (2/3.78%) was lower than that of Group A (9/16.98%) (χ^(2)= 4.970, P < 0.05). The self-rating anxiety (SAS) score and self-rating depression (SDS) of Group B were lower than those of Group A (P < 0.001). The quality of life of Group B was significantly higher than that of Group A (P < 0.001). The nursing satisfaction of group B (51/96.22%) was higher than that of group A (43/81.13%) (χ^(2)= 6.014, P < 0.05). Conclusion: In the care of patients undergoing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular interventional therapy, interventional nursing intervention effectively improved the patient’s clinical efficacy, reduced the incidence of complications, reduced negative emotions, improved the quality of life, and increased nursing satisfaction.

Protective effects of catalpol on cardio-cerebrovascular diseases: A comprehensive review

Catalpol,an iridoid glucoside isolated from Rehmannia glutinosa,has gained attention due to its potential use in treating cardio-cerebrovascular diseases(CVDs).This extensive review delves into recent studies on catalpol's protective properties in relation to various CVDs,such as atherosclerosis,myocardial ischemia,infarction,cardiac hypertrophy,and heart failure.The review also explores the compound's anti-oxidant,anti-inflammatory,and anti-apoptotic characteristics,emphasizing the role of vital signaling pathways,including PGC-1a/TERT,PI3K/Akt,AMPK,Nrf2/HO-1,estrogen receptor(ER),Nox4/NF-kB,and GRP78/PERK.The article discusses emerging findings on catalpol's ability to alleviate diabetic cardiovascular complications,thrombosis,and other cardiovascular-related conditions.Although clinical studies specifically addressing catalpol's impact on CVDs are scarce,the compound's established safety and well-tolerated nature suggest that it could be a valuable treatment alternative for CVD patients.Further investigation into catalpol and related iridoid derivatives may unveil new opportunities for devising natural and efficacious CVD therapies.

Mg alloy cardio-/cerebrovascular scaffolds: Developments and prospects

Vascular scaffolds are one of the important application fields of biodegradable Mg alloys, and related research has been carried out for more than 20 years. In recent years, the application expansion of Mg alloy vascular scaffolds has brought new challenges to the research of related fields. This review focuses on the relevant advances in the field of Mg alloys for both cardio-/cerebrovascular scaffolds. The frequently investigated alloy series for vascular scaffolds were reviewed. The bottleneck of processing of Mg alloy minitubes was elucidated.The idea of functionalized surface modification was also pointed out in this review, and the authors put forward guidelines based on research experience in terms of scaffold structural design and degradation behavior evaluation. Finally, suggestions for further research directions of Mg alloy vascular scaffolds were provided.

Spontaneous Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia Presenting as Concomitant Bilateral Cerebrovascular Infarction and Acute Coronary Syndrome

Background:Spontaneous heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is a pro-thrombotic syndrome in which anti-heparin antibodies develop without heparin exposure.Case presentation:A 78-year-old man who underwent a successful lumbar laminectomy presented to the hospital 5 days after discharge for stroke-like symptoms and was found to have acute infarcts of the bilateral frontal lobes.The patient was found to be severely thrombocytopenic and was incidentally found to have an inferior wall myocardial infarction.Further investigation led to the diagnosis of bilateral lower extremity deep vein thromboses.His overall clinical presentation prompted a detailed hematologic workup that indicated positivity for heparin-induced thrombocy-topenia despite no previous exposure to heparin products.Conclusions:This case illustrates a patient with no prior lifetime heparin exposure who underwent laminectomy with subsequent development of acute infarcts of the bilateral frontal lobes,an inferior wall myocardial infarction,and bilateral lower extremity deep vein thromboses,with concern for sequelae of spontaneous heparin-induced thrombo-cytopenia.

Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident): Epidemiological, Clinical and Evolving Aspects in the Internal Medicine Department of the Public Health Establishment 1 (EPS1) of Tivaouane

Introduction: The frequency, severity, cost of treatment, morbidity and mortality of stroke make it a real public health problem. In industrialized countries, strokes are the leading cause of physical disability in adults, the second leading cause of dementia (after Alzheimer’s disease), and the third leading cause of death (after cancer and cardiovascular disease). It’s also a major cause of depression. The objective of our study was to describe the epidemiological, clinical and evolutionary aspects of stroke in the internal medicine department of Tivaouane Hospital. Material and Method: This is a retrospective study carried out from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2018 on the files of patients hospitalized for stroke in the medical department of the EPS1 in Tivaouane. We took into account all the patients who had a brain CT (computed tomography) scan. We collected data related to socio-demographic characteristics, history, risk factors, reasons for admission, clinical signs, paraclinical examinations, as well as evolution. Results: Out of 1999 patients, 206 files of patients with stroke were collected, i.e. a proportion of 10.3%. Our study population had a mean age of 65.53 years [16 - 97 years]. We noted a clear predominance of women (50.5%). The majority of the population came from the outskirts of Tivaouane (56.7%). Risk factors for stroke were dominated by hypertension (90.3%), dyslipidemia (19.4%), previous stroke (18.9%), and diabetes (16%). The clinical signs were dominated by a motor deficit (94.1%), speech disorders (67.4%) and consciousness disorders (47%). Ischemic strokes were predominant (65%) over hemorrhagic strokes (34.5%). The outcome was generally unfavorable with 14.6% total recovery, 58.7% recovery with sequelae and a case fatality of 26.7%. Conclusion: It emerges from this study that strokes still remain a real public health problem. Knowledge of populations of risk factors as well as their proper management is fundamental in primary prevention strategies, the only guarantee for a reduction in the still very high morbidity and mortality of this disease.

肉苁蓉的药理作用及其在中枢神经系统疾病中的研究进展

肉苁蓉(Cistanches)是列当科植物肉苁蓉的肉质茎,又名金笋、地精、大芸。肉苁蓉的提取物主要包括肉苁蓉总苷、苯乙醇苷类、环烯醚萜类、挥发性成分、木脂素类、多糖、生物碱等。肉苁蓉的传统中药作用有补肾壮阳、润肠通便、女子不孕、滋补强身等;现代药理作用包括抗氧化、抗凋亡、调控自噬、增强体力和抗疲劳、改善学习认知功能。相关研究表明肉苁蓉对中枢神经系统疾病具有良好的治疗效果。脑缺血再灌注损伤(Cerebral ischemia reperfusion injury,CIRI)发生常伴随着脑水肿、血脑屏障的破坏、神经炎症、神经元凋亡,肉苁蓉提取物肉苁蓉总苷可抑制神经细胞炎症及凋亡,减少脑梗死面积,对CIRI模型大鼠具有神经保护作用。肉苁蓉通过减少自由基堆积、抑制氧化应激和炎症反应,提高阿尔茨海默病(Alzheimer’s disease,AD)和血管性痴呆(Vascular dementia,Va D)模型大鼠的学习记忆能力。肉苁蓉可以改善帕金森病(Parkinson’s disease,PD)小鼠运动行为异常,发挥神经保护作用。肉苁蓉能够抑制肌萎缩侧索硬化症(Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,ALS)兴奋性氨基酸的水平,减轻神经毒性作用,改变星形胶质细胞功能,提高神经细胞存活率。目前肉苁蓉对于中枢神经系统疾病的应用越来越广泛,就其药理作用及其在中枢神经系统疾病中的研究进展进行综述,以期为肉苁蓉的开发和利用提供新的思路。

脑神经血管功能体系及其评估方法的展望

人脑具有极为精妙的神经血管功能体系以满足脑细胞对能量代谢刻不容缓的需求。然而,现有的仪器设备仅能探测单一的神经血管功能,导致碎片化认知,许多与神经血管疾病相关的科学问题悬而未决。本文旨在回顾在面对重大疾病时脑血流自动调节功能、脑血管反应性功能、神经血管耦联功能以及自主神经功能等神经血管功能所扮演的角色,并探讨多功能、多范式、高分辨率的人体多模态跨尺度神经血管功能测量系统的可行性,为深入研究脑血管病及神经退行性疾病等重大神经血管疾病的新理论和新机制提供科学工具。

多元化教学模式在缺血性脑血管病介入进修医师培训中的应用探索

目的 探讨多元化教学模式在提高缺血性脑血管病介入诊疗进修医师培训质量和效率方面的应用。方法 选择2018年1月-2022年12月在南京大学医学院附属鼓楼医院神经内科接受脑血管介入培训的进修医师为研究对象,应用多元化教学模式,即将多种教学方法融合交叉的培训模式进行教学。采用问卷调查的形式对进修医师满意度及其在培训前后介入诊疗理论知识和实践操作能力进行评估。结果 共纳入55名进修医师,年龄32~50岁,其中男性51名(92.73%)。89.09%的进修医师对多元化教学模式非常满意;分别有83.64%和85.45%的进修医师认为多元化教学模式激发了学习兴趣和自主学习能力。经过多元化教学模式培训后,能够独立完成颅外支架置入治疗的进修医师显著增加(41.82%vs. 12.73%,P=0.002)。结论 多元化教学模式是提高缺血性脑血管病介入进修医师培训质量和效率的有效手段。

微信辅助的案例教学法在脑血管病临床实习带教中的应用效果

目的探讨微信辅助的案例教学法在脑血管病临床实习带教中的应用效果。方法选择2022年9月至12月于苏州大学附属第二医院神经内科实习的80名实习生作为研究对象,按照随机数字表法分为观察组和对照组,每组各40名。观察组采用微信辅助的案例教学法,对照组采用传统教学法。评估两组学生的考核成绩,综合素质和教学满意度。结果观察组的理论知识成绩、实践技能成绩和综合素质评分均高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。同时,观察组教学满意度高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论微信辅助的案例教学法在神经内科脑血管病临床实习带教中具有良好的应用效果,该方法值得在神经内科临床实习教学中推广应用。

主观性失眠与脑血管病慢性期功能预后的关系研究:基于多中心前瞻性研究的事后分析

目的 探索脑血管病患者主观性失眠与慢性期功能预后的关系。方法 本研究是对多中心、大型前瞻性研究--中国卒中后抑郁发生及其结局的前瞻性队列研究(prospective cohort study on the incidence and outcome of patients with post-stroke depression in China,PRIOD)的事后分析。选取PRIOD中入组患者人数较多的15个中心,对入组的脑血管病患者进行发病5年后的电话随访。收集患者的一般资料、临床特点。根据《精神障碍诊断与统计手册》(第五版)中失眠的诊断标准编制调查问卷,收集失眠及相关睡眠问题,评估患者是否存在主观性失眠以及睡眠时间。采用mRS评估患者的功能预后。采用多因素logistic回归分析脑血管病患者主观性失眠与功能预后的关系。结果 本研究共纳入698例患者,其中319例(45.70%)为主观性失眠患者,仅17.55%(56/319)服用助眠药物。logistic回归分析显示,主观性失眠与脑血管病患者功能预后存在显著关联:校正协变量后,与无失眠患者相比,主观性失眠患者功能残疾风险较高(OR 1.64,95%CI 1.11~2.42,P=0.013);亚组分析显示,在基线为首次脑血管病发作患者中,与无失眠患者相比,主观性失眠患者功能残疾的风险较高(OR 1.74,95%CI 1.13~2.68,P=0.013)。结论 主观性失眠是导致脑血管病慢性期功能残疾的危险因素。

经头颈部CTA联合三维重建技术用于脑血管疾病动脉狭窄的诊断价值

目的分析经头颈部CT血管造影(CTA)联合三维重建技术对脑血管疾病的特点及对脑血管疾病动脉狭窄的诊断作用。方法选择我院在2021年8月至2022年8月期间收治的脑血管疾病动脉狭窄患者118例进行观察,所有患者均进行经头颈部CTA检查,将获取的图像,完成最大密度投影和血管三维重建,将数字减影血管造影(DSA)检查结果作为“金标准”,分析经头颈部CTA联合三维重建的诊断特点,对脑血管疾病动脉狭窄患者的诊断价值。结果以DSA检查结果作为“金标准”,经头颈部CTA联合三维重建技术对脑血管动脉狭窄患者的灵敏度、特异度、准确率、阳性及阴性预测值更高,118例脑血管动脉狭窄患者显示982条血管,经头颈部CTA联合三维重建技术与DSA检查的符合率为86.97%(854/982),118例脑血管动脉狭窄患者显示颅内侧支动脉1422条,经头颈部CTA联合三维重建技术与DSA检查的符合率为97.54%(1387/1422)。结论针对脑血管疾病动脉狭窄患者,以经头颈部CTA联合三维重建技术进行检查,对患者血管病变的分布情况、动脉狭窄程度的检查效果较好,能够有效分辨患者侧支循环等级,为后续的治疗提供参考依据。

CHIP相关基因与MPN患者心脑血管事件的风险分析

目的:分析骨髓增殖性肿瘤(MPN)患者不确定潜能的克隆性造血(CHIP)相关基因突变谱和临床特征,探讨CHIP相关基因与其心脑血管事件(CCE)的相关性及可能作用机制。方法:回顾性分析2019年8月-2022年7月首都医科大学附属北京安贞医院血液科收治的73例MPN患者的临床资料和二代测序结果,采用Logistic回归分析CHIP相关基因、炎症细胞因子对MPN患者CCE的影响。结果:55例(75.3%)MPN患者检出CHIP相关基因,原发性血小板增多症(ET)和真性红细胞增多症(PV)患者CHIP相关基因各突变频率差异无统计学意义。CHIP相关基因突变以单基因形式为主,检出率从高至低依次为JAK2V617F(63.0%,46/73)、ASXL1(16.4%,12/73)、TET2(11.0%,8/73)、DNMT3A(9.6%,7/73)、SRSF2(6.9%,5/73)、SF3B1(4.1%,3/73)、TP53(1.4%,1/73)和PPMID(1.4%,1/73)。年龄>60岁患者CHIP相关基因检出率明显高于≤60岁者[91.7%(33/36)vs 59.5%(22/37)]。27例(37.0%)MPN患者伴CCE(MPN/CCE),2次CCE者5例,均为动脉事件。CCE组患者年龄(62.8±12.8 vs 53.9±15.8岁,P=0.015)、IL-1β水平(17.7±26.0vs 4.3±8.6,P=0.012)、IL-8水平(360.7±598.6 vs 108.3±317.0,P=0.045)、血栓形成史(29.6%vs 2.2%,P=0.020)和CHIP相关基因检出率(88.9%vs 67.4%,P=0.040)高于无CCE组。多因素Logistic回归分析结果显示,年龄(OR=0.917,95%CI:0.843-0.999,P=0.047)、血栓形成史(OR=34.148,95%CI:2.392-487.535,P=0.009)、任何1个CHIP相关基因突变(OR=16.065,95%CI:1.217-212.024,P=0.035)和IL-1β水平升高(OR=0.929,95%CI:0.870-0.992,P=0.027)均是MPN/CCE的独立危险因素;CHIP相关单基因突变与MPN/CCE无关,但DNMT3A(OR=88.717,95%CI:2.690-292.482,P=0.012)、ASXL1(OR=7.941,95%CI:1.045-60.353,P=0.045)突变是PV/CCE的独立危险因素。结论:MPN患者CHIP相关基因突变率高,尤其是60岁以上患者;高龄、血栓形成史、CHIP相关基因突变和IL-1β水平升高是MPN发生CCE的独立危险因素。DNMT3A、ASXL1单基因突变是PV患者CCE的独立危险因素。CHIP相关基因突变及炎症细胞因子IL-1β升高是MPN新的CCE危险因素。

基于DMAIC模型的妊娠合并脑血管病急诊就诊流程优化研究

目的利用精益六西格玛(lean six sigma,LSS)管理中的界定、测量、分析、改进和控制(define,measure,analyze,improve,control;DMAIC)模型,优化妊娠合并脑血管病患者就医流程,提高患者就医效率,保障母婴安全。方法2021年12月,首都医科大学附属北京天坛医院根据DMAIC模型,对危重孕产妇的就诊流程进行优化:梳理就诊流程,明确到院—医嘱开立、采血—送检、医嘱开立—影像学检查为院内延误的关键环节,对上述环节进行流程跟踪及分析,找出延误原因,并采取改进措施,优化流程。本研究回顾性纳入流程优化前(2019年1月—2021年12月)的妊娠合并脑血管病患者为优化前组,流程优化后(2022年1月—2023年12月)的患者为优化后组。比较两组患者就诊流程中的到院—医嘱开立、采血—送检、医嘱开立—影像学检查、到院—办理住院的时间。结果急诊就诊流程优化后,妊娠合并脑血管病患者的总体就诊效率提高。到院—医嘱开立[24.0(13.5~38.5)min vs.39.0(17.5~98.0)min,P=0.027]、医嘱开立—影像学检查[48.0(10.0~73.0)min vs.65.5(22.7~90.7)min,P=0.025]以及到院—办理入院总时间[120.0(93.0~149.0)min vs.218.0(123.0~382.7)mi n,P<0.001]均较优化前缩短,差异有统计学意义;采血—送检时间有缩短趋势,但优化前后差异无统计学意义。结论使用DMAIC模型能够明确流程优化的关键环节,优化妊娠合并脑血管病患者的急诊就诊流程。

老年糖尿病肾病患者骨代谢指标与脑血管疾病的相关性

目的 探讨糖尿病肾病患者骨代谢指标与脑血管疾病的相关性及其对生存率的影响。方法 选取2014年1月-2019年12月在首都医科大学宣武医院内分泌科就诊的996例2型糖尿病肾病老年患者作为研究对象。根据是否合并脑血管疾病分为合并组599例和未合并组397例。收集患者的一般资料、临床资料、实验室资料、骨代谢资料和随访资料。采用logistic回归分析骨代谢指标(骨密度、骨钙素、骨碱性磷酸酶、维生素D、甲状旁腺激素等)与脑血管疾病的相关性。结果 合并组的骨密度、维生素D均低于未合并组,骨钙素、骨碱性磷酸酶均高于未合并组,合并组的血钙及磷水平均低于未合并组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。多因素logistic回归分析显示,骨密度、维生素D等是影响脑血管疾病发生的保护因素(P<0.05),骨碱性磷酸酶是其危险因素(P<0.05)。结论 糖尿病肾病患者的骨代谢指标是影响脑血管疾病发生的预测因素或介导因素,为糖尿病肾病患者的骨代谢和脑血管系统的评估和干预提供了新的依据和思路。

围透析期主动脉钙化积分对MHD患者长期生存率的预测价值

目的 观察维持性血液透析(maintenance hemodialysis,MHD)患者不同主动脉钙化积分(aortic calcification index,ACI)心血管不良事件发生率和死亡情况,探讨围透析期患者的ACI与心血管不良事件及死亡率的关系。方法 选取2014年7月—2018年6月在上海交通大学医学院附属第九人民医院首次开始透析治疗的维持性血液透析患者,根据初始的ACI结果将患者分成高钙化组(ACI≥10%)和低钙化组(0≤ACI<10%),观察2组患者的长期生存率和不良心脑血管事件发生率。结果 共纳入82例患者,其中73例(89.02%)患者存在不同程度的主动脉钙化表现,高钙化组的患者38例。截至观察结束,共37例(45.1%)患者死亡,其中感染[15例(40.54%)]和心脑血管不良事件[12例(32.43%)]是最主要的死亡原因。多元线性回归显示:年龄较大(β=0.214,95%CI:1.107~1.386,P<0.001)、既往心脑血管病史(β=-0.087,95%CI:0.203~4.128,P=0.039)与高ACI相关。随访至60个月时,低钙化组患者的生存率为78.2%,高钙化组患者的生存率为57.3%,2组比较有统计学差异(OR=0.359,95%CI:0.186~0.694,P=0.002)。单因素(HR=1.024,95%CI:1.003~1.045,P=0.025)和多因素(HR=1.103,95%CI:0.965~1.201,P=0.039)COX分析显示高ACI与透析患者5年死亡风险增加明显相关。多因素COX分析显示高钙化组是透析患者不良心脑血管事件发生(HR=3.935,95%CI:1.427~10.850,P=0.008)和心血管死亡(HR=6.242,95%CI:0.937~41.583,P=0.050)的危险因素。结论 围透析期患者的高主动脉钙化积分与维持性血液透析患者的长期生存率及不良心血管事件相关,需要早期关注慢性肾脏病患者的矿物质骨代谢异常并进行血管钙化监测,早期干预,延长患者透析生存期。