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.

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.

Effect of atorvastatin on serum oxidative stress and N-terminal brain natriuretic peptide expression in rats

Objective:To investigate the effect of atorvastatin on serum oxidative stress and N-terminal brain natriuretic peptide expression in rats.Methods:A total of 40 healthy male SD rats were randomly divided into the sham group(Croup A,n=10,saline 5 mL/d),ischemia-reperfusion group(Group B,n=10,saline S mL/d),atorvastatin group(Group C,n=10.atorvastatin 20 mg/kg·d),atorvastatin + N-amino-arginine group(Group D,n=10,atorvastatin 20 mg/kg·d + N-amino arginine 15 mg/kg).Myocardial ischemia-reperfusion rat model was eslablished after 3 days of gavage.N-amino arginine 15 mg/kg was given by tail vein injection 15 min before ischemia.After reperfusion,enzymology indicators such us creatine kinase(CK) and lactate dehydrogenase and the oxidative stress parameters such as nitric oxide(NO),malondialdehyde(MDA) and total superoxide dismutase(TSOD),and n-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide(NT-proBNP)expression was detected by immunohistochemistry.Results:LDH and CK levels of group A were significantly lower than the outer three groups,and group B was the highest.There was significant difference between group B and group C(P<0.05),and no significant difference between group B and group D(P>0.05).MDA levels in group B were significantly higher than the other three groups.The lowest was group A,followed by group C,the difference among groups was significantly(P<0.05).TSOD and NO levels in group B was the lowest,the level in group A was the highest,followed by group C,the difference among groups was significant(P<0.05).NT-proBNP level in group B was significantly higher than the other three groups,the lowest was group A,followed by group C,the difference among groups was significant(P<0.05).Conclusions:Atorvastatin has a protective effect on the myocardial injury in the myocardial ischemia and reperfusion rats.It can increase NO synthesis and decrease MDA content,increase serum TSOD activity and the oxidative stress effect,meanwhile protect myocardial cells and reduce myocardial injury.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Analyses of N‑Terminal Pro‑Brain Natriuretic Peptide,Cardiac Troponin T,and Creatine Kinase MB in Pericardial Fluid in Sudden Cardiac Death Caused by Ischemic Heart Disease

Background:Biochemical analyses of N‑terminal pro‑brain natriuretic peptide(NT‑proBNP),cardiac troponin T(cTnT),and creatine kinase MB(CK‑MB)have been reported to be valuable for the auxiliary diagnosis of sudden cardiac death(SCD)in previous forensic studies.Aims and Objectives:The present study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic efficiency of combined analyses of NT‑proBNP,cTnT and CK‑MB in the pericardial fluid for forensic diagnosis of SCD caused by ischemic heart disease.Materials and Methods:Levels of NT‑proBNP,cTnT,and CK‑MB in the pericardial fluid of 132 medicolegal autopsy cases were obtained through electrochemiluminescence method.Results:NT‑proBNP,cTnT,and CK‑MB levels were significantly elevated in SCD cases(P<0.05).Receiver‑operating characteristics(ROC)analysis showed that NT‑proBNP,cTnT,and CK‑MB have diagnostic value for the diagnosis of SCD:NT‑proBNP,cutoff value of 2236 pg/ml;cTnT,cutoff value of 199.51 ng/ml;CK‑MB:cutoff value of 2742.5 ng/ml,and the combined analyses of these three biomarkers have better diagnostic efficiency than each single biomarker alone.Moreover,the causes of SCD were sub‑divided into acute ischemic heart disease,acute myocardial infarction(AMI),and recurrent myocardial infarction subgroups for further analysis,which revealed that the ratio of cTnT/CK‑MB could be used to distinguish AMI with the cutoff value of 0.1085 estimated by ROC analysis.Conclusion:These observations suggested that the postmortem biochemical analyses of NT‑proBNP,cTnT,and CK‑MB in the pericardial fluid may assist to diagnose SCD in forensic practice,and the combined analyses of multiple biomarkers have better diagnostic efficiency than each single biomarker alone.On the basis of the postmortem biochemical analyses of NT‑proBNP,cTnT and CK‑MB,combining the ratio of cTnT/CK‑MB could be used to distinguish AMI.

降钙素原、D-二聚体、N-末端脑钠肽前体对重度慢性阻塞性肺疾病急性加重期患者预后的意义

目的:探讨降钙素原、D-二聚体、N-末端脑钠肽前体(NT-proBNP)对重度慢性阻塞性肺疾病急性加重期(acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,AECOPD)患者预后的意义。方法:回顾性分析102例重度AECOPD的临床资料。根据患者预后情况分为预后不良组(36例)和预后良好组(66例),检测对比两组的降钙素原、D-二聚体和NT-proBNP,采用logistic回归分析进行多因素分析,并以ROC曲线评价预后预测价值。结果:预后不良组降钙素原、D-二聚体、NT-proBNP的浓度均明显高于预后良好组(P<0.01)。降钙素原、D-二聚体和NT-proBNP在logistic回归分析中的P值均<0.05。降钙素原、D-二聚体和NT-proBNP的AUC分别为0.743、0.778、0.708(P<0.01)。降钙素原联合D-二聚体、降钙素原联合NT-proBNP、D-二聚体联合NT-proBNP的AUC分别为0.847、0.815和0.798(P<0.01)。3项指标联合检测的AUC为0.862(P<0.01)。结论:降钙素原、D-二聚体和NT-proBNP均是重度AECOPD预后不良的独立危险因素,并在重度AECOPD预后预测中均有一定的价值,其中三者联合检测的预后预测效能最高。

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.

血清NT-pro-BNP、MMP-2水平与糖尿病合并急性脑梗死患者冠状动脉病变程度的关系

目的探讨血清N末端脑钠肽前体(NT-pro BNP)、基质金属蛋白酶-2(MMP-2)水平与糖尿病合并急性脑梗死(ACI)患者冠状动脉病变程度的关系。方法选择首都医科大学电力教学医院2021年1月—2022年12月收治的126例糖尿病合并ACI患者为观察组,其中单支病变62例,双支病变33例,三支病变31例,轻度狭窄37例,中度狭窄43例,重度狭窄46例。另将同期于我院体检的60例单纯糖尿病患者纳为对照组以及60例健康体检者设为正常组。比较三组心肌肌钙蛋白I(cTnI)、肌酸激酶同工酶MB(CK-MB)、NT-pro BNP、MMP-2、I型胶原交联羧基末端肽(ICTP)水平;以ROC分析NT-pro BNP、MMP-2诊断糖尿病患者并发ACI的价值;比较不同冠状动脉病变支数及不同冠状动脉狭窄程度患者NT-pro BNP、MMP-2、ICTP水平;以Spearman秩相关分析NT-pro BNP、MMP-2、ICTP水平与冠状动脉病变支数、冠状动脉狭窄程度之间的相关性。结果观察组cTnI、CK-MB、NT-pro BNP、MMP-2、ICTP水平显著高于对照组(P<0.05),对照组cTnI、CK-MB、NT-pro BNP、MMP-2、ICTP水平显著高于正常组(P<0.05)。ROC结果显示,NT-pro BNP、MMP-2诊断糖尿病患者并发ACI训练集的曲线下面积为0.953、0.872,测试集的曲线下面积为0.902、0.842(P均<0.05)。NT-pro BNP、MMP-2、ICTP水平随着冠状动脉病变支数的增加及冠状动脉狭窄程度的加重而上升(P<0.05)。NT-proBNP、MMP-2、ICTP水平与糖尿病合并ACI患者冠状动脉病变支数、冠状动脉狭窄程度呈正相关(均有P<0.05)。结论NT-pro BNP、MMP-2、ICTP水平与糖尿病合并ACI患者冠状动脉病变支数、冠状动脉狭窄程度呈正相关,临床关注以上指标可对糖尿病合并ACI患者冠状动脉病变程度进行评估。

N-末端脑钠肽前体、甘油三酯/高密度脂蛋白胆固醇在老年2型糖尿病合并高血压左室重构预测中的应用价值

目的:探讨N-末端脑钠肽前体(NT-proBNP)、甘油三酯/高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(TG/HDL-C)在老年2型糖尿病(T2DM)合并高血压左室重构预测中的应用价值。方法:选取2021年2月—2024年2月北京市朝阳区安贞社区卫生服务中心收治的79例老年T2DM合并高血压患者作为观察组,另选取同期收治的79例T2DM患者作为对照组。所有受试者进行心脏超声检查,并检测NT-proBNP、TG、HDL-C水平及心室重构指标[左心房内径(LAD)、左室舒张末内径(LEEVD)及左室射血分数(LVEF)],计算TG/HDL-C。采用Pearson相关系数法分析NT-proBNP、TG/HDL-C与心室重构指标的相关性。结果:观察组NT-proBNP、TG/HDL-C、LAD、LVEDD水平高于对照组,LVEF水平低于对照组(P<0.001)。Pearson分析结果显示,NT-proBNP、TG/HDL-C与LAD、LVEDD呈正相关,与LVEF呈负相关(P<0.001)。结论:NT-proBNP、TG/HDL-C在老年T2DM合并高血压左室重构预测中的应用价值较高,可作为心室重构的辅助预测指标。

N-末端脑钠肽前体在慢性阻塞性肺疾病合并肺心病患者的临床价值分析

目的探讨N-末端脑钠肽前体(NT-proBNP)应用于慢性阻塞性肺疾病(COPD)合并慢性肺源性心脏病(肺心病)的临床价值。方法回顾性选择2017年1月—2022年1月收治的120例COPD合并肺心病患者为研究对象,并选取同期未合并肺心病的COPD患者作为对照。收集相关临床资料,采用logistic回归分析影响COPD合并肺心病的危险因素,采用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线评价相关危险因素对COPD合并肺心病的预测价值。结果Logistic回归分析显示右心房横径增大、肺动脉压升高、NT-proBNP水平升高是COPD合并肺心病的独立危险因素(P<0.05);右心房横径、肺动脉压、NT-proBNP预测COPD合并肺心病的ROC曲线下面积分别为0.899、0.944、0.920。结论右心房横径、肺动脉压和NT-proBNP在COPD合并肺心病的预测中具有较高的指导价值,可作为COPD合并肺心病诊治过程中的一项参考指标,应受到重视。

血浆N-末端B型脑钠肽前体联合血清胱抑素C在预测老年糖尿病肾病并发急性肾损伤预后中的临床价值

目的:评估血浆N-末端B型脑钠肽前体(NT-proBNP)联合血清胱抑素C(Cys-C)在预测老年糖尿病肾病(DN)并发急性肾损伤(AKI)预后中的临床价值。方法:选取2021年10月—2023年7月南京鼓楼医院集团宿迁医院收治的老年DN患者116例作为研究对象,根据患者是否发生AKI将其分为观察组(发生AKI)和对照组(未发生AKI),各58例。比较两组患者NT-proBNP、Cys-C水平及肾功能相关指标水平,以受试者工作特征曲线(ROC曲线)分析NT-proBNP、Cys-C单独检测与联合检测对老年DN患者并发AKI预后的预测价值。结果:观察组NT-proBNP、Cys-C水平均高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);观察组尿白蛋白排泄率、尿素氮、肌酐水平均高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。ROC曲线分析结果显示,NT-proBNP、Cys-C单独检测及联合检测的灵敏度分别为0.466、0.828、0.879,特异度分别为0.724、0.707、0.709,AUC分别为0.576、0.818、0.877。结论:NT-proBNP和Cys-C联合检测在预测老年DN患者并发AKI的风险以及指导治疗决策和评估长期预后方面具有重要的临床价值。

N-末端脑钠素原与心钠素对冠心病慢性心力衰竭诊断及预后判断价值的比较研究

目的比较N末端脑钠素原(NTProBNP)和心钠素(ANP)对冠心病慢性心力衰竭(心衰)的诊断及预后判定价值。方法入选71例冠心病患者,其中伴心衰58例,无心衰13例。用酶联免疫吸附法测定血浆NTProBNP,用放射免疫法测定血浆ANP,并与30例正常人进行比较。定期随访,记录冠心病患者心脏事件的发生情况。结果心衰患者血浆NTProBNP和ANP浓度均显著高于无心衰患者及正常人组(P均<0.05)。心功能级者NTProBNP浓度显著高于心功能、级者,血浆ANP浓度显著高于心功能级者,但与级者比较差异无显著性。血浆NTProBNP和ANP对于冠心病心衰诊断的敏感性分别为94.38%和75.86%;特异性分别为96.67%和83.33%。在(11.35±1.69)个月的随访中,心衰组中死亡者与存活者血浆NTProBNP和ANP水平差异无显著性。结论NTProBNP对冠心病心衰的诊断价值高于ANP,二者均与冠心病心衰患者短期心源性死亡无关。

脓毒症患者血浆PCT、NT-pro-BNP与cTnT水平检测的临床意义

目的探讨脓毒症患者血浆降钙素原(PCT)、氨基末端脑钠肽前体(NT-pro-BNP)与肌钙蛋白T(cTnT)水平是否存在相关,以及对患者预后的意义。方法选取2014年9月—2015年3月某院重症监护病房(ICU)收治的48例脓毒症患者,按严重程度分成重度和轻度两组,检测患者血浆中PCT、NT-pro-BNP及cTnT水平,并统计患者的死亡结局情况,比较分析两组患者血浆PCT、NT-pro-BNP、cTnT水平与其死亡情况的关系。结果重度脓毒症组患者血浆中PCT、NT-pro-BNP、cTnT水平均高于轻度脓毒症组患者,差异具有统计学意义(均P<0.05);轻度脓毒症患者病死率为10.53%,低于重度脓毒症患者(41.38%),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);死亡组患者的PCT、NT-pro-BNP与cTnT水平均高于存活组(均P<0.05);相关分析发现脓毒症患者血浆中PCT与NT-pro-BNP呈正相关(rs=0.337,P<0.05),NT-pro-BNP与cTnT之间也呈正相关(rs=0.456,P=0.001),而PCT与cTnT无显著相关。预后分析发现脓毒症患者血浆中PCT、NT-pro-BNP、cTnT水平均与患者预后相关(P<0.05),并且对患者的预后均有较好的判别作用,与独立指标相比,当三个指标组合时对预后判别能力更好。结论联合检测脓毒症患者血浆PCT、NP-pro-BNP与cTnT水平可评估脓毒症患者感染的严重程度,并初步判断脓毒症患者的预后。

芪苈强心胶囊对缺血性心肌病心力衰竭患者左室重构、心功能、N-末端脑钠肽前体及肌钙蛋白I的影响

目的观察芪苈强心胶囊对缺血性心肌病心力衰竭患者左室重构、心功能、N-末端脑钠肽前体(NTproBNP)及肌钙蛋白I(cTnI)的影响。方法将60例心力衰竭患者随机分为治疗组与对照组各30例,均常规予以血管紧张素转换酶抑制剂或血管紧张素II受体拮抗剂、β受体阻滞剂、利尿剂等治疗,治疗组加用芪苈强心胶囊。治疗6个月后对比观察2组临床症状、左室舒张末期内径(LVEDD)、左室收缩末期内径(LVESD)、左室射血分数(LVEF)、每分钟输出量(CO)、NT-pro BNP、cTnI等的变化情况。结果治疗组临床总有效率明显高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(93.34%vs.80.00%,P<0.05)。与治疗前比较,2组治疗后NT-proBNP、cTnI、LVEDD均明显降低,LVEF、CO均明显增加,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05或P<0.01),而且治疗组治疗后6个月与对照组同期比较NT-proBNP、cTnI水平下降更明显,LVEDD、LVESD、LVEF、CO改善更明显,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗组住院时间、再住院率均低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论在心力衰竭常规治疗的基础之上加用芪苈强心胶囊能够降低NT-proBNP、cTnI的水平,逆转左室重构,改善心功能,疗效明显。