Objective To study the application of positron emission tomography (PET) in detection of myocardia metabolism in pig ventricular fibrillation and asphyxiation cardiac arrest models after resuscitation. Methods Thirt...Objective To study the application of positron emission tomography (PET) in detection of myocardia metabolism in pig ventricular fibrillation and asphyxiation cardiac arrest models after resuscitation. Methods Thirty-two healthy miniature pigs were randomized into a ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest (VFCA) group (n=16) and an asphyxiation cardiac arrest (ACA) group (n=16). Cardiac arrest (CA) was induced by programmed electric stimulation or endotracheal tube clamping followed by cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation. At four hours and 24 h after spontaneous circulation was achieved, myocardial metabolism was assessed by PET. 18F-FDG myocardial uptake in PET was analyzed and the maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax) was measured. Results Spontaneous circulation was 200% and 62.5% in VFCA group and ACA group, respectively. PET demonstrated that the myocardial metabolism injuries was more severe and widespread after ACA than after VFCA. The SUVrnax was higher in VFCA group than in ACA group (P〈0.01). In VFCA group, SUVmax at 24 h after spontaneous circulation increased to the level of baseline. Conclusion ACA causes more severe cardiac metabol associated with less successful resuscitation. Myocardial sm injuries than VFCA. Myocardial dysfunction is stunning does occur with VFCA but not with ACA.展开更多
BACKGROUND In-hospital cardiac arrest(IHCA) portends a poor prognosis and survival to discharge rate. Prognostic markers such as interleukin-6, S-100 protein and high sensitivity C reactive protein have been studied a...BACKGROUND In-hospital cardiac arrest(IHCA) portends a poor prognosis and survival to discharge rate. Prognostic markers such as interleukin-6, S-100 protein and high sensitivity C reactive protein have been studied as predictors of adverse outcomes after return of spontaneous circulation(ROSC); however; these variables are not routine laboratory tests and incur additional cost making them difficult to incorporate and less attractive in assessing patient's prognosis. The neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio(NLR) is a marker of adverse prognosis for many cardiovascular conditions and certain types of cancers and sepsis. We hypothesize that an elevated NLR is associated with poor outcomes including mortality at discharge in patients with IHCA.AIM To determine the prognostic significance of NLR in patients suffering IHCA who achieve ROSC.METHODS A retrospective study was performed on all patients who had IHCA with the advanced cardiac life support protocol administered in a large urban community United States hospital over a one-year period. Patients were divided into two groups based on their NLR value(NLR < 4.5 or NLR ≥ 4.5). This cutpoint was derived from receiving operator characteristic curve analysis(area under the curve = 0.66) and provided 73% positive predictive value, 82% sensitivity and42% specificity for predicting in-hospital death after IHCA. The primary outcome was death or discharge at 30 d, whichever came first.RESULTS We reviewed 153 patients with a mean age of 66.1 ± 16.3 years; 48% were female.In-hospital mortality occurred in 65%. The median NLR in survivors was 4.9(range 0.6-46.5) compared with 8.9(0.28-96) in non-survivors(P = 0.001). A multivariable logistic regression model demonstrated that an NLR above 4.55[odds ratio(OR) = 5.20, confidence interval(CI): 1.5-18.3, P = 0.01], older age(OR= 1.03, CI: 1.00-1.07, P = 0.05), and elevated serum lactate level(OR = 1.20, CI:1.03-1.40, P = 0.02) were independent predictors of death.CONCLUSION An NLR ≥ 4.5 may be a useful marker of increased risk of death in patients with IHCA.展开更多
BACKGROUND Brugada syndrome(BrS)is an inherited disease characterized by an electrocardiogram(ECG)with a coved-type ST-segment elevation in the right precordial leads(V1-V3),which predisposes to sudden cardiac death(S...BACKGROUND Brugada syndrome(BrS)is an inherited disease characterized by an electrocardiogram(ECG)with a coved-type ST-segment elevation in the right precordial leads(V1-V3),which predisposes to sudden cardiac death(SCD)due to polymorphic ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation in the absence of structural heart disease.We report the case of a 29-year-old man with out-ofhospital cardiac arrest.BrS is associated with a high incidence of SCD in adults,and increasing the awareness of BrS and prompt recognition of the Brugada ECG pattern can be lifesaving.CASE SUMMARY A 29-year-old man suffered from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest,and after defibrillation,his ECG demonstrated a coved-type elevated ST segment in V1 and V2.These findings were compatible with type 1 Brugada pattern,and ECG of his brother showed a type 2 Brugada pattern.The diagnosis was BrS,NYHF IV,multiple organ dysfunction syndrome,sepsis,and hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy.The patient had no arrhythmia episodes after discharge throughout a follow-up period of 36 mo.CONCLUSION Increasing awareness of BrS and prompt recognition of the Brugada ECG pattern can be lifesaving.展开更多
Background:Morbidity and mortality after resuscitation largely depend on the recovery of brain function.Ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest (VFCA) and asphyxial cardiac arrest (ACA) are the two most prevalent...Background:Morbidity and mortality after resuscitation largely depend on the recovery of brain function.Ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest (VFCA) and asphyxial cardiac arrest (ACA) are the two most prevalent causes of sudden cardiac death.Up to now,most studies have focused on VFCA.However,results from the two models have been largely variable.So,it is necessary to characterize the features of postresuscitation cerebral metabolism of both models.Methods:Forty-four Wuzhishan miniature inbred pigs were randomly divided into three groups:18 for VFCA group,ACA group,respectively,and other 8 for sham-operated group (SHAM).VFCA was induced by programmed electric stimulation,andACA was induced by endotracheal tube clamping.After 8 min without treatment,standard cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was initiated.Following neurological deficit scores (NDS) were evaluated at 24 h after achievement of spontaneous circulation,cerebral metabolism showed as the maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax) was measured by 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography.Levels of serum markers of brain injury,neuron specific enolase (NSE),and S100β were quantified with an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Results:Compared with VFCA group,fewer ACA animals achieved restoration of spontaneous circulation (61.1% vs.94.4%,P 〈 0.01) and survived 24-h after resuscitation (38.9% vs.77.8%,P 〈 0.01) with worse neurological outcome (NDS:244.3 ± 15.3 vs.168.8 ± 9.71,P 〈 0.01).The CPR duration of ACA group was longer than that of VFCA group (8.1 ± 1.2 min vs.4.5 ± 1.1 min,P 〈 0.01).Cerebral energy metabolism showed as SUVmax in ACA was lower than in VFCA (P 〈 0.05 or P 〈 0.01).Higher serum biomarkers of brain damage (NSE,S100β) were found inACA than VFCA after resuscitation (P 〈 0.01).Conclusions:Compared with VFCA,ACA causes more severe cerebral metabolism injuries with less successful resuscitation and worse neurological outcome.展开更多
The aim of the present study is to review the literature and discuss nifekalant's potential use as a first aid drug in an emergency care setting.The PubMed database was used to identify papers,using Keywords nifek...The aim of the present study is to review the literature and discuss nifekalant's potential use as a first aid drug in an emergency care setting.The PubMed database was used to identify papers,using Keywords nifekalant,MS-551,amiodarone and lidocaine.Nifekalant hydrochloride,formally known as MS-551,is a classⅢ antiarrhythmic agent which acts only by increasing the time course of myocardial repolarization.It was developed and is currently being used only in Japan for the treatment of ventricular tachyarrhythmias.It is a non-selective K+channel blocker without any β-blocking actions.Administration of nifekalant suppressed sustained ventricular tachyarrhythmias in acute coronary syndrome patients,and in cardiac arrest victims as well as during or after cardiac surgery.The major adverse effect of nifekalant is QT interval prolongation and occurrence of torsades de pointes which requires frequent monitoring of the QT interval during nifekalant infusion with adequate dose adjustment.Nifekalant is a possible effective antiarrhythmic agent for refractory ventricular tachyarrhythmias.Further clinical studies are required before nifekalant is routinely used in the emergency care setting.展开更多
Background The two most prevalent causes of sudden cardiac death are ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest (VFCA) and asphyxiation cardiac arrest (ACA). Profound postresuscitation myocardial dysfunction has been...Background The two most prevalent causes of sudden cardiac death are ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest (VFCA) and asphyxiation cardiac arrest (ACA). Profound postresuscitation myocardial dysfunction has been demonstrated in both VFCA and ACA animal models. Our study aimed to characterize the two porcine models of cardiac arrest and postresuscitation myocardial metabolism dysfunction. Methods Thirty-two pigs were randomized into two groups. The VFCA group (n=16) were subject to programmed electrical stimulation and the ACA group (n=16) underwent endotracheal tube clamping to induce cardiac arrest (CA). Once induced, CA remained untreated for a period of 8 minutes. Two minutes following initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), defibrillation was attempted until return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) was achieved or animals died. To assess myocardial metabolism, 18F-FluoroDeoxyGlucose Positron Emission Tomography was performed at baseline and 4 hours after ROSC. Results ROSC was 100% successful in VFCA and 50% successful in ACA. VFCA had better mean arterial pressure and cardiac output after ROSC than ACA. Arterial blood gas analysis indicated more detrimental metabolic disturbances in ACA compared with VFCA after ROSC (ROSC 0.5 hours, pH: 7.01±0.06 vs. 7.21±0.03, P〈0.01; HCO3: (15.83±2.31 vs. 20.11±1.83) mmol/L, P〈0.01; lactate: (16.22±1.76 vs. 5.84±1.44) mmol/L, P〈0.01). Myocardial metabolism imaging using Positron Emission Tomography demonstrated that myocardial injuries after ACA were more severe and widespread than after VFCA at 4 hours after ROSC (the maximum standardized uptake value of the whole left ventricular: 1.00±0.17 vs. 1.93±0.27, P〈0.01). Lower contents of myocardial energy metabolism enzymes (Na*-K*-ATPase enzyme activity, Ca2*- ATPase enzyme activity, superoxide dismutase and phosphodiesterase) were found in ACA relative to VFCA. Conclusions Compared with VFCA, ACA causes more severe myocardium injury and metabolism hindrance, therefore they should be treated as different pathological entities.展开更多
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy typically affects post-menopausal women under severe psychological or physical stress; it also has been reported to develop after medical procedures or surgery. We herein report the rare case ...Takotsubo cardiomyopathy typically affects post-menopausal women under severe psychological or physical stress; it also has been reported to develop after medical procedures or surgery. We herein report the rare case of a 30-year-old woman who presented with an episode of ventricular fibrillation after a very complicated cesarean delivery and was successfully resuscitated. Subsequent electrocardiography and echocardiography showed a typical Takotsubo pattern. Within 3 wk, left ventricular systolic function returned to normal.展开更多
患者男性,13岁,因“间断意识丧失2年”于2015年10月9日入院。患者2年前练习击鼓过程中突发意识丧失,伴呼吸心跳骤停、口吐白沫、小便失禁,立即心外按压,外院予以电除颤、气管插管、呼吸机等治疗后恢复,查心电图未见明显异常,未...患者男性,13岁,因“间断意识丧失2年”于2015年10月9日入院。患者2年前练习击鼓过程中突发意识丧失,伴呼吸心跳骤停、口吐白沫、小便失禁,立即心外按压,外院予以电除颤、气管插管、呼吸机等治疗后恢复,查心电图未见明显异常,未进一步诊治。入院前半个月于打球过程中再次出现意识丧失,伴心悸、四肢抽搐、口吐白沫,持续2 min 自行恢复,好转后除轻度稍头晕外无其他明显不适。展开更多
基金supported by Beijing Science Foundation(C160203)Youth Science Foundation of Beijing Chaoyang Hospital
文摘Objective To study the application of positron emission tomography (PET) in detection of myocardia metabolism in pig ventricular fibrillation and asphyxiation cardiac arrest models after resuscitation. Methods Thirty-two healthy miniature pigs were randomized into a ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest (VFCA) group (n=16) and an asphyxiation cardiac arrest (ACA) group (n=16). Cardiac arrest (CA) was induced by programmed electric stimulation or endotracheal tube clamping followed by cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation. At four hours and 24 h after spontaneous circulation was achieved, myocardial metabolism was assessed by PET. 18F-FDG myocardial uptake in PET was analyzed and the maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax) was measured. Results Spontaneous circulation was 200% and 62.5% in VFCA group and ACA group, respectively. PET demonstrated that the myocardial metabolism injuries was more severe and widespread after ACA than after VFCA. The SUVrnax was higher in VFCA group than in ACA group (P〈0.01). In VFCA group, SUVmax at 24 h after spontaneous circulation increased to the level of baseline. Conclusion ACA causes more severe cardiac metabol associated with less successful resuscitation. Myocardial sm injuries than VFCA. Myocardial dysfunction is stunning does occur with VFCA but not with ACA.
文摘BACKGROUND In-hospital cardiac arrest(IHCA) portends a poor prognosis and survival to discharge rate. Prognostic markers such as interleukin-6, S-100 protein and high sensitivity C reactive protein have been studied as predictors of adverse outcomes after return of spontaneous circulation(ROSC); however; these variables are not routine laboratory tests and incur additional cost making them difficult to incorporate and less attractive in assessing patient's prognosis. The neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio(NLR) is a marker of adverse prognosis for many cardiovascular conditions and certain types of cancers and sepsis. We hypothesize that an elevated NLR is associated with poor outcomes including mortality at discharge in patients with IHCA.AIM To determine the prognostic significance of NLR in patients suffering IHCA who achieve ROSC.METHODS A retrospective study was performed on all patients who had IHCA with the advanced cardiac life support protocol administered in a large urban community United States hospital over a one-year period. Patients were divided into two groups based on their NLR value(NLR < 4.5 or NLR ≥ 4.5). This cutpoint was derived from receiving operator characteristic curve analysis(area under the curve = 0.66) and provided 73% positive predictive value, 82% sensitivity and42% specificity for predicting in-hospital death after IHCA. The primary outcome was death or discharge at 30 d, whichever came first.RESULTS We reviewed 153 patients with a mean age of 66.1 ± 16.3 years; 48% were female.In-hospital mortality occurred in 65%. The median NLR in survivors was 4.9(range 0.6-46.5) compared with 8.9(0.28-96) in non-survivors(P = 0.001). A multivariable logistic regression model demonstrated that an NLR above 4.55[odds ratio(OR) = 5.20, confidence interval(CI): 1.5-18.3, P = 0.01], older age(OR= 1.03, CI: 1.00-1.07, P = 0.05), and elevated serum lactate level(OR = 1.20, CI:1.03-1.40, P = 0.02) were independent predictors of death.CONCLUSION An NLR ≥ 4.5 may be a useful marker of increased risk of death in patients with IHCA.
文摘BACKGROUND Brugada syndrome(BrS)is an inherited disease characterized by an electrocardiogram(ECG)with a coved-type ST-segment elevation in the right precordial leads(V1-V3),which predisposes to sudden cardiac death(SCD)due to polymorphic ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation in the absence of structural heart disease.We report the case of a 29-year-old man with out-ofhospital cardiac arrest.BrS is associated with a high incidence of SCD in adults,and increasing the awareness of BrS and prompt recognition of the Brugada ECG pattern can be lifesaving.CASE SUMMARY A 29-year-old man suffered from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest,and after defibrillation,his ECG demonstrated a coved-type elevated ST segment in V1 and V2.These findings were compatible with type 1 Brugada pattern,and ECG of his brother showed a type 2 Brugada pattern.The diagnosis was BrS,NYHF IV,multiple organ dysfunction syndrome,sepsis,and hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy.The patient had no arrhythmia episodes after discharge throughout a follow-up period of 36 mo.CONCLUSION Increasing awareness of BrS and prompt recognition of the Brugada ECG pattern can be lifesaving.
基金Beijing Natural Science Foundation (No.7132092).
文摘Background:Morbidity and mortality after resuscitation largely depend on the recovery of brain function.Ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest (VFCA) and asphyxial cardiac arrest (ACA) are the two most prevalent causes of sudden cardiac death.Up to now,most studies have focused on VFCA.However,results from the two models have been largely variable.So,it is necessary to characterize the features of postresuscitation cerebral metabolism of both models.Methods:Forty-four Wuzhishan miniature inbred pigs were randomly divided into three groups:18 for VFCA group,ACA group,respectively,and other 8 for sham-operated group (SHAM).VFCA was induced by programmed electric stimulation,andACA was induced by endotracheal tube clamping.After 8 min without treatment,standard cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was initiated.Following neurological deficit scores (NDS) were evaluated at 24 h after achievement of spontaneous circulation,cerebral metabolism showed as the maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax) was measured by 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography.Levels of serum markers of brain injury,neuron specific enolase (NSE),and S100β were quantified with an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Results:Compared with VFCA group,fewer ACA animals achieved restoration of spontaneous circulation (61.1% vs.94.4%,P 〈 0.01) and survived 24-h after resuscitation (38.9% vs.77.8%,P 〈 0.01) with worse neurological outcome (NDS:244.3 ± 15.3 vs.168.8 ± 9.71,P 〈 0.01).The CPR duration of ACA group was longer than that of VFCA group (8.1 ± 1.2 min vs.4.5 ± 1.1 min,P 〈 0.01).Cerebral energy metabolism showed as SUVmax in ACA was lower than in VFCA (P 〈 0.05 or P 〈 0.01).Higher serum biomarkers of brain damage (NSE,S100β) were found inACA than VFCA after resuscitation (P 〈 0.01).Conclusions:Compared with VFCA,ACA causes more severe cerebral metabolism injuries with less successful resuscitation and worse neurological outcome.
文摘The aim of the present study is to review the literature and discuss nifekalant's potential use as a first aid drug in an emergency care setting.The PubMed database was used to identify papers,using Keywords nifekalant,MS-551,amiodarone and lidocaine.Nifekalant hydrochloride,formally known as MS-551,is a classⅢ antiarrhythmic agent which acts only by increasing the time course of myocardial repolarization.It was developed and is currently being used only in Japan for the treatment of ventricular tachyarrhythmias.It is a non-selective K+channel blocker without any β-blocking actions.Administration of nifekalant suppressed sustained ventricular tachyarrhythmias in acute coronary syndrome patients,and in cardiac arrest victims as well as during or after cardiac surgery.The major adverse effect of nifekalant is QT interval prolongation and occurrence of torsades de pointes which requires frequent monitoring of the QT interval during nifekalant infusion with adequate dose adjustment.Nifekalant is a possible effective antiarrhythmic agent for refractory ventricular tachyarrhythmias.Further clinical studies are required before nifekalant is routinely used in the emergency care setting.
文摘Background The two most prevalent causes of sudden cardiac death are ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest (VFCA) and asphyxiation cardiac arrest (ACA). Profound postresuscitation myocardial dysfunction has been demonstrated in both VFCA and ACA animal models. Our study aimed to characterize the two porcine models of cardiac arrest and postresuscitation myocardial metabolism dysfunction. Methods Thirty-two pigs were randomized into two groups. The VFCA group (n=16) were subject to programmed electrical stimulation and the ACA group (n=16) underwent endotracheal tube clamping to induce cardiac arrest (CA). Once induced, CA remained untreated for a period of 8 minutes. Two minutes following initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), defibrillation was attempted until return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) was achieved or animals died. To assess myocardial metabolism, 18F-FluoroDeoxyGlucose Positron Emission Tomography was performed at baseline and 4 hours after ROSC. Results ROSC was 100% successful in VFCA and 50% successful in ACA. VFCA had better mean arterial pressure and cardiac output after ROSC than ACA. Arterial blood gas analysis indicated more detrimental metabolic disturbances in ACA compared with VFCA after ROSC (ROSC 0.5 hours, pH: 7.01±0.06 vs. 7.21±0.03, P〈0.01; HCO3: (15.83±2.31 vs. 20.11±1.83) mmol/L, P〈0.01; lactate: (16.22±1.76 vs. 5.84±1.44) mmol/L, P〈0.01). Myocardial metabolism imaging using Positron Emission Tomography demonstrated that myocardial injuries after ACA were more severe and widespread than after VFCA at 4 hours after ROSC (the maximum standardized uptake value of the whole left ventricular: 1.00±0.17 vs. 1.93±0.27, P〈0.01). Lower contents of myocardial energy metabolism enzymes (Na*-K*-ATPase enzyme activity, Ca2*- ATPase enzyme activity, superoxide dismutase and phosphodiesterase) were found in ACA relative to VFCA. Conclusions Compared with VFCA, ACA causes more severe myocardium injury and metabolism hindrance, therefore they should be treated as different pathological entities.
文摘Takotsubo cardiomyopathy typically affects post-menopausal women under severe psychological or physical stress; it also has been reported to develop after medical procedures or surgery. We herein report the rare case of a 30-year-old woman who presented with an episode of ventricular fibrillation after a very complicated cesarean delivery and was successfully resuscitated. Subsequent electrocardiography and echocardiography showed a typical Takotsubo pattern. Within 3 wk, left ventricular systolic function returned to normal.
文摘患者男性,13岁,因“间断意识丧失2年”于2015年10月9日入院。患者2年前练习击鼓过程中突发意识丧失,伴呼吸心跳骤停、口吐白沫、小便失禁,立即心外按压,外院予以电除颤、气管插管、呼吸机等治疗后恢复,查心电图未见明显异常,未进一步诊治。入院前半个月于打球过程中再次出现意识丧失,伴心悸、四肢抽搐、口吐白沫,持续2 min 自行恢复,好转后除轻度稍头晕外无其他明显不适。