Background: Chronic heart failure is a public health problem worldwide. It has a high mortality rate and is accompanied by a decreased functional capacity and alteration of the quality of life. Objective: This st...Background: Chronic heart failure is a public health problem worldwide. It has a high mortality rate and is accompanied by a decreased functional capacity and alteration of the quality of life. Objective: This study aimed to assess the cardiovascular functional capacity of a group of patients suffering from heart failure using the 6-minute walk test (6 MWT). Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out in the cardiology unit of Douala’s general hospital for 4 months. We included all eligible patients aged 18 years or more who had stable chronic heart failure and gave informed consent. Those who had an acute coronary syndrome (≤1 month), tachycardia (HR ≥ 120 bpm), high blood pressure (SBP ≥ 180 mmHg and/or DBP ≥ 100 mmHg) and reduced mobility due to orthopaedic reasons were excluded. A 6 MWT was done according to the American Thoracic Society guidelines. The 6 MWT result was considered poor for - 450 m and good for >450 m. Results: We recruited a total of 81 patients (61.7% women) with a mean age of 65.9 ± 10.6 years. The most frequent risk factor for heart failure was high blood pressure (77.8%), alcohol consumption(69.1%) and a sedentary lifestyle (53.1%). The left ventricular ejection fraction was mostly preserved (42.0%) or mildly altered (46.9). The 6 MWT results were poor in 55.6% of cases, average in 19.8% of cases and good in only 24.7% of cases. More than half (59.3%) of the participants perceived the effort as being difficult. The cardiovascular functional capacity was significantly associated with age, heart failure stage and physical activity (p Conclusion: Most patients suffering from chronic stable heart failure in the general hospital of Douala have poor cardiovascular functional capacity.展开更多
The function of the heart is to contract and pump oxygenated blood to the body and deoxygenated blood to the lungs.To achieve this goal,a normal human heart must beat regularly and continuously for one's entire li...The function of the heart is to contract and pump oxygenated blood to the body and deoxygenated blood to the lungs.To achieve this goal,a normal human heart must beat regularly and continuously for one's entire life.Heartbeats originate from the rhythmic pacing discharge from the sinoatrial(SA) node within the heart itself.In the absence of extrinsic neural or hormonal influences,the SA node pacing rate would be about 100 beats per minute.Heart rate and cardiac output,however,must vary in response to the needs of the body's cells for oxygen and nutrients under varying conditions.In order to respond rapidly to the changing requirements of the body's tissues,the heart rate and contractility are regulated by the nervous system,hormones,and other factors.Here we review how the cardiovascular system is controlled and influenced by not only a unique intrinsic system,but is also heavily influenced by the autonomic nervous system as well as the endocrine system.展开更多
The effects of medicinal cake insulation moxibustion were observed in 125 senilepersons aged over 58 years old. The changes of cardiovascular functions were observed before and af-te r treatment and determined with ca...The effects of medicinal cake insulation moxibustion were observed in 125 senilepersons aged over 58 years old. The changes of cardiovascular functions were observed before and af-te r treatment and determined with cardio-cerebral blood flow detector. The results showed that SV,CO and CI values got higher significantly after treatment (P【0.05), indicating better cardiac func-tion and better blood supply to the heart; TPR and V values reduced significantly (P【0.05 ), indi-cating lower peripheral vascular resistance and blood viscosity; AC and K values was elevated, but hadno statistical difference. With the improvement of cardiovascular functions, patient’s subjective symp-toms such as the spirit, the physical strength, the sleep, the appetite and the mernory were improvedmarkedly.展开更多
An association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and cardiovascular disease has been repeatedly rep orted. Several studies have focused on levels of gammaglutamyltransferase (GGT) and alanine aminotransferase (...An association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and cardiovascular disease has been repeatedly rep orted. Several studies have focused on levels of gammaglutamyltransferase (GGT) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) in relation to cardiovascular outcomes. Evidence indicates that GGT may have a potential role for cardiovascular risk stratifi cation while the role of ALT for cardiac prognosis remains controversial. A conceptual framework that includes not only GGT and ALT but also markers of hepatocyte apoptosis such as cytokeratin-18 fragments should be developed.展开更多
Due to its toxicity, dichlorvos—a common organophosphate pesticide—poses significant risks to human health. This study utilized male Wistar rats to explore the potential protective effects of L-arginine supplementat...Due to its toxicity, dichlorvos—a common organophosphate pesticide—poses significant risks to human health. This study utilized male Wistar rats to explore the potential protective effects of L-arginine supplementation against dichlorvos-induced toxicity, focusing on cardiotoxicity, haematotoxicity and oxidative stress. The rats were divided into four groups: Control, L-arginine (L), Dichlorvos (D), and L-arginine + Dichlorvos (L + D). Dichlorvos was administered to the D group, L-arginine (100 mg/kg) to the L group, and both L-arginine and dichlorvos to the L + D group. The study evaluated various parameters, including cardiovascular, oxidative stress markers, and haematological indices. Significant changes in haematological parameters such as haemoglobin (Hb), haematocrit (HCT), and red blood cell count (RBC) indicated haematotoxicity after dichlorvos administration. Additionally, elevated cardiac markers, including lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB), suggested cardiotoxic effects. Exposure to dichlorvos also resulted in decreased antioxidant enzyme levels and increased oxidative stress indicators like malondialdehyde (MDA). Remarkably, L-arginine supplementation mitigated the damage caused by dichlorvos. It normalized the altered haematological parameters, demonstrating its protective effect against haematotoxicity. The rise in cardiac markers was reduced with L-arginine supplementation, indicating protection against cardiotoxicity. Moreover, L-arginine significantly decreased oxidative stress, as evidenced by lower MDA levels and restored antioxidant enzyme activity. In conclusion, L-arginine supplementation in male Wistar rats showed promising protective effects against dichlorvos-induced cardiotoxicity, haematotoxicity and oxidative stress. This suggests that L-arginine may offer a beneficial intervention to mitigate the adverse effects of dichlorvos on blood and heart health, paving the way for potential treatments for pesticide poisoning.展开更多
目的探究H型原发性高血压(高血压)患者血清诱骗受体3(decoy receptor 3,DcR3)、含1型血小板反应蛋白基序的去整合素金属蛋白酶13(A disintegrin and metalloproteinase with A thrombospondin type 1 motif member 13,ADAMTS13)浓度与...目的探究H型原发性高血压(高血压)患者血清诱骗受体3(decoy receptor 3,DcR3)、含1型血小板反应蛋白基序的去整合素金属蛋白酶13(A disintegrin and metalloproteinase with A thrombospondin type 1 motif member 13,ADAMTS13)浓度与其心血管功能及预后的关系。方法选取大庆市人民医院2020年6月至2022年6月收治的132例高血压患者作为观察对象,根据同型半胱氨酸(homocysteine,Hcy)浓度分为非H型高血压组40例和H型高血压组92例,根据预后情况将H型高血压患者分为预后良好组和预后不良组,并选择同期来大庆市人民医院健康体检的成年人70名作为对照组。采用酶联免疫吸附试验法检测受试者血清中DcR3、ADAMTS13浓度,Pearson法分析血清中DcR3、ADAMTS13浓度与心血管功能指标的相关性,多因素Logistic回归分析H型高血压患者1年预后不良的影响因素。绘制受试者工作特征曲线(receiver operating characteristic curve,ROC)分析血清DcR3、ADAMTS13浓度对H型高血压患者1年预后不良的预测价值。结果与对照组[(122.28±32.34)mmHg(1 mmHg=0.133 kPa)、(48.16±8.65)mmHg、(8.59±1.25)mm、(118.34±34.25)g/m2、(1.48±0.34)g/L、(57.15±14.94)mg/L、(1.45±0.31)、70.28%±15.21%]比较,H型高血压组患者的收缩压[(139.35±38.21)mmHg]、脉压[(57.37±11.75)mmHg]、左心室后壁厚度(posterior wall thickness,PWT)[(11.69±2.00)mm]以及左心室质量指数(left ventricular mass index,LVMI)[(148.54±38.22)g/m2]显著升高,DcR3[(0.74±0.19)g/L]、ADAMTS13浓度[(14.13±4.62)mg/L]、二尖瓣舒张早期血流峰值/二尖瓣舒张晚期血流峰值(E-peak to A-peak of the mitral flow spectrum,E/A)(0.65±0.13)、左心室射血分数(left ventricular ejection fraction,LVEF)(64.26%±12.75%)显著降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);与非H型高血压组患者组比较,H型高血压组患者的DcR3、ADAMTS13浓度及E/A显著降低,LVMI显著升高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。H型高血压组患者血清中DcR3、ADAMTS13浓度均与收缩压、脉压和LVMI呈负相关(P<0.05),而与E/A、LVEF呈正相关(P<0.05)。预后不良组患者的年龄显著高于预后良好组,E/A(0.38±0.07)、DcR3[(0.45±0.13)g/L]、ADAMTS13浓度[(8.45±2.11)mg/L]显著低于预后良好组[0.75±0.11、(0.85±0.27)g/L、(16.25±4.85)mg/L],差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。DcR3、ADAMTS13是H型高血压患者预后不良的保护因素(P<0.05)。血清DcR3、ADAMTS13浓度单独及二者联合预测H型高血压患者1年发生预后不良的曲线下面积(area under the curve,AUC)分别为0.906、0.844、0.950。结论H型高血压疾病患者血清DcR3、ADAMTS13浓度降低,与心血管功能及预后密切相关,对该疾病的预后评估有重要价值。展开更多
文摘Background: Chronic heart failure is a public health problem worldwide. It has a high mortality rate and is accompanied by a decreased functional capacity and alteration of the quality of life. Objective: This study aimed to assess the cardiovascular functional capacity of a group of patients suffering from heart failure using the 6-minute walk test (6 MWT). Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out in the cardiology unit of Douala’s general hospital for 4 months. We included all eligible patients aged 18 years or more who had stable chronic heart failure and gave informed consent. Those who had an acute coronary syndrome (≤1 month), tachycardia (HR ≥ 120 bpm), high blood pressure (SBP ≥ 180 mmHg and/or DBP ≥ 100 mmHg) and reduced mobility due to orthopaedic reasons were excluded. A 6 MWT was done according to the American Thoracic Society guidelines. The 6 MWT result was considered poor for - 450 m and good for >450 m. Results: We recruited a total of 81 patients (61.7% women) with a mean age of 65.9 ± 10.6 years. The most frequent risk factor for heart failure was high blood pressure (77.8%), alcohol consumption(69.1%) and a sedentary lifestyle (53.1%). The left ventricular ejection fraction was mostly preserved (42.0%) or mildly altered (46.9). The 6 MWT results were poor in 55.6% of cases, average in 19.8% of cases and good in only 24.7% of cases. More than half (59.3%) of the participants perceived the effort as being difficult. The cardiovascular functional capacity was significantly associated with age, heart failure stage and physical activity (p Conclusion: Most patients suffering from chronic stable heart failure in the general hospital of Douala have poor cardiovascular functional capacity.
文摘The function of the heart is to contract and pump oxygenated blood to the body and deoxygenated blood to the lungs.To achieve this goal,a normal human heart must beat regularly and continuously for one's entire life.Heartbeats originate from the rhythmic pacing discharge from the sinoatrial(SA) node within the heart itself.In the absence of extrinsic neural or hormonal influences,the SA node pacing rate would be about 100 beats per minute.Heart rate and cardiac output,however,must vary in response to the needs of the body's cells for oxygen and nutrients under varying conditions.In order to respond rapidly to the changing requirements of the body's tissues,the heart rate and contractility are regulated by the nervous system,hormones,and other factors.Here we review how the cardiovascular system is controlled and influenced by not only a unique intrinsic system,but is also heavily influenced by the autonomic nervous system as well as the endocrine system.
文摘The effects of medicinal cake insulation moxibustion were observed in 125 senilepersons aged over 58 years old. The changes of cardiovascular functions were observed before and af-te r treatment and determined with cardio-cerebral blood flow detector. The results showed that SV,CO and CI values got higher significantly after treatment (P【0.05), indicating better cardiac func-tion and better blood supply to the heart; TPR and V values reduced significantly (P【0.05 ), indi-cating lower peripheral vascular resistance and blood viscosity; AC and K values was elevated, but hadno statistical difference. With the improvement of cardiovascular functions, patient’s subjective symp-toms such as the spirit, the physical strength, the sleep, the appetite and the mernory were improvedmarkedly.
文摘An association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and cardiovascular disease has been repeatedly rep orted. Several studies have focused on levels of gammaglutamyltransferase (GGT) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) in relation to cardiovascular outcomes. Evidence indicates that GGT may have a potential role for cardiovascular risk stratifi cation while the role of ALT for cardiac prognosis remains controversial. A conceptual framework that includes not only GGT and ALT but also markers of hepatocyte apoptosis such as cytokeratin-18 fragments should be developed.
文摘Due to its toxicity, dichlorvos—a common organophosphate pesticide—poses significant risks to human health. This study utilized male Wistar rats to explore the potential protective effects of L-arginine supplementation against dichlorvos-induced toxicity, focusing on cardiotoxicity, haematotoxicity and oxidative stress. The rats were divided into four groups: Control, L-arginine (L), Dichlorvos (D), and L-arginine + Dichlorvos (L + D). Dichlorvos was administered to the D group, L-arginine (100 mg/kg) to the L group, and both L-arginine and dichlorvos to the L + D group. The study evaluated various parameters, including cardiovascular, oxidative stress markers, and haematological indices. Significant changes in haematological parameters such as haemoglobin (Hb), haematocrit (HCT), and red blood cell count (RBC) indicated haematotoxicity after dichlorvos administration. Additionally, elevated cardiac markers, including lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB), suggested cardiotoxic effects. Exposure to dichlorvos also resulted in decreased antioxidant enzyme levels and increased oxidative stress indicators like malondialdehyde (MDA). Remarkably, L-arginine supplementation mitigated the damage caused by dichlorvos. It normalized the altered haematological parameters, demonstrating its protective effect against haematotoxicity. The rise in cardiac markers was reduced with L-arginine supplementation, indicating protection against cardiotoxicity. Moreover, L-arginine significantly decreased oxidative stress, as evidenced by lower MDA levels and restored antioxidant enzyme activity. In conclusion, L-arginine supplementation in male Wistar rats showed promising protective effects against dichlorvos-induced cardiotoxicity, haematotoxicity and oxidative stress. This suggests that L-arginine may offer a beneficial intervention to mitigate the adverse effects of dichlorvos on blood and heart health, paving the way for potential treatments for pesticide poisoning.
文摘目的探究H型原发性高血压(高血压)患者血清诱骗受体3(decoy receptor 3,DcR3)、含1型血小板反应蛋白基序的去整合素金属蛋白酶13(A disintegrin and metalloproteinase with A thrombospondin type 1 motif member 13,ADAMTS13)浓度与其心血管功能及预后的关系。方法选取大庆市人民医院2020年6月至2022年6月收治的132例高血压患者作为观察对象,根据同型半胱氨酸(homocysteine,Hcy)浓度分为非H型高血压组40例和H型高血压组92例,根据预后情况将H型高血压患者分为预后良好组和预后不良组,并选择同期来大庆市人民医院健康体检的成年人70名作为对照组。采用酶联免疫吸附试验法检测受试者血清中DcR3、ADAMTS13浓度,Pearson法分析血清中DcR3、ADAMTS13浓度与心血管功能指标的相关性,多因素Logistic回归分析H型高血压患者1年预后不良的影响因素。绘制受试者工作特征曲线(receiver operating characteristic curve,ROC)分析血清DcR3、ADAMTS13浓度对H型高血压患者1年预后不良的预测价值。结果与对照组[(122.28±32.34)mmHg(1 mmHg=0.133 kPa)、(48.16±8.65)mmHg、(8.59±1.25)mm、(118.34±34.25)g/m2、(1.48±0.34)g/L、(57.15±14.94)mg/L、(1.45±0.31)、70.28%±15.21%]比较,H型高血压组患者的收缩压[(139.35±38.21)mmHg]、脉压[(57.37±11.75)mmHg]、左心室后壁厚度(posterior wall thickness,PWT)[(11.69±2.00)mm]以及左心室质量指数(left ventricular mass index,LVMI)[(148.54±38.22)g/m2]显著升高,DcR3[(0.74±0.19)g/L]、ADAMTS13浓度[(14.13±4.62)mg/L]、二尖瓣舒张早期血流峰值/二尖瓣舒张晚期血流峰值(E-peak to A-peak of the mitral flow spectrum,E/A)(0.65±0.13)、左心室射血分数(left ventricular ejection fraction,LVEF)(64.26%±12.75%)显著降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);与非H型高血压组患者组比较,H型高血压组患者的DcR3、ADAMTS13浓度及E/A显著降低,LVMI显著升高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。H型高血压组患者血清中DcR3、ADAMTS13浓度均与收缩压、脉压和LVMI呈负相关(P<0.05),而与E/A、LVEF呈正相关(P<0.05)。预后不良组患者的年龄显著高于预后良好组,E/A(0.38±0.07)、DcR3[(0.45±0.13)g/L]、ADAMTS13浓度[(8.45±2.11)mg/L]显著低于预后良好组[0.75±0.11、(0.85±0.27)g/L、(16.25±4.85)mg/L],差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。DcR3、ADAMTS13是H型高血压患者预后不良的保护因素(P<0.05)。血清DcR3、ADAMTS13浓度单独及二者联合预测H型高血压患者1年发生预后不良的曲线下面积(area under the curve,AUC)分别为0.906、0.844、0.950。结论H型高血压疾病患者血清DcR3、ADAMTS13浓度降低,与心血管功能及预后密切相关,对该疾病的预后评估有重要价值。
