Background Cryoballoon ablation has been demonstrated to be an effective way for the treatment of atrial fibrilation(AF).However,in the population with high risk of thromboembolism,long-term oral anticoagulants are st...Background Cryoballoon ablation has been demonstrated to be an effective way for the treatment of atrial fibrilation(AF).However,in the population with high risk of thromboembolism,long-term oral anticoagulants are still in need,which lead to the odds of hemorrhage.As previous studies confirmed,left atrial appendage closure(LAAC)could decrease the risk of thromboembolism in AF patients,and may substitute for the long term anticoagulation.Therefore,we attempted to combine both these operations for AF.展开更多
Background In an effort to avoid x-ray and contrast agents for patients of atrial fibrillation(AF)with chronic kidney disease,we developed a method for transcatheter closure of left atrial appendage(LAA)under the guid...Background In an effort to avoid x-ray and contrast agents for patients of atrial fibrillation(AF)with chronic kidney disease,we developed a method for transcatheter closure of left atrial appendage(LAA)under the guidance of transesophageal echocardiography(TEE)without fluoroscopy.展开更多
Objective To evaluate atrial septal defect(ASD) occlusion employing a small right anterior thoracotomy approach. Methods A total of 21 patients with ASD underwent general anesthesia and 2-3 cm incision was made in the...Objective To evaluate atrial septal defect(ASD) occlusion employing a small right anterior thoracotomy approach. Methods A total of 21 patients with ASD underwent general anesthesia and 2-3 cm incision was made in the fourth right intercostal space.Utilizing transesophageal or transthoracic echocardiography,the occluder was released using a monotube unit. Results All patients were occluded successfully.No patient required open surgery utilizing extracorporeal circulation.There were no major complications and no evidence of residual atrial shunt. Conclusion ASD occlusion via a minimal surgical incision is safe,less invasive,and has excellent outcomes.展开更多
Objective Elevated serum uric acid predicts poor outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease.We aimed to examine associations between hyperuricemia and clinical outcomes among very elderly patients with non-valvu...Objective Elevated serum uric acid predicts poor outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease.We aimed to examine associations between hyperuricemia and clinical outcomes among very elderly patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation(NVAF).Methods Elderly patients(≥80 years)with NVAF admitted to our hospital from January 2009 to December 2015 were retrospectively studied and were followed up until April 2017.展开更多
Background It’s essential to prevent from thrombosis on device without increasing the risk of bleeding complications after successfully implanted left atrial appendage device.At present,no guidelines recommend about ...Background It’s essential to prevent from thrombosis on device without increasing the risk of bleeding complications after successfully implanted left atrial appendage device.At present,no guidelines recommend about postoperative antithrombotic therapy of left atrial appendage closure(LAAC).The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and efficacy of different antithrombotic therapies after LAAC.展开更多
Objective Atrial fibrillation(AF)is the most common arrhythmia that can portend adverse prognosis in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy(HCM).Data regarding the correlations of different biomarkers and AF in HCM...Objective Atrial fibrillation(AF)is the most common arrhythmia that can portend adverse prognosis in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy(HCM).Data regarding the correlations of different biomarkers and AF in HCM patients are rather limited.In this study,we sought to explore the associations between the occurrence of AF and circulating biomarkers reflecting cardiovascular function(N-terminal pro-Brain natriuretic peptide,NT-proBNP),endothelial function(big endothenlin-1,big ET-1),inflammation(high-sensitivity C-reactive protein,hs-CRP)and myocardial damage(cardiac troponin I,cTnI)in HCM patients with or without left ventricular outflow tract obstruction(LVOTO),respectively.展开更多
【目的】为了探讨应用4D左心房自动定量分析(4D Auto LAQ)软件测定的左房容积和应变值对鉴别毛细血管前肺动脉高压和毛细血管后肺动脉高压的价值,并与肺-左心房应变偶联指数(ePLAGS)的鉴别能力进行比较。【方法】本研究为回顾性研究,共...【目的】为了探讨应用4D左心房自动定量分析(4D Auto LAQ)软件测定的左房容积和应变值对鉴别毛细血管前肺动脉高压和毛细血管后肺动脉高压的价值,并与肺-左心房应变偶联指数(ePLAGS)的鉴别能力进行比较。【方法】本研究为回顾性研究,共纳入了自2021年7月至2022年4月就诊于中山大学附属第一医院门诊或住院部的98例高概率肺动脉高压(PH)患者,收集所有患者的临床病史及实验室资料。根据肺动脉楔压(PAWP)将所有患者分为2组:毛细血管前PH组(PAWP≤15 mmHg)及毛细血管后PH组(PAWP>15 mmHg)。所纳入的患者均接受了经胸超声心动图检查,并应用4D Auto LAQ软件自动测量左房容积和应变参数。【结果】根据PAWP的数值,入选患者分为两组:毛细血管前PH组[n=39,年龄(53±24)岁]和毛细血管后PH组[n=59,年龄(57±18)岁]。与毛细血管前PH组相比,毛细血管后PH组的最大左心房容量指数(LAVImax)、最小左心房容量指数(LAVImin)和左心房射血前的容量指数(LAVIpreA)显著增加,而左心房储备期纵向应变值(LASr)和左心房导管期纵向应变值(LAScd)明显降低。多元逻辑回归分析显示,LAVImax[OR:1.40;95%CI:(1.052,1.872);P=0.021]和LAScd[OR:1.76;95%CI:(1.183,2.489);P=0.004]是检测毛细血管后PH的强大独立预测因子。ROC曲线分析表明,LAVImax(AUC=0.82,P<0.001)和LAScd(AUC=0.78,P<0.001)在预测毛细血管后PH组方面具有很高的辨别力,其临界值分别为35.69 mL/m^(2)(敏感性86%,特异性74%)和-9%(敏感性80%,特异性70%)。【结论】:应用4D auto LAQ测量的LAVImax和LAScd是区分毛细血管前和毛细血管后PH患者有价值的参数,且其鉴别能力优于肺-左心房应变偶联指数(ePLAGS)。展开更多
文摘Background Cryoballoon ablation has been demonstrated to be an effective way for the treatment of atrial fibrilation(AF).However,in the population with high risk of thromboembolism,long-term oral anticoagulants are still in need,which lead to the odds of hemorrhage.As previous studies confirmed,left atrial appendage closure(LAAC)could decrease the risk of thromboembolism in AF patients,and may substitute for the long term anticoagulation.Therefore,we attempted to combine both these operations for AF.
文摘Background In an effort to avoid x-ray and contrast agents for patients of atrial fibrillation(AF)with chronic kidney disease,we developed a method for transcatheter closure of left atrial appendage(LAA)under the guidance of transesophageal echocardiography(TEE)without fluoroscopy.
文摘Objective To evaluate atrial septal defect(ASD) occlusion employing a small right anterior thoracotomy approach. Methods A total of 21 patients with ASD underwent general anesthesia and 2-3 cm incision was made in the fourth right intercostal space.Utilizing transesophageal or transthoracic echocardiography,the occluder was released using a monotube unit. Results All patients were occluded successfully.No patient required open surgery utilizing extracorporeal circulation.There were no major complications and no evidence of residual atrial shunt. Conclusion ASD occlusion via a minimal surgical incision is safe,less invasive,and has excellent outcomes.
文摘Objective Elevated serum uric acid predicts poor outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease.We aimed to examine associations between hyperuricemia and clinical outcomes among very elderly patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation(NVAF).Methods Elderly patients(≥80 years)with NVAF admitted to our hospital from January 2009 to December 2015 were retrospectively studied and were followed up until April 2017.
文摘Background It’s essential to prevent from thrombosis on device without increasing the risk of bleeding complications after successfully implanted left atrial appendage device.At present,no guidelines recommend about postoperative antithrombotic therapy of left atrial appendage closure(LAAC).The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and efficacy of different antithrombotic therapies after LAAC.
文摘Objective Atrial fibrillation(AF)is the most common arrhythmia that can portend adverse prognosis in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy(HCM).Data regarding the correlations of different biomarkers and AF in HCM patients are rather limited.In this study,we sought to explore the associations between the occurrence of AF and circulating biomarkers reflecting cardiovascular function(N-terminal pro-Brain natriuretic peptide,NT-proBNP),endothelial function(big endothenlin-1,big ET-1),inflammation(high-sensitivity C-reactive protein,hs-CRP)and myocardial damage(cardiac troponin I,cTnI)in HCM patients with or without left ventricular outflow tract obstruction(LVOTO),respectively.
文摘【目的】为了探讨应用4D左心房自动定量分析(4D Auto LAQ)软件测定的左房容积和应变值对鉴别毛细血管前肺动脉高压和毛细血管后肺动脉高压的价值,并与肺-左心房应变偶联指数(ePLAGS)的鉴别能力进行比较。【方法】本研究为回顾性研究,共纳入了自2021年7月至2022年4月就诊于中山大学附属第一医院门诊或住院部的98例高概率肺动脉高压(PH)患者,收集所有患者的临床病史及实验室资料。根据肺动脉楔压(PAWP)将所有患者分为2组:毛细血管前PH组(PAWP≤15 mmHg)及毛细血管后PH组(PAWP>15 mmHg)。所纳入的患者均接受了经胸超声心动图检查,并应用4D Auto LAQ软件自动测量左房容积和应变参数。【结果】根据PAWP的数值,入选患者分为两组:毛细血管前PH组[n=39,年龄(53±24)岁]和毛细血管后PH组[n=59,年龄(57±18)岁]。与毛细血管前PH组相比,毛细血管后PH组的最大左心房容量指数(LAVImax)、最小左心房容量指数(LAVImin)和左心房射血前的容量指数(LAVIpreA)显著增加,而左心房储备期纵向应变值(LASr)和左心房导管期纵向应变值(LAScd)明显降低。多元逻辑回归分析显示,LAVImax[OR:1.40;95%CI:(1.052,1.872);P=0.021]和LAScd[OR:1.76;95%CI:(1.183,2.489);P=0.004]是检测毛细血管后PH的强大独立预测因子。ROC曲线分析表明,LAVImax(AUC=0.82,P<0.001)和LAScd(AUC=0.78,P<0.001)在预测毛细血管后PH组方面具有很高的辨别力,其临界值分别为35.69 mL/m^(2)(敏感性86%,特异性74%)和-9%(敏感性80%,特异性70%)。【结论】:应用4D auto LAQ测量的LAVImax和LAScd是区分毛细血管前和毛细血管后PH患者有价值的参数,且其鉴别能力优于肺-左心房应变偶联指数(ePLAGS)。
