519 results match your criteria: "Jining Cardiovascular & Cerebral Disease Hospital[Affiliation]"

Turning to critical illness is a common stage of various diseases and injuries before death. Patients usually have complex health conditions, while the treatment process involves a wide range of content, along with high requirements for doctor's professionalism and multi-specialty teamwork, as well as a great demand for time-sensitive treatments. However, this is not matched with critical care professionals and the current state of medical care in China.

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Immunoglobulin E, the potential accelerator of comorbid psoriasis and atherosclerosis.

Biomed Pharmacother

January 2025

Laboratory of Medical Mycology & Department of Dermatology, Jining No.1 People's Hospital affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China. Electronic address:

Immunoglobulin (Ig) E is a key mediator in the induction and maintenance of allergic inflammation, characterized by a Th2-dominated immune response. Recently epidemiological studies have showed that elevated serum total IgE levels or an increased abundance of mast cells (MCs) at the lesion site are observed in psoriatic patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVD), such as atherosclerosis. Although the underlying mechanisms by which IgE synergizing with MCs in promoting these chronic immune-inflammatory diseases remain unclear, the interleukin (IL)-23/IL-17 axis appears to play a crucial role in comorbidity of psoriasis and atherosclerosis.

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Prenatal diagnosis is a crucial tool in reducing birth defects. Research indicates that whole-exome sequencing (WES) is particularly effective for detecting abnormalities associated with structural ultrasound findings. This study aimed to evaluate the utility of WES in the genetic diagnosis of prenatal ultrasound abnormalities.

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Background: Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) have increased insulin resistance (IR). The triglyceride glucose (TyG) index is a marker of IR and is associated with the prognosis of patients on maintenance hemodialysis (MHD). The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between the TyG index and the risk of death in patients on MHD.

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Background: Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) is a challenging diagnosis, particularly when the classic signs, such as increased wall thickness in a non-dilated left ventricle (LV), are absent. This makes the diagnosis more difficult in patients with normal LV wall thickness. We present a case of CA without increased wall thickness and without the characteristic granular sparkling echotexture in a non-dilated LV.

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Epilepsy is one of the common chronic neurological diseases, affecting more than 70 million people worldwide. The brains of people with epilepsy exhibit a pathological and persistent propensity for recurrent seizures. Epilepsy often coexists with cardiovascular disease, cognitive dysfunction, depression, etc.

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Indobufen-based dual antiplatelet therapy in patients with multivessel coronary disease undergoing drug-eluting stent implantation insight from the OPTION trial.

Am Heart J

December 2024

Department of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Geriatric Medical Center, Shanghai, China. Electronic address:

Background: It remains unclear whether indobufen-based dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) preserves ischemic protection while limiting bleeding risk in patients with multivessel coronary disease (MVD). This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of indobufen-based DAPT in patients with MVD.

Methods: Patients in the OPTION trial were stratified based on the presence of MVD.

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Background: To investigate changes in pulmonary artery pressure (PAP), blood indices, and myocardial microcirculation in rats returning from high altitude (HA) to moderate altitude (MA).

Methods: Forty 4-week-old male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups with ten rats in each group. One group was transported to the MA area (MA-group), and the other three groups were transported to HA (HA-group-A, HA-group-B, and HA-group-C).

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Obesity plays a crucial role in the development and progression of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) by causing excessive release of free fatty acid from adipose tissue, which in turn leads to systemic infiltration of macrophages. In individuals with T2DM, the infiltration of macrophages into pancreatic islets results in islet inflammation that impairs beta cell function, as evidenced by increased apoptosis and decreased glucose-stimulated insulin secretion. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of non-lethal sonodynamic therapy (NL-SDT) on bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs) exposed to high glucose and palmitic acid (HG/PA).

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Objective: Hypertension is a risk factor of cardiovascular disease. Dance, a type of aerobic exercise, is beneficial as a therapy in reducing blood pressure. This study aimed to systematically review the therapeutic effectiveness of dance therapy (DT) on blood pressure and blood lipid of patients with hypertension.

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Evidence supports the existence of cardiac remodeling in obesity; however, no standard diagnostic criteria has been proposed or validated. This study aimed to identify echocardiographic features of cardiac remodeling according to obesity class and assess the effect of nonsurgical weight loss on cardiac structure and function. A total of 120 patients were divided according to their obesity class (group 1: body mass index [BMI] 18.

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Systematic metabolic profiling of mice with caerulein-induced acute pancreatitis.

Transl Gastroenterol Hepatol

August 2024

Translational Pharmaceutical Laboratory, Jining First People's Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jining, China.

Background: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a complex inflammatory condition with rising incidence globally. Despite various known causes, early diagnosis remains challenging due to limitations in existing biomarkers. Metabolomics offers a promising avenue for identifying novel biomarkers and elucidating underlying pathophysiological mechanisms.

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Rationale: Anterior dislocation of the sacroiliac joint combined with pelvic fractures is relatively rare in clinical practice. It is often associated with hemodynamic instability and severe injuries to other regions, resulting in a complex condition, prolonged treatment duration, and high rates of mortality and disability. However, there are few reports in the literature describing the diagnosis and treatment of anterior dislocation of the sacroiliac joint.

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Article Synopsis
  • Hyperuricemia (HUA) and gout are linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk, but the relationship with ideal cardiovascular health (CVH) is not well-understood.
  • A study analyzed data from over 21,000 US adults to investigate the connection between Life's Essentials 8 (LE8) scores and the prevalence of HUA and gout, using statistical models to adjust for various factors.
  • Results showed that higher CVH significantly reduced the odds of having HUA and gout, indicating that better cardiovascular health is associated with lower prevalence of these conditions.
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COVID-19 and persistent symptoms: implications for polycystic ovary syndrome and its management.

Front Endocrinol (Lausanne)

October 2024

Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China.

The COVID-19 pandemic has left a profound mark on global health, leading to substantial morbidity and mortality worldwide. Beyond the immediate symptoms of infection, the emergence of "long COVID", the long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2, has become a significant public health concern. Long COVID is a multifaceted condition affecting various organs and systems, including the cardiovascular, digestive, nervous, and endocrine systems.

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Objectives: Identifying high-risk paediatric patients with a poor prognosis and providing timely and adequate treatment are critical. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different types of cardiac enzyme spectrum within 24 hours of admission on the short-term prognosis of patients in paediatric intensive care units.

Design: A retrospective study.

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Clinical Effectiveness of Automated Coronary CT-derived Fractional Flow Reserve: A Chinese Randomized Controlled Trial.

Radiology

October 2024

From the Departments of Radiology (B.G., J. Zhong, C.S.Z., F.Z., C.Y.L., X.L.Z., P.P.X., C.X.T., G.M.L., L.J.Z.), Cardiology (J.H.L.), and Critical Care Medicine (Y.X.L.), Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, 305 Eastern Zhongshan Rd, Nanjing 210002, China; Department of Radiology, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Changzhou, China (W.X., Jinggang Zhang); Department of Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China (C.H., M.C.); Department of Radiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China (Y. Zha, B.X.); Department of Radiology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China (X.Y., Q.C.); Department of Radiology, People's Hospital of Maanshan, Maanshan, China (Y.H., W.D.); Department of Medical Imaging, the Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China (S.H., H.Q.); Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, China (Y.S., Y. Zhang); Department of Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China (F.L., R.X.); Department of Medical Imaging, Guizhou Province People's Hospital, Guiyang, China (R.W., X. Liu); Department of Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China (X. Li); Medical Imaging Center, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China (H.G., S.M.T.); Department of Radiology, the First People's Hospital of Xuzhou, Xuzhou, China (W.C., T.Z.); Department of Medical Imaging, Jiangyin People's Hospital, Jiangyin, China (Jinhua Zhang, C.Q.Y.); Department of Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China (Y. Zhou, W.L.); Department of Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China (Y.X., M.Z.); Department of Radiology, the Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, China (M.C.J., Y.C.); Shukun (Shanghai) Technology, Shanghai, China (W.Z.); School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China (M.J.L.); and Center for Public Health and Epidemic Preparedness & Response, Peking University, Beijing, China (Y.W.).

Article Synopsis
  • A multicenter randomized controlled trial in China investigated the impact of adding coronary CT-derived fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR) to routine coronary CT angiography (CCTA) on the need for invasive coronary angiography (ICA) and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD).
  • The study involved 5,297 participants, showing that the CCTA plus CT-FFR group had a lower ICA rate (10.0%) compared to the CCTA alone group (12.4%) over a 90-day follow-up.
  • While MACE rates were similar between groups, the CCTA plus CT-FFR approach resulted in fewer cardiac events after one year (0.5%
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Clinical and epidemiological investigation of human infection with zoonotic parasite Trypanosoma dionisii in China.

J Infect

November 2024

State Key Laboratory of Pathogen and Biosecurity, Academy of Military Medical Science, Beijing 100071, China. Electronic address:

Article Synopsis
  • A 30-year-old pregnant woman in Shandong Province, China, was diagnosed with a persistent high fever, and high-throughput sequencing identified the presence of the parasite Trypanosoma dionisii in her blood.
  • The patient showed symptoms like fever and respiratory issues but made a full recovery without long-term effects; genetic analysis revealed her infection was closely related to T. dionisii found in local bats.
  • This case highlights T. dionisii as a potential zoonotic pathogen, emphasizing the risk of its transmission from wildlife, particularly rodents and bats, to humans.
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The effects of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors on cardiac structure and function using cardiac magnetic resonance: a meta-analysis of clinical studies.

Front Endocrinol (Lausanne)

September 2024

Department of Endocrinology and Metabology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong Key Laboratory of Rheumatic Disease and Translational Medicine, Shandong Institute of Nephrology, Jinan, Shandong, China.

Article Synopsis
  • The study aimed to assess how dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP4i) affect heart structure and function using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR).* -
  • After analyzing data from ten references (nine studies), the results showed that DPP4i significantly improved left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) compared to other drugs, but not when compared to a placebo.* -
  • Overall, the findings suggest that DPP4i may enhance both systolic and diastolic heart function, indicating potential cardiac benefits.*
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Background: Infertility is a fertility disorder caused by various factors, with lipid metabolism playing a crucial role in its development. The cardiometabolic index (CMI), which combines blood lipids (TG/HDL-C) and obesity-related parameters (WHtR), is a new quantitative indicator. This study used NHANES data to investigate the relationship between CMI and the incidence of infertility.

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Dysregulated Mitochondrial Calcium Causes Spiral Artery Remodeling Failure in Preeclampsia.

Hypertension

November 2024

Department of Cardiology, Renji Hospital State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer (J.P.), School of Medicine, Shanghai Cancer Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China.

Article Synopsis
  • Calcium deficiency in women can increase the risk of preeclampsia, possibly due to its impact on mitochondrial calcium homeostasis and vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) function.
  • Research involved analyzing human spiral arteries from women with and without preeclampsia, as well as conducting animal experiments to test the effects of modifying calcium levels.
  • Results indicated that preeclamptic VSMCs showed disrupted calcium uptake, leading to abnormal vessel function and changes in cell behavior, with the mitochondrial Na/Ca exchanger identified as a potential target for improving outcomes in preeclampsia cases.
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Background: This article reviews the latest research results of the use of ultrasound technology in the perioperative period of carotid endarterectomy and carotid stenting and discusses the role of ultrasound technology in accurately evaluating carotid stenosis and plaque stability, assisting in selecting the most suitable surgical method, and providing optimal perioperative imaging to guide carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS) to reduce the occurrence and progression of stroke.

Methods: The research published in recent years on the application of ultrasound in the perioperative period of CEA and CAS was reviewed through the databases of CNKI, Pubmed, and Web of Science.

Results: Ultrasound has high clinical value in preoperative screening for indications, assessing the degree of carotid artery stenosis and the nature of plaque; monitoring hemodynamic changes intraoperatively to prevent cerebral ischemia or overperfusion; and evaluating surgical outcomes postoperatively and in late follow-up review.

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Excessive neointimal hyperplasia (NIH) of coronary vessels in patients is the main cause of restenosis (RS) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). This study aimed to identify the regulatory genes related to NIH in a rat carotid artery balloon injury model.We established a rat model and performed RNA sequencing to identify differentially expressed long non-coding RNAs (DElncRNAs) and differentially expressed message RNAs (DEmRNAs).

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Background: Frailty is prevalent among older patients in intensive care units (ICUs) and poses significant challenges to recovery. Despite its importance, there is limited research on effective nurse-led frailty management strategies in this context.

Objective: The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore nurses' perceptions of frailty management in cardiac ICUs through the lens of the Wuli-Shili-Renli (WSR) system approach.

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Clinical Features and a Prediction Model for Early Prediction of Composite Outcome in Pneumonia: A Multi-Centre Retrospective Study in China.

Infect Drug Resist

September 2024

Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.

Article Synopsis
  • C. psittaci pneumonia often presents atypical symptoms, leading to underdiagnosis, so this study aimed to analyze clinical characteristics and develop a prediction model for patient outcomes.
  • A multicenter study across ten Chinese hospitals included data from 119 patients to identify risk factors for serious outcomes like death and ICU admission, using statistical analyses to create predictive models.
  • The final predictive model demonstrated strong discriminatory power and clinical utility, highlighting key factors like serum albumin and CURB-65, which could help clinicians manage C. psittaci pneumonia more effectively.
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