Association of weight-adjusted-waist index with incident hypertension: The Rural Chinese Cohort Study

AimsTo explore the association between WWI and the incidence of HTN in the Rural Chinese Cohort Study.Methods and ResultsWe examined data for 10,338 non-hypertensive participants (39.49% men) aged ≥ 18 years from the Rural Chinese Cohort Study who completed a baseline examination during 2007–2008 and follow-up during 2013–2014. WWI was calculated as waist circumference (cm) divided by the square root of weight (kg). Multiple logistic regression models were used to estimate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for the probability of HTN across four WWI categories. Restricted cubic splines analysis was used to model the dose–response association of WWI and HTN. A total of 2078 participants had HTN during a median follow-up of 6 years. After adjusting for potential confounders, as compared with the lowest WWI category (<9.94 cm/√kg), with WWI 9.94 to 10.42, 10.42 to 10.91 and ≥ 10.91 cm/√kg, the ORs (95% CIs) for HTN were 1.12 (0.93–1.35), 1.40 (1.17–1.69) and 1.50 (1.24–1.82), respectively. Results of the sensitivity analyses were robust. The ORs were generally consistent on subgroup analysis by sex, smoking status, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure. Multiple logistic regression models with restricted cubic splines showed a non-linear positive association between WWI and HTN (P_nonlinearity < 0.001).ConclusionThe highest WWI category was significantly associated with increased risk of HTN. Our findings may facilitate the development and promotion of obesity prevention strategies aimed at reducing the risk of HTN and provide evidence for healthcare policy in rural China.     

“Impact of Nociception Level (NOL) index intraoperative guidance of fentanyl administration on opioid consumption,postoperative pain scores and recovery in patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgery. A randomized controlled trial”

Study objectiveThe Nociception Level (NOL) index uses a multiparametric approach to measure the balance between sympathetic and parasympathetic systems activity. Recently, a strong correlation between the NOL index response to nociceptive stimuli and the level of opioid analgesia during surgery was reported. Others observed that intraoperative doses of remifentanil and sufentanil were reduced when the NOL index was used. So far, no study has evaluated the impact of NOL-guided fentanyl antinociception in laparoscopic gynecological surgery. The primary hypothesis of this present study was to evaluate whether intraoperative NOL-guided fentanyl administration would reduce intra-operative opioid consumption. Secondary hypotheses were to assess whether this would lead to lower postoperative opioid consumption and pain scores, as well as improved postoperative outcomes.SettingUniversity hospital, operating room.Patients70 adult patients, ASA 1–3, scheduled for total laparoscopic hysterectomy.InterventionsPatients were randomized into 2 groups: SOC (standardization of care) and NOL (using the NOL index to guide the administration of fentanyl). The depth of anesthesia was monitored with BIS™. Intraoperative fentanyl boluses were administered based on heart rate and mean arterial pressure variations in the SOC group, and NOL index for the NOL group.MeasurementsFentanyl total intraoperative dose administered was collected and also averaged per hour. Pain scores and hydromorphone consumption were assessed in the post-anesthesia care unit and up to 24 h.Main resultsSixty-six patients completed the study, 33 in each group. Total intraoperative fentanyl administration was not different between the two groups (217 (70) in the NOL group vs 280 (210) in the SOC group (P = 0.11)). Nevertheless, intraoperative fentanyl administration per hour was reduced by 25% in the NOL-guided group compared to the SOC group: 81 (24) vs 108 (66) μg.h⁻¹, respectively (P = 0.03). Hydromorphone consumption and pain scores in the post-anesthesia care unit and at 24 h were not significantly different between the two groups.ConclusionNOL-guided analgesia allowed for a 22% reduction of the total amount of intraoperative fentanyl which was not significant. Nevertheless, results reported a significant reduction by 25% in the doses of fentanyl averaged per hour of surgery and administered in the NOL-guided group compared with the standardized practice in laparoscopic gynecological surgery. The pain measured postoperatively was similar in the two groups while the average postoperative consumption of opioids to achieve the same level of pain scores in post-anesthesia care unit and at 24 h was not significantly reduced. Further larger multicenter studies centered towards postoperative outcomes are needed.     

下肢动脉硬化闭塞症腔内治疗后支架内再狭窄的治疗

目的:探讨下肢动脉硬化闭塞症(ASO)腔内治疗后支架内再狭窄的治疗体会。方法:回顾性分析2012年6月至2014年12月收治的支架内再狭窄的31例下肢ASO患者(49条肢体)资料,其中狭窄病变37条肢体,闭塞病变12条肢体;病变长度8.5~35 cm,平均(25.2±7.5)cm。结果:所有患者均接受腔内治疗,包括单纯球囊扩张成形术35例,球囊扩张后导管溶栓术3例,球囊扩张后支架植入术3例,导管溶栓后球囊扩张术7例,斑块旋切术1例。术后所有患者症状均不同程度缓解,平均踝肱指数较术前明显升高(P0.05)。28例获得随访3~32个月,平均(16.2±5.8)个月,期间出现再狭窄6例(21.4%),均再次行球囊扩张成形术,无截肢及死亡病例。结论:结合其他腔内疗法,球囊扩张术治疗下肢动脉支架内再狭窄疗效满意。     

肢体导联ST段改变对急性前壁心肌梗死患者冠脉闭塞部位的预测价值

目的：结合冠状动脉造影结果分析肢体导联ST段改变对判断急性前壁心肌梗死患者冠脉闭塞部位的预测价值。方法入选84例因急性前壁梗死行冠状动脉造影检查的患者,对其发病后心电图肢体导联ST段改变的情况进行分析。结果冠状动脉造影发现,前降支近端病变（伴或不伴远端病变）,肢体导联Ⅱ、Ⅲ、aVF多表现为ST段压低≥0．1 mV;前降支远端病变（不伴近端病变）,肢体导联Ⅱ、Ⅲ、aVF的ST段多表现为抬高或无明显压低。结论对于急性前壁心肌梗死患者,心电图肢体导联ST段改变可以预测冠状动脉闭塞部位,对早期诊断和治疗方案选择有一定的指导意义。     

医源性动脉出血的介入栓塞治疗

目的探讨介入栓塞治疗医源性动脉出血的临床应用价值。方法回顾性分析我科35例医源性动脉出血、接受介入栓塞治疗患者的临床及影像资料,观察介入栓塞治疗医源性动脉出血的疗效。结果对35例外科术后动脉出血患者均成功进行介入栓塞治疗。5例肠道术后出血DSA示局部血管紊乱,其中3例见少量对比剂外漏进入肠管,给予适量明胶海绵颗粒进行栓塞;余30例DSA均可见对比剂外漏,其中17例伴假性动脉瘤形成,均采用微弹簧圈予以栓塞。随访10～15天,33例出血停止,2例肠道术后出血患者仍有持续性少量便血,进行再次手术止血治疗。所有患者均未发生器官缺血坏死等严重并发症。结论介入栓塞治疗医源性动脉出血具有一定优势;对于外科术后导致动脉出血、尤其是病情危重的患者,采取介入栓塞治疗具有较好的临床应用价值。