BACKGROUND Laparoscopic low anterior resection(LLAR)has become a mainstream surgical method for the treatment of colorectal cancer,which has shown many advantages in the aspects of surgical trauma and postoperative re...BACKGROUND Laparoscopic low anterior resection(LLAR)has become a mainstream surgical method for the treatment of colorectal cancer,which has shown many advantages in the aspects of surgical trauma and postoperative rehabilitation.However,the effect of surgery on patients'left coronary artery and its vascular reconstruction have not been deeply discussed.With the development of medical imaging technology,3D vascular reconstruction has become an effective means to evaluate the curative effect of surgery.AIM To investigate the clinical value of preoperative 3D vascular reconstruction in LLAR of rectal cancer with the left colic artery(LCA)preserved.METHODS A retrospective cohort study was performed to analyze the clinical data of 146 patients who underwent LLAR for rectal cancer with LCA preservation from January to December 2023 in our hospital.All patients underwent LLAR of rectal cancer with the LCA preserved,and the intraoperative and postoperative data were complete.The patients were divided into a reconstruction group(72 patients)and a nonreconstruction group(74 patients)according to whether 3D vascular reconstruction was performed before surgery.The clinical features,operation conditions,complications,pathological results and postoperative recovery of the two groups were collected and compared.RESULTS A total of 146 patients with rectal cancer were included in the study,including 72 patients in the reconstruction group and 74 patients in the nonreconstruction group.There were 47 males and 25 females in the reconstruction group,aged(59.75±6.2)years,with a body mass index(BMI)(24.1±2.2)kg/m^(2),and 51 males and 23 females in the nonreconstruction group,aged(58.77±6.1)years,with a BMI(23.6±2.7)kg/m^(2).There was no significant difference in the baseline data between the two groups(P>0.05).In the submesenteric artery reconstruction group,35 patients were type Ⅰ,25 patients were type Ⅱ,11 patients were type Ⅲ,and 1 patient was type Ⅳ.There were 37 type Ⅰ patients,24 type Ⅱ patients,12 type Ⅲ patients,and 1 type Ⅳ patient in the nonreconstruction group.There was no significant difference in arterial typing between the two groups(P>0.05).The operation time of the reconstruction group was 162.2±10.8 min,and that of the nonreconstruction group was 197.9±19.1 min.Compared with that of the reconstruction group,the operation time of the two groups was shorter,and the difference was statistically significant(t=13.840,P<0.05).The amount of intraoperative blood loss was 30.4±20.0 mL in the reconstruction group and 61.2±26.4 mL in the nonreconstruction group.The amount of blood loss in the reconstruction group was less than that in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(t=-7.930,P<0.05).The rates of anastomotic leakage(1.4%vs 1.4%,P=0.984),anastomotic hemorrhage(2.8%vs 4.1%,P=0.672),and postoperative hospital stay(6.8±0.7 d vs 7.0±0.7 d,P=0.141)were not significantly different between the two groups.CONCLUSION Preoperative 3D vascular reconstruction technology can shorten the operation time and reduce the amount of intraoperative blood loss.Preoperative 3D vascular reconstruction is recommended to provide an intraoperative reference for laparoscopic low anterior resection with LCA preservation.展开更多
Slow coronary flow phenomenon(SCFP) is an angiographic observation characterized by delayed distal vessel opacifi-cation in the absence of significant epicardial coronary disease. Only limited studies have been focuse...Slow coronary flow phenomenon(SCFP) is an angiographic observation characterized by delayed distal vessel opacifi-cation in the absence of significant epicardial coronary disease. Only limited studies have been focused on the etiologies,clinical manifestations and treatment of this unique angiographic phenomenon. In our case report,we described an 85-year-old man who came with significant ST segment elevation in leads V1-V4 and V3R-V5R without increase in myocardial enzyme. The patient also developed respiratory failure requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation. Coronary angiography revealed only mild atherosclerosis without spasm or thromboembolic occlusion. Slow flow was seen in all coronary arteries,especially in the left anterior descending and right coronary arteries. This case speculated that transmural myocardial ischemia with ST segment elevation might be resulted from slow coronary flow. Transmural myocardial ischemia can occur owing to abnormalities of the coronary microcirculation.展开更多
Objective:To explore the effect of nicorandil on the coronary artery microcirculation and hemodynamics in patients with coronary slow flow (CSF).Methods: A total of 86 patients with CSF who were admitted in our hospit...Objective:To explore the effect of nicorandil on the coronary artery microcirculation and hemodynamics in patients with coronary slow flow (CSF).Methods: A total of 86 patients with CSF who were admitted in our hospital were included in the study and randomized into the treatment group and the control group with 43 cases in each group. The patients in the control group were given aspirin, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, and ACEI. On this basis, the patients in the treatment group were given nicorandil. The patients in the two groups were continuously treated for 6 months. The coronary artery microcirculation and hemodynamic indicators before and after treatment in the two groups were detected and compared.Results:TAT, ET-1, and hs-CRP levels, LAD, LCX, RCA, TIMI average blood flow frame count value, and IMR after treatment in the two groups were significantly reduced when compared with before treatment (P<0.05). The above indicators after treatment in the treatment group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). FMD after treatment in the two groups was significantly elevated when compared with before treatment (P<0.05). FMD after treatment in the treatment group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusions: Nicorandil in the treatment of CSF can effectively improve the coronary artery microcirculation and hemodynamics, with a significant efficacy.展开更多
The influence of low tube voltage in dual source CT(DSCT) coronary artery imaging on image quality and radiation dose and its application value in clinical practice were investigated. Totally, 300 cases of chest pai...The influence of low tube voltage in dual source CT(DSCT) coronary artery imaging on image quality and radiation dose and its application value in clinical practice were investigated. Totally, 300 cases of chest pain with low body mass index(BMI 〈18.5 kg/m2) subjected to DSCT coronary artery imaging were prospectively enrolled. The heart rate in all patients were greater than 65/min. The retrospective ECG gated scanning mode and simple random sampling method were used to assign the patients into groups A, B and C(n=100 each). The patients in groups A, B and C experienced 120-, 100-, and 80-kV tube voltage imaging respectively, and the image quality was evaluated. The CT volume dose index(CTDIvol) and dose length product(DLP) were recorded, and the effective dose(ED) was calculated in each group. The image quality scores and radiation doses in groups were compared, and the influence of tube voltage on image quality and radiation dose was analyzed. The results showed that the excellent rate of image quality in groups A, B and C was 95.69%, 94.72% and 96.33% respectively with the difference being not statistically significant among the three groups(P〉0.05). The CTDIvol values in groups A, B and C were 51.35±12.21, 21.28±7.13 and 6.34±3.34 mGy, respectively, with the difference being statistically significant(P〈0.05). The ED values in groups A, B and C were 9.27±1.63, 4.56±2.29 and 2.29±1.69 mSv, respectively, with the difference being statistically significant(P〈0.05). It was suggested that for the patients with low BMI, the application of DSCT coronary artery imaging with low tube voltage can obtain satisfactory image quality, and simultaneously, significantly reduce the radiation dose.展开更多
AIM:To explore whether computer tomography coronary angiography(CTCA) using iterative reconstruction(IR) leads to significant radiation dose reduction without a significant loss in image interpretability compared to c...AIM:To explore whether computer tomography coronary angiography(CTCA) using iterative reconstruction(IR) leads to significant radiation dose reduction without a significant loss in image interpretability compared to conventional filtered back projection(FBP).METHODS:A consecutive series of 200 patients referred to our institution to undergo CTCA constituted the study population.Patients were sequentially assigned to FBP or IR.All studies were acquired with a 256-slice CT scanner.A coronary segment was considered interpretable if image quality was adequate for evaluation of coronary lesions in all segments ≥ 1.5 mm.RESULTS:The mean age was 56.3±9.6 years and165(83%) were male,with no significant differences between groups.Most scans were acquired using prospective ECG triggering,without differences between groups(FBP 84%vs IR 82%;P=0.71).A total of 3198(94%) coronary segments were deemed of diagnostic quality.The percent assessable coronary segments was similar between groups(FBP 91.7%±4.0% vs IR92.5% ± 2.8%; P=0.12).Radiation dose was significantly lower in the IR group(2.8±1.4 mSvvs 4.6±3.0mSv;P<0.0001).Image noise(37.8±1.4 HUvs 38.2±2.4 HU; P=0.20) and signal density(461.7±51.9HU vs 462.2±51.2 HU; P=0.54) levels did not differ between FBP and IR groups,respectively.The IR group was associated to significant effective dose reductions,irrespective of the acquisition mode.CONCLUSION:Application of IR in CTCA preserves image interpretability despite a significant reduction in radiation dose.展开更多
Through a higher-order boundary element method based on NURBS (Non-uniform Rational B-splines), the calculation of second-order low-frequency forces and slow drift motions is conducted for floating bodies. In the fl...Through a higher-order boundary element method based on NURBS (Non-uniform Rational B-splines), the calculation of second-order low-frequency forces and slow drift motions is conducted for floating bodies. In the floating body's inner domain, an auxiliary equation is obtained by applying a Green function which satisfies the solid surface condition. Then, the auxiliary equation and the velocity potential equation are combined in the fluid domain to remove the solid angle coefficient and the singularity of the double layer potentials in the integral equation. Thus, a new velocity potential integral equation is obtained. The new equation is extended to the inner domain to reheve the irregular frequency effects; on the basis of the order analysis, the comparison is made about the contribution of all integral terms with the result in the second-order tow-frequency problem; the higher-order boundary element method based on NURBS is apphed to calculate the geometric position and velocity potentials; the slow drift motions are calculated by the spectrum analysis method. Removing the solid angle coefficient can apply NURBS technology to the hydrodynamic calculation of floating bodies with complex surfaces, and the extended boundary integral method can reduce the irregular frequency effects. Order analysis shows that free surface integral can be neglected, and the numerical results can also prove the correctness of order analysis. The results of second-order low-frequency forces and slow drift motions and the comparison with the results from references show that the application of the NURBS technology to the second-order low-frequency problem is of high efficiency and credible results.展开更多
Objective: On the premise that the image quality meets the requirements of clinical diagnosis, we explored the methods to reduce the radiation dose of coronary artery imaging with Dual-Source CT (DSCT). Methods: We ra...Objective: On the premise that the image quality meets the requirements of clinical diagnosis, we explored the methods to reduce the radiation dose of coronary artery imaging with Dual-Source CT (DSCT). Methods: We randomly selected 200 patients with coronary heat disease (BIM 0.05). The average image noise in group A is (41.76 ± 7.98) HU, in group B the average image noise is (43.97 ± 3.88) HU, the dif- ference between the two groups was not statistically significant (P>0.05). The average CTDIvol of group A and B were (20.63 ± 2.24) mGy, (38.11 ± 10.69) mGy, respectively, then P <0.01. The average DLP of group A and B are (235.75 ± 28.64) mGycm and (492.59 ± 125.49) mGycm respectively, then P <0.01, the dif- ference of radiation dose had statistical significance (P<0.05). Conclusions: For coronary artery imaging with DSCT the heart electric pulse (AUTO) regulation technology can meet the diagnostic requirements and effectively reduce the radiation dose.展开更多
Background: Patients with ischemic heart disease and reduced ejection fraction have increased risk for postoperative complications and mortality. Our aim was to evaluate the effect of low EF (on the early outcomes aft...Background: Patients with ischemic heart disease and reduced ejection fraction have increased risk for postoperative complications and mortality. Our aim was to evaluate the effect of low EF (on the early outcomes after CABG and identify the predictors of mortality. Methods: From August 2018 to November 2019, 170 consecutive patients underwent CABG. Group 1 included 120 patients with EF ( EF (>40;57.90% ± 2.27%), 41 were men (82.0%), and the mean age was 54.30 ± 7.01 years and used as a control group. Results: Overall 30-day mortality was 10/120 patients (8.3%). Factors associated with higher mortality were females (70.0% vs. 17.3%, P Conclusion: CABG in EF < 40% is associated with more complications compared with those had EF higher than 40%;however, the clinical and echocardiographic parameters improved over time.展开更多
Background: Left ventricular ejection fraction is an independent determinant of the outcome of coronary artery bypass surgery. Low preoperative ejection fraction requires special care in terms of pharmacological and m...Background: Left ventricular ejection fraction is an independent determinant of the outcome of coronary artery bypass surgery. Low preoperative ejection fraction requires special care in terms of pharmacological and mechanical inotropic support. Adrenaline is the most widely used inotropic drug, while levosimendan is a relatively new inotropic drug in the field of cardiac surgery. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the relative efficacy of levosimendan in low ejection fraction patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Methods: A retrospective comparative study was performed with 63 patients who underwent isolated on-pump elective CABG with a preoperative ejection fraction below 40%. Patients were allocated to the adrenaline group (n = 35) and levosimendan group (n = 28). Patients were further stratified according to ejection fraction above 30% and below or equal to 30%. The primary outcome was cardiac-related mortality, while other parameters were considered secondary endpoints. Results: EuroSCORE of the adrenaline group was 3.34 ± 1.26 and for the levosimendan group 3.15 ± 1.42 (p value 0.576). Nine patients of the adrenaline group had new postoperative atrial fibrillation compared to seven patients in the levosimendan group (p value 0.948). Two patients of the adrenaline group had postoperative ventricular arrhythmia compared to only one patient in the other group (p value 0.691). The adrenaline group had higher doses of inotropic support compared to the levosimendan group 210.84 ± 23.74 and 157.4 ± 22.69 ng/kg/min respectively (p value Conclusions: The levosimendan-based protocol failed to improve overall mortality in low ejection fraction patients undergoing CABG. However, this protocol significantly reduced the dose of inotropic and vasoconstrictor support needed, ventilation hours and duration of ICU stay.展开更多
目的探讨影像采集参数优化与冠状动脉造影辐射剂量和影像质量的相关性。方法选择2022年1月至2024月1月于宁波市医疗中心李惠利医院择期行经皮冠状动脉造影患者60例,采集患者的基本信息和身材数据,根据身体质量指数(BMI)值分为3个组,各BM...目的探讨影像采集参数优化与冠状动脉造影辐射剂量和影像质量的相关性。方法选择2022年1月至2024月1月于宁波市医疗中心李惠利医院择期行经皮冠状动脉造影患者60例,采集患者的基本信息和身材数据,根据身体质量指数(BMI)值分为3个组,各BMI组患者随机分入常规模式组(冠状动脉模式采集影像:Cardiac Left Coronary,15帧/秒)和优化模式组(电生理模式采集影像:Cardiac EP,7.5帧/秒),收集辐射剂量数据,并根据影像质量评分表评估影像质量。两组间比较采用独立样本t检验、Mann-Whitney U检验,多组间比较采用单因素方差分析,相关性采用Pearson相关分析。结果患者BMI值越高,胸围越大,辐射剂量越高,呈正线性相关;各BMI组内,优化模式组的各项辐射剂量数据(各类型剂量面积乘积、空气比释动能及胸部皮肤剂量)均低于常规模式组(均P<0.05,降低比率48.95%~70.59%),两组间的影像质量评分差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),均符合手术要求。结论经皮冠状动脉造影的辐射剂量受患者身材、影像采集参数、曝光时长等诸多因素的综合影响,通过优化影像采集参数可在保证影像质量的同时实现辐射低剂量化,减少患者和术者的辐射危害。展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Laparoscopic low anterior resection(LLAR)has become a mainstream surgical method for the treatment of colorectal cancer,which has shown many advantages in the aspects of surgical trauma and postoperative rehabilitation.However,the effect of surgery on patients'left coronary artery and its vascular reconstruction have not been deeply discussed.With the development of medical imaging technology,3D vascular reconstruction has become an effective means to evaluate the curative effect of surgery.AIM To investigate the clinical value of preoperative 3D vascular reconstruction in LLAR of rectal cancer with the left colic artery(LCA)preserved.METHODS A retrospective cohort study was performed to analyze the clinical data of 146 patients who underwent LLAR for rectal cancer with LCA preservation from January to December 2023 in our hospital.All patients underwent LLAR of rectal cancer with the LCA preserved,and the intraoperative and postoperative data were complete.The patients were divided into a reconstruction group(72 patients)and a nonreconstruction group(74 patients)according to whether 3D vascular reconstruction was performed before surgery.The clinical features,operation conditions,complications,pathological results and postoperative recovery of the two groups were collected and compared.RESULTS A total of 146 patients with rectal cancer were included in the study,including 72 patients in the reconstruction group and 74 patients in the nonreconstruction group.There were 47 males and 25 females in the reconstruction group,aged(59.75±6.2)years,with a body mass index(BMI)(24.1±2.2)kg/m^(2),and 51 males and 23 females in the nonreconstruction group,aged(58.77±6.1)years,with a BMI(23.6±2.7)kg/m^(2).There was no significant difference in the baseline data between the two groups(P>0.05).In the submesenteric artery reconstruction group,35 patients were type Ⅰ,25 patients were type Ⅱ,11 patients were type Ⅲ,and 1 patient was type Ⅳ.There were 37 type Ⅰ patients,24 type Ⅱ patients,12 type Ⅲ patients,and 1 type Ⅳ patient in the nonreconstruction group.There was no significant difference in arterial typing between the two groups(P>0.05).The operation time of the reconstruction group was 162.2±10.8 min,and that of the nonreconstruction group was 197.9±19.1 min.Compared with that of the reconstruction group,the operation time of the two groups was shorter,and the difference was statistically significant(t=13.840,P<0.05).The amount of intraoperative blood loss was 30.4±20.0 mL in the reconstruction group and 61.2±26.4 mL in the nonreconstruction group.The amount of blood loss in the reconstruction group was less than that in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(t=-7.930,P<0.05).The rates of anastomotic leakage(1.4%vs 1.4%,P=0.984),anastomotic hemorrhage(2.8%vs 4.1%,P=0.672),and postoperative hospital stay(6.8±0.7 d vs 7.0±0.7 d,P=0.141)were not significantly different between the two groups.CONCLUSION Preoperative 3D vascular reconstruction technology can shorten the operation time and reduce the amount of intraoperative blood loss.Preoperative 3D vascular reconstruction is recommended to provide an intraoperative reference for laparoscopic low anterior resection with LCA preservation.
文摘Slow coronary flow phenomenon(SCFP) is an angiographic observation characterized by delayed distal vessel opacifi-cation in the absence of significant epicardial coronary disease. Only limited studies have been focused on the etiologies,clinical manifestations and treatment of this unique angiographic phenomenon. In our case report,we described an 85-year-old man who came with significant ST segment elevation in leads V1-V4 and V3R-V5R without increase in myocardial enzyme. The patient also developed respiratory failure requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation. Coronary angiography revealed only mild atherosclerosis without spasm or thromboembolic occlusion. Slow flow was seen in all coronary arteries,especially in the left anterior descending and right coronary arteries. This case speculated that transmural myocardial ischemia with ST segment elevation might be resulted from slow coronary flow. Transmural myocardial ischemia can occur owing to abnormalities of the coronary microcirculation.
文摘Objective:To explore the effect of nicorandil on the coronary artery microcirculation and hemodynamics in patients with coronary slow flow (CSF).Methods: A total of 86 patients with CSF who were admitted in our hospital were included in the study and randomized into the treatment group and the control group with 43 cases in each group. The patients in the control group were given aspirin, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, and ACEI. On this basis, the patients in the treatment group were given nicorandil. The patients in the two groups were continuously treated for 6 months. The coronary artery microcirculation and hemodynamic indicators before and after treatment in the two groups were detected and compared.Results:TAT, ET-1, and hs-CRP levels, LAD, LCX, RCA, TIMI average blood flow frame count value, and IMR after treatment in the two groups were significantly reduced when compared with before treatment (P<0.05). The above indicators after treatment in the treatment group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). FMD after treatment in the two groups was significantly elevated when compared with before treatment (P<0.05). FMD after treatment in the treatment group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusions: Nicorandil in the treatment of CSF can effectively improve the coronary artery microcirculation and hemodynamics, with a significant efficacy.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province,China(No.2012FKB02443)
文摘The influence of low tube voltage in dual source CT(DSCT) coronary artery imaging on image quality and radiation dose and its application value in clinical practice were investigated. Totally, 300 cases of chest pain with low body mass index(BMI 〈18.5 kg/m2) subjected to DSCT coronary artery imaging were prospectively enrolled. The heart rate in all patients were greater than 65/min. The retrospective ECG gated scanning mode and simple random sampling method were used to assign the patients into groups A, B and C(n=100 each). The patients in groups A, B and C experienced 120-, 100-, and 80-kV tube voltage imaging respectively, and the image quality was evaluated. The CT volume dose index(CTDIvol) and dose length product(DLP) were recorded, and the effective dose(ED) was calculated in each group. The image quality scores and radiation doses in groups were compared, and the influence of tube voltage on image quality and radiation dose was analyzed. The results showed that the excellent rate of image quality in groups A, B and C was 95.69%, 94.72% and 96.33% respectively with the difference being not statistically significant among the three groups(P〉0.05). The CTDIvol values in groups A, B and C were 51.35±12.21, 21.28±7.13 and 6.34±3.34 mGy, respectively, with the difference being statistically significant(P〈0.05). The ED values in groups A, B and C were 9.27±1.63, 4.56±2.29 and 2.29±1.69 mSv, respectively, with the difference being statistically significant(P〈0.05). It was suggested that for the patients with low BMI, the application of DSCT coronary artery imaging with low tube voltage can obtain satisfactory image quality, and simultaneously, significantly reduce the radiation dose.
文摘AIM:To explore whether computer tomography coronary angiography(CTCA) using iterative reconstruction(IR) leads to significant radiation dose reduction without a significant loss in image interpretability compared to conventional filtered back projection(FBP).METHODS:A consecutive series of 200 patients referred to our institution to undergo CTCA constituted the study population.Patients were sequentially assigned to FBP or IR.All studies were acquired with a 256-slice CT scanner.A coronary segment was considered interpretable if image quality was adequate for evaluation of coronary lesions in all segments ≥ 1.5 mm.RESULTS:The mean age was 56.3±9.6 years and165(83%) were male,with no significant differences between groups.Most scans were acquired using prospective ECG triggering,without differences between groups(FBP 84%vs IR 82%;P=0.71).A total of 3198(94%) coronary segments were deemed of diagnostic quality.The percent assessable coronary segments was similar between groups(FBP 91.7%±4.0% vs IR92.5% ± 2.8%; P=0.12).Radiation dose was significantly lower in the IR group(2.8±1.4 mSvvs 4.6±3.0mSv;P<0.0001).Image noise(37.8±1.4 HUvs 38.2±2.4 HU; P=0.20) and signal density(461.7±51.9HU vs 462.2±51.2 HU; P=0.54) levels did not differ between FBP and IR groups,respectively.The IR group was associated to significant effective dose reductions,irrespective of the acquisition mode.CONCLUSION:Application of IR in CTCA preserves image interpretability despite a significant reduction in radiation dose.
文摘Through a higher-order boundary element method based on NURBS (Non-uniform Rational B-splines), the calculation of second-order low-frequency forces and slow drift motions is conducted for floating bodies. In the floating body's inner domain, an auxiliary equation is obtained by applying a Green function which satisfies the solid surface condition. Then, the auxiliary equation and the velocity potential equation are combined in the fluid domain to remove the solid angle coefficient and the singularity of the double layer potentials in the integral equation. Thus, a new velocity potential integral equation is obtained. The new equation is extended to the inner domain to reheve the irregular frequency effects; on the basis of the order analysis, the comparison is made about the contribution of all integral terms with the result in the second-order tow-frequency problem; the higher-order boundary element method based on NURBS is apphed to calculate the geometric position and velocity potentials; the slow drift motions are calculated by the spectrum analysis method. Removing the solid angle coefficient can apply NURBS technology to the hydrodynamic calculation of floating bodies with complex surfaces, and the extended boundary integral method can reduce the irregular frequency effects. Order analysis shows that free surface integral can be neglected, and the numerical results can also prove the correctness of order analysis. The results of second-order low-frequency forces and slow drift motions and the comparison with the results from references show that the application of the NURBS technology to the second-order low-frequency problem is of high efficiency and credible results.
文摘Objective: On the premise that the image quality meets the requirements of clinical diagnosis, we explored the methods to reduce the radiation dose of coronary artery imaging with Dual-Source CT (DSCT). Methods: We randomly selected 200 patients with coronary heat disease (BIM 0.05). The average image noise in group A is (41.76 ± 7.98) HU, in group B the average image noise is (43.97 ± 3.88) HU, the dif- ference between the two groups was not statistically significant (P>0.05). The average CTDIvol of group A and B were (20.63 ± 2.24) mGy, (38.11 ± 10.69) mGy, respectively, then P <0.01. The average DLP of group A and B are (235.75 ± 28.64) mGycm and (492.59 ± 125.49) mGycm respectively, then P <0.01, the dif- ference of radiation dose had statistical significance (P<0.05). Conclusions: For coronary artery imaging with DSCT the heart electric pulse (AUTO) regulation technology can meet the diagnostic requirements and effectively reduce the radiation dose.
文摘Background: Patients with ischemic heart disease and reduced ejection fraction have increased risk for postoperative complications and mortality. Our aim was to evaluate the effect of low EF (on the early outcomes after CABG and identify the predictors of mortality. Methods: From August 2018 to November 2019, 170 consecutive patients underwent CABG. Group 1 included 120 patients with EF ( EF (>40;57.90% ± 2.27%), 41 were men (82.0%), and the mean age was 54.30 ± 7.01 years and used as a control group. Results: Overall 30-day mortality was 10/120 patients (8.3%). Factors associated with higher mortality were females (70.0% vs. 17.3%, P Conclusion: CABG in EF < 40% is associated with more complications compared with those had EF higher than 40%;however, the clinical and echocardiographic parameters improved over time.
文摘Background: Left ventricular ejection fraction is an independent determinant of the outcome of coronary artery bypass surgery. Low preoperative ejection fraction requires special care in terms of pharmacological and mechanical inotropic support. Adrenaline is the most widely used inotropic drug, while levosimendan is a relatively new inotropic drug in the field of cardiac surgery. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the relative efficacy of levosimendan in low ejection fraction patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Methods: A retrospective comparative study was performed with 63 patients who underwent isolated on-pump elective CABG with a preoperative ejection fraction below 40%. Patients were allocated to the adrenaline group (n = 35) and levosimendan group (n = 28). Patients were further stratified according to ejection fraction above 30% and below or equal to 30%. The primary outcome was cardiac-related mortality, while other parameters were considered secondary endpoints. Results: EuroSCORE of the adrenaline group was 3.34 ± 1.26 and for the levosimendan group 3.15 ± 1.42 (p value 0.576). Nine patients of the adrenaline group had new postoperative atrial fibrillation compared to seven patients in the levosimendan group (p value 0.948). Two patients of the adrenaline group had postoperative ventricular arrhythmia compared to only one patient in the other group (p value 0.691). The adrenaline group had higher doses of inotropic support compared to the levosimendan group 210.84 ± 23.74 and 157.4 ± 22.69 ng/kg/min respectively (p value Conclusions: The levosimendan-based protocol failed to improve overall mortality in low ejection fraction patients undergoing CABG. However, this protocol significantly reduced the dose of inotropic and vasoconstrictor support needed, ventilation hours and duration of ICU stay.
文摘目的探讨影像采集参数优化与冠状动脉造影辐射剂量和影像质量的相关性。方法选择2022年1月至2024月1月于宁波市医疗中心李惠利医院择期行经皮冠状动脉造影患者60例,采集患者的基本信息和身材数据,根据身体质量指数(BMI)值分为3个组,各BMI组患者随机分入常规模式组(冠状动脉模式采集影像:Cardiac Left Coronary,15帧/秒)和优化模式组(电生理模式采集影像:Cardiac EP,7.5帧/秒),收集辐射剂量数据,并根据影像质量评分表评估影像质量。两组间比较采用独立样本t检验、Mann-Whitney U检验,多组间比较采用单因素方差分析,相关性采用Pearson相关分析。结果患者BMI值越高,胸围越大,辐射剂量越高,呈正线性相关;各BMI组内,优化模式组的各项辐射剂量数据(各类型剂量面积乘积、空气比释动能及胸部皮肤剂量)均低于常规模式组(均P<0.05,降低比率48.95%~70.59%),两组间的影像质量评分差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),均符合手术要求。结论经皮冠状动脉造影的辐射剂量受患者身材、影像采集参数、曝光时长等诸多因素的综合影响,通过优化影像采集参数可在保证影像质量的同时实现辐射低剂量化,减少患者和术者的辐射危害。