Response of Pulmonary Vein Potentials to Burst Pacing

BACKGROUND: Pulmonary vein potentials recorded at the ostia of pulmonary veins (PV) are a useful guide for segmental isolation of the PV in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Even during coronary sinus pacing at 600 ms, atrial (A) and PV potentials can overlap in 50-60% of patients making the accurate identification of PV potentials very difficult. METHODS: Nineteen patients (M:F 15:4) with paroxysmal AF underwent segmental isolation of one or more PV. Coronary sinus (CS) pacing was performed at cycle lengths of 600/550/500/450/400/350/300 ms and bipolar electrograms were recorded from the 10 or 20 pole Lasso catheter placed at the atrial-PV junction in 27 pulmonary veins. Stimulus (S) to A, S-PVP and A-PVP intervals were measured during CS pacing at the different cycle lengths at sweep speed of 200 mm/sec. RESULTS: During CS pacing at 600 ms the A and PV potentials were significantly overlapped (A-PVP < or = 25 ms) in 15 of 27 (55%) veins. During pacing at 300 ms, the A and PV potentials were significantly separated (A-PVP > or = 25 ms) in 9 of the 15 veins where A and PV potentials overlapped and 21 of all 27 (78%) veins. In two patients pacing at 300 ms was associated with 2:1 conduction block from atrial to PV fascicle. CONCLUSIONS: Coronary sinus pacing at cycle length of 300 ms demonstrated better separation of A and PV potentials compared to pacing at 600 ms. This strategy is easier and less time consuming compared to extrastimuli testing. It also confirms that the electrophysiological properties of PV fascicles are different from that of the adjacent atrial musculature.     

Application of the Trivex system in the treatment of primary severe superficial varicose veins of the lower extremity

PurposeThe aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical effects of the Trivex system in the treatment of primary severe superficial varicose veins of the lower extremity and compare Trivex to the point-form-stripping combined with foam sclerotherapy (FS).MethodsA total of 64 patients (35 females, 29 males; mean age, 57 ± 11 years [range, 29–79 years]) with primary severe superficial varicose veins of the lower extremity involving 64 legs were included between October 2015 and July 2019. The maximum diameter of the vein branches was >20 mm, which appeared to be cystic dilatation and forms large-scale in the crus or the thigh. All patients underwent high ligation and endovenous laser ablation or stripping of the trunk under general anesthesia. The surgical time, pain/phlebitis, number of incisions, amount of bleeding, recurrence of varicose vein, incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs), satisfaction score, and improvement in clinical symptoms were evaluated respectively with the patients in two groups: Group A, with patients who underwent treatment with the Trivex system, and Group B, patients who underwent treatment by point-form-stripping combined with FS.ResultsAll procedures were performed successfully. The average operative time in Group A was 56 ± 11 min, whereas that of Group B was 90 ± 33 min, which was a significant difference (p < 0.05). Group A patients felt little pain after surgery, whereas in Group B the level of pain peaked on postoperative day 30, mostly due to thrombophlebitis after FS. There was no recurrence of varicose vein was observed in any patient, however, there were some residual effects in Group B, including the amount of bleeding volume, in-hospital stays, pain/phlebitis, and number of incisions (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences with respect to SSIs, improvement in clinical symptoms, and satisfaction scores observed (p>0.05).ConclusionsThis study shows that patients benefited from both treatment options. However, primary severe superficial varicose veins of the lower extremity treated with the Trivex system suffered less pain with fewer incisions than severe branches treated with the point-form-stripping combined with foam sclerotherapy (FS). In summary, the Trivex system is a suitable treatment prior to point-form-stripping combined with foam sclerotherapy (FS) for those who demand a high level of appearance, and especially for young patients, the Trivex system is recommended.     

新生儿及婴儿完全型肺静脉异位引流的外科治疗

目的　回顾性探讨新生儿及婴儿完全型肺静脉异位引流 (TAPVC)的早期外科手术效果。方法　 2 0 0 1年 3月～ 2 0 0 3年 4月 ,共收治 8kg以下完全型肺静脉异位引流患儿 13例 ,男 11例 ,女 2例。体重 (3.5～ 8)kg ,平均体重 (5 .0 3± 1.15 )kg。年龄 2 0d～ 11个月 ,平均年龄 (3.73± 3.30 )个月。心上型 6例 (4 6 .15 % 6 /13) ,心内型 4例 (30 .77% 4 /13) ,心下型 2例 (15 .38% 2 /13) ,混合型 1例 (7.6 9% 1/13)。所有患儿均在全麻低温体外循环下行矫治术。结果　术后早期死亡 2例(15 .38% ) ,均为心上型 ,2例心下型全部存活 ,随访 9例 ,时间为 2个月～ 2年 ,心功能均良好。结论　完全型肺静脉异位引流早期矫治效果良好 ,心下型肺静脉异位引流一旦确诊应急诊手术 ,不增加手术死亡率。     

Markers of early endothelial dysfunction in intrauterine growth restriction-derived human umbilical vein endothelial cells revealed by 2D-DIGE and mass spectrometry analyses

Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) associates with fetal and placental vascular dysfunction, and increased cardiovascular risk later on life. We hypothesize that endothelial cells derived from IUGR umbilical veins present significant changes in the proteome which could be involved in the endothelial dysfunction associated to this conditions. To address this the proteome profile of human umbilical endothelial cells (HUVEC) isolated from control and IUGR pregnancies was compared by 2D-Differential In Gel Electrophoresis (DIGE) and further protein identification by MALDI-TOF MS. Using 2D-DIGE 124 spots were identified as differentially expressed between control and IUGR HUVEC, considering a cut-off of 2 fold change, which represented ∼10% of the total spots detected. Further identification by MALDI-TOF MS and in silico clustering of the proteins showed that those differentially expressed proteins between control and IUGR HUVEC were mainly related with cytoskeleton organization, proteasome degradation, oxidative stress response, mRNA processing, chaperones and vascular function. Finally Principal Component analysis of the identified proteins showed that differentially expressed proteins allow distinguishing between control and IUGR HUVEC based on their proteomic profile. This study demonstrates for the first time that IUGR-derived HUVEC maintained in primary culture conditions present an altered proteome profile, which could reflect an abnormal programming of endothelial function in this fetal condition.     

SPP对人脐静脉内皮EA.hy926细胞表达粘附分子的作用

目的:通过研究在N,N-二甲基鞘氨醇(DMS)作用下,人脐静脉内皮EA.hy926细胞株(EA株)表达粘附分子CD54(ICAM-1)和CD62p(PS)的变化,探讨第二信使1-磷酸鞘氨醇(SPP)参与动脉粥样硬化(AS)粘附过程的机制。方法:采用流式细胞仪分群作用衡量EA细胞株和单核细胞之间的粘附率,用细胞免疫组化法检测DMS作用于EA株后引起的粘附分子的表达。结果:随着DMS作用剂量或作用时间的增加,CD54与CD62p的表达均减少,同时粘附率也相应地下降。结论:AS早期的粘附过程可能是通过SPP来转导信息,以促进粘附分子表达。     

The anatomy of the cardiac veins in mice

Although the cardiac coronary system in mice has been the studied in detail by many research laboratories, knowledge of the cardiac veins remains poor. This is because of the difficulty in marking the venous system with a technique that would allow visualization of these large vessels with thin walls. Here we present the visualization of the coronary venous system by perfusion of latex dye through the right caudal vein. Latex injected intravenously does not penetrate into the capillary system. Murine cardiac veins consist of several principal branches (with large diameters), the distal parts of which are located in the subepicardium. We have described the major branches of the left atrial veins, the vein of the left ventricle, the caudal veins, the vein of the right ventricle and the conal veins forming the conal venous circle or the prepulmonary conal venous arch running around the conus of the right ventricle. The venous system of the heart drains the blood to the coronary sinus (the left cranial caval vein) to the right atrium or to the right cranial caval vein. Systemic veins such as the left cranial caval, the right cranial caval and the caudal vein open to the right atrium. Knowledge of cardiac vein location may help to elucidate abnormal vein patterns in certain genetic malformations.     

心包内处理肺静脉根部或切除部分左房在晚期肺癌手术中的应用

目的:探讨切开心包处理肺静脉或切除部分左心房对提高晚期肺癌患者的外科手术切除率及提高手术疗效的作用.方法:对21例晚期肺癌患者施行肺叶或全肺切除时,在心包内处理肺静脉或切除部分左心房.其中左肺下叶切除6例、左全肺切除4例、右肺中下叶切除6例、右肺下叶切除3例、右全肺切除2例.结果:21例均手术顺利;术后并发心律失常2例,肺炎2例,均治愈.本组1年生存率61.9%(13/21)、3年生存率38.1%(8/21),其中2例生存＞5 a.结论:晚期肺癌累及肺静脉根部或左心房时,通过切开心包处理肺静脉或同时切除部分左心房可提高肿瘤的根治率.     

上矢状窦旁桥静脉的显微解剖与影像学观察

目的:通过对上矢状窦(SSS)旁大脑桥静脉的显微解剖、影像学观察及其对照研究,为各种纵裂间手术入路中桥静脉的保护提供基础。方法:分别对30例(60侧)上矢状窦和颈内静脉内灌注蓝色乳胶的成人头颅湿标本、40侧DSA静脉相和16侧CTV进行显微解剖和影像学观察。结果:上矢状窦前部和后部分别有一缺乏桥静脉注入段,显微解剖、DSA和CTV观察上矢状窦旁桥静脉的数量分别为11.2支、8.9支和7.0支,DSA和CTV观察发现桥静脉注入上矢状窦处常显示不清。结论:熟悉和比较上矢状窦旁桥静脉的解剖学和影像学特征有利于各种纵裂间手术入路和手术过程中桥静脉的保护。     

组织蛋白酶L及其抑制剂Cystatin C在曲张大隐静脉平滑肌细胞中的表达

目的:组织蛋白酶L(Cat L)及其抑制剂Cystatin C在曲张大隐静脉平滑肌细胞(SMC)中的表达。方法:术中收集曲张及正常大隐静脉标本,采用免疫组织化学、荧光免疫组织化学染色方法及计算机图像分析技术观察检测。结果:免疫组化染色可见Cat L、Cystatin C分别在曲张、正常大隐静脉中免疫反应阳性,阳性细胞主要位于SMC胞质;曲张组SMC中Cat L阳性细胞平均光密度值明显增高,Cystatin C明显降低,与正常组间差异显著;荧光免疫组织化学染色可见Cat L与曲张大隐静脉SMC共定位,Cystatin C与正常大隐静脉SMC共定位。结论:在曲张大隐静脉的SMC中Cat L表达增强,Cystatin C表达下降。这一改变可能作为大隐静脉曲张的生物学标志。