MN9202对心肌细胞的收缩和舒张功能的影响

目的研究MN9202对心肌细胞收缩舒张功能的影响.方法采用IonOptix单细胞动缘检测系统(IonOptix Co.USA),测定心肌细胞收缩幅度和收缩/舒张速度等,这些指标均由计算机自动实时采集并记录.结果MN9202降低心肌收缩幅度(ph)、心肌细胞收缩幅度/单个心肌细胞的长度百分比(peak height/baseline×100%,ph/bl%)、最大收缩速率( dL/dt)和最大舒张速率(-dL/dt),ph在对照组、MN9202(3×10-6mol/L)组和拉西地平(lacidipine,3×10-6mol/L)组分别为(0.13±0.04)μm、(0.08±0.05)μm和(0.07±0.04)μm,ph/bl%分别为(8.6±2.8)%、(5.8±4.3)%和(5.6±3.3)%, dL/dt分别为(1.6±0.5)μm/s、(1.1±0.7)μm/s和(1.0±0.6)μm/s,-dL/dt分别为(1.2±0.4)μm/s、(0.8±0.3)μm/s和(0.7±0.3)μm/s.异丙肾上腺素(10-8mol/L,isoproterenol,Iso)增加ph、pl/bl%、 dL/dt和-dL/dt均有统计学意义,上述指标分别增加45%、47%、54%、78%.3×10-7mol/L的MN9202和拉西地平降低Iso引起ph、ph/bl%、 dL/dt和-dL/dt的升高,其中MN9202使 dL/dt和-dL/dt的降低较对照组有显著差异(P＜0.05),拉西地平使ph/bl%、 dL/dt和-dL/dt的降低较对照组有统计学意义.结论MN9202使心肌细胞收缩和舒张功能均降低;Iso所致心肌细胞收缩和舒张功能的增强,3×10-7mol/L MN9202和拉西地平有抑制Iso的作用.     

Effect of propranolol on ventricular repolarization and refractoriness: Role of beta-blockade versus direct membrane effects

Summary The purpose of this study was to define the role of beta-adrenergic blockade and direct membrane effects in the ability of dl-propranolol to alter ventricular repolarization and refractoriness in the intact heart. The effective refractory period (ERP) and the local Q-T interval were measured at an epicardial site in the left ventricle in 14 open-chest dogs anesthetized with alpha-chloralose. Beta-adrenergic influences were eliminated in seven dogs (group 1) by stellate transection and nadolol (0.5 mg/kg IV), and enhanced in seven dogs (group 2) by stellate transection and stimulation of the left ansae subclavia. Each dog received an initial beta-blocking dose of propranolol (0.5 mg/kg) followed by a second, cumulative dose of 5.0 mg/kg. In group 1 dogs, there was no significant change in either the ERP or local Q-T interval in response to the first dose of propranolol. In group 2 dogs, left stellate stimulation significantly shortened the ERP (20±2 msec) and the local Q-T interval (17±4 msec). The first dose of propranolol prolonged these parameters to values not different from prestimulation control values. There was no change in the H-V interval, QRS complex duration, or diastolic threshold (DT) in either group after the initial propranolol dose. The second dose of propranolol significantly shortened the ERP (5±1 msec) and the local Q-T interval (11±2 msec) in both groups. This dose also significantly increased the DT, H-V interval, and QRS complex duration. In three additional nadolol-treated dogs, a single 5 mg/kg dose of propranolol shifted the entire strength-interval curve 4 to 7 msec earlier into electrical diastole. The data indicate that a beta-blocking dose of propranolol prolongs repolarization and refractoriness only when adrenergic input is elevated. In the absence of beta-adrenergic influences, high doses of propranolol shorten repolarization and refractoriness. This latter effect may be due to a direct membrane effect of the drug.     

A novel use of a split sheath to maintain vessel access when guidewire exchange is not possible

After inserting a catheter into a vessel, guidewire exchange technique must be used to maintain vascular access. If the lumen of the catheter is blocked and the guidewire exchange cannot be used, the catheter can only be removed, vascular access is lost, and an alternate vascular approach attempted. We describe a technique to remove the blocked catheter and still maintain vascular access. © 2008 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.     

Myocardial Fibrosis and Inflammation by CMR Predict Cardiovascular Outcome in People Living With HIV

ObjectivesThe goal of this study was to examine prognostic relationships between cardiac imaging measures and cardiovascular outcome in people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (PLWH) on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).BackgroundPLWH have a higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease and heart failure (HF) compared with the noninfected population. The pathophysiological drivers of myocardial dysfunction and worse cardiovascular outcome in HIV remain poorly understood.MethodsThis prospective observational longitudinal study included consecutive PLWH on long-term HAART undergoing cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) examination for assessment of myocardial volumes and function, T1 and T2 mapping, perfusion, and scar. Time-to-event analysis was performed from the index CMR examination to the first single event per patient. The primary endpoint was an adjudicated adverse cardiovascular event (cardiovascular mortality, nonfatal acute coronary syndrome, an appropriate device discharge, or a documented HF hospitalization).ResultsA total of 156 participants (62% male; age [median, interquartile range]: 50 years [42 to 57 years]) were included. During a median follow-up of 13 months (9 to 19 months), 24 events were observed (4 HF deaths, 1 sudden cardiac death, 2 nonfatal acute myocardial infarction, 1 appropriate device discharge, and 16 HF hospitalizations). Patients with events had higher native T1 (median [interquartile range]: 1,149 ms [1,115 to 1,163 ms] vs. 1,110 ms [1,075 to 1,138 ms]); native T2 (40 ms [38 to 41 ms] vs. 37 ms [36 to 39 ms]); left ventricular (LV) mass index (65 g/m² [49 to 77 g/m²] vs. 57 g/m² [49 to 64 g/m²]), and N-terminal pro–B-type natriuretic peptide (109 pg/l [25 to 337 pg/l] vs. 48 pg/l [23 to 82 pg/l]) (all p < 0.05). In multivariable analyses, native T1 was independently predictive of adverse events (chi-square test, 15.9; p < 0.001; native T1 [10 ms] hazard ratio [95% confidence interval]: 1.20 [1.08 to 1.33]; p = 0.001), followed by a model that also included LV mass (chi-square test, 17.1; p < 0.001). Traditional cardiovascular risk scores were not predictive of the adverse events.ConclusionsOur findings reveal important prognostic associations of diffuse myocardial fibrosis and LV remodeling in PLWH. These results may support development of personalized approaches to screening and early intervention to reduce the burden of HF in PLWH (International T1 Multicenter Outcome Study; NCT03749343).     

糖尿病大鼠心力衰竭时心肌细胞凋亡的研究

目的探讨糖尿病大鼠心力衰竭时是否存在心肌细胞凋亡.方法建立STZ糖尿病大鼠模型,饲养12周,经心功能检测后确认为糖尿病心力衰竭的大鼠,采用TUNEL法及TEM法,检测糖尿病大鼠左室心肌的凋亡细胞.结果 糖尿病大鼠出现心功能异常并可见凋亡的心肌细胞,而对照组左室心肌组织中未见心肌细胞凋亡.结论心肌细胞凋亡与糖尿病大鼠心力衰竭密切相关.     

体外无创性临时心脏起搏的临床应用

目的　评价体外无创性临时心脏起搏 ( ENCP)对心脏骤停及急性严重缓慢性心律失常的抢救效果、安全性。方法　 19例心脏骤停患者和 18例有严重临床症状缓慢性心律失常患者紧急行 ENCP。结果　所有病人均在 1～ 5 min内在床边得到 ENCP。心脏骤停组 12例起搏成功 ,其中 5例复苏 ,起搏成功者平均起搏阈值 ( 10 5 .2± 15 .6) m A,起搏成功率 63 .1% ,起搏成功并复苏2 6.3 %。严重缓慢性心律失常组 17例 ENCP后临床症状迅速明显改善 ,平均起搏阈值 ( 75 .3± 2 1.5 ) m A,起搏成功率 94.4%。严重缓慢性心律失常组的起搏成功率明显高于心脏骤停组 ,起搏阈值明显低于心脏骤停组。所有患者起搏过程中均出现与起搏脉冲同步的胸部肌肉抽动 ,但只有 1例因胸痛在 ENCP维持下安装了经静脉临时心脏起搏器 ,其余病人虽有不适 ,均能接受 ENCP。所有 ENCP患者均未发现皮肤、软组织损伤及严重心律失常等不良反应。结论　体外起搏是心脏骤停、急性严重缓慢性心律失常行之有效的治疗手段。     

Effects of sublingual nitroglycerin in patients receiving transdermal nitroglycerin for coronary artery disease: Prevention of cross-tolerance

The systemic hemodynamic and coronary dilative responses to sublingual nitroglycerin were studied in patients receiving transdermal nitroglycerin. A total of 48 patients with coronary artery disease were divided into 4 groups: 12 patients receiving 1 tablet of sublingual nitroglycerin without transdermal nitroglycerin (Group 1), 12 patients receiving 1 tablet of sublingual nitroglycerin with 12-hour-daily intermittent therapy of transdermal nitroglycerin (Group 2), 12 patients receiving 1 tablet of sublingual nitroglycerin with continuous therapy of transdermal nitroglycerin (Group 3), and 12 patients receiving 2 tablets of sublingual nitroglycerin with continuous therapy of transdermal nitroglycerin (Group 4). Before and during administration of sublingual nitroglycerin, aortic pressure, left ventricular pressure, and coronary artery diameter were examined at diagnostic cardiac catheterization in all patients. During sublingual nitroglycerin, the decreases of aortic systolic pressure and left ventricular end-diastolic pressure were greater in Group 1, 2, and 4 than in Group 3. Dilation of coronary arteries by sublingual nitroglyerin tended to be greater in Group 1, 2, and 4 than in Group 3. Thus, the effects of sublingual nitroglycerin for the relief of ischemia might be more prominent in patients with intermittent therapy of transdermal nitroglycerin than in those with continuous therapy. The increased dose of sublingual nitroglycerin for the relief of ischemia might be more effective in patients with continuous therapy of transdermal nitroglycerin.     

Relationships of working status and cardiac capacity to functional age before and after coronary bypass surgery

In 77 patients having coronary bypass surgery, we evaluated the interaction between chronological age, functional age, and working status pre- and postoperatively. Preoperatively the chronological age of those not working compared to those working was 60.7 +/- 8.4 years versus 53.0 +/- 8.3 years (P less than 0.001). The preoperative functional ages were 93.5 +/- 11.5 versus 87.6 +/- 10.9 years (P less than 0.05). Postoperatively no patient who was not working preoperatively started work, although functional age improved from 93.5 +/- 11.5 to 83.2 +/- 12.8 years (P less than 0.001). Postoperatively subjects who stopped working showed similar improvement in maximal cardiac output, and maximal oxygen consumption compared to those who continued working; however, the functional age after surgery was 80.6 +/- 9.4 versus 69.6 +/- 11.6 years (P less than 0.01). This study showed a poor relationship between degree of improvement in cardiac function after bypass surgery and change in working status. However, functional age and chronological age contribute to the poor results with regard to return to work.