Relationship of High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein with Cardiovascular, Diabetic, and Hepatic Biomarkers

Biomarkers are early predictors of various disorders, circulating level of C-reactive protein is a sensitive biomarker of systemic inflammation and may also be associated with the development of diabetic, hepatic, and cardiovascular diseases. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the association between circulating levels of high sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and various biomarkers for hepatic, diabetic, and cardiovascular health. The retrospective analysis included 438 individuals who were tested for these panels simultaneously at Vibrant America Clinical Laboratory. The study population included free-living individuals without any preexisting clinical conditions. Among the cardiovascular markers, a positive correlation and significant association was found between high levels of hs-CRP and serum levels of triglycerides (r = 0.0964, p −0.1423, p −0.1216, p < 0.0105) with circulating levels of hs-CRP. Among all the diabetic markers, glucose (r = 0.1547, p < 0.0011) and glycated serum protein (r = 0.1725, p < 0.0003) were positively correlated with circulating hs-CRP. In the hepatic panel, AST, a transaminase that plays a vital role in amino acid metabolism, was found to have a strong positive correlation with hs-CRP (r = 0.2139, p < 0.0001). In conclusion, the results clearly show the association of hs-CRP with diabetic, hepatic, and cardiovascular risk factors indicating its central value as a key marker for several lifestyle-associated disorders.

High sensitivity C-reactive protein and cardfiac resynchronization therapy in patients with advanced heart failure

Background The data on the prognostic values of high sensitivity C-reactive protein （hsCRP） levels in patients with advanced symp-tomatic heart failure （HF） receiving cardiac resynchronization therapy （CRT） are scarce. The aim of present study was to investigate the association of serum hsCRP levels with left ventricle reverse remodeling after six months of CRT as well as long-term outcome. Methods A total of 232 CRT patients were included. The assessment of hsCRP values, clinical status and echocardiographic data were performed at baseline and after six months of CRT. Long-term follow-up included all-cause mortality and hospitalizations for HF. Results During the mean follow-up periods of 31.3 ± 31.5 months, elevated hsCRP （〉3 mg/L） prior to CRT was associated with a significant 2.39-fold increase （P=0.006） in the risk of death or HF hospitalizations. At 6-month follow-up, patients who responded to CRT showed significant reductions or maintained low in hsCRP levels （–0.5 ± 4.1 mg/L reduction） compared with non-responders （1.7 ± 6.1 mg/L increase, P=0.018）. Com-pared with patients in whom 6-month hsCRP levels were reduced or remained low, patients in whom 6-month hsCRP levels were increased or maintained high experienced a significantly higher risk of subsequent death or HF hospitalizations （Log-rank P〈0.001）. The echocardio-graphic improvement was also better among patients in whom 6-month hsCRP levels were reduced or remained low compared to those in whom 6-month hsCRP levels were raised or maintained high. Conclusions Our findings demonstrated that measurement of baseline and follow-up hsCRP levels may be useful as prognostic markers for timely potential risk stratification and subsequent appropriate treatment strategies in patients with advanced HF undergoing CRT.

The prognostic role of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in patients with acute myocardial infarction

1 Introduction Inflammation is one of the main mechanisms in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis,and the interest to the evaluation of inflammatory biomarkers in coronary artery disease(CAD)has been increasing over the last decade.[1,2]Destabilization of chronic artery plaques,which leads to acute coronary syndromes,has been associated with inflammatory status.[1,3]。

Relationship between high sensitivity C-reactive protein and angiographic severity of coronary artery disease

Background Coronary artery disease(CAD)remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality.Cytokines play a potential role in atherosclerosis pathogenesis and progression.We investigated the association between high sensitive C-reactive protein(hs CRP)and severity of CAD.Methods CAD patients were stratified according to hs CRP cut-off value into high levels hs CRP group(≥8.4 mg/L)and low levels hs CRP group(<8.4 mg/L).Severity of CAD was assessed according to artery stenosis degree and the number of vessel involved.Statistical analysis was performed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences(SPSS,version 23.0).Results The mean age was 60.3±11.0 years.The level of hs CRP was increased and ranged from 0.2 to 1020.0 mg/L.Biochemical risk factors and severity of CAD didn’t show significant differences between the two groups.In multivariate linear analysis,cardiac troponin I(c Tn I)and serum amyloid A(SAA)were predictors of hs CRP.As shown in receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis performed in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI)and compared to myonecrosis biomarkers,hs CRP(area under the curve(AUC):0.905;95%CI:0.844-0.966;P<0.001)could be a powerful predictor marker in evaluating the infarct size after myocardial infarction but not better than c Tn I.Conclusions Hs CRP levels were not associated with the severity of CAD but could be useful in the evaluation of myocardial necrosis in patients with STEMI.

Correlation of Enhancement Degree on Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound with Histopathology of Carotid Plaques and Serum High Sensitive C-Reactive Protein Levels in Patients Undergoing Carotid Endarterectomy

This study was undertaken to investigate the correlation of the enhancement degree on contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS) with the histopathology of carotid plaques and the serum high sensitive C-reactive protein(hs-CRP) levels in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy(CEA). Carotid CEUS was performed preoperatively in 115 patients who would undergo CEA, and the enhancement degree of the carotid plaques was evaluated by both the visual semiquantitative analysis and the quantitative time-intensity curve analysis. Serum hs-CRP levels were detected using the particle-enhanced immunoturbidimetric assay also before the operation. Additionally, the carotid plaque samples were subjected to histopathological examination postoperatively. The density of neovessels and the number of macrophages in the plaques were assessed by immunohistochemistry. The results showed that among the 115 patients, grade 0 plaque contrast enhancement was noted in 35 patients, grade 1 in 48 patients and grade 2 in 32 patients. The degree of plaque enhancement, the density of neovessels, the number of macrophages, and the hs-CRP levels were highest in the grade 2 patients. Correlation analysis showed that the enhancement degree of the carotid plaques was closely related to the immunohistochemical parameters of the plaques and the serum hs-CRP levels. It was suggested that the carotid plaque enhancement on CEUS can be used to evaluate the vulnerability of carotid plaques.

Myeloperoxidase and High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein for Predicting Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Coronary Heart Disease

Background: Research has shown that high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is a major inflammatory marker for prediction of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Myeloperoxidase (MPO) also plays an important role in atherosclerosis initiation and development. In present study, the major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) of patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) were investigated. Methods: MPO, hs-CRP and ACS-related risk factors from 201 ACS (78 AMI and 123 UAP) and 210 non-ACS (84 SAP and 126 non-CHD) patients confirmed by coronary angiography were detected, and the data were analyzed with receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and Spearman’s correlation coefficients. MACEs of 285 CHD patients were investigated during the 4-year period follow-up from March 2010 to May 2014. Results: The areas under ROC curve for diagnosing ACS were 0.888 (95% CI 0.843 - 0.933) for MPO, and 0.862 (95% CI 0.815-0.910) for hs-CRP, respectively. There were significantly correlations between MPO and hs-CRP in both ACS and non-ACS groups. Regarding to ACS patients, both MPO and hs-CRP were positively correlated with BMI, TC, TG, LDL-C and Hcy. Prospective study demonstrated that the incidences of MACEs associated significantly with elevated MPO baseline level (yes vs no, OR 7.383, 95% CI 4.095 - 13.309) and high hs-CRP baseline level (yes vs no, OR 4.186, 95% CI 2.469 - 7.097) in CHD patients. Conclusions: The present study provides the epidemiological evidence that elevated baseline MPO and hs-CRP levels are both valuable predictors of MACEs in CHD patients. MPO and hs-CRP would prompt the progression of atherosclerosis and development from SAP to ACS.

EFFECTS OF SIMVASTAIN COMBINED WITH OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS ON HIGH SENSITIVE C-REACTIVE PROTEIN, LIPIDEMIA, ANDFIBRINOLYSIS IN PATIENTS WITH MIXED DYSLIPIDEMIA

Objective To evaluate the effects of simvastatin combined with omega-3 fatty acids on high sensitive C-reactive protein(HsCRP), lipidemia, and fibrinolysis in coronary heart disease (CHD) and CHD risk equivalent patients with mixed dyslipi-demia. Methods A randomized, double-blind placebo controlled and parallel group trial was conducted. Patients with CHD and CHD risk equivalents with mixed dyslipidemia were treated with 10 or 20 mg simvastatin for 6-12 weeks. Following with the treatment of patients whose low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-ch) reaching goal level (< 100 mg/dL) or close to the goal (< 130 mg/dL), while triglyceride (TG) ≥200 mg/dL and < 500 mg/dL, was combined with omega-3 fatty acids (3 g/d) or a placebo for 2 months. The effects of the treatment on HsCRP, total cholesterol (TC), LDL-ch, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-ch), TG, lipoprotein (a) [LP (a)], apolipoprotein A1 (apoA1), apolipoprotein B (apoB), plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1), and tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) were investigated. Forty patients finished the study with each group consisting of twenty patients. Results (1) There were significant reductions of HsCRP, TG, TC, and TC/HDL-ch, which decreased by 2.16 ±2.77 mg/L (38.5%), 94.0 ±65.4 mg/dL (31.1%), 13.3 ±22.3 mg/dL (6.3%), 0.78 ±1.60 respectively in the omega-3 fatty acids group (P< 0.01, < 0.001, < 0.05, < 0.05) compared to the baseline. HsCRP and triglyceride reduction were more significant in omega-3 fatty acids group compared to the placebo group (P=0.021 and 0.011 respectively). (2) In the omega-3 fatty acids group, the values and percentage of TG reduction had a significantly positive relation with HsCRP reduction (r=0.51 and 0.45, P=0.021 and 0.047 respectively). Conclusion In CHD and CHD risk equivalent patients with mixed dyslipidemia, dyslipidemia’s therapeutic effect using simvastatin and omega-3 fatty acids may result from not only the combination of lipid adjustment, but also enhancement of their own nonlipid influences.

Pressure- and Urea-Induced Denaturation of Bovine Serum Albumin: Considerations about Protein Heterogeneity

Urea denatures proteins at different concentrations, depending on the experimental conditions and the protein. We in-vestigated the pressure-induced denaturation of bovine serum albumin (BSA) in the presence of subdenaturing concen-trations of urea based on a two-state equilibrium. Pressure-induced denaturation was enhanced at urea concentrations ([U]) of 3.5 M to 8.0 M, with the free energy of denaturation at atmospheric pressure ranging from +5.0 to –2.5 kJ/mol of BSA. The m values appeared to be biphasic, with m1 and m2 of 0.92 and 2.35 kJ mol–1?M–1, respectively. Plots of versus ln[U] yielded values of u, the apparent stoichiometric coefficient, of 1.68 and 6.67 mol of urea/mol of BSA for m1 and m2, respectively. These values were compared with the m and u values of other monomeric proteins reported in or calculated from the literature. The very low values of u systematically observed for proteins were suggestive of heterogeneity in the free energy of denaturation. Thus, a u value of 140 mol of urea/mol of BSA may indicate the existence of a heterogeneous molecular population with respect to the free energy of dena-turation.

ASSOCIATION OF INSULIN RESISTANCE AND C-REACTIVE PROTEIN WITH CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE IN PATIENTS WITH NORMAL GLUCOSE TOLERANCE

Objective To examine insulin resistance and high sensitivity C-reactive protein （hsCRP） association with clinical and angiographic severity of coronary artery disease （CAD） in patients with normal glucose tolerance. Methods In 638 consecutive patients with normal glucose tolerance, 221 had atypical chest pain and normal coronary artery （control group）, 279 had stable angina and CAD （SAP group ）, and 138 suffered acute myocardial infarction （ MI group）. The degree of CAD was further divided into borderline lesion （ lumen diameter narrowing 50% - 69% ）, significant 1-, 2- or 3-vessel disease （ luminal diameter narrowing 〉I 70% ）. Fasting serum glucose, insulin and hsCRP levels and lipid profiles were measured, and homeostasis model assessment for insulin resistance （ HOMA-IR ） was calculated. Multivariate analysis was performed to assess risk factors for 3-vessel disease or acute MI. Results Serum hsCRP, lipoprotein （a） levels, and insulin resistance index （IRI） were higher in AMI group than those in SAP and control groups. Serum hsCRP level and IRI were also higher in 3-vessel disease than those in other groups. Multivariate regression analysis revealed that insulin resistance, cigarette smoking, serum hsCRP, and lipoprotein （a） levels were independent risk factors for acute MI. Lipoprotein （ a ） elevation was an independent risk factor for 3-vessel disease. Conclusion Insulin resistance and high serum hsCRP level were associated with occurrence of acute MI and angiographic severity of coronary disease in patients with normal glucose tolerance.

Relationship between coronary atherosclerosis plaque characteristics and high sensitivity C-reactive proteins, interleukin-6

Background The relationship between inflammatory markers and the characteristics of coronary atherosclerosis plaques is uncertain. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the relationship between the characteristics of coronary atherosclerosis plaques and inflammatory markers such as high sensitivity C-reactive proteins （Hs-CRP） and interleukin-6 （IL-6）. Methods All patients suspected of having coronary heart disease （CHD） underwent Siemens 64-slice CT angiography （64-SCTA） to distinguish the quality of plaque of coronary artery lesions. Blood samples were taken to measure levels of serum Hs-CRP and IL-6 in different plaque groups and the control group and compared with the value of 64-SCTA for detection of coronary artery plaque. Results The sensitivity of detecting coronary artery plaque by 64-SCTA was 87.4%, the specificity was 87.1%, the positive predictive value was 82.2%, and the negative predictive value was 91.0%. Comparing the levels of serum Hs-CRP and IL-6 among plaque groups, the mean levels of serum Hs-CRP and IL-6 in three plaque groups were significantly higher than those in the control group （P 〈0.01）. The mean levels of serum Hs-CRP and IL-6 in the soft plaque group and mixed plaque group were significantly higher than those in hard plaque group （P〈0.01）. Plaque burden in the soft plaque group and mixed plaque group was significantly higher than in the hard plaque group （P 〈0.01）, but there was no statistical difference between the soft plaque group and mixed plaque group （P=-0.246）. There was a negative correlation between the CT scale and Hs-CRP and IL-6 levels in the soft plaque group （r= -0.621, P〈0.01, and r= -0.593, P 〈0.01 respectively）. There was a positive correlation between the plaque burden and Hs-CRP and IL-6 levels in the soft plaque group （r=0.579, P〈0.05 and r=0.429, P〈0.05 respectively）. Conclusions 64-SCTA is an effective way to distinguish the different quality of coronary atherosclerosis plaque. Serum Hs-CRP and IL-6 levels can be considered as the indexes to judge the degree of CHD and may reflect the activity of plaque in CHD patients. Thus it is important for clinical diagnosis and risk evaluation of acute coronary syndrome （ACS） patients.

Comparision of high sensitivity C-reactive protein and matrix metalloproteinase 9 in patients with unstable angina between with and without significant coronary artery plaques

Background Inflammation within vulnerable coronary plaques may cause unstable angina by promoting rupture and erosion. C-reactive protein （CRP） is the most reliable and accessible test method for clinical use for identifying coronary artery disease event. Matrix metalloproteinase 9 （MMP-9） is highly over-expressed in the vulnerable regions of a plaque. Our aim was to evaluate the plasma levels of MMP-9 and hsCRP in subjects with both unstable angina and coronary plaques, as well as in those with unstable angina without coronary plaques.

APPLICATION OF NONIONIC TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE HYDROGEL FOR CONCENTRATION OF PROTEIN AQUEOUS SOLUTION

Six different N-alkyl substituted acrylarnide nonionic hydrogels were prepared and their swelling characteristics were measured. Poly N-isopropyl acrylamide (PNIPA) and poly N-n-propyl-acrylamide (PNNPA) temperature sensitive hydrogels were chosen as the nonionic temperature sensitive hydrogels for concentration of very dilute aqueous protein solution. The separation properties of PNIPA and PNNPA hydr0gels with different network dimensions were studied and the modification of the hydrogels was surveyed in order to decrease their surface adsorption of protein molecules. The experimental results of the concentration of BSA (Bovin serum albumin) dilute aqueous solution by hydroxylpropyl methacrylate (HPMA) copolymerized PNIPA hydrogel were given. The value and the limitation of concentration of dilute aqueous protein solution by this method was evaluated.

Elevated high sensitive C-reactive protein and apelin levels after percutaneous coronary intervention and drug-eluting stent implantation

Objective:Percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI) triggers an acute inflammatory response,while sirolimus is known to have anti-inflammatory properties;the inflammatory system response to PCI after sirolimus-eluting stent placement remains unclear.The purpose of this study is to determine the changes in high sensitive C-reactive protein(hs-CRP) and apelin after PCI procedure and drug-eluting stent implantation in patients with and without reduced left ventricular systolic function.Methods:Forty-eight consecutive patients undergoing PCI at the Beijing Anzhen Hospital between July and September 2006 were recruited.Sirolimus-eluting stents were employed in all patients.Blood samples were drawn immediately before and 24 h after the procedure.Plasma hs-CRP and apelin levels were determined by enzyme immunoassay.Results:Paired t-test revealed a significant increase in both hs-CRP and apelin post-procedure(P=0.006 and P<0.0001,respectively).Patients with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF) had significantly lower baseline apelin levels compared to those with normal ventricular function [(46.8±10.8) vs.(72.0±8.4) pg/ml,P<0.001].However,apelin increased to a level similar to the level of those with normal left ventricular systolic function 24 h after the PCI procedure [(86.7±11.6) vs.(85.1±6.1) pg/ml,P=0.72].Conclusions:hs-CRP and apelin levels increased after PCI and sirolimus-eluting stent implantation.Patients with impaired left ventricular systolic function had significantly lower baseline apelin levels,which increased significantly after PCI.

超敏C-反应蛋白、血清降钙素原及白细胞计数在新生儿感染性疾病中的早期诊断价值

目的研究超敏C-反应蛋白(hs-CRP)、血清降钙素原(PCT)及白细胞(WBC)计数在新生儿感染性疾病的早期诊断价值,为降低临床抗生素使用率及新生儿病死率等提供科学依据。方法将2021年1月—2021年12月本院收治的62例患有感染性疾病的新生儿为病例组,同期同科室收住的50例患新生儿非感染性疾病的病例为对照组,在入院第1天和第7天分别采静脉血对比两组患儿hs-CRP、PCT和WBC的差异,计算hs-CRP、PCT和WBC灵敏度、特异度并绘制ROC曲线。结果入院时病例组hs-CRP、PCT和WBC计数均高于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.001);入院7天时,病例组hs-CRP、PCT均明显下降,与对照组差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),WBC计数虽较入院时明显下降,但仍较对照组高,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05);hs-CRP、PCT、WBC计数和hs-CRP+PCT在诊断新生儿感染性疾病的ROC曲线下面积分别是0.954、0.962、0.732和0.985。Hs-CRP+PCT的约登指数最高,曲线下面积最大,其次是PCT、hs-CRP、WBC,差异均具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论hs-CRP、PCT和WBC计数在新生儿患有感染性疾病的早期均具有一定的诊断价值,hs-CRP联合PCT有助于早期判断是否使用抗生素。

血清iPTH、ALB、hs-CRP、A/G水平对慢性肾脏病合并肾性贫血的预测价值

目的 探讨血清全段甲状旁腺激素(iPTH)、白蛋白(ALB)、超敏C反应蛋白(hs-CRP)、白蛋白/球蛋白(A/G)水平对慢性肾脏病(CKD)并发肾性贫血的预测价值。方法 选取2021年10月~2023年10月在资中县人民医院就诊的123例CKD合并肾性贫血患者为CKD贫血组,以血红蛋白(Hb)含量分为重度组、中度组以及轻度组;以同期CKD未合并肾性贫血患者123例作为CKD未贫血组。检测所有患者血清iPTH、ALB和hs-CRP、计算A/G水平;Pearson法分析患者血清iPTH、ALB、hs-CRP、A/G水平与Hb的相关性;采用ROC曲线分析血清iPTH、ALB、hs-CRP、A/G水平单独及联合对CKD合并肾性贫血患者的预测价值;logistic回归分析影响CKD合并肾性贫血的因素。结果 与CKD未贫血组相比,CKD贫血组血清iPTH、hs-CRP、透析龄显著增加[(60.29±8.63)pg/ml vs.(46.44±4.66)pg/ml、(2.01±0.29)mg/L vs.(1.53±0.19)mg/L、(3.68±1.04)年vs.(3.37±0.82)年],而ALB、A/G水平显著降低[(32.25±3.33)g/L vs.(38.93±3.90)g/L、(1.46±0.24)vs.(1.99±0.37)],差异有统计学意义(t=15.661、15.355、1.759、14.446、13.328,P<0.05)。轻度组、中度组及重度组患者血清iPTH、hs-CRP水平依次升高[(52.52±4.76)、(60.38±5.84)、(72.80±6.54),(1.72±0.20)、(2.01±0.30)、(2.49±0.44)],ALB、A/G依次降低[(36.28±3.62)、(31.92±3.36)、(26.85±2.67),(1.83±0.32)、(1.46±0.24)、(0.72±0.11)],差异有统计学意义(F=83.575、41.793、53.456、124.980,P<0.05)。Pearson法分析显示,血清iPTH、hs-CRP与Hb呈负相关(r=-0.560、-0.503,P<0.05),ALB、A/G水平与Hb呈正相关(r=0.535、0.574,P<0.05);血清iPTH、ALB、hs-CRP、A/G水平以及透析龄均为CKD合并肾性贫血发生的影响因素(P<0.05);血清iPTH、ALB、hs-CRP、A/G水平预测CKD合并肾性贫血的曲线下面积分别为0.774、0.749、0.715、0.737,敏感度分别为60.98%、87.80%、72.36%、86.99%,特异度分别为88.62%、52.03%、62.60%、56.91%;四者联合预测CKD合并肾性贫血的曲线下面积、敏感度、特异度分别为0.867、78.05%、92.68%。结论 血清iPTH、hs-CRP、ALB、A/G水平与CKD患者贫血程度相关,四者联合检测对CKD并发肾性贫血具有一定的预测价值。

不同程度儿童1型糖尿病酮症酸中毒与血清hs-CRP、IL-10、IgE、NLR水平的相关性分析

目的探讨不同程度儿童1型糖尿病酮症酸中毒血清高敏-C反应蛋白(high-sensitivity C-reactive pro-tein,hs-CRP)、白细胞介素-10(interleukin-10,IL-10)、免疫球蛋白E(serum immunoglobulin E,IgE)、中性粒细胞与淋巴细胞比值(neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio,NLR)水平的相关性。方法回顾性选取2022年1月—2023年5月淄博市妇幼保健院收治的52例儿童1型糖尿病酮症酸中毒患儿的临床资料,进行血清hs-CRP、IL-10、IgE、NLR检测,对检测结果进行相关性分析。结果重度酮症酸中毒患儿血清hs-CRP、IL-10高于轻度、中度患儿,IgE水平低于轻度、中度患儿,差异有统计学意义(P均<0.05)。儿童1型糖尿病酮症酸中毒的严重程度与血清hs-CRP、IL-10呈正相关,与IgE呈负相关(P均<0.05);与NLR无相关性(P>0.05)。结论对于儿童1型糖尿病酮症酸中毒的诊断中,血清hs-CRP、IL-10、IgE均发挥重要作用,NLR对于细菌感染的判断具有积极作用,可更好的对疾病进行诊断,同时监控疾病进展,是诊断和评估病情变化的重要指标。

SAA/hs-CRP、NLR及PCT联合检测在肺炎支原体肺炎患儿预后中的预测价值

目的:分析血清淀粉样蛋白A(SAA)/高敏C反应蛋白(hs-CRP)、中性粒细胞与淋巴细胞比值(NLR)及降钙素原(PCT)联合检测在肺炎支原体肺炎患儿预后中的预测价值。方法:回顾性分析2020年1月至2022年12月该院收治的110例肺炎支原体肺炎患儿的临床资料,根据病情严重程度将其分为轻症组(n=72)和重症组(n=38),另选取同期110名健康体检儿童的临床资料,设为对照组。比较三组SAA/hs-CRP、NLR及PCT水平,不同预后患儿SAA/hs-CRP、NLR及PCT水平,并采用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析SAA/hs-CRP、NLR及PCT单项及联合检测在肺炎支原体肺炎患儿预后中的预测价值。结果:重症组、轻症组SAA/hs-CRP、NLR及PCT水平均高于对照组,且重症组高于轻症组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗1个月后,预后不良患儿血清SAA/hs-CRP、NLR、PCT水平均高于预后良好患儿,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);ROC曲线结果显示,SAA/hs-CRP、NLR及PCT单项及联合检测预测肺炎支原体肺炎患儿预后的曲线下面积分别为0.718、0.799、0.743、0.825,均具有一定预测效能,其中联合检测的预测效能最高。结论:SAA/hs-CRP、NLR及PCT联合检测预测肺炎支原体肺炎患儿预后的价值高于三者单项检测的预测价值。

ICU急性呼吸衰竭患者外周血HCAR、DcR3、AQP-5水平与机械通气撤机结局的关系及价值分析

目的 探究重症监护室(ICU)急性呼吸衰竭患者外周血超敏C反应蛋白与白蛋白比值(HCAR)、诱骗受体3(DcR3)、水通道蛋白-5(AQP-5)水平与机械通气撤机结局的关系及临床价值。方法 选取连云港市第二人民医院2018年8月—2021年8月ICU急性呼吸衰竭患者120例,均行机械通气治疗,在符合自主呼吸试验(SBT)指征且通过30 min SBT后撤机,根据撤机后48 h内是否再插管分为撤机成功组(87例)和撤机失败组(33例),撤机前采集外周血检测HCAR、DcR3、AQP-5水平,分析外周血HCAR、DcR3、AQP-5水平与撤机结局的关系及预测价值。结果 两组呼吸衰竭类型、合并器官功能障碍综合征(MODS)、肺部超声评分(LUS)、急性生理与慢性健康评价系统Ⅱ(APACHEⅡ)评分差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);撤机失败组外周血HCAR、DcR3高于撤机成功组,AQP-5低于撤机成功组(P<0.05);Pearson相关性分析显示外周血HCAR、DcR3与LUS、APACHEⅡ评分呈正相关,AQP-5与LUS、APACHEⅡ评分呈负相关(P<0.05);单因素、多因素分析均显示,外周血HCAR、DcR3、AQP-5影响撤机结局(P<0.05);外周血HCAR、DcR3、AQP-5预测撤机失败的截断值分别为4.10 mg/g、14.55μg/L、7.91μg/L,联合预测撤机失败的曲线下面积(AUC)为0.915(95%CI:0.850~0.958),大于各指标单独预测;以截断值为界分为低水平与高水平,外周血HCAR、DcR3高水平患者30 d生存率低于低水平患者,外周血AQP-5高水平患者30 d生存率高于低水平患者(P<0.05)。结论 ICU急性呼吸衰竭患者外周血HCAR、DcR3、AQP-5水平与撤机结局密切相关,联合检测可作为预测撤机失败的重要辅助手段,还能帮助临床判断死亡风险,为临床提供可靠的数据支持。

血清淀粉酶样蛋白A、高敏C反应蛋白与冠状动脉粥样硬化斑块特征的关系

目的研究血清淀粉酶样蛋白A(SAA)、血清超敏C反应蛋白(hs-CRP)与冠状动脉粥样硬化斑块特征的关系。方法选取2021年4月~2022年5月行冠状动脉造影(CAG)和血管内超声(IVUS)检查的冠心病患者123例,根据临床症状、心电图及CAG结果分为稳定型心绞痛(SAP)组(78例)、急性冠脉综合征(ACS)组(45例),比较两组患者一般临床资料、相关血清指标、SAA及hs-CRP水平;根据IVUS检查获得的冠状动脉粥样硬化斑块特征,将患者分为纤维斑块组(46例)、脂质斑块组(24例)、混合斑块组(22例)和钙化斑块组(31例),比较冠状动脉粥样硬化斑块特征与血清指标的关系。结果ACS组血清SAA、hs-CRP水平显著高于SAP组(P<0.05);脂质斑块组血清SAA、hs-CRP水平高于其他斑块组(P<0.05)。结论ACS组患者血清SAA、hs-CRP较SAP组升高明显,且更易形成不稳定性斑块,可协助IVUS评估斑块易损性。

复方血栓通胶囊联合雷珠单抗治疗糖尿病视网膜病变的疗效及对血清hs-CRP、Ang-2水平的影响

目的:探究复方血栓通胶囊联合雷珠单抗治疗糖尿病视网膜病变(Diabetic retinopathy,DR)的疗效及对促血管生成素(Angiopoietin-2,Ang-2)以及超敏C-反应蛋白(High-sensitivity C-reactive protein,hs-CRP)水平的影响。方法:选取2019年6月至2021年12月于我院确诊120例的双眼糖尿病视网膜病变患者作为研究对象,应用随机抽样法分为观察组和对照组,各60例(120眼)。对照组采用雷珠单抗注射治疗;观察组在对照组基础上增加口服复方血栓通胶囊。比较两组患者治疗前后的hs-CRP、Ang-2水平变化、黄斑中心凹厚度(Central macular thickness,CMT)、最佳矫正视力(Best-corrected visual acuity,BCVA)以及不良反应发生率。结果:治疗6 m后,两组患者hs-CRP水平、CMT明显下降,且观察组明显低于对照组(P<0.05);两组患者Ang-2水平、视力水平明显上升,且观察组明显高于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后,观察组视力提高占比明显高于对照组,视力下降患者占比明显少于对照组(P<0.05)。两组不良反应总发生率无明显差异(P>0.05)。结论:复方血栓通胶囊联合雷珠单抗应用于糖尿病视网膜病变患者可有效降低hs-CRP、Ang-2水平,减轻视网膜水肿,提高患者视力,改善患者视功能,大大提高患者的生活质量。