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.

Relationship of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases to Meteorological Conditions and Forecast Method in Nanjing City

[Objective] The study aimed to discuss the relationship of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases to meteorological conditions and forecast method in Nanjing City. [Method] Based on daily cases of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases from a hospital in Nanjing City as well as daily meteorological data from Nanjing Meteorological Station from January 2003 to July 2008, the monthly and seasonal variations in quantity of patients suffedng from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in Nanjing City were analyzed firstly, and then the relationship between mete- orological elements and incidence of the diseases was discussed, finally the forecast model for the incidence of the diseases was established using the stepwise regression method. [Result] Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in Nanjing City happened all the year round, and the inci- dance was high in the seasonal transition phase from autumn to winter. Daily incidence of the diseases in Nanjing City correlated negatively with dai- ly maximum, minimum and average vapor pressure, daily minimum relative humidity and so forth, but their incidence had positive correlations with diumal range of daily temperature, daily maximum, minimum and average pressure. Daily average number of patients suffering from the diseases obviously correlated with daily average temperature, daily maximum vapor pressure and daily average relative humidity. [ Conclusion] The research could provide scientific references for the prevention and forecast of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in future.

Status of Clinical Application of Yufeng Ningxin Preparations and the Meta-Analysis of Its Efficacy and Safety in the Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases

Objective The objective of this study was to analyze the status of the clinical application of Yufeng Ningxin(YFNX)preparations and systematically evaluate their efficacy and safety in the treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.Methods Through searching databases of China National Knowledge Infrastructure,Wanfang,SinoMed,VIP,PubMed,Embase,and the Cochrane Library,the literature of clinical research on YFNX preparations in treating malignant tumors of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases from the establishment of the databases to February 2021 was collected.The clinical randomized controlled trials and case-control studies of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases treated with these preparations were analyzed.Two reviewers independently screened literature,extracted data,and assessed the risk of bias in the included studies,and meta analysis was performed by using ReMan 5.3 software to analyze the eficacy and safety of YFNX preparations in the treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.Results A total of 29 clinical studies were finally included.The dosage forms were dropping plls,tablets,capsules,and granules.The preparations were used for the treatment of coronary heart disease,hypertension,neuropathic headache,etc.This study systematically evaluated the efficacy and safety of YFNX preparations in the treatment of coronary heart disease,hypertension,and nervous headache.A total of 1,162 cases were included in 13 studies,582 cases of the YFNX preparation group and 580 cases of the Western medicine group.The results of meta-analysis showed that the clinical efficacy of YFNX preparations combined with the Western medicine group in the treatment of coronary heart disease and hypertension,improving electrocardiogram and reducing the frequency and duration of angina attacks,was better than that of the simple Western medicine group,and the difference was statistically significant.Conclusion YFNX preparations are effective for coronary heart disease,hypertension,and neuropathic headache,and the adverse reactions are few.

Sex and racial disparities in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease-related cardiovascular events: National inpatient sample analysis (2019)

BACKGROUND Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)increases cardiovascular disease(CVD)risk irrespective of other risk factors.However,large-scale cardiovascular sex and race differences are poorly understood.AIM To investigate the relationship between NAFLD and major cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events(MACCE)in subgroups using a nationally representative United States inpatient sample.METHODS We examined National Inpatient Sample(2019)to identify adult hospitalizations with NAFLD by age,sex,and race using ICD-10-CM codes.Clinical and demographic characteristics,comorbidities,and MACCE-related mortality,acute myocardial infarction(AMI),cardiac arrest,and stroke were compared in NAFLD cohorts by sex and race.Multivariable regression analyses were adjusted for sociodemographic characteristics,hospitalization features,and comorbidities.RESULTS We examined 409130 hospitalizations[median 55(IQR 43-66)years]with NFALD.NAFLD was more common in females(1.2%),Hispanics(2%),and Native Americans(1.9%)than whites.Females often reported non-elective admissions,Medicare enrolment,the median age of 55(IQR 42-67),and poor income.Females had higher obesity and uncomplicated diabetes but lower hypertension,hyperlipidemia,and complicated diabetes than males.Hispanics had a median age of 48(IQR 37-60),were Medicaid enrollees,and had non-elective admissions.Hispanics had greater diabetes and obesity rates than whites but lower hypertension and hyperlipidemia.MACCE,all-cause mortality,AMI,cardiac arrest,and stroke were all greater in elderly individuals(P<0.001).MACCE,AMI,and cardiac arrest were more common in men(P<0.001).Native Americans(aOR 1.64)and Asian Pacific Islanders(aOR 1.18)had higher all-cause death risks than whites.CONCLUSION Increasing age and male sex link NAFLD with adverse MACCE outcomes;Native Americans and Asian Pacific Islanders face higher mortality,highlighting a need for tailored interventions and care.

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.

Pseudoexfoliation syndrome and cardiovascular diseases

Pseudoexfoliation(PEX) syndrome is a well-recognized late-onset disease caused by a generalized fibrillopathy. It is linked to a broad spectrum of ocular complications including glaucoma and perioperative problems during cataract surgery. Apart from the long-known intraocular manifestations, PEX deposits have been found in a variety of extraocular locations and they appear to represent a systemic process associated with increased cardiovascular and cerebrovascular morbidity. However, as published results are inconsistent, the clinical significance of the extraocular PEX deposits remains controversial. Identification of PEX deposits in the heart and the vessel wall, epidemiologic studies, as well as, similarities in pathogenetic mechanisms have led to the hypothesis of a possible relation between fibrillar material and cardiovascular disease. Recent studies suggest that PEX syndrome is frequently linked to impaired heart and blood vessels function. Systemic and ocular blood flow changes, altered parasympathetic vascular control and baroreflex sensitivity, increased vascular resistance and decreased blood flow velocity, arterial endothelial dysfunction, high levels of plasma homocysteine and arterial hypertension have all been demonstrated in PEX subjects. Common features in the pathogenesis of both atherosclerosis and PEX, like oxidative stress and inflammation and a possible higher frequency of abdominal aorta aneurysm in PEX patients, could imply that these grey-white deposits and cardiovascular disorders are related or reflect different manifestations of the same process.

The Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Effects on Cognition in Persons with Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review of the literature is to examine the cerebrovascular and cardiovascular effects on cognition in persons with Parkinson’s disease. Relevance: Physical therapy treatment of persons with Parkinson’s disease (PD) has traditionally focused on lessening the impact of disease severity by improving quality of life and functional capacity. Research has shown that quality of life in persons with PD is not only significantly affected by motor symptoms, but also by the presence of defined non-motor symptoms such as cerebrovascular perfusion, cardiovascular dysfunction, and cognitive impairment. This study seeks to determine a causative effect among these non-motor symptoms with the intention to better manage cognitive impairment in persons with PD. Methods: A literature search was conducted utilizing the following databases: Scopus, PubMed, and CINAHL. After evaluating and grading studies using the Downs and Black Checklist, a total of seven studies remained for the final review. Results: Five common domains of cognition emerged throughout the seven studies: executive function, attention, verbal memory and fluency, visual memory, and working memory. Considering the articles reviewed, a relationship between cerebrovascular and cardiovascular deficiency and cognitive impairment in persons with PD was established. Conclusions: Persons with PD and certain cerebrovascular and cardiovascular risk factors, including orthostatic hypotension and systemic hypertension, should be referred to appropriate professionals for comprehensive neuropsychological testing secondary to an increased risk for more severe cognitive deficit.

Systems pharmacology for traditional Chinese medicine with application to cardio-cerebrovascular diseases

Identified as a treasure of natural herbal products,traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)has attracted extensive attention for their moderate treatment effect and lower side effect.Cardio-cerebrovascular diseases(CCVD)are a leading cause of death.TCM is used in China to prevent and treat CCVD.However,the complexity of TCM poses challenges in understanding the mechanisms of herbs at a systems-level,thus hampering the modernization and globalization of TCM.A novel model,termed traditional Chinese medicine systems pharmacology(TCMSP)analysis platform,which relies on the theory of systems pharmacology and integrates absorption,distribution,metabolism,excretion and toxicity(ADME/T)evaluation,target prediction and network/pathway analysis,was proposed to address these problems.Here,we review the development of systems pharmacology,the TCMSP approach and its applications in the investigations of CCVD and compare it with other methods.TCMSP assists in uncovering the mechanisms of action of herbal formulas used in treating CCVD.It can also be applied in ascertaining the different syndrome patterns of coronary artery disease,decoding the multi-scale mechanisms of herbs,and in understanding the mechanisms of herbal synergism.

Trends in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health scores in the Kailuan population from 2006 to 2011

BACKGROUND The American Heart Association defines cardiovascular health in terms of four behaviors(smoking,diet,physical activity,and body weight)and three factors(plasma glucose,cholesterol,and blood pressure).By this definition,the preva-lence of ideal cardiovascular health behaviors and factors(ICHBF)is negatively correlated with all-cause mortality and risks of cardiovascular and cerebrovas-cular diseases and malignancy.AIM To investigate the changing trends of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health scores in the Kailuan study population from 2006 to 2011.METHODS The Kailuan population data from three health checkups held in 2006-2007,2008-2009,and 2010-2011 were analyzed,and the constituent ratios of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health behaviors and factors at ideal,intermediate,and poor levels were calculated by using Huffman and Capewell method.Simultaneously,the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health behavior and factor scores were calculated.RESULTS From 2006 to 2007,the proportion of people with ideal physical exercise,low salt diet,ideal body mass index,ideal total cholesterol level,no smoking,ideal blood sugar,and ideal blood pressure was 13.12%,9.34%,49.17%,64.20%,49.27%,69.99%,and 20.55%,respectively,in men with a health score of 8.46,and 12.00%,9.13%,61.60%,64.28%,98.19%,78.90%and 36.92%in women,with a score of 10.02.From 2008 to 2009,the proportion was 16.09%,14.04%,51.94%,65.02%,40.18%,66.44%,and 17.04%in men,with a score of 8.18,and 16.860%,17.360%,64.010%,67.433%,98.220%,76.370%,and 42.340%in women,with a score of 10.12.From 2010 to 2011,the proportion was 12.22%,17.65%,49.40%,68.33%,48.17%,64.67%,and 14.68%in males,having a score of 8.21,while in females,the proportion was 11.83%,18.09%,49.40%,67.85%,98.82%,74.52%,and 37.78%,with a score of 9.90.Core Tip:The American Heart Association defines ideal cardiovascular health as the concurrent presence of ideal health parameters(blood glucose,total cholesterol,and blood pressure levels)and ideal health behaviors(weight status,diet,physical activity,and smoking).Our study design was retrospective and based on the Kailuan study.This prospective study was initiated in July 2006 to evaluate the risk factors and interventions for cardiovascular diseases and cerebrovascular diseases in the Kailuan community population,with several articles having been published on such chronic non-communicable diseases.A fixed population was constituted from these 57659 participants,and their cerebrovascular and cardiovascular health parameters and behaviors were surveyed from 2006 to 2011.Furthermore,the distributions of cardiovascular health parameters and behaviors were portrayed,and their health scores were estimated.cholesterol level,no smoking,ideal blood sugar,and ideal blood pressure was 16.09%,14.04%,51.94%,65.02%,40.18%,66.44%,and 17.04%,and it was 16.86%,17.36%,64.01%,67.433%,98.22%,76.37%,and 42.34%for women.From 2010-2011,the proportion of men with ideal physical exercise,low salt diet,ideal body mass index,and ideal total cholesterol level,no smoking,ideal blood sugar,and ideal blood pressure was 12.22%,17.65%,49.40%,68.33%,48.17%,64.67%,and 14.68%,and it was 11.83%,18.09%,49.40%,67.85%,98.82%,74.52%,and 37.78%in women.The prevalence of ideal cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health behaviors and factors of different genders from 2006 to 2011 is shown in Table 1 and Table 2.The prevalence of poor and intermediate cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health behaviors and factors of different genders from 2006 to 2011 was described in our previous research[11].The health scores of men and women in 2006,2008,and 2010 were 8.46 and 10.02,8.18 and 10.12,as well as 8.21 and 9.90,respectively;the distribution of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health behaviors and factor scores of different genders from 2006 to 2011 are shown in Table 3 and Table 4.The mean±SD of body mass index,blood pressure,fasting blood glucose,and total cholesterol levels of different genders from 2006 to 2011 are shown in Table 5 and Table 6.

Gut microbiota in common elderly diseases affecting activities of daily living

Gut microbiota are involved in the development or prevention of various diseases such as type 2 diabetes,fatty liver, and malignancy such as colorectal cancer,breast cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma. Alzheimer'sdisease, osteoporosis, sarcopenia, atherosclerotic stroke and cardiovascular disease are major diseases associated with decreased activities of daily living(ADL), especially in elderly people. Recent analyses have revealed the importance of gut microbiota in the control of these diseases. The composition or diversity of these microbiota is different between patients with these conditions and healthy controls, and administration of probiotics or prebiotics has been shown effective in the treatment of these diseases. Gut microbiota may affect distant organs through mechanisms that include regulating the absorption of nutrients and/or the production of microbial metabolites, regulating and interacting with the systemic immune system, and translocating bacteria/bacterial products through disrupted mucosal barriers.Thus, the gut microbiota may be important regulators in the development of diseases that affect ADL. Although adequate exercise and proper diet are important for preventing these diseases, their combination with interventions that manipulate the composition and/or diversity of gut microbiota could be a promising strategy for maintaining health condition and preserving ADL. This review thus summarizes current understanding of the role of gut microbiota in the development or prevention of diseases closely associated with the maintenance of ADL.

Analysis of Main Components and Prospects of Natto

The word “natto” originated from Japan, which was known as stinky bean, salt bean or silk bean in Chinese folk. Natto contains multiple functional components, including nattokinase, soybean isoflavone, γ-polyglutamic acid, vitamin K2, biogenic amines, SOD, small-molecule polypeptide, which has good preventive and curative effects for many diseases, such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, menopausal symptoms and hypoimmunity. Along with the aging population in the world and China, it is urgent to improve the quality of life. It is necessary to enhance the understanding of natto-related knowledge, expand propaganda power, accept natto consciously and eat natto frequently, which is good for our health and helps our country to build a healthy and harmonious society. This review will descript the development, components, functions and prospects of natto, which help us to offer theoretical basis for promoting natto industry.

Effects of aquatic exercise on depression and anxiety in ischemic stroke subjects

Background: Stroke ranks third and is the leading cause of permanent disability in western countries. Furthermore there are no treatments for the psychosocial effects of this pathology. Purpose: Analyse the effect of an aquatic exercise program in depression and trace and state anxiety in subjects who suffered an ischemic stroke. Methods: Two groups were analyzed: experimental group (EG) n = 15, 50.3 ± 9.1 years;control group (CG) n = 13, 52.5 ± 7.7 years. EG underwent a 12-week aquatic exercise program. Both groups were evaluated in pre and post- treatment using Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Trace State Anxiety Inventory (IDATE). Wilcoxon signed-rank and Mann-Whitney tests were used to compare moments and groups, respec- tively. Results: The BDI scores of aquatic activities were: pre-treatment, 17.4 ± 7.7 and 16.9 ± 8.6 for the EG and CG, respectively;post-treat- ment, 13.2 + 7.1 and 16.4 + 7.9 for the EG and CG, respectively. The IDATE scores for anxiety trace in strength training were: pre-treatment, 43.2 + 12.5 and 42.9 + 12.2 for the EG and CG, respec- tively;post-treatment, 39.7 + 7.1 and 42.6 + 12.1 for the EG and CG, respectively. The IDATE scores for anxiety state in strength training were: pre-treatment, 46.9 + 7.6 and 47.4 + 8.1 for the EG and CG, respectively;post-treatment, 44.4 + 7.9 and 47.5 + 8.0 for the EG and CG, respectively. Significant differences were found in pre and post-treatment values in the EG and between groups in the depression and trace and state anxiety levels in post-treatment (p Conclusions: Aquatic physical activity contributes to an improvement of the levels of depression and anxiety in people who suffered a stroke.

Bioactive Components of Chinese Herbal Medicines in the Treatment of Glucose and Lipid Metabolism Disorders:Evidence and Potential Mechanisms

Disturbed cholesterol and glucose homeostasis play crucial roles in the development of various diseases such as cardiovascular diseases,cerebrovascular diseases,central nervous system diseases,and cancer.An increasing number of studies have shown that excessive body fat accumulation is associated with type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance in a vicious cycle.This vicious cycle promotes the occurrence and development of the aforementioned diseases.Therefore,stabilizing the blood lipids and blood glucose of patients is the predominant strategy for improving the symptoms of patients with cardiovascular,cerebrovascular,and central nervous system diseases.Traditional Chinese medicine,mainly Chinese herbal medicine(CHM),has a history of more than 2000 years in China,which has established a unique theory and accumulated a great wealth of clinical experience.Moreover,CHM has been widely used in China and other countries for the treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases,with the advantages of preventing and curing hyperlipidemia,diabetes,hypertension,and other diseases.However,the use of CHM in Western countries remains rather limited,partly because of the incomplete understanding of multiple complex components and uncertain pharmacological mechanisms.Herein,we review and discuss the benefits,molecular mechanisms,and clinical research progress of bioactive components of CHM and their preparations as therapeutics for hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia.

Centrosome and vascular microenvironmental homeostasis

The homeostasis of vascular microenvironment is essential to maintain the normal vascular structure and function,while its disorder leads to vascular dysfunction,and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.Centrosome is an important organelle existing in mammalian cells as well as the microtubule organizing center,playing an important role in maintaining vascular structure and homeostasis.This study reviewed the role of centrosome in the regulation of vascular microenvironmental homeostasis.Centrosomal proteins intricately regulate microtubule dynamics and stabilization,and diverse microtubule-relatived cellular activities,including the division,polarization and directional migration of vascular endothelial cells,smooth muscle cells and other types of cells.In addition,primary cilia formed by centrosome are essential in vascular microenvironment.Tumor endothelial cells usually acquire excess centrosomes,and excess centrosomes are regulated by several angiogenic factors.Therefore,uncovering the detailed molecular mechanisms underlying centrosome affecting vascular microenvironmental homeostasis are needed for the treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

Study of relationship between pulse pressure and mortality from all the causes, CVD and CVA

Objective: To determine the relationship between pulse pressure and mortality from all the causes: CVD and CVA. Methods: The cohort consisted of the beneficiaries from Korea Medical Insurance Corporation (KMIC) aged 40 and older who had taken health examination and completed the questionnaire inquiring of health habits and past medical history in 1992 or 1993. The number of cohort members was 698,796, and they were followed up from 1st January, 1994 until 31st December, 2000. The primary sources of the data used in this study were the death benefit record and health examination file of KMIC. In the case that the information about the cause of death was unknown in the death benefit record, it was checked from the death registry of National statistical Office and the inpatient data of KMIC. There were 37439 deaths during the follow-up period. Results: A linear relationship between pulse pressure and mortality from all the causes, cardiovascular disease and cerebrovascular disease, was determined in both genders, the whole population and age groups, in the hypertensive and normotensive (P<0. 01). Pulse pressure and mortality from all the causes, CVD and CVA increased (P<0.01). Pulse pressure was significantly associated with a relatively high risk of mortality from all the causes, CVD and CVA in the whole population, both genders, all age groups, the hypertensive and normotensive after adjusted to age, gender, body mass index, blood sugar, serum total cholesterol, AST, ALT, urine protein, urine glucose, alcohol drinking and cigarette smoking (P<0.01). Conclusion: Pulse pressure shows linear relationship with the mortality from all the causes, CVD and CVA. Pulse pressure appears to be a single measure of blood pressure in predicting mortality from all the causes, CVD and CVA, even in the hypertensive and normotensive.

脉血康胶囊(肠溶片)治疗心脑血管疾病临床应用专家共识

脉血康胶囊(肠溶片)治疗心脑血管疾病具有良好的临床疗效及安全性。在临床医生问卷调查和脉血康胶囊(肠溶片)研究文献系统回顾的基础上,采用国际临床医学专家共识研制方法,基于现有最佳证据,充分结合专家经验,遵循“循证为主,共识为辅,经验为鉴”的原则,国内26位中西医临床、药学、方法学等多学科专家共同研制该共识,旨在进一步提高临床医生对该药的认识,更好地指导其临床合理用药。共识采用国际公认的证据分级推荐标准即评估、发展和评价建议的分级(Grading of Recommendations Assessment,Development and Evaluation,GRADE分级),如果证据充分则形成“推荐意见”,采用GRADE网格计票规则;如果证据不充分,则形成“共识建议”,采用多数计票规则。共识对脉血康胶囊(肠溶片)用于心脑血管疾病的适应证、用法用量、疗程、禁忌证、合并用药进行了推荐或建议,并完善了安全性信息,为其临床的合理使用提供参考。

应重视心脑血管疾病的外科干预

心脑血管疾病是全球居民死亡的主要原因之一,动脉粥样硬化是其主要病理学改变,常同时累及心血管和脑血管,需神经外科和心血管外科同时手术干预。缺血性心脑血管疾病患者是采取颈动脉内膜切除术联合冠状动脉旁路移植术同期手术还是分期手术(颈动脉内膜切除术后冠状动脉旁路移植术和冠状动脉旁路移植术后颈动脉内膜切除术)尚未形成一致性意见。随着对心脑血管疾病研究的深入、手术技术的改进和血管内介入技术的发展,为外科手术同时干预提供了理论基础和技术支持。

心脑血管疾病的“脑心同治”

动脉粥样硬化是脑血管病和心血管病共同的病理生理学机制,二者为同源性疾病,可共病,这也是“脑心同治”的病理生理学基础。近年随着药物治疗和手术技术改进,“脑心同治”得以实现并提高临床疗效。本文综述“脑心同治”策略,以为心脑血管疾病的治疗提供理论基础和临床指导。

HIV/AIDS肺脾气虚证相关心脑血管疾病风险因素探析

目的通过检测血脂四项、血管内皮损伤因子、炎症相关因子,并结合前期的基因芯片结果,初步探讨人类免疫缺陷病毒(HIV)/艾滋病(AIDS)肺脾气虚证相关心脑血管疾病风险因素及机制,为中医药早期干预心脑血管疾病提供依据。方法2020年9月—2020年11月选取河南省某地区确诊的20例HIV/AIDS肺脾气虚证患者作为研究对象,同地区20例HIV抗体阴性作为健康对照组。检测CD_(3)^(+)、CD_(4)^(+)、CD_(8)^(+)计数,并计算CD_(4)^(+)/CD_(8)^(+)比值;检测血脂四项甘油三酯(TG)、胆固醇(TC)、高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(HDL-C)、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C);检测氧化低密度脂蛋白(Ox-LDL)、载脂蛋白A-I(ApoAⅠ)、载脂蛋白A-Ⅱ(ApoAⅡ)、载脂蛋白B(ApoB)、锌-α2-糖蛋白1(AZGP1)、可溶性血栓调节蛋白(sTM)、血管性血友病因子(vWF)、脂联素、瘦素(LEP)、超敏C反应蛋白(Hs-CRP)、单核细胞趋化因子1(MCP-1)、肿瘤坏死因子α(TNF-α)。结果HIV/AIDS肺脾气虚证患者与健康对照组比较CD_(4)^(+)降低,CD_(4)^(+)/CD_(8)^(+)比值倒置,TC降低,sTM、AZGP1、Ox-LDL、Hs-CRP升高。结论HIV/AIDS肺脾气虚证患者存在炎性反应、血脂异常的表现,罹患心脑血管疾病风险增加。为中医药早期干预心脑血管疾病的发生提供新思路。

中老年人群颈动脉斑块的预测模型构建及验证

目的通过构建并验证中老年人群颈动脉斑块的预测模型及对应用价值探讨。方法回顾性收集2017—2019年于上海交通大学医学院附属仁济医院内分泌科门诊完成颈动脉超声检查患者的临床资料,性别不限,年龄≥45岁。共纳入1416例样本,训练集993例,验证集423例。按照7∶3的比例随机分为训练集和验证集,在训练集中比较颈动脉斑块组与非颈动脉斑块组各临床指标差异,并将特征指标变量采用多因素Logistic回归分析确定颈动脉斑块发生的独立危险素,依次构建中老年人群颈动脉斑块发生风险的可视化列线图模型。通过校准曲线和受试者操作特征曲线(receiver operator characteristic curve,ROC曲线)验证模型的区分度、一致性和准确性,最后采用决策曲线分析法确定模型的临床实用性,并通过外部验证进行评估。结果最终本研究纳入1416例患者,有483例(34.11%)有颈动脉斑块。多因素Logistic回归分析结果显示,年龄、收缩压、γ-谷氨酰转肽酶、糖化血红蛋白是颈动脉斑块发生的危险因素,而相较于男性,女性是颈动脉斑块发生的保护因素。依此构建可视化列线图模型,训练集ROC曲线下面积(area under the curve,AUC)为0.75(95%CI:0.72~0.78),验证集ROC曲线的AUC为0.71(95%CI:0.66~0.76)。训练集与验证集校准曲线Hosmer-Lemeshow拟合优度检验显示P值均>0.05(训练集P=0.7501,验证集P=0.9872)。决策曲线结果显示预测模型在训练集和验证集的阈值概率分别为5%~98%和1%~81%。结论基于指标(性别、年龄、收缩压、谷氨酰转肽酶、糖化血红蛋白),成功建立了中老年人群颈动脉斑块发生风险的预测模型,该模型预测效能较好,可用于社区或者农村等偏远地区居民普查,有助于颈动脉斑块的早期识别,进而改善预后。