SUMMARY Intracranial calcification may result from disturbances in calcium metabolism. It often remains asymptomatic, but may present with symptoms like seizure and neurological deficits. Correction of the underlying ...SUMMARY Intracranial calcification may result from disturbances in calcium metabolism. It often remains asymptomatic, but may present with symptoms like seizure and neurological deficits. Correction of the underlying metabolic disturbance before damage of neuronal tissues due to intracranial calcification may be useful in preventing irreversible neurological deficits. This window period may be the crucial period that needs a thorough clinical evaluation and urgent intervention. We highlight the case of an adult woman with Fahr's disease presented with generalised tonic-clonic seizure. The management priorities were also discussed along with review of literature.展开更多
The species of main diseases and pests in foxtail millet and their damage status were investigated in 15 survey points in Longhua, Weichang, Chengde, Fengning and Luanping counties, Chengde City from 2015 to 2017. It ...The species of main diseases and pests in foxtail millet and their damage status were investigated in 15 survey points in Longhua, Weichang, Chengde, Fengning and Luanping counties, Chengde City from 2015 to 2017. It was preliminarily cleared that there were 11 species of main diseases and 8 species of pests in continuous cropping millet field. The diseases damaged severely were millet downy mildew and kernel smut, and pests were yellow-legged lema, millet shoot fly and soil insects. The results provided a scientific basis for green control of millet pests and diseases and safe production in Chengde area.展开更多
Studies have found that the absence of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor may be the primary risk factor for Parkinson’s disease. However, there have not been any studies conducted on the potential relations...Studies have found that the absence of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor may be the primary risk factor for Parkinson’s disease. However, there have not been any studies conducted on the potential relationship between glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor and cognitive performance in Parkinson’s disease. We first performed a retrospective case-control study at the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University between September 2018 and January 2020 and found that a decreased serum level of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor was a risk factor for cognitive disorders in patients with Parkinson’s disease. We then established a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease induced by 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine and analyzed the potential relationships among glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor in the prefrontal cortex, dopamine transmission, and cognitive function. Our results showed that decreased glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor in the prefrontal cortex weakened dopamine release and transmission by upregulating the presynaptic membrane expression of the dopamine transporter, which led to the loss and primitivization of dendritic spines of pyramidal neurons and cognitive impairment. In addition, magnetic resonance imaging data showed that the long-term lack of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor reduced the connectivity between the prefrontal cortex and other brain regions, and exogenous glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor significantly improved this connectivity. These findings suggested that decreased glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor in the prefrontal cortex leads to neuroplastic degeneration at the level of synaptic connections and circuits, which results in cognitive impairment in patients with Parkinson’s disease.展开更多
Objective:To analyze the relationship between serum ICAM-1,lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)and coronary heart disease(CHD)by clinical detection of serum ICAM-1 and LDH Objective to investigate the relationship between the s...Objective:To analyze the relationship between serum ICAM-1,lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)and coronary heart disease(CHD)by clinical detection of serum ICAM-1 and LDH Objective to investigate the relationship between the severity of different types of coronary artery stenosis(CHD)and its role in the progression of CHD.Methods:180 patients with chest pain and coronary angiography were selected,including 145 patients with CHD diagnosed by coronary angiography and 35 patients without abnormal coronary angiography(control group).The 145 patients with CHD were further divided into mild partial stenosis group(a-chd,stenosis development≤49%),moderate partial stenosis group(b-chd,stenosis development 50%~74%)and severe partial stenosis group(c-chd,stenosis development≥75%).The levels of ICAM-1 and LDH in serum of patients were detected by ELISA,and the differences of ICAM-1 and LDH activities in different degrees of coronary artery disease and control group were statistically analyzed.Results:in the control group,HDL was higher than that in the c-chd group(P<0.05),neutrophils in the control group was lower than that in the c-chd group(P<0.05);ICAM-1,LDH and Gensini scores in the a-chd group,b-chd group and c-chd group were higher than those in the control group(P<0.05-P<0.01),and gradually increased with the aggravation of different coronary artery stenosis processes(P<0.05-P<0.01).The levels of serum ICAM-1 and LDH increased significantly with the increase of the number of CHD lesions(P<0.01).The levels of ICAM-1 and LDH were positively correlated with Gensini score(LDH r=0.409,P<0.01 and ICAM-1 r=0.463,P<0.01).The levels of ICAM-1 and neutrophils were positively correlated(r=0.208,P<0.01).The levels of LDH and ICAM-1 were negatively correlated with HDL(LDH r=-0.184,P<0.05 and ICAM-1)There was a negative correlation between LDH and total protein(r=-0.218,P<0.01),and a positive correlation between ICAM-1 and LDH(r=0.441,P<0.01).Conclusion:the levels of serum ICAM-1 and LDH gradually increase with the aggravation of different coronary artery stenosis,and there is a certain linear relationship between them.展开更多
For the first time, degree of damage of the disease Botrytis cinerea Pers. is founded in decorative colors in the Tashkent region. Chemical preparations are the most effective methods of struggle in the fight against ...For the first time, degree of damage of the disease Botrytis cinerea Pers. is founded in decorative colors in the Tashkent region. Chemical preparations are the most effective methods of struggle in the fight against diseases of ornamental crops.展开更多
Possible early diagnostic application of optical methods (dielectrophoresis, spectral and imaging ellipsometry, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy) in studies of red blood cells and serum of p...Possible early diagnostic application of optical methods (dielectrophoresis, spectral and imaging ellipsometry, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy) in studies of red blood cells and serum of patients with diffuse liver disease with varying degrees of fibrosis has been evaluated. Application of combined optical methods was confirmed to significantly improve the performance of sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy index as well as to achieve the reliable results in diagnosis of both severe fibrosis and slight ulterior liver fibrosis. Identified diagnostic potential of optical methods can be effectively utilized in noninvasive screening evaluation of stages of diffuse liver disease of various geneses.展开更多
The amount and distribution of precipitation can determine dengue risk by affecting mosquito breeding;however,previous studies failed to incorporate this bivariate characteristic to examine dengue fever transmission.I...The amount and distribution of precipitation can determine dengue risk by affecting mosquito breeding;however,previous studies failed to incorporate this bivariate characteristic to examine dengue fever transmission.In the present research,nationwide data on daily dengue cases in China between January 2005 and December 2020 were obtained,and the top 12 cities accounting for 78%of total cases were selected for analysis.Precipitation patterns were quantified by weekly precipitation and precipitation concentration degree(PCD).On the basis of the combinations of both parameters,the exposure-response relationships of precipitation with dengue risk were established using generalised additive models,and the high-dengue-risk thresholds of precipitation patterns were further identified.Dengue burden was assessed by calculating attributable dengue cases.For the same amount of precipitation,the dispersed precipitation in the pre-summer rainy season leads to a higher dengue risk in autumn.The weekly precipitation of 100-150 mm and PCD of 0.2-0.4 constitute the highest risk scenario,and the average frequency of precipitation associated with dengue risk in 2013-2020 is 1.6 times higher than that in 2005-2012.A total of 3093 attributable dengue cases are identified.From 2005 to 2020,the amount of dispersed precipitation increased in southern and southwestern China and posed high dengue risks in central China.This study has improved the understanding of the health impacts of irregular rainfall under climate change.Our approach to identifying thresholds provides information for early warning systems and helps reduce the risk of dengue transmission in the long run.展开更多
Objective:To analyze the correlation between serum Nrf2 and GPX4 activity levels with coronary heart disease(CHD)and the severity of coronary artery disease,and to explore the role of ferroptosis mediated by its signa...Objective:To analyze the correlation between serum Nrf2 and GPX4 activity levels with coronary heart disease(CHD)and the severity of coronary artery disease,and to explore the role of ferroptosis mediated by its signaling pathway in the progression of CHD.Methods:A total of 540 patients suspected of CHD were selected for coronary angiography,of which 360 patients were diagnosed with CHD.The activity levels of Nrf2 and GPX4 in the serum of CHD patients were detected by ELISA,and the differences in the activities of Nrf2 and GPX4 in the presence or absence of CHD were statistically analyzed.Western blot detection of Nrf2 protein expression of peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMCS)in the control(CON)and CHD groups(90 cases each).The expression and significance of its signaling pathway in CHD patients were analyzed.Results:The activity levels of Nrf2 and GPX4 in the CHD group were lower than those in the CON group(P<0.05),and the expression levels of Nrf2 in PBMCs of the two groups were detected by Western blot.The protein expression level of Nrf2 in the CHD group(0.25±0.05)was down‑regulated compared with CON group(0.87±0.16)(P<0.05),indicating that Nrf2 protein expression level was low in CHD patients.Pearson correlation analysis showed that serum Nrf2 and GPX4 levels were negatively correlated with Gensini score(Nrf2:r=‑0.347,P<0.001;GPX4:r=-0.423,P=0.001).Nrf2 and GPX4 were negatively correlated with TG(Nrf2:r=-0.284,P<0.001;GPX4:r=-0.275,P=0.001),Nrf2 and GPX4 levels were negatively correlated with LDL(Nrf2:r=-0.418,P<0.001)0.05;(GPX4:r=-0.426,P<0.05),Nrf2 and GPX4 levels were positively correlated with HDL(Nrf2:r=0.318,P<0.05;GPX4:r=0.428,P<0.05),and Nrf2 was positively correlated with GPX4(r=0.456,P<0.01).Conclusion:The ferroptosis pathway mediated by the Nrf2‑GPX4 signaling pathway is closely related to the degree of coronary artery disease and the pathogenesis of CHD,and its mechanism may be related to the down‑regulation of the Nrf2‑GPX4 signaling pathway.展开更多
BACKGROUND Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)has resulted in a worldwide health crisis since it first appeared.Numerous studies demonstrated the...BACKGROUND Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)has resulted in a worldwide health crisis since it first appeared.Numerous studies demonstrated the virus’s predilection to cardiomyocytes;however,the effects that COVID-19 has on the cardiac conduc-tion system still need to be fully understood.AIM To analyze the impact that COVID-19 has on the odds of major cardiovascular complications in patients with new onset heart blocks or bundle branch blocks(BBB).METHODS The 2020 National Inpatient Sample(NIS)database was used to identify patients admitted for COVID-19 pneumonia with and without high-degree atrioven-tricular blocks(HDAVB)and right or left BBB utilizing ICD-10 codes.The patients with pre-existing pacemakers,suggestive of a prior diagnosis of HDAVB or BBB,were excluded from the study.The primary outcome was inpatient mortality.Secondary outcomes included total hospital charges(THC),the length of hospital stay(LOS),and other major cardiac outcomes detailed in the Results section.Univariate and multivariate regression analyses were used to adjust for confounders with Stata version 17.RESULTS A total of 1058815 COVID-19 hospitalizations were identified within the 2020 NIS database,of which 3210(0.4%)and 17365(1.6%)patients were newly diagnosed with HDAVB and BBB,respectively.We observed a significantly higher odds of in-hospital mortality,cardiac arrest,cardiogenic shock,sepsis,arrythmias,and acute kidney injury in the COVID-19 and HDAVB group.There was no statistically significant difference in the odds of cerebral infarction or pulmonary embolism.Encounters with COVID-19 pneumonia and newly diagnosed BBB had a higher odds of arrythmias,acute kidney injury,sepsis,need for mechanical ventilation,and cardiogenic shock than those without BBB.However,unlike HDAVB,COVID-19 pneumonia and BBB had no significant impact on mortality compared to patients without BBB.CONCLUSION In conclusion,there is a significantly higher odds of inpatient mortality,cardiac arrest,cardiogenic shock,sepsis,acute kidney injury,supraventricular tachycardia,ventricular tachycardia,THC,and LOS in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia and HDAVB as compared to patients without HDAVB.Likewise,patients with COVID-19 pneumonia in the BBB group similarly have a higher odds of supraventricular tachycardia,atrial fibrillation,atrial flutter,ventricular tachycardia,acute kidney injury,sepsis,need for mechanical ventilation,and cardiogenic shock as compared to those without BBB.Therefore,it is essential for healthcare providers to be aware of the possible worse predicted outcomes that patients with new-onset HDAVB or BBB may experience following SARS-CoV-2 infection.展开更多
目的探讨呼吸困难指数气流受限程度指数(dyspnea index air flow restriction degree,ADO)在慢性阻塞性肺疾病(chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,COPD)患者近期预后评估中的价值。方法选取新疆医科大学第二附属医院呼吸内科自2021...目的探讨呼吸困难指数气流受限程度指数(dyspnea index air flow restriction degree,ADO)在慢性阻塞性肺疾病(chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,COPD)患者近期预后评估中的价值。方法选取新疆医科大学第二附属医院呼吸内科自2021年3月—2023年3月的COPD患者120例,并依照患者最终转归情况将其分为存活组(n=95)与死亡组(n=25)。观察2组患者的基础病情况及患者性别、年龄、第1秒用力呼气容积(first second forced expiratory volume,FEV1)占预计值的百分比和ADO指数等相关指标。比较ADO指数不同分数患者病死率。比较ADO指数预测180 d死亡的受试者工作特征(receiver operating characteristic,ROC)曲线面积。结果2组患者的高血压、冠心病、心律失常、糖尿病、慢性肝病、慢性肾病、亚临床甲减发生情况对比,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。死亡组患者的FEV1占预计值的百分比、FEV1占预计值的百分比评分、呼吸困难分[英国医学研究委员会(the Medical Research Council,MRC)]评分以及ADO指数均高于存活组患者(P<0.05)。ADO指数<5分者的死亡率高于ADO指数≥5分者(P<0.05)。ADO指数预测180 d死亡的ROC曲线面积为0.851(95%CI:0.767~0.928,P<0.001),ADO指数为5.5时,约登指数最大,为0.565。结论ADO可有效反映COPD病情严重程度,对于患者而言可准确反映其病情进展情况,帮助其获得良好的疾病治疗效果,对于患者近期预后而言也具有积极意义,临床应用效果良好。展开更多
文摘SUMMARY Intracranial calcification may result from disturbances in calcium metabolism. It often remains asymptomatic, but may present with symptoms like seizure and neurological deficits. Correction of the underlying metabolic disturbance before damage of neuronal tissues due to intracranial calcification may be useful in preventing irreversible neurological deficits. This window period may be the crucial period that needs a thorough clinical evaluation and urgent intervention. We highlight the case of an adult woman with Fahr's disease presented with generalised tonic-clonic seizure. The management priorities were also discussed along with review of literature.
基金Supported by Science and Technology Research and Development Project of Chengde City(201701A152)
文摘The species of main diseases and pests in foxtail millet and their damage status were investigated in 15 survey points in Longhua, Weichang, Chengde, Fengning and Luanping counties, Chengde City from 2015 to 2017. It was preliminarily cleared that there were 11 species of main diseases and 8 species of pests in continuous cropping millet field. The diseases damaged severely were millet downy mildew and kernel smut, and pests were yellow-legged lema, millet shoot fly and soil insects. The results provided a scientific basis for green control of millet pests and diseases and safe production in Chengde area.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos. 81971006 (to DSG), 82101263 (to CXT)Jiangsu Province Science Foundation for Youths,No. BK20210903 (to CXT)+2 种基金Research Foundation for Talented Scholars of Xuzhou Medical University,No. RC20552114 (to CXT)Science&Technology Program of Xuzhou,No. KC19016 (to JC)Project of Xuzhou Medical University,No. 2018KJ06 (to JC)。
文摘Studies have found that the absence of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor may be the primary risk factor for Parkinson’s disease. However, there have not been any studies conducted on the potential relationship between glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor and cognitive performance in Parkinson’s disease. We first performed a retrospective case-control study at the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University between September 2018 and January 2020 and found that a decreased serum level of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor was a risk factor for cognitive disorders in patients with Parkinson’s disease. We then established a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease induced by 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine and analyzed the potential relationships among glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor in the prefrontal cortex, dopamine transmission, and cognitive function. Our results showed that decreased glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor in the prefrontal cortex weakened dopamine release and transmission by upregulating the presynaptic membrane expression of the dopamine transporter, which led to the loss and primitivization of dendritic spines of pyramidal neurons and cognitive impairment. In addition, magnetic resonance imaging data showed that the long-term lack of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor reduced the connectivity between the prefrontal cortex and other brain regions, and exogenous glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor significantly improved this connectivity. These findings suggested that decreased glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor in the prefrontal cortex leads to neuroplastic degeneration at the level of synaptic connections and circuits, which results in cognitive impairment in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
基金General fund of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81970313)Science and technology research project of Anhui Province(No.1804h080246)+1 种基金Excellent talent fund of Bengbu Medical College(No.2019byyfyq004)Innovation plan for Postgraduates of Bengbu Medical College(No.byycx20025)。
文摘Objective:To analyze the relationship between serum ICAM-1,lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)and coronary heart disease(CHD)by clinical detection of serum ICAM-1 and LDH Objective to investigate the relationship between the severity of different types of coronary artery stenosis(CHD)and its role in the progression of CHD.Methods:180 patients with chest pain and coronary angiography were selected,including 145 patients with CHD diagnosed by coronary angiography and 35 patients without abnormal coronary angiography(control group).The 145 patients with CHD were further divided into mild partial stenosis group(a-chd,stenosis development≤49%),moderate partial stenosis group(b-chd,stenosis development 50%~74%)and severe partial stenosis group(c-chd,stenosis development≥75%).The levels of ICAM-1 and LDH in serum of patients were detected by ELISA,and the differences of ICAM-1 and LDH activities in different degrees of coronary artery disease and control group were statistically analyzed.Results:in the control group,HDL was higher than that in the c-chd group(P<0.05),neutrophils in the control group was lower than that in the c-chd group(P<0.05);ICAM-1,LDH and Gensini scores in the a-chd group,b-chd group and c-chd group were higher than those in the control group(P<0.05-P<0.01),and gradually increased with the aggravation of different coronary artery stenosis processes(P<0.05-P<0.01).The levels of serum ICAM-1 and LDH increased significantly with the increase of the number of CHD lesions(P<0.01).The levels of ICAM-1 and LDH were positively correlated with Gensini score(LDH r=0.409,P<0.01 and ICAM-1 r=0.463,P<0.01).The levels of ICAM-1 and neutrophils were positively correlated(r=0.208,P<0.01).The levels of LDH and ICAM-1 were negatively correlated with HDL(LDH r=-0.184,P<0.05 and ICAM-1)There was a negative correlation between LDH and total protein(r=-0.218,P<0.01),and a positive correlation between ICAM-1 and LDH(r=0.441,P<0.01).Conclusion:the levels of serum ICAM-1 and LDH gradually increase with the aggravation of different coronary artery stenosis,and there is a certain linear relationship between them.
文摘For the first time, degree of damage of the disease Botrytis cinerea Pers. is founded in decorative colors in the Tashkent region. Chemical preparations are the most effective methods of struggle in the fight against diseases of ornamental crops.
文摘Possible early diagnostic application of optical methods (dielectrophoresis, spectral and imaging ellipsometry, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy) in studies of red blood cells and serum of patients with diffuse liver disease with varying degrees of fibrosis has been evaluated. Application of combined optical methods was confirmed to significantly improve the performance of sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy index as well as to achieve the reliable results in diagnosis of both severe fibrosis and slight ulterior liver fibrosis. Identified diagnostic potential of optical methods can be effectively utilized in noninvasive screening evaluation of stages of diffuse liver disease of various geneses.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFA0606200)the Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen,China(SZSM202111001).
文摘The amount and distribution of precipitation can determine dengue risk by affecting mosquito breeding;however,previous studies failed to incorporate this bivariate characteristic to examine dengue fever transmission.In the present research,nationwide data on daily dengue cases in China between January 2005 and December 2020 were obtained,and the top 12 cities accounting for 78%of total cases were selected for analysis.Precipitation patterns were quantified by weekly precipitation and precipitation concentration degree(PCD).On the basis of the combinations of both parameters,the exposure-response relationships of precipitation with dengue risk were established using generalised additive models,and the high-dengue-risk thresholds of precipitation patterns were further identified.Dengue burden was assessed by calculating attributable dengue cases.For the same amount of precipitation,the dispersed precipitation in the pre-summer rainy season leads to a higher dengue risk in autumn.The weekly precipitation of 100-150 mm and PCD of 0.2-0.4 constitute the highest risk scenario,and the average frequency of precipitation associated with dengue risk in 2013-2020 is 1.6 times higher than that in 2005-2012.A total of 3093 attributable dengue cases are identified.From 2005 to 2020,the amount of dispersed precipitation increased in southern and southwestern China and posed high dengue risks in central China.This study has improved the understanding of the health impacts of irregular rainfall under climate change.Our approach to identifying thresholds provides information for early warning systems and helps reduce the risk of dengue transmission in the long run.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81970313)Key Natural Science Project of Bengbu Medical College(No.2020byzd072)Bengbu Medical College Natural Science Key Project(No.2020byzd109)。
文摘Objective:To analyze the correlation between serum Nrf2 and GPX4 activity levels with coronary heart disease(CHD)and the severity of coronary artery disease,and to explore the role of ferroptosis mediated by its signaling pathway in the progression of CHD.Methods:A total of 540 patients suspected of CHD were selected for coronary angiography,of which 360 patients were diagnosed with CHD.The activity levels of Nrf2 and GPX4 in the serum of CHD patients were detected by ELISA,and the differences in the activities of Nrf2 and GPX4 in the presence or absence of CHD were statistically analyzed.Western blot detection of Nrf2 protein expression of peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMCS)in the control(CON)and CHD groups(90 cases each).The expression and significance of its signaling pathway in CHD patients were analyzed.Results:The activity levels of Nrf2 and GPX4 in the CHD group were lower than those in the CON group(P<0.05),and the expression levels of Nrf2 in PBMCs of the two groups were detected by Western blot.The protein expression level of Nrf2 in the CHD group(0.25±0.05)was down‑regulated compared with CON group(0.87±0.16)(P<0.05),indicating that Nrf2 protein expression level was low in CHD patients.Pearson correlation analysis showed that serum Nrf2 and GPX4 levels were negatively correlated with Gensini score(Nrf2:r=‑0.347,P<0.001;GPX4:r=-0.423,P=0.001).Nrf2 and GPX4 were negatively correlated with TG(Nrf2:r=-0.284,P<0.001;GPX4:r=-0.275,P=0.001),Nrf2 and GPX4 levels were negatively correlated with LDL(Nrf2:r=-0.418,P<0.001)0.05;(GPX4:r=-0.426,P<0.05),Nrf2 and GPX4 levels were positively correlated with HDL(Nrf2:r=0.318,P<0.05;GPX4:r=0.428,P<0.05),and Nrf2 was positively correlated with GPX4(r=0.456,P<0.01).Conclusion:The ferroptosis pathway mediated by the Nrf2‑GPX4 signaling pathway is closely related to the degree of coronary artery disease and the pathogenesis of CHD,and its mechanism may be related to the down‑regulation of the Nrf2‑GPX4 signaling pathway.
文摘BACKGROUND Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)has resulted in a worldwide health crisis since it first appeared.Numerous studies demonstrated the virus’s predilection to cardiomyocytes;however,the effects that COVID-19 has on the cardiac conduc-tion system still need to be fully understood.AIM To analyze the impact that COVID-19 has on the odds of major cardiovascular complications in patients with new onset heart blocks or bundle branch blocks(BBB).METHODS The 2020 National Inpatient Sample(NIS)database was used to identify patients admitted for COVID-19 pneumonia with and without high-degree atrioven-tricular blocks(HDAVB)and right or left BBB utilizing ICD-10 codes.The patients with pre-existing pacemakers,suggestive of a prior diagnosis of HDAVB or BBB,were excluded from the study.The primary outcome was inpatient mortality.Secondary outcomes included total hospital charges(THC),the length of hospital stay(LOS),and other major cardiac outcomes detailed in the Results section.Univariate and multivariate regression analyses were used to adjust for confounders with Stata version 17.RESULTS A total of 1058815 COVID-19 hospitalizations were identified within the 2020 NIS database,of which 3210(0.4%)and 17365(1.6%)patients were newly diagnosed with HDAVB and BBB,respectively.We observed a significantly higher odds of in-hospital mortality,cardiac arrest,cardiogenic shock,sepsis,arrythmias,and acute kidney injury in the COVID-19 and HDAVB group.There was no statistically significant difference in the odds of cerebral infarction or pulmonary embolism.Encounters with COVID-19 pneumonia and newly diagnosed BBB had a higher odds of arrythmias,acute kidney injury,sepsis,need for mechanical ventilation,and cardiogenic shock than those without BBB.However,unlike HDAVB,COVID-19 pneumonia and BBB had no significant impact on mortality compared to patients without BBB.CONCLUSION In conclusion,there is a significantly higher odds of inpatient mortality,cardiac arrest,cardiogenic shock,sepsis,acute kidney injury,supraventricular tachycardia,ventricular tachycardia,THC,and LOS in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia and HDAVB as compared to patients without HDAVB.Likewise,patients with COVID-19 pneumonia in the BBB group similarly have a higher odds of supraventricular tachycardia,atrial fibrillation,atrial flutter,ventricular tachycardia,acute kidney injury,sepsis,need for mechanical ventilation,and cardiogenic shock as compared to those without BBB.Therefore,it is essential for healthcare providers to be aware of the possible worse predicted outcomes that patients with new-onset HDAVB or BBB may experience following SARS-CoV-2 infection.
文摘目的探讨呼吸困难指数气流受限程度指数(dyspnea index air flow restriction degree,ADO)在慢性阻塞性肺疾病(chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,COPD)患者近期预后评估中的价值。方法选取新疆医科大学第二附属医院呼吸内科自2021年3月—2023年3月的COPD患者120例,并依照患者最终转归情况将其分为存活组(n=95)与死亡组(n=25)。观察2组患者的基础病情况及患者性别、年龄、第1秒用力呼气容积(first second forced expiratory volume,FEV1)占预计值的百分比和ADO指数等相关指标。比较ADO指数不同分数患者病死率。比较ADO指数预测180 d死亡的受试者工作特征(receiver operating characteristic,ROC)曲线面积。结果2组患者的高血压、冠心病、心律失常、糖尿病、慢性肝病、慢性肾病、亚临床甲减发生情况对比,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。死亡组患者的FEV1占预计值的百分比、FEV1占预计值的百分比评分、呼吸困难分[英国医学研究委员会(the Medical Research Council,MRC)]评分以及ADO指数均高于存活组患者(P<0.05)。ADO指数<5分者的死亡率高于ADO指数≥5分者(P<0.05)。ADO指数预测180 d死亡的ROC曲线面积为0.851(95%CI:0.767~0.928,P<0.001),ADO指数为5.5时,约登指数最大,为0.565。结论ADO可有效反映COPD病情严重程度,对于患者而言可准确反映其病情进展情况,帮助其获得良好的疾病治疗效果,对于患者近期预后而言也具有积极意义,临床应用效果良好。