Plasma endothelin-1 and nitric oxide correlate with ligustrazine alleviation of pulmonary artery hypertension in patients of chronic cor pulmonale from high altitude plateau during acute exacerbation

Objective To explore the mechanisms involved in the ligustrazine alleviation of the pulmonary artery hypertension(PAH) in patients of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) associated with chronic cor pulmonale(CCP) during exacerbation.Methods Seventy patients of COPD and CCP with acute exacerbation were randomly and equally divided into control group and treatment group.The control group received standard treatment with antibiotics,antiasthmatic and expectorant medications,and oxygenation;and the ligustrazine treatment group received ligustrazine treatment(80 mg/d;i.v.;for 2 weeks) in addition to the standard treatment.Before and at the end of 2 week treatment,the clinic responses of the two regimens were evaluated,plasma levels of endothelin-1(ET-1) and nitric oxide(NO) were determined;arterial oxygen partial pressure(PaO_2),mean pulmonary arterial pressure(mPAP),outflow tract of right ventricle(RVOT),and internal diameter of right ventricle(RV) were measured.Results Good clinic benefits were achieved in both the standard and ligustrazine regimens,plasma level of ET-1,values of mPAP,RV and RVOT decreased significantly,plasma level of NO and PaO_2 values decreased(all P<0.01 vs pretreatment to all parameters).Compared with the control group,ligustrazine greatly enhanced the clinic efficacy from 77.1%to 97.1%(P<0.05),and also resulted in more significant changes of all these parameters(P<0.01 vs control group for all parameters).For both groups,the levels of plasma ET-1 were positively correlated with values of mPAP,RVOT,and RV(r = 0.710,0.853,and 0.766,respectively,all P = 0.000),and negatively correlated with plasma NO and PaO_2(r =- 0.823,and- 0.752,respectively,all P = 0.000).Conclusion Ligustrazine is effective in treating pulmonary artery hypertension during acute exacerbation of COPD and CCP in patients from the plateau area.The observed changes in the plasma levels of NO and ET-1 in response to ligustrazine treatment suggest that ligustrazine may act through the selective effect on pulmonary blood vessels to enhance the synthesis and release of NO and suppress those of ET-1 from lung vascular endothelial cells,thus reducing pulmonary artery pressure and decreasing pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Correlation between the quantifiable parameters of blood flow pattern derived with dynamic CT in malignant solitary pulmonary nodules and tumor size

Objective： To evaluate the correlation between the quantifiable parameters of blood flow pattern derived with dynamic CT in malignant solitary pulmonary nodules and tumor size. Methods： Sixty-eight patients with malignant solitary pulmonary nodules （SPNs） （diameter 〈4 cm） underwent multi-location dynamic contrast material-enhanced （nonionic contrast material was administrated via the antecubitai vein at a rate of 4mL/s by using an autoinjector, 4×5 mm or 4×2.5 mm scanning mode with stable table were performed）. Precontrast and postcontrast attenuation on every scan was recorded. Blood flow （BF）, peak, height （PHSPN）, ratio of peak height of the SPN to that of the aorta （SPN-to-A ratio） and mean transit time （MTT） were calculated. The correlation between the quantifiable parameters of blood flow pattern derived with dynamic CT in malignant solitary pulmonary nodules and tumor size were assessed by means of linear regression analysis. Results： No significant correlations were found between the tumor size and each of the peak height （PHSPN） （35.79±10.76 Hu）, ratio of peak height of the SPN to that of the aorta （SPN-to-A ratio）, （14.27%±4.37） and blood flow （BF） （30.18 mL/min/100 g±9.58） （r=0.180, P=0.142〉0.05; r=0.205, P=0.093〉0.05; r=0.008, P=0.947〉0.05）. Conclusion： No significant correlations were found between the tumor size and each of the quantifiable parameters of blood flow pattern derived with dynamic CT in malignant solitary pulmonary nodules.

Dynamic enhanced multi-slice spiral CT in evaluation of blood flow patterns of solitary pulmonary nodules with enhancement

Objective To investigate the methods of dynamic enhanced multi-slice spiral CT in evaluation of blood flow patterns of solitary pulmonary nodules (SPNs) with enhancement. Methods Seventy-eight patients with SPNs (≤4 cm) with strong enhancement underwent dynamic multi-slice spiral CT (Marconi Mx8000) scan before and after contrast enhancement by injecting contrast material with a rate of 4 mL/s. For the 40 patients in protocol one, one scan was obtained every 2 seconds during 15--45 and 75--105 seconds after injection, while for the 38 patients in protocol two, one scan was obtained every 2 seconds during 11--41 and 71--101 seconds. For all the patients, one scan was obtained every 30 seconds during 2--9 minutes. The section thickness was 2.5 mm for lesions ≤3 cm and 5 mm for lesions >3 cm. Standard algorithm was used in the image reconstruction. Precontrast and postcontrast attenuation on every scan was recorded. The perfusion, peak height, ratio of peak height of the SPN to that of the aorta and mean transit time were calculated. Results The peak height, perfusion, ratio of peak height of the SPN to that of the aorta and mean transit time in malignant SPNs were 34.85 Hu±10.87 Hu, 30.37 ml/(min·100 g)±11.14 ml/(min·100 g), 13.78%± 3.96% , 14.19 s±6.19 s respectively in protocol one, while those in protocol two were 36.62 Hu±10.75 Hu, 30.01 ml/(min·100 g)±8.10 ml/(min·100 g), 14.70 %±4.71%, 13.91 s±4.82 s respectively. No statistically significant differences were found between the peak height (t= 0.673, P=0.503), perfusion (t= 0.152 , P=0.880), ratio of peak height of the SPN to that of the aorta (t= 0.861, P=0.393) and mean transit time (t= 0.199, P=0.843) in malignant SPNs measured in protocol one and those measured in protocol two. All mean transit time in protocol two (36/36) were obtained, but only part of them (25/32) were obtained in protocol one. Conclusion Dynamic enhanced multi-slice spiral CT is a non-invasive method for quantitative evaluation of blood flow patterns of SPNs with enhancement and scans beginning at 11 seconds after injection of contrast material is suggested.

Blood flow patterns of solitary pulmonary nodules with enhancement

Objective： To evaluate the efficacy of dynamic multi-slice spiral computed tomography （MSCT） for providing quantitative information about blood flow patterns of solitary pulmonary nodules （SPNs）. Methods： Seventy-eight patients with SPNs （diameter 〈 4 cm; 68 malignant; 10 active inflammatory） were underwent multi-location dynamic contrast material-enhanced serial CT （nonionic contrast material was administrated via the antecubital vein at a rate of 4 mLJs by using an autoinjector, 4 × 5 mm or 4 × 2.5 mm transverse scanning mode with stable table were performed）. Sixteen series CT scans （16 scans each for the first and second series and one scan each for the rest series） were obtained during 9 min scanning period. Precontrast and postcontrast attenuation on every scan was recorded. Perfusion, peak height and ratio of peak height of the SPN to that of the aorta were calculated. Perfusion was calculated from the maximum gradient of the time-attenuation curve and the peak height of the aorta. Results： No statistically significant difference in the peak height was found between malignant （35.79 ± 10.76 Hu） and active inflammatory （39.76 ± 4.59 Hu） （t = 1.148, P = 0.255 〉 0.05）. SPN-to-aorta ratio （14.27% ± 4.37） and perfusion value （30.18 mL/min/100 g ± 9.58） in malignant SPNs were significantly lower than those of active inflammatory （18.51% ± 2.71, 63.44 mL/min/100 g ± 43.87） （t = 2.978, P = 0.004 〈 0.05; t = 5.590, P 〈 0.0001）. Conclusion： The quantitative information about blood flow patterns of malignant and active inflammatory SPNs is different. SPN-to-aorta ratio and perfusion value are helpful in differentiating malignant nodules from active inflammatory.

N-carbamylglutamate restores nitric oxide synthesis and attenuates high altitudeinduced pulmonary hypertension in Holstein heifers ascended to high altitude

Background: High-altitude pulmonary hypertension(HAPH) is a life-threating condition for animals in high altitude,and disturbance of endothelial nitric oxide(NO) synthesis contributes to its pathogenesis. N-carbamylglutamate(NCG), which enhances arginine synthesis, promotes endogenous synthesis of NO. In this study, we determined the effects of NCG on alleviating HAPH in Holstein heifers that ascended to Tibet(Lhasa, 3,658 m).Methods: Exp. 1, 2,000 Holstein heifers were transported from low elevation(1,027 m) to Lhasa. After being exposed to hypoxia for 1 yr, Holstein heifers were assigned to a healthy group(Control, n = 6) with mean pulmonary hypertension(mPAP) < 41 mmHg, and an HAPH affected group(HAPH, n = 6) with mPAP > 49 mmHg.Lung tissues were collected to evaluate histopathological changes and the expression of endothelial nitric oxide synthase(eNOS). Exp. 2, ten healthy heifers and 10 HAPH affected heifers were supplemented with NCG(20 g/d per heifer) for 4 wk. Physiological parameters were determined and blood samples were collected on d-1 and d 28 of the feeding trial.Results: Expression of e NOS in small pulmonary arteriole intima was higher in the healthy than HAPH group(P = 0.006), whereas HAPH group had significantly thicker media and adventitia than healthy group(all P < 0.05). The mRNA of eNOS and protein level of eNOS were higher in the lungs of heifers in the healthy group than in the HAPH group(both P < 0.001), whereas endothelin-1 protein levels were higher in HAPH group than in the healthy group(P = 0.025). NCG supplementation decreased mPAP and ammonia(both P = 0.001), whereas it increased the expression of eNOS, arginine, and plasma NO(all P < 0.05).Conclusions: The expression of eNOS was decreased in Holstein heifers with HAPH. NCG supplementation decreased m PAP through the restoration of eNOS and endogenous NO synthesis.

Pulmonary hypertension in hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia

Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia(HHT) is an autosomal dominant inherited disorder characterised by vascular malformations in predominantly the brain,liverand lungs.Pulmonary hypertension(PH) is increasingly recognised as a severe complication of HHT.PH may be categorised into two distinct types in patients with HHT.Post-capillary PH most often results from a high pulmonary blood flow that accompanies the high cardiac output state associated with liver arteriovenous malformations.Less frequently,the HHT-related gene mutations in ENG or ACVRL1 appear to predispose patients with HHT to develop pre-capillary pulmonary arterial hypertension.Differentiation between both forms of PH by right heart catheterisation is essential,since both entities are associated with severe morbidity and mortality with different treatment options.Therefore all HHT patients should be referred to an HHT centre.

PULMONARY BLOOD DISTRIBUTION AFTER TOTAL CAVOPULMONARY CONNECTION OF DIFFERENT TYPES

Objective.To assess the feature of pulmonary blood flow distribution after total cavopulmonary connection(TCPC)of different types,and to provide the selection of the best type.Methods. Thirty-two consecutive survival patients after TCPC underwent radionuclide lung perfusion imaging. According to the radionuclide counts in the left and right lungs,analyses of the distribution of blood flow from superior venous cava(SVC) and inferior venous cava(IVC)and the whole pulmonary blood flow in both lungs were made. All patients were divided into 4 groups by the the anastomosis between IVC and pulmonary artery.Results. GroupⅠ:The flow ratio of the IVC to left lung was greater than that to the right lung,P≤0.01;the flow ratio of the SVC to right lung was greater than that to the left lung,P≤0.01;and the whole pulmonary blood flow went dominantly to the left lung,P≤0.05,which is not in line with physiological distribution. GroupⅡ:the flows from the SVC and IVC were mixed in the middle of the junction and ran evenly into the right and left lungs,the whole pulmonary blood flow went to both lungs,P≥0.05. Group Ⅲ:the flow ratio of the SVC to both lungs were the same,P≥0.05,and major part from IVC went to the right lung,P≤0.01;the pulmonary blood flow go dominantly to the right lung,P≤0.05,which is in accord with physiological distribution. Group Ⅳ:the flows from the right SVC went to right lung by 100%,P≤0.01,and that from the left SVC went to left lung by 100% too,P≤0.01;the flows from IVC went dominantly to the left lung,with little part to the right lung ,P≤0.05.Conclusions. Different types of TCPC can result in different pulmonary blood distributions. The best flow distribution between the left and right lungs can be obtained by an offset of the IVC anastomosis toward the RPA with widening anastomosis for the patients without persist left superior venous cava(PLSVC).

Correlation between Automated Quantification of Lung Perfusion Blood Volume (PBV) and Pulmonary Artery Pressure

Purpose: Dual-energy CT (DECT) can be used for quantification of lung perfusion blood volume (PBV), allowing objective evaluation. However, no reports have investigated pulmonary perfusion correlating with pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) in patients with chronic pulmonary diseases. The purpose was to evaluate automated quantification of the lung PBV using dual-energy CT, and its correlation with PAP. Methods: 274 patients who underwent echocardiography within two weeks also underwent CT. The population was divided into high (&ge;40 mmHg) and low (<40 mmHg) estimated systolic PAP (sPAP) groups (n = 63 and n = 211, respectively). We retrospectively eva-luated the lung PBV using Syngo software, and correlations between the lung PBV and estimated sPAP. Results: Lung PBV values were 25.0 ± 9.6 and 29.0 ± 9.3 Hounsfield units (HU) in high and low sPAP groups, respectively, with a significant difference between them (p = 0.003). In the high sPAP group with underlying lung diseases (n = 15), chronic thromboembolism (n = 25), pulmonary artery stenosis (n = 12), and left heart failure (n = 11), using the Dana Point classification system, lung PBV values were 18.6 ± 1.6, 25.1 ± 4.5, 25.8 ± 4.5, and 32.7 ± 9.4 HU, respectively. There were significant differences in quantification of the lung PBV among them. The mean sPAP of subjects with left heart failure was significantly higher than in the others. In subjects with left heart failure, a positive correlation between the lung PBV value and sPAP was noted (R = 0.721, p < 0.0001). Conclusions: Automated quantification of the lung PBV may estimate the high sPAP. The lung PBV may contribute to clarifying the etiology of a high PAP due to left heart failure.

Hydrogen sulfide induces apoptosis of pulmonary artery smooth muscle cell in rats with pulmonary hypertension induced by high pulmonary blood flow

Background Abnormal apoptosis of pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells （PASMCs） is an important pathophysiological process in the pulmonary artery structural remodeling and pulmonary hypertension. We investigated possible effect of endogenous hydrogen sulfide （H2S） on apoptosis of PASMCs during the development of pulmonary hypertension induced by high pulmonary blood flow. Methods Thirty-nine male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned to 4-week control, 4-week shunt, 4-week shunt＋propargylglycine （PPG）, 11-week control, 11-week shunt and 11-week shunt＋sodium hydrosulfide （NariS） groups. Rats in 4-week shunt, 4-week shunt＋PPG, 11-week shunt and 11-week shunt＋NariS groups underwent an abdominal aorta-inferior vena cava shunt. Rats in 4-week shunt＋PPG group were intraperitoneally injected with PPG, an inhibitor of endogenous H2S production, for 4 weeks. Rats in 11-week shunt＋NariS group were intraperitoneally injected with NariS, a H2S donor, for 11 weeks. Lung tissue H2S was evaluated by sulfide-sensitive electrode. Apoptosis of PASMCs were detected by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase mediated dUTP nick end labelling （TUNEL）. Expressions of Fas, bcl-2 and caspase-3 in the PASMCs were analyzed with immunochemical staining. Results Four weeks after the shunting operation, the apoptosis of PASMCs and expression of Fas and caspase-3 were significantly decreased （P 〈0.01）, but expression of bcl-2 increased significantly （P 〈0.01）. PPG administration further inhibited the apoptosis of PASMCs, downregulated the expression of Fas and caspase-3 （P 〈0.01）, but increased the expression of bcl-2 （P 〈0.01）. After 11 weeks of shunting operation, the apoptosis of PASMCs and expression of Fas and caspase-3 were significantly decreased （P 〈0.01）, but expression of bcl-2 increased obviously （P 〈0.01）. NariS administration significantly increased the apoptosis of PASMCs, upregulated the expression of Fas and caspase-3, but inhibited the expression of bcl-2. Conclusions H2S induces the apoptosis of PASMCs in the development of high pulmonary blood flow-induced pulmonary hypertension by activating the Fas pathway and inhibiting the bcl-2 pathway.

High-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy during anesthesia recovery for older orthopedic surgery patients: A prospective randomized controlled trial

BACKGROUND Hypoxemia is a common complication in older patients during postoperative recovery and can cause pulmonary complications.Therefore,reducing the incidence of postoperative hypoxemia is a clinical concern.AIM To investigate the clinical efficacy of high-flow nasal cannula oxygen(HFNCO)in the resuscitation period of older orthopedic patients.METHODS In this prospective randomized controlled trial,60 older patients who underwent orthopedic surgery under general anesthesia were randomly divided into two groups:those who used conventional face mask and those who used HFNCO.All patients were treated with 60%oxygen for 1 h after extubation.Patients in the conventional face mask group were treated with a combination of air(2 L)and oxygen(2 L)using a traditional mask,whereas those in the HFNCO group were treated with HFNCO at a constant temperature of 34℃ and flow rate of 40 L/min.We assessed the effectiveness of oxygen therapy by monitoring the patients’arterial blood gas,peripheral oxygen saturation,and postoperative complications.RESULTS The characteristics of the patients were comparable between the groups.One hour after extubation,patients in HFNCO group had a significantly higher arterial partial pressure of oxygen(paO_(2))than that of patients in conventional face mask group(P<0.001).At extubation and 1 h after extubation,patients in both groups showed a significantly higher arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide(paCO_(2))than the baseline levels(P<0.001).There were no differences in the saturation of peripheral oxygen,paO_(2),and paCO_(2) between the groups before anesthesia and before extubation(P>0.05).There were statistically significant differences in paO_(2) between the two groups before anesthesia and 1 h after extubation and immediately after extubation and 1 h after extubation(P<0.001).However,there were no significant differences in the oxygen tolerance score before leaving the room,airway humidification,and pulmonary complications 3 d after surgery between the two groups(P>0.05).CONCLUSION HFNCO can improve oxygen partial pressure and respiratory function in elderly patients undergoing orthopedic surgery under general endotracheal anesthesia.Thus,HFNCO can be used to prevent postoperative hypoxemia.

D-二聚体水平升高与继发性新生儿持续性肺动脉高压的关系探讨

目的探讨血浆D-二聚体水平升高与继发性新生儿持续性肺动脉高压(PPHN)的关系。方法选取2020年6月1日至2023年5月31日在广州市花都区人民医院新生儿重症监护室住院的100例诊断为肺动脉高压(PH)的新生儿为研究对象,根据其心房和/或动脉导管水平血液是否存在右向左分流或双向分流,或室间隔是否向左侧凸起,分为PPHN组(33例)和PH组(67例),采用酶联免疫荧光法检测所有受试儿血浆D-二聚体浓度,比较两组新生儿的血浆D-二聚体水平的差异,分析D-二聚体水平与其肺动脉收缩压(PASP)的关系,利用受试者操作特征曲线(ROC)分析D-二聚体水平预测PPHN的价值,并对PPHN的相关危险因素进行多因素logistic回归分析。采用独立样本t检验、Mann-Whitney U检验、χ^(2)检验、秩和检验、Pearson相关性分析。结果PPHN组患儿血浆D-二聚体水平高于PH组[5421.25(3311.23,8079.45)µg/L比2799.14(2253.28,3589.12)µg/L],差异有统计学意义(Z=4.667,P<0.001),且D-二聚体水平与PASP呈正相关(r=0.671,P<0.001)。用D-二聚体水平预测PPHN的曲线下面积为0.788(P<0.001),当约登指数最大为0.518时,D-二聚体水平截断值为3770.265µg/L,其预测PPHN发生的灵敏度为0.727,特异度为0.791。多因素logistic回归分析显示,血浆D-二聚体水平>3770µg/L、酸中毒(pH<7.2)、HCO_(3)^(-)≤18 mmol/L及血乳酸>3 mmol/L均是PPHN发生的独立危险因素(均P<0.05)。结论D-二聚体水平异常升高可能是引起或促进继发性PPHN发生的重要因素。

不同氧流量经鼻高流量湿化氧疗治疗慢性阻塞性肺疾病急性加重期患者临床疗效及短期预后影响因素分析

目的探讨不同氧流量经鼻高流量湿化氧疗(HFNC)治疗慢性阻塞性肺疾病急性加重期(AECOPD)患者的临床疗效,并筛选氧流量设置为60 L/min的HFNC治疗患者短期预后的影响因素。方法选取自2022年6月至2023年6月崇州市人民医院收治的150例AECOPD患者为研究对象,采用随机数字表法将患者分为低流量组、中流量组、高流量组,每组各50例。3组均给予HFNC治疗,其中,低流量组氧流量为30 L/min,中流量组氧流量为40 L/min,高流量组氧流量为60 L/min,持续治疗7 d。比较3组患者治疗后24 h短期疗效。治疗前、治疗后,比较3组动脉血气指标[二氧化碳分压(PaCO_(2))、氧分压(PaO_(2))]、肺功能[用力肺活量(FVC)、第1秒用力呼气容积(FEV1)、呼气峰值流量(PEF)],以及症状严重程度[慢性阻塞性肺疾病评估测试(CAT)、呼吸困难指数(mMRC)评分]。高流量组患者在经HFNC治疗后随访28 d,根据28 d疾病转归情况分为预后良好组(n=32)与预后不良组(n=18),分析氧流量设置为60 L/min的HFNC治疗患者短期预后影响因素。结果治疗后,3组PaCO_(2)低于治疗前,PaO_(2)、FVC、FEV1、PEF水平高于治疗前,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后,高流量组、中流量组PaCO_(2)低于低流量组,且高流量组低于中流量组;高流量组、中流量组PaO_(2)、FVC、FEV1、PEF水平高于低流量组,且高流量组高于中流量组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后,3组患者CAT评分、mMRC评分低于治疗前,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后,高流量组、中流量组CAT评分、mMRC评分低于低流量组,且高流量组低于中流量组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。高流量组、中流量组总有效率高于低流量组,且高流量组总有效率高于中流量组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。多因素Logistic回归分析显示,年龄、吸烟史、急性生理学与慢性健康评分、C反应蛋白、降钙素原、PaCO_(2)、PaO_(2)、CAT评分、mMRC评分、HFNC短期疗效是影响高流量HFNC治疗AECOPD短期预后的独立危险因素(P<0.05)。结论高流量HFNC可更好地改善AECOPD患者动脉血气、肺功能,提高短期疗效,但仍有部分患者受年龄、吸烟史、急性生理学与慢性健康评分、C反应蛋白、降钙素原、PaCO_(2)、PaO_(2)、CAT评分、mMRC评分、HFNC短期疗效等因素影响,预后不佳,临床中可根据上述危险因素早期制定相关措施以改善短期预后。

HMGB1介导细胞焦亡参与肺动脉高压小鼠肺血管重构的机制研究

目的探讨高迁移率族蛋白1(HMGB1)介导细胞焦亡参与肺动脉高压(PAH)小鼠肺血管重构的机制。方法将40只SD小鼠分为对照组、PAH组、PAH+HMGB1中和抗体(HMGB1 Ab)组、PAH+焦亡抑制剂(NSA)组,除对照组外的其余3组均采用低氧处理建立PAH模型,PAH+HMGB1 Ab组和PAH+NSA组再分别给予HMGB1 Ab、NSA处理,结束后,检测各组小鼠平均肺动脉压(mPAP)、右心室肥厚指数(RVHI),苏木精-伊红染色观察各组小鼠肺组织病理学变化情况并计算肺动脉血管壁厚度百分比(WT)及肺动脉管壁面积百分比(WA)。酶联免疫吸附试验检测各组小鼠血清中白细胞介素(IL)-1β、IL-18水平。免疫组化染色观察各组小鼠肺组织中消皮素D(GSDMD)表达。实时荧光定量PCR和蛋白质免疫印迹检测各组小鼠肺组织中HMGB1及核苷酸结合寡聚化结构域样受体蛋白3(NLRP3)、凋亡相关斑点样蛋白(ASC)、含半胱氨酸的天冬氨酸蛋白水解酶-1(Caspase-1)、GSDMD表达。结果与对照组[(1.81±0.19)kPa、(0.27±0.03)]比较,PAH组小鼠mPAP和RVHI[(3.97±0.41)kPa、(0.41±0.04)]显著升高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。与对照组比较,PAH组肺动脉血管壁明显增厚,血管平滑肌细胞增殖肥大;PAH+HMGB1 Ab组和PAH+NSA组肺动脉血管壁增厚程度较PAH组明显减轻。PAH组小鼠WT和WA[(42.06±4.38)%、(50.56±5.24)%]显著高于对照组[(23.64±2.46)%、(25.12±2.63)%],差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。与对照组[(23.56±2.48)pg/mL、(22.68±2.32)pg/mL]比较,PAH组小鼠血清中IL-1β、IL-18水平[(94.51±9.62)pg/mL、(58.21±5.97)pg/mL]显著增加,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。与PAH组[(48.57±5.02)%]比较,PAH+HMGB1 Ab组和PAH+NSA组肺组织中GSDMD阳性率[(16.52±1.76)%、(14.62±1.59)%]显著降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。PAH组小鼠肺组织中HMGB1、NLRP3、ASC、Caspase-1、GSDMD蛋白表达显著高于对照组(P<0.05)。结论HMGB1中和抗体能够抑制细胞焦亡从而降低PAH小鼠肺动脉压力,改善肺血管重构。

HFNC治疗AECOPD合并呼吸衰竭的疗效及安全性研究

目的探讨经鼻高流量湿化氧疗(HFNC)治疗慢性阻塞性肺疾病急性加重期(AECOPD)合并呼吸衰竭的疗效及安全性。方法选择2021年1月至2023年1月新乡医学院第一附属医院收治的80例AECOPD合并呼吸衰竭患者进行研究,按随机数表法分为观察组和对照组各40例。对照组患者给予无创正压通气(NIPPV)治疗,观察组患者给予HFNC治疗,两组患者均连续治疗1周。比较两组患者的临床疗效及治疗前后的肺功能指标[第一秒最大呼气容积(FEV_(1))、FEV_(1)与用力肺活量比值(FEV_(1)/FVC)%、最大呼气流量(PEF)]、动脉血气指标[动脉氧分压(PaO_(2))、动脉二氧化碳(PaCO_(2))、血氧饱和度(SpO_(2))]、炎症因子[C反应蛋白(CRP)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)、白细胞介素-4(IL-4)、白细胞介素-6(IL-6)]水平,并记录两组患者的并发症发生情况。结果观察组患者的治疗总有效率为95.00%,明显高于对照组的80.00%,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);观察组患者治疗后的FEV_(1)、FEV_(1)/FVC、PEF水平分别为(1.85±0.36)L、(68.64±6.73)%、(3.80±1.04)L/s,明显高于对照组的(1.53±0.38)L、(62.48±6.24)%、(3.26±0.98)L/s,差异均具有统计学意义(P<0.05);观察组患者治疗后的PaO_(2)、SpO_(2)水平分别为(88.46±6.73)mmHg、(86.25±12.31)%,明显高于对照组的(82.33±7.94)mmHg、(78.37±13.62)%,PaCO_(2)水平为(34.30±8.51)mmHg,明显低于对照组的(40.62±6.44)mmHg,差异均具有统计学意义(P<0.05);观察组患者治疗后的CRP、TNF-α、IL-4、IL-6水平分别为(5.16±0.32)mg/L、(30.93±2.60)mg/L、(40.81±6.54)pg/L、(41.02±7.60)pg/L,明显低于对照组的(7.57±1.02)mg/L、(52.78±3.83)mg/L、(57.04±7.40)pg/L、(64.86±8.91)pg/L,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗后,观察组患者的鼻舌干燥、腹胀、面部压伤的发生率分别为5.00%,2.50%,0,明显低于对照组的22.50%,17.50%,12.50%,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05),而两组患者的低血压发生率比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论HFNC治疗AECOPD合并呼吸衰竭能提高患者的肺功能,改善动脉血气指标,降低炎症指标和并发症的发生率,临床应用效果显著。

不同机械通气方案联合多巴酚丁胺治疗新生儿持续肺动脉高压的临床效果对比

目的对比新生儿持续性肺动脉高压(PPHN)患儿应用不同机械通气方案联合多巴酚丁胺治疗的临床效果。方法选取2019年1月至2022年12月郑州大学第一附属医院收治的82例PPHN患儿,利用计算机生成的随机数字分成两组,每组41例。两组均接受常规治疗,对照组接受常频机械通气联合多巴酚丁胺治疗,观察组接受高频振荡通气联合多巴酚丁胺治疗,两组均治疗2 d。对比两组临床疗效、血气分析指标以及相关血清指标[氨基末端脑钠肽前体(NT-proBNP)与肌酸激酶同工酶(CK-MB)]。结果观察组总有效率高于对照组(P<0.05)。两组患儿治疗2 d后动脉血氧分压(PaO_(2))、动脉血氧饱和度(SaO_(2))升高,动脉血二氧化碳分压(PaCO_(2))下降,且观察组PaO_(2)、SaO_(2)高于对照组,PaCO_(2)低于对照组(P<0.05)。两组患儿治疗2 d后NT-proBNP、CK-MB水平降低,且观察组NT-proBNP、CK-MB水平低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论将高频振荡通气与多巴酚丁胺联合应用于PPHN患儿治疗中效果显著,可改善血气分析指标,减轻心肌损伤。

初诊慢性阻塞性肺疾病伴高压病临床症状、生存质量及实验室指标研究

目的探讨初诊慢性阻塞性肺疾病(COPD)伴高血压患者呼吸道症状、生存质量、血常规及外周血骨代谢指标特征及意义。方法选取2019年1月至2022年4月在我院治疗的初诊COPD伴高血压患者92例作为观察组,同时选取初诊无高血压的COPD患者92例作为对照组,比较两组改良版英国医学研究委员会呼吸问卷(mMRC)、COPD患者自我评估测试问卷(CAT)、COPD全球倡议(GOLD)、SF-36量表评分、血常规及骨代谢指标差异。结果观察组mMRC评级≥2级的比例、CAT评分明显高于对照组(P<0.05),而SF-36评分明显低于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组GOLD分级明显高于对照组(P<0.05),用力肺活量(FVC)和第一秒呼气量(FEV_(1))明显低于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组和对照组白细胞计数(WBC)、中性粒细胞计数(NEUT)、淋巴细胞计数(LYM)等比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);观察组股骨颈骨密度、血钙水平明显低于对照组(P<0.05),而甲状旁腺激素(PTH)和骨钙素(BGP)水平明显高于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组C反应蛋白(CRP)、降钙素原(PCT)、白细胞介素(IL)-6、IL-4和IL-10明显高于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组高血压分级与mMRC评级、CAT评分和GOLD分级呈正相关(r_(s)=0.455、0.302、0.501,P<0.05),而与FVC、FEV1呈负相关(r_(s)=-0.311、-0.334,P<0.05)。结论初诊COPD伴高血压病患者呼吸症状较重,生存质量较差,发生骨质疏松风险增加,同时患者血压情况与呼吸症状程度有一定关系。

无创通气间歇期经鼻高流量湿化氧疗治疗慢性阻塞性肺疾病急性加重临床效果及对患者气管插管率、血气指标的影响

目的:分析无创通气(NIV)间歇期经鼻高流量湿化氧疗(HFNC)治疗慢性阻塞性肺疾病急性加重(AECOPD)临床效果及对气管插管率、血气指标的影响。方法:回顾性收治的105例AECOPD患者资料,将患者分为对照组52例[接受无创通气(NIV)治疗与常规氧疗]和观察组53例(接受NIV联合HFNC治疗),比较两组患者临床指标、血气指标、治疗失败原因及不良反应。结果:观察组呼吸支持时间、NIV间歇歇息次数、NIV每日平均使用时间、ICU住院时间均短(小)于对照组(均P<0.05),两组气管插管率比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗后两组动脉血氧分压(PaO_(2))比治疗前明显升高,动脉血二氧化碳分压(PaCO_(2))比治疗前明显降低(P<0.05),但两组治疗后PaO_(2)、PaCO_(2)水平比较差异无统计学意义(均P>0.05);观察组患者呼吸困难加重率、治疗不耐受率均低于对照组(均P<0.05),两组CO_(2)潴留加重率、低氧血症加重率比较差异无统计学意义(均P>0.05);观察组不良反应发生率显著低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论:NIV间歇期给予HFNC治疗AECOPD患者对气管插管率及血气指标的影响与常规氧疗差异不显著,但可改善患者其他临床指标,减少治疗失败情况及不良反应。

经鼻高流量氧疗对稳定期慢性阻塞性肺疾病合并高碳酸血症的疗效分析

目的分析经鼻高流量氧疗(HFNC)对稳定期慢性阻塞性肺疾病(COPD)合并高碳酸血症患者的干预效果。方法选取45例需长期氧疗的稳定期COPD合并高碳酸血症患者作为研究对象,根据不同呼吸支持模式分为长期家庭氧疗(LTOT)组、无创通气(NIV)组、HFNC组,每组15例。比较3组患者出院后一般情况、血气指标、肺功能指标、呼吸状况、生活质量及步行试验结果。结果随访期内,HFNC组、NIV组住院次数、急性加重次数均少于LTOT组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);出院后6、12个月,3组动脉血二氧化碳分压[p_(a)(CO_(2))]低于出院前,动脉血氧分压[p_(a)(O_(2))]、脉搏血氧饱和度(SpO_(2))、用力肺活量(FVC)、第1秒用力呼气容积(FEV_(1))高于出院前,且HFNC组上述指标变化程度大于NIV组、LTOT组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);出院后1、3、6、12个月,3组英国医学研究委员会呼吸困难量表(mMRC)评分、圣乔治呼吸问卷(SGRQ)评分均逐渐降低,6 min步行距离(6MWD)均逐渐增加,且HFNC组上述指标变化程度大于NIV组、LTOT组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论HFNC可有效减轻稳定期COPD合并高碳酸血症患者呼吸困难症状,改善肺功能,促进血气指标恢复正常,还可提升生活质量和运动耐力,降低再入院率。

经鼻高流量湿化治疗仪治疗慢阻肺急性加重期伴呼吸性酸中毒患者的效果

目的:分析经鼻高流量湿化治疗仪应用于慢阻肺急性加重期伴呼吸性酸中毒的治疗效果,探讨其对患者血气指标及肺功能的影响。方法:回顾性分析2022年1月—2023年10月在北京市昌平区医院呼吸与危重症学科治疗的100例慢阻肺急性加重伴呼吸性酸中毒患者的临床资料。根据治疗方式的不同分为两组,各50例。观察组接受经鼻高流量湿化氧疗,对照组接受无创正压通气治疗。比较两组的血气指标、肺功能指标、治疗效果及不良反应发生情况。结果:观察组治疗总有效率高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗前,两组血气指标、肺功能指标比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗后,两组pH值、氧分压(PaO_(2))、氧合指数(OI)均高于治疗前,二氧化碳分压(PaCO_(2))低于治疗前,且观察组pH值、PaO_(2)、OI高于对照组,PaCO_(2)低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后,两组第1秒用力呼气容积(FEV_(1))、用力肺活量(FVC)、呼气峰流速值(PEF)、第1秒用力呼气容积/用力肺活量(FEV_(1)/FVC%)均高于治疗前,且观察组高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组不良反应总发生率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:经鼻高流量湿化氧疗、无创正压通气治疗都是慢阻肺急性加重期伴呼吸性酸中毒辅助通气的有效方法,而经鼻高流量湿化氧疗可有效提高治疗效果,改善患者血气指标及肺功能,不良反应少,安全性更高。

经鼻高流量湿化氧疗在慢性阻塞性肺疾病急性加重期患者的应用价值

目的探讨经鼻高流量湿化氧疗(HFNC)对慢性阻塞性肺疾病急性加重期(AECOPD)患者的疗效及适用条件。方法回顾性分析中山市小榄人民医院呼吸内科2021年1月~2022年12月收治并好转出院的60例AECOPD患者的临床资料,所有患者均在抗感染、止咳化痰、平喘等治疗的基础上,给予呼吸支持治疗。按照呼吸支持治疗方式不同分为HFNC组(30例)与无创正压通气(NPPV)组(30例)。比较两组患者生命体征(心率、呼吸)、血气分析[氧分压(PaO_(2))、氧合指数(PaO_(2)FiO_(2))]情况。根据年龄及PaO_(2)FiO_(2)分层,分析HFNC组患者血气分析指标的变化情况。结果治疗前,两组患者心率、呼吸次数、PaO_(2)、PaO_(2)FiO_(2)组间比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。治疗后,两组患者心率、呼吸次数、PaO_(2)、PaO_(2)FiO_(2)组间比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);HFNC组治疗前后心率、PaO_(2)、PaO_(2)FiO_(2)比较[(85.47±13.21)次min vs.(97.67±22.62)次min、(95.92±27.33)mmHg vs.(80.3±19.02)mmHg、(321.23±78.73)mmHg vs.(278.40±67.21)mmHg],差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);NPPV组治疗前后心率、呼吸次数、PaO_(2)、PaO_(2)FiO_(2)比较[(90.33±12.02)次min vs.(105.70±22.03)次min、(20.67±0.76)次min vs.(24.93±2.45)次min、(91.54±34.81)mmHg vs.(70.86±24.03)mmHg、(311.03±113.14)mmHg vs.(240.53±86.28)mmHg],差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。根据年龄及PaO_(2)FiO_(2)分层,与治疗前比较,HFNC组患者年龄≥71岁、PaO_(2)FiO_(2)在201~300 mmHg之间的患者治疗后PaO_(2)、PaO_(2)FiO_(2)明显上升,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论HFNC及NPPV均可改善AECOPD患者的氧合功能,效果相当,可作为NPPV的备选方案。HFNC尤其适用于年龄71岁及以上、PaO_(2)FiO_(2)在201~300 mmHg的人群。