BACKGROUND Real-time shear wave elastography(SWE)is a non-invasive imaging technique used to measure tissue stiffness by generating and tracking shear waves in real time.This advanced ultrasound-based method provides ...BACKGROUND Real-time shear wave elastography(SWE)is a non-invasive imaging technique used to measure tissue stiffness by generating and tracking shear waves in real time.This advanced ultrasound-based method provides quantitative information regarding tissue elasticity,offering valuable insights into the mechanical properties of biological tissues.However,the application of real-time SWE in the musculoskeletal system and sports medicine has not been extensively studied.AIM To explore the practical value of real-time SWE for assessing Achilles tendon hardness in older adults.METHODS A total of 60 participants were enrolled in the present study,and differences in the elastic moduli of the bilateral Achilles tendons were compared among the following categories:(1)Age:55-60,60-65,and 65-70-years-old;(2)Sex:Male and female;(3)Laterality:Left and right sides;(4)Tendon state:Relaxed and tense state;and(5)Tendon segment:Proximal,middle,and distal.RESULTS There were no significant differences in the elastic moduli of the bilateral Achilles tendons when comparing by age or sex(P>0.05).There were,however,significant differences when comparing by tendon side,state,or segment(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Real-time SWE plays a significant role compared to other examination methods in the evaluation of Achilles tendon hardness in older adults.展开更多
Oxidative stress-mediated cell death in cardiomyocytes contributes to the development of atrial fibrillation.However,the detailed mechanisms are still unclear.In the present study,we established atrial fibrillation mo...Oxidative stress-mediated cell death in cardiomyocytes contributes to the development of atrial fibrillation.However,the detailed mechanisms are still unclear.In the present study,we established atrial fibrillation models in mice.The cardiomyocytes were isolated from atrial fibrillation mice and normal mice and were cultured in vitro,respectively.The results showed that cell proliferation and viability in cardiomyocytes with atrial fibrillation were significantly lower than the cells from the normal mice.Consistently,atrial fibrillation cardiomyocytes were prone to suffer from apoptotic cell death.Also,the oxidative stress and ferroptosis-associated signatures were significantly increased in atrial fibrillation cardiomyocytes compared to normal cardiomyocytes,and ferroptosis inhibitor and NAC rescued cell viability in atrial fibrillation cardiomyocytes during in vitro cell culture.In addition,low-expressed miR-143-3p was observed in atrial fibrillation cardiomyocytes compared to normal cardiomyocytes,and overexpression of miR-143-3p increased cell proliferation and inhibited cell death in atrial fibrillation cardiomyocytes.Furthermore,glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase 1 could be negatively regulated by miR-143-3p in normal cardiomyocytes,and miR-143-3p overexpression inhibited cell ferroptosis in atrial fibrillation cardiomyocytes by sponging glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase 1.Collectively,overexpression of miR-143-3p increased cell viability and promoted cell proliferation in cardiomyocytes with atrial fibrillation by inhibiting glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase 1 mediated oxidative damages and cell ferroptosis.展开更多
Objective: To evaluate the treatment and prognostic value of 12-lead electrocardiogram in idiopathic pulmonary hypertension (IPAH). Methods: A total of 200 patients with initial diagnosis of IPAH were included to anal...Objective: To evaluate the treatment and prognostic value of 12-lead electrocardiogram in idiopathic pulmonary hypertension (IPAH). Methods: A total of 200 patients with initial diagnosis of IPAH were included to analyze the correlation between ECG variables and hemodynamics.Univariate and multivariate proportional hazards regression analysis (Cox regression analysis) were used to analyze the changes of ECG parameters and determine the ECG parameters related to IPAH patients. Results: Partial correlation analysis showed that the amplitude of R wave in V1 lead was correlated with mPAP(r=0.343, P<0.001), and the sum of the amplitude of R wave in V1 lead and S wave in V5 lead was correlated with mPAP(r=0.504, P<0.001). The amplitude of R wave in V1 lead was correlated with mortality (HR 3.154, P<0.001), and the sum of the amplitude of R wave in V1 lead and S wave in V5 lead was correlated with mortality (HR 5.056, P<0.001). After 3 months of treatment,ECG parameters and hemodynamic status were improved. Conclusion: The specific 12-lead ECG parameters can reflect the improvement of the treatment of patients with idiopathic pulmonary hypertension and help to evaluate the prognosis of patients with idiopathic pulmonary hypertension.展开更多
Objectives Plasma uric acid （UA） concentration was suspected to elevate in elderly with ischemic cardiomyopathy （ICM）. Methods We analyzed the data of 235 elderly aged 60 years and older with coronary heart diseas...Objectives Plasma uric acid （UA） concentration was suspected to elevate in elderly with ischemic cardiomyopathy （ICM）. Methods We analyzed the data of 235 elderly aged 60 years and older with coronary heart disease： silent myocardial ischemia or angina pectoris confirmed by angiography. Among these patients, 154 had ICM defined as left ventricular end-diastolic diameter （LVDd） male 〉 55 mm, female 〉 50 mm （mean. 63.51 ± 7.70 mm） measured by echocardiography. Difference in UA was analyzed between patients with and without ICM. Results There was significant increase of UA in ICM compared with non-ICM （432.82 ± 143.05 umol/L vs 361. 06 ± 137.35 umol/L, P 〈 0. 05 ） ; and UA was positively related to LVDd （ r = 0. 25, P 〈 0. 05 ）. Conclusions There was significant increase of UA in elderly with ICM due to longterm silent myocardial ischemia and angina pectoris. Moreover, UA was positively related to LVDd. （ S Chin J Cardiol 2009; 10（4） ： 212 -215）展开更多
基金Supported by Sichuan Orthopaedic Hospital Research Project,No.2019MS02.
文摘BACKGROUND Real-time shear wave elastography(SWE)is a non-invasive imaging technique used to measure tissue stiffness by generating and tracking shear waves in real time.This advanced ultrasound-based method provides quantitative information regarding tissue elasticity,offering valuable insights into the mechanical properties of biological tissues.However,the application of real-time SWE in the musculoskeletal system and sports medicine has not been extensively studied.AIM To explore the practical value of real-time SWE for assessing Achilles tendon hardness in older adults.METHODS A total of 60 participants were enrolled in the present study,and differences in the elastic moduli of the bilateral Achilles tendons were compared among the following categories:(1)Age:55-60,60-65,and 65-70-years-old;(2)Sex:Male and female;(3)Laterality:Left and right sides;(4)Tendon state:Relaxed and tense state;and(5)Tendon segment:Proximal,middle,and distal.RESULTS There were no significant differences in the elastic moduli of the bilateral Achilles tendons when comparing by age or sex(P>0.05).There were,however,significant differences when comparing by tendon side,state,or segment(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Real-time SWE plays a significant role compared to other examination methods in the evaluation of Achilles tendon hardness in older adults.
基金financially supported by the Youth Science and Innovation Research Fund of Xinjiang Province(No.WJWY-201966).
文摘Oxidative stress-mediated cell death in cardiomyocytes contributes to the development of atrial fibrillation.However,the detailed mechanisms are still unclear.In the present study,we established atrial fibrillation models in mice.The cardiomyocytes were isolated from atrial fibrillation mice and normal mice and were cultured in vitro,respectively.The results showed that cell proliferation and viability in cardiomyocytes with atrial fibrillation were significantly lower than the cells from the normal mice.Consistently,atrial fibrillation cardiomyocytes were prone to suffer from apoptotic cell death.Also,the oxidative stress and ferroptosis-associated signatures were significantly increased in atrial fibrillation cardiomyocytes compared to normal cardiomyocytes,and ferroptosis inhibitor and NAC rescued cell viability in atrial fibrillation cardiomyocytes during in vitro cell culture.In addition,low-expressed miR-143-3p was observed in atrial fibrillation cardiomyocytes compared to normal cardiomyocytes,and overexpression of miR-143-3p increased cell proliferation and inhibited cell death in atrial fibrillation cardiomyocytes.Furthermore,glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase 1 could be negatively regulated by miR-143-3p in normal cardiomyocytes,and miR-143-3p overexpression inhibited cell ferroptosis in atrial fibrillation cardiomyocytes by sponging glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase 1.Collectively,overexpression of miR-143-3p increased cell viability and promoted cell proliferation in cardiomyocytes with atrial fibrillation by inhibiting glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase 1 mediated oxidative damages and cell ferroptosis.
基金This study was supported by Jiangsu Provincial Natural Science Foundation Project(BK20151355)Jiangsu Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine Bureau Project(LB09041)Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine Project(NZYLCZX2015-01)
文摘Objective: To evaluate the treatment and prognostic value of 12-lead electrocardiogram in idiopathic pulmonary hypertension (IPAH). Methods: A total of 200 patients with initial diagnosis of IPAH were included to analyze the correlation between ECG variables and hemodynamics.Univariate and multivariate proportional hazards regression analysis (Cox regression analysis) were used to analyze the changes of ECG parameters and determine the ECG parameters related to IPAH patients. Results: Partial correlation analysis showed that the amplitude of R wave in V1 lead was correlated with mPAP(r=0.343, P<0.001), and the sum of the amplitude of R wave in V1 lead and S wave in V5 lead was correlated with mPAP(r=0.504, P<0.001). The amplitude of R wave in V1 lead was correlated with mortality (HR 3.154, P<0.001), and the sum of the amplitude of R wave in V1 lead and S wave in V5 lead was correlated with mortality (HR 5.056, P<0.001). After 3 months of treatment,ECG parameters and hemodynamic status were improved. Conclusion: The specific 12-lead ECG parameters can reflect the improvement of the treatment of patients with idiopathic pulmonary hypertension and help to evaluate the prognosis of patients with idiopathic pulmonary hypertension.
基金supported by the natural science re search fund of Chongqing Science & Technology Commission in Chongqing City,China(No.CSTC,2007BB5276)the medical sci ence&technology research fund of Health Bureau of Chongqing City. China(No.2004(53)04-2-154)the medical science & technolo gy research fund of The First Affiliated Hospital.Chongqing Medical U niversity
文摘Objectives Plasma uric acid （UA） concentration was suspected to elevate in elderly with ischemic cardiomyopathy （ICM）. Methods We analyzed the data of 235 elderly aged 60 years and older with coronary heart disease： silent myocardial ischemia or angina pectoris confirmed by angiography. Among these patients, 154 had ICM defined as left ventricular end-diastolic diameter （LVDd） male 〉 55 mm, female 〉 50 mm （mean. 63.51 ± 7.70 mm） measured by echocardiography. Difference in UA was analyzed between patients with and without ICM. Results There was significant increase of UA in ICM compared with non-ICM （432.82 ± 143.05 umol/L vs 361. 06 ± 137.35 umol/L, P 〈 0. 05 ） ; and UA was positively related to LVDd （ r = 0. 25, P 〈 0. 05 ）. Conclusions There was significant increase of UA in elderly with ICM due to longterm silent myocardial ischemia and angina pectoris. Moreover, UA was positively related to LVDd. （ S Chin J Cardiol 2009; 10（4） ： 212 -215）
