心力衰竭患者的ICD适应证

慢性心力衰竭（心衰）患者中有30％——50％会发生猝死，为了改善预后不仅关注心衰本身引起的死亡，还要重视对猝死的对策。8受体阻断剂、血管紧张素转换酶抑剂和胺碘酮能降低猝死的危险，但效果不能令人满意。心衰患者的猝死很难预测时，植入心律转复除颤器（ICD）会发挥难以替代的作用。欧洲和美国的大型试验已证明，ICD对猝有一级和二级预防作用，ICD的适用范围正在变宽。此外，心衰患者中伴室内传导阻滞者，室收缩的同步性发生障碍，而ICD恰好能使两心室电活动同步，所以在欧美ICD的应用已较普及。考虑到医疗费用的同时，今后ICD在日本应用的适应证，即对心衰患者发生猝死险的评价变得尤为重要。     

Identifying incident cases of parkinsonism among veterans using a tertiary medical center.

To better understand the impact of incident Parkinson's disease (PD) on the Veteran's Health Administration (VHA) and to develop methods applicable to future epidemiological research, we performed a medical record review study at a tertiary referral VHA medical center. Searching the local data base, we identified 782 veterans with diagnostic codes for PD or secondary parkinsonism (SP) between 1998 and 2000. Based on structured medical record review, a movement disorders specialist confirmed diagnoses for incident parkinsonism cases. Among the 782, 191 incident parkinsonism cases were identified (100 PD, 75 SP, and 16 Parkinson's Plus). Incident PD cases were older at diagnosis (74.5 vs. 70.4 yr; P < 0.05) and more likely to be white (81% vs. 62; P < 0.07) than incident SP cases. Diagnostic codes were insufficient to distinguish between incident PD and SP (positive predictive value, 57% and 39%, respectively), and VHA sources failed to identify 21% of confirmed deaths among the incident PD cohort by November 2004. Although the large number of incident cases identified suggests PD is an important cause of disability among elderly VHA users, observed limitations of VHA sources for identifying incident PD cases and determining their vital status should be considered when designing future studies.     

The implantable cardioverter defibrillator:the end of the thoracotomy approach

Internal cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implantation has become a standard therapy for life-threatening arrhythmias. A simple and safe surgical implantation technique is therefore mandatory in this high risk population. In a 30-month period 86 patients received 87 ICD devices. An endocavitary lead system was used as first choice in 62 patients and defibrillation thresholds (DFT) of 25 joules (J) or less were obtained in 57 patients. A thoracotomy approach was avoided using a biphasic shock wave form in 17 patients and the addition of a subcutaneous (sc) patch in 11 patients or wire array lead in 9 patients. There was one early non-technique related death (1.7%) after the transvenous approach. Reoperation was necessary in three patients with lead complications and in two patients for local device problems (one migration, one infection). With the recent progress in ICD technology, a thoracotomy approach could be avoided for the last 52 patients. For comfort and cosmetic reasons left subcostal insertion of the device has been successfully used in the last 50 patients. We conclude that the nonthoracotomy approach can now be offered to all patients in need for an ICD as a consequence of the technological progress made in the field of electric treatment of malignant ventricular arrhythmias. A stepwise approach with a minimum of implanted hardware and the use of biphasic shock systems now offers a simple and efficient treatment alternative with very low perioperative risk. Internal cardioverter defibrillator implantation in combination with open heart procedures can easily be avoided.     

植入式心律转复除颤患者的护理及随访

目的总结植入式心律转复除颤器(ICD)安置术的护理。方法2001年7月~2004年6月给予13例ICD患者进行了护理及随访。结果术后有2例患者出现心律失常“风暴”,经处理后未再出现心室颤动。随访患者1~4年,均存活,未发生晕厥等并发症。结论术前重视患者的心理护理,术后密切观察病情,积极预防心律失常“风暴”,并做好ICD健康教育,是ICD手术成功的重要护理措施。     

Undersensing of VF in a Patient With Optimal R Wave Sensing During Sinus Rhythm

We describe a case of potentially fatal undersensing of VF by a third generation ICD with predetermined automatic gain control. In this patient, ventricular sensing was optimal, as R wave amplitudes during sinus rhythm were at least 16 mV. Cyclical, high amplitude signals during VF elevated the sensing floor to such an extent that complete undersensing of subsequent lower amplitude local electrograms occurred. This led to bradypacing and complete ICD therapy failure. Therefore, high R wave amplitudes during sinus rhythm do not warrant flawless sensing during VF. (PACE 2004; 27[Pt. I] 833–834)     

Implantation of Active Can Implantable Defibrillators in the right Pectoral Region

Routinely the active can ICD is placed in the left side pectoral position, which theoretically gives optimal conditions for a low defibrillation threshold. Some patients, bowever, demand a right pectoral position, which possibly could result in a bigger defibrillation threshold. A right pectoral position was used in 3 of 85 active can ICDs implanted in our institution from 1994. the DFT was 12 J in two and 18 f in one patient. Thus, right pectoral implantation is feasible and offers an alternative approach in selected patients.     

Primary Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death in Heart Failure: Will the Solution Be Shocking?

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) may occur in as many as 40% of all patients who suffer from heart failure. This review describes the scope of the problem, risk factors for SCD, the effect of medications used in heart failure on SCD and the potential effect of the implantable cardioverter-defibrillator in primary prevention.     

经静脉安置埋藏式心脏复律除颤器的临床应用

目的　评价埋藏式心脏复律除颤器 (ICD)的治疗作用。方法　反复发作室性心动过速 (VT)患者安装 ICD,并随访 18个月。结果　术中测得除颤阻抗为 5 9欧 ,除颤阈值 <10 J。术后复发室性心动过速 ,均经 ICD治疗成功转复室性心律 ,有效率 10 0 %。结论　 ICD能有效转复恶性心律失常     

38所综合医院病种质量管理调查分析

搜集整理吉林省 38所二、三级综合医院为期一年的 31个病种3.4万份病例的信息资料,对其治疗转归、平均住院日和平均住院费用进行了统计分析,为制定病种质量控制标准和深入广泛开展病种质量管理提供了可靠依据。