The Value of Brain Resting-State Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging on Image Registration Algorithm in Analyzing Abnormal Changes of Neuronal Activity in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

The aim of this paper was to analyze the application value of resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (FMRI) parameters and rigid transformation algorithm in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), which could provide a theoretical basis for the registration application of FMRI. 107 patients confirmed pathologically as T2DM and 51 community medical healthy volunteers were selected and divided into an experimental group and a control group, respectively. Besides, all the subjects were scanned with FMRI.

High-Pitch Coronary Computed Tomographic Angiography Using the Third-Generation Dual-Source Computed Tomography: Initial Experience in Patients With High Heart Rate.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility, image quality, and radiation dose of prospectively high-pitch coronary computed tomographic (CT) angiography in patients with high heart rates (HRs) using the third-generation dual-source CT.

Methods: One hundred consecutive patients with sinus rhythm and HR between 70 and 100 beats per minute were enrolled into this study. All patients were divided into 2 groups.

High-Pitch Coronary CT Angiography at 70 kVp Adopting a Protocol of Low Injection Speed and Low Volume of Contrast Medium.

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility and image quality (IQ) of prospectively high-pitch coronary CT angiography (CCTA) with low contrast medium injection rate at 70 kVp.

Materials And Methods: One hundred and four patients with suspected coronary artery disease (body mass index < 26 kg/m, sinus rhythm and heart rate < 70 beats/min) were prospectively enrolled and randomly divided into two groups. In group A and group B, 28 mL and 40 mL of 370 mgI/mL iodinated contrast media was administrated at a flow rate of 3.

Transcatheter thrombolytic therapy for symptomatic thrombo-occlusion of inferior vena cava filter.

Thrombus within an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter reduces filter patency and venous return from the lower extremities, and may progress to complete IVC occlusion. The clinical experiences and outcomes of transcatheter thrombolytic therapy for symptomatic IVC thrombosis following filter implantation have not been widely reported. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the efficiency and safety of trans-catheter thrombolysis for the treatment of symptomatic IVC thrombosis in patients with implanted IVC filters.

Endoluminal treatment for venous vascular complications of malignant tumors.

The aim of this study was to explore the efficacy and safety of interventional treatment for venous vascular complications of malignant tumors. Sixty-one patients with venous vascular complications of malignant tumors were treated from May 2002 to May 2009; 37 men and 24 women with mean age 57.8 years (33-82 years).

Introducer curving technique to reduce tilting of transfemoral Gunther Tulip IVC filter: in vitro study.

Background: Severe tilting of Günther Tulip filter (GTF) may be associated with difficulty in retrieval.

Purpose: To determine if an introducer curving technique of GTF can decrease the tilting degree of GTF in a caval model.

Material And Methods: The model was constructed by placing Dacron grafts in bifurcated glass tubes.

Introducer curving technique for the prevention of tilting of transfemoral Günther Tulip inferior vena cava filter.

Objective: To determine whether the introducer curving technique is useful in decreasing the degree of tilting of transfemoral Tulip filters.

Materials And Methods: The study sample group consisted of 108 patients with deep vein thrombosis who were enrolled and planned to undergo thrombolysis, and who accepted transfemoral Tulip filter insertion procedure. The patients were randomly divided into Group C and Group T.

Efficacy of endoluminal interventional therapy in diabetic peripheral arterial occlusive disease: a retrospective trial.

Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of interventional therapy for peripheral arterial occlusive disease and the difference between diabetic patients and non-diabetic patients.

Methods: 139 consecutive patients between September 2006 and September 2010 who underwent percutaneous lower extremity revascularization for arterial lesions were divided into diabetes group (n = 62) and non-diabetes group (n = 77). Before intervention, rest ankle brachial indexes and three dimensional computed tomography angiography from abdominal aorta to tiptoe were performed.