药物涂层球囊治疗膝下动脉硬化性狭窄或闭塞致严重下肢缺血

目的 观察药物涂层球囊(DCB)治疗膝下动脉硬化性狭窄或闭塞致严重下肢缺血(CLI)的效果。方法 回顾性分析96例膝下动脉硬化性狭窄或闭塞致CLI患者,其中50例接受DCB治疗(DCB组)、46例接受普通球囊治疗(对照组),比较2组治疗效果、安全性及预后。结果 96例球囊均到达病变部位并成功完成扩张,未植入补救性支架。组间术前及术后即刻踝肱指数(ABI)、Rutherford分级及Wagner分级差异均无统计学意义(P均＞0.05);术后6、12个月DCB组ABI高于、Rutherford分级及Wagner分级均低于对照组(P均＜0.05)。术后6、12个月,DCB组一期通畅率均高于、管腔丢失均少于对照组(P均＜0.05),组间截肢率差异均无统计学意义(P均＞0.05)。Kaplan-Meier分析结果显示,术后12个月,DCB组免于临床驱动的靶病变血运重建率(CD-TLR)为89.81%,高于对照组的67.39%(P=0.008 8)。结论 DCB治疗膝下动脉硬化性狭窄或闭塞致CLI效果较好。     

Une cause rare d’hypertension artérielle pulmonaire : l’amylose thoracique

Isolated thoracic involvement in amyloidosis is a rare and serious condition. Its association with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) usually weakens the prognosis. We report the case of a 40-year-old man with a smoking history, hospitalized for chest pain, abdominal pain and acute respiratory distress. The cardiac ultrasound revealed a circumferential pericardial effusion as well as a pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PAPS) at 80 mmHg. Chest imaging (computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging) showed a tissue process developed in the pericardial sheath (60 × 45 mm) sheathing the ascending aorta and infiltrating the trunk of the pulmonary artery and its right branch. Anatomopathological and immunohistochemical study of the process revealed AL amyloidosis. Note that the patient had no signs of extrathoracic amyloidosis. Blood and urine electrophoresis and immunoelectrophoresis as well as bone marrow mylogram and biopsy were normal. The patient was put on oral anticoagulant as he presented with PAH. A therapeutic protocol with thalidomide and dexamethasone has been initiated. The course of the disease was marked by total regression of the clinical signs, a marked decrease in the amyloid process on imaging and a normalization of the PAPS; our follow-up being three years.     

Transcatheter Arterial Sclerosing Embolization for the Treatment of Giant Propranolol-Resistant Infantile Hemangiomas in the Parotid Region

PurposeTo report the effectiveness and safety of transcatheter arterial sclerosing embolization (TASE) for the treatment of parotid infantile hemangiomas that did not respond appreciably to propranolol.Materials and MethodsA total of 21 infants (12 male and 9 female) with large propranolol-resistant infantile hemangiomas in the parotid region were enrolled in this study. During TASE, the feeding arteries of the lesions were embolized using pingyangmycin-lipiodol emulsion and polyvinyl alcohol particles (300–500 μm) to reduce the blood flow rate. All children were followed up as outpatients at 2 weeks and monthly thereafter. The curative effect was evaluated at the 1- and 3-month follow-up visits.ResultsNine lesions were located on the right side of the parotid gland, whereas 12 were located on the left side. The feeding arteries in all patients originated from branches of the external carotid artery. TASE was technically successful in all patients. The mean (± SD) maximal diameter of the hemangiomas significantly decreased from 6.50 cm ± 2.28 before treatment to 3.56 cm ± 1.84 at 1 month after TASE (P <. 05). Three months after TASE, the mean maximal diameter further significantly decreased to 1.94 cm ± 1.58 (P <. 05). During the follow-up period, 16 cases were rated as excellent and 5 as good; no recurrence or serious complications were noted. Minor side effects, such as slight pain, mild fever, and tissue swelling, were observed.ConclusionsTASE significantly decreased the size of the parotid hemangiomas with minor side effects during a short follow-up period.     

无创中心动脉压测量的现状与展望

心血管系统疾病是威胁居民健康的重要因素之一，居各种死因首位。因此，对人体心血管健康状况的监测和诊断尤为重要。相较于传统的外周动脉压，中心动脉压（central arterial pressure, CAP）与许多心血管事件发生有更高的相关性，通过测量CAP可以更加准确地反映人体血压的真实情况，并为诊断和疾病的预防提供重要依据。因此，实现高精度、高泛化能力、低成本的CAP无创测量方法一直是该领域的研究重点。结合国内外的相关文献，总结CAP测量现状，从参数测量与波形测量两个方面介绍相关的研究进展，并探讨现有方法的特点以及未来的发展方向。     

Epileptogenic modulation index and synchronization in hypsarrhythmia of West syndrome secondary to perinatal arterial ischemic stroke

ObjectivePerinatal arterial ischemic stroke (PAIS) is associated with epileptic spasms of West syndrome (WS) and long term Focal epilepsy (FE). The mechanism of epileptogenic network generation causing hypsarrhythmia of WS is unknown. We hypothesized that Modulation index (MI) [strength of phase-amplitude coupling] and Synchronization likelihood (SL) [degree of connectivity] could interrogate the epileptogenic network in hypsarrhythmia of WS secondary to PAIS.MethodsWe analyzed interictal scalp electroencephalography (EEG) in 10 WS and 11 FE patients with unilateral PAIS. MI between gamma (30–70 Hz) and slow waves (3–4 Hz) was calculated to measure phase-amplitude coupling. SL between electrode pairs was analyzed in 9-frequency bands (5-delta, theta, alpha, beta, gamma) to examine inter- and intra-hemispheric connectivity.ResultsMI was higher in affected hemispheres in WS (p = 0.006); no differences observed in FE. Inter-hemispheric SL of 3-delta, theta, alpha, beta, gamma bands was significantly higher in WS (p < 0.001). In WS, modified Z-Score of intra-hemispheric SL values in 3-delta, theta, alpha, beta and gamma in the affected hemispheres were significantly higher than those in the unaffected hemispheres (p < 0.001) as well as 0.5–4 Hz (p = 0.004).ConclusionsThe significantly higher modulation in affected hemisphere and stronger inter- and intra-hemispheric connectivity generate hypsarrhythmia of WS secondary to PAIS.SignificanceEpileptogenic cortical-subcortical transcallosal networks from affected hemisphere post-PAIS provokes infantile spasms.     

Moderately increased alcohol consumption is associated with higher pressure wave reflections and blood pressure in men

Background and aimsIncreased alcohol consumption has been associated with CVD risk. Subclinical arterial damage (SAD) precedes the onset of cardiovascular disease (CVD), and allows early identification and study of the pathophysiology of CVD. Reliable, noninvasive vascular biomarkers are available for the early detection of SAD and reclassification of CVD risk. To investigate the association of alcohol consumption with multiple SAD biomarkers and central hemodynamics in a large sample of Greek adults with CVD risk factors.Methods and resultsThis cross-sectional study was conducted with 938 participants (43.5% men) and collected data on SAD biomarkers, central hemodynamics, and dietary intake. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed according to sex after adjusting for several confounders. In men, alcohol consumption of 20–30 g/d was positively associated with mean, diastolic, and peripheral systolic blood pressure (BP). The consumption of >30 g/d was positively associated with the augmentation index. In women, no statistically significant associations were found between alcohol consumption and BP or SAD indices. No statistically significant associations were found between alcohol consumption and arterial compliance or distensibility in both sexes.ConclusionIn men even a small deviation from the current recommendation for alcohol consumption is associated with both higher BP indices and pressure wave reflections. The absence of association in women might be due to very low alcohol intake, even in the high consumption group. More studies are needed to verify our findings and establish the above associations in each sex.     

I125 irradiation stent for treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma with portal vein thrombosis: A meta-analysis

PurposeA meta-analysis aimed to systematically evaluate the safety and efficiency of I¹²⁵ irradiation stent placement for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) combined with portal vein tumor thrombosis (PVTT).Materials and methodsThe Cochrane library, PubMed/Medline, EMBASE, CNKI, Wanfang Data and CQVIP were systematically screened out from the earliest to December 2019. The qualities of all included studies were assessed. The primary endpoints were the 6-month, 12-month stent cumulative patency rate and 6-month, 12-month, 24-month overall survival rate while the secondary endpoints were the objective response rate of PVTT, main portal venous pressure changes and treatment-related adverse events. Our meta-analysis was conducted using Stata 12.0 software.ResultsTotally seven studies with 1018 patients were included in the final analysis, in which 602 patients received TACE and I¹²⁵ irradiation stent placement, and 416 patients in control group underwent TACE and stent placement without endovascular brachytherapy (EVBT). Meta-analysis showed that the I¹²⁵ irradiation stent improved the cumulative stent patency rates in 6 months [OR = 1.65, 95% CI (1.32–2.05), P < 0.001] and 12 months [OR = 2.55, 95% CI (1.90–3.42), P < 0.001] and the survival rates in 6 months [OR = 1.77, 95% CI (1.41–2.22), P < 0.001], 12 months [OR = 3.14, 95% CI (2.24–4.40), P < 0.001] and 24 months [OR = 7.39, 95% CI (3.55–15.41), P < 0.001]. However, there was no difference in the objective response rate of PVTT [OR = 1.13, 95% CI (0.87–1.48), P = 0.365], main portal venous pressure and the occurrence adverse event [OR = 0.88, CI = 0.72–1.08, P = 0.212] between two groups.ConclusionI¹²⁵ irradiation stent seems to be more effective in treating hepatocellular carcinoma with portal vein tumor thrombosis. The usage of portal vein stent combined endovascular brachytherapy has the potential to act as an alternative therapy for HCC with PVTT. On account of the limitation of studies included, more studies with high-level evidence, such as RCTs, are requisite to support the above promising results.     

An Unusual Case of Neonatal High-Output Heart Failure: Infantile Hepatic Hemangioma

BackgroundInfantile hepatic hemangioma (IHH) is a rare but life-threatening disorder that must be considered in the newborn presenting with high-output heart failure (HF). IHH is a tumor comprised of large vascular beds, which require a significant increase in blood flow as the lesion grows. This, in turn, creates an undue burden on the cardiovascular system, leading to high-output HF and potentially, respiratory distress. Recent changes have been made in the classification of certain hepatic hemangiomas and their treatments.Case ReportA 10-day-old girl presented to the Emergency Department with increased respiratory effort and an episode of apnea and cyanosis. A chest x-ray study was obtained and showed cardiomegaly and pulmonary edema concerning for HF. The patient was promptly admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit, where advanced imaging was obtained revealing findings consistent with IHH.Why Should an Emergency Physician Be Aware of This?HF in an infant is a critical condition often requiring prompt intervention and rapid diagnosis of the correct etiology to save a life. IHH is an example of an extrathoracic etiology of pediatric HF that has undergone recent changes in terminology and diagnosis. Increased awareness among emergency physicians of this disease process and its treatments can lead to expeditious diagnosis and treatment of this potentially life-threatening illness.     

PA-aO2、PaCO2和Lac水平与急性百草枯中毒患者的预后的相关性

目的探究肺泡-动脉氧分压差(PA-aO2)、动脉血二氧化碳分压(PaCO2)和血乳酸(Lac)水平与急性百草枯中毒(APP)患者的预后的相关性。方法选取2018年8月至2020年8月就诊于本院的126例APP患者,根据3个月随访情况,分为存活组57例和死亡组69例,另选取同期于本院进行健康体检的健康人群45例作为对照组,检测3组PA-aO2、PaCO2和Lac水平。结果与对照组比较,APP患者PA-aO2和Lac水平显著升高,PaCO2水平显著降低,且死亡组变化幅度显著大于存活组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);PA-aO2和Lac与存活组呈负相关,与死亡组呈正相关,PaCO2与存活组呈正相关,与死亡组呈负相关(P<0.05);PA-aO2、PaCO2和Lac联合检测对APP患者预后的预测价值显著高于单一指标,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论PA-aO2、PaCO2和Lac水平与APP患者预后密切相关,值得临床参考。