Coronary angiography (CAG) as a typical imaging modality for the diagnosis of coronary diseases hasbeen widely employed in clinical practices. For CAG-based computer-aided diagnosis systems, accurate vessel segmentation plays a fundamental role. However, patients with bradycardia usually have a pacemaker which frequently interferes the vessel segmentation. In this case, the segmentation of vessels will be hard. To mitigate interferences of pacemakers and then extract main vessels more effectively in CAG images, we propose an approach. At first, a pseudo CAG (pCAG) image is generated through a part of a CAG sequence, in which the pacemaker exists. Then, a local feature descriptor is employed to register the relative location of pacemaker between the pCAG image and the target CAG image. Finally, combining the registration result and segmentation results of main vessels and pacemaker, interferences of pacemaker are removed and the segmentation of main vessels is improved. The proposed method is evaluated based on 11 CAG images with pacemakers acquired in clinical practices. An optimization ratio of the Dice coefficient is 12.04%, which demonstrates that our method can remove overlapping pacemakers and achieve the improvement of main vessel segmentation in CAG images.Our method can further become a helpful component in a CAG-based computer-aided diagnosis system, improving its diagnosis accuracy and efficiency.
Objective To review the current status and problems in developing cardiac biological pacemaker(CBP) by cell transplantation. Methods The l iterature over the past decade concerning CBP constructed through celltransplantation was reviewed and summarized. Results Experiments in vivo testified that the cell transplantation was feasible for CBP construction, and the transplantation of sinus atrial node cell and stem cell was still the predominant method for constructing CBP. However, such problems as difficult ampl ification of transferred cardio muscle cell, low success rate of CBP construction as well as unstable function of CBP make it lag behind the tremendous cl inical demands. The gene transfection technology might be one of the approaches to resolve these issues. Conclusion As one feasible method for CBP construction, the cell transplantation has a bright future in the cl inical appl ication and is worthy of further study.
【摘要】 目的 探讨起搏器植入术后并发局部慢性溃疡伴感染的综合治疗方法。 方法 2005年1月-2010年5月，收治4例心脏起搏器植入术后并发局部慢性溃疡伴感染的患者。男3例，女1例；年龄3~79岁。心脏起搏器植入术后囊袋感染致皮肤破溃伴慢性溃疡2例，起搏器植入后局部张力过高所致局部慢性溃疡2例，其中2例患有2型糖尿病。所有患者均经过长期严格换药保守治疗3个月以上。手术彻底切除感染创面及相关包囊并尽可能剪除部分导丝，甚至更换导丝，根据情况原位或异位植入起搏器，并放置橡皮引流条，应用敏感抗生素5~7 d防治感染。术后2周拆线，主要观察患者切口对合情况，是否存在红肿、硬结、血肿、积液或化脓情况。 结果 4例患者术后均Ⅰ期愈合；4例均获随访，随访时间7~11个月，平均9个月。原创面愈合好，无感染及溃疡发生。 结论 通过外科手术综合治疗难治性心脏起搏器植入术后并发症，能取得满意疗效。【Abstract】 Objective To explore comprehensive treatment options for local chronic ulcer with infection after the pacemaker implantation. Methods From January 2005 to May 2010, four patients (3 males and 1 female; 3-79 years old) with intractable ulcer with infection after pacemaker implantation were admitted. Pacemaker pocket infection induced chronic ulcer was in two, and tension induced chronic ulcers were in two. Two of the four patients were type II diabetes. All of the four patients underwent strict conservative treatment at least for 3 months prior to surgical treatment. Surgical treatment involved complete excision of infected tissue surrounding the pacemaker pocket and removal of all unnecessary lengths of pacemaker lead, even complete replacement of the original lead. Depending on the specific situation, pacemakers were either placed in their original position or a new position with a latex drainage strip. Patients then received a course of antibiotic treatment ranging from 5 to 7 days. Results All of the four patients achieved healing by first intention, and were followed up for 7-11 months, with an average of 9 months follow up. All patients achieved the satisfactory results. Conclusion A comprehensive treatment is effective on local chronic ulcer with infection after the pacemaker implantation.
ObjectiveTo compare and analyze the clinical effects of two kinds of frame design valves after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed 124 patients who underwent TAVR and were followed up for 1 year. There were 71 males and 53 females aged 75.57±6.21 years. These patients were treated with Venus-A or Edwards Sapien aortic valves. The hemodynamics and cardiac function of these two kinds of transcatheter aortic valves (THV) were evaluated by echocardiography. The 30-day mortality and 1-year clinical effect of the patients were calculated.ResultsEight-one patients used Venus-A valve and 43 patients used Edwards Sapien valve. The aortic valve transaortic pressure gradient was reduced and the rate of perivalvular leakage was low (both 2.6%) in both groups, and there was no statistical difference between the two groups. The implantation rate of permanent pacemaker was 17.3% and 11.6%, respectively. The 1-month survival (94.0% and 93.0%) and 1-year survival (94.0% and 91.0%) rates were not statistically different.ConclusionThe two groups of THV with different stent structures have good short-term clinical effect and low implantation rate of permanent pacemaker.
Objective To analyze the long-term outcome of modified Morrow surgery (interventricular septal cardiomyectomy) in the treatment of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) in children. Methods The clinical data of the children with HOCM (aged≤14 years) who underwent modified Morrow surgery from January 2010 to August 2022 in Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital were retrospectively analyzed, including changes in hospitalization status, perioperative period, and long-term 15-lead electrocardiogram and echocardiography. Results A total of 29 patients were collected, including 22 males and 7 females, aged 10.00 (5.00, 12.00) years. Five (17.9%) patients had New York Heart Association (NYHA) heart function grade Ⅲ or Ⅳ. Ventricular septal cardiomyectomy was performed in all patients. All 29 patients survived and their cardiac function recovered after operation. Before discharge, right bundle branch block was observed in 2 patients and left bundle branch block in 6 patients. After surgery, in the left ventricular septal cardiomyectomy, the left atrial diameter decreased (P＜0.001), left ventricular end-systolic diameter increased (P=0.009), the peak pressure gradient of left ventricular outflow tract decreased (P＜0.001), and the thickness of ventricular septum decreased (P＜0.001). The systolic anterior motion of mitral valve disappeared and mitral regurgitent jet area decreased (P＜0.001). The flow velocity and peak pressure gradient of right ventricular outflow tract also decreased in the patients who underwent right ventricular septal cardiomyectomy. The average follow-up of the patients was 69.03±10.60 months. All the patients survived with their NYHA cardiac function grading Ⅰ or Ⅱ. No new-onset arrythmia event was found. Echocardiography indicated that the peak pressure gradient of the left ventricular outflow tract remained low (P<0.001). Moderate mitral regurgitation occurred in 2 patients, and left ventricular outflow tract obstruction with moderate mitral regurgitation occurred in 1 patient after simple right ventricular septal cardiomyectomy. Conclusion Right ventricular or biventricular obstruction is frequent in the children with HOCM and they usually have more symptoms before surgery. Modified Morrow surgery can effectively relieve outflow tract obstruction and improve their cardiac function. The long-term outcome is satisfactory. However, the posterior wall of the left ventricle remains hypertrophic. Also, there is an increased risk of a conduction block.
目的 探讨运用心脏临时起搏器抢救严重心律失常、更换永久性心脏起搏器及心动过缓的外科手术患者围手术期需用临时起搏器保护的临床效果及护理经验。 方法 2008年8月－2011年7月，共对30例缓慢型心律失常者实施临时心脏起搏术。术前做好患者的心理护理，做好器材及药品准备；术中抢救器械、抢救药品处于备用状态，作好术中配合及病情观察；术后护理，观察生命体征及相关症状变化。 结果 安置心脏临时起搏器患者共30例，除1例因合并下壁心肌梗死、严重心力衰竭抢救无效死亡外，其余均取得满意的治疗效果，术中、术后无并发症发生，术后恢复良好，病情稳定出院。 结论 心脏临时起博器运用于抢救严重心律失常患者、赢得进一步抢救时间，更换永久性心脏起博器患者的临时保护，以及心动过缓的外科手术患者围手术期保护，均是一种安全有效的治疗方法。做好术前、术中及术后的护理是必要保证。Objective To investigate the clinical effects and nursing experiences of using temporary cardiac pacemaker in emergency rescue for patients with severe arrhythmia, in renewal of permanent cardiac pacemaker, or in peri-operative patients with bradycardia. Methods From August 2008 to July 2011, 30 patients with bradycardia arrhythmia underwent temporary cardiac pacemaker implantation surgery. We applied psychological nursing to the patients and made a good preparation of necessary equipments and medicine before operation. During the surgery, all required apparatuses and materials were ready at hand, and careful observation of conditions of the patients was carried out. After operation, the vital signs as well as the development of related symptoms in the patients were closely observed. Results There were 30 patients who had temporary cardiac pacemakers implanted. All got satisfying treatment effects except one who died from severe heart failure combined with inferior-wall myocardial infarction. No intraoperative or postoperative complications occurred, and the patients attained good postoperative recuperation before leaving hospital. Conclusion Temporary cardiac pacemaker is safe and effective in the emergency rescue of patients with severe arrhythmia, in temporary heart protection for patients undergoing renewal of permanent cardiac pacemaker, and in perioperative protection for patients with bradycardia. Good nursing before, during, and after the operation should be guaranteed.
目的 调查安置永久性人工心脏起搏器的老年患者术前焦虑状况，为制订护理对策提供依据。 方法 2004年7月-2008年7月收治需安置永久性人工心脏起搏器的心脏病患者78例，术前采用焦虑自评量表（SAS）对其进行问卷调查，并采用自制一般情况问卷调查了解情况。 结果 植入永久性心脏起搏器的老年患者术前SAS得分高于国内常模（Plt;0.05）。根据自制调查问卷结果，差异有统计学意义（Plt;0.05）的项目:老年患者随年龄增长焦虑量表评分降低；丧偶者焦虑评分高于有配偶者；完全公费、部分公费、自费的焦虑量表评分依次增高；老年患者对起搏器知识了解程度越少，焦虑评分越高；无家人陪伴者比有家人陪伴者焦虑评分高。而性别、文化水平差异无统计学意义。 结论 植入永久性起搏器的老年患者术前多数存在焦虑情绪，且焦虑与年龄、婚姻、费用支付方式、有无家人陪伴、相关知识等有一定关系，医护人员应针对性地做好患者术前护理，帮助患者面对现实，以积极的心态接受手术治疗。
ObjectiveTo compare the X-ray projection doses during leadless pacemaker implantation and conventional single chamber ventricular pacemaker (VVI) implantation. MethodsThis study included all patients who underwent leadless pacemaker implantation and VVI pacemaker implantation performed by the same principal investigator team using the same digital subtraction angiography (DSA) machine in the West China Hospital of Sichuan University from August 3rd, 2018 to February 18th, 2020. Among the enrolled patients, 27 who underwent leadless pacemaker implantation were included in the case group, whereas 38 who underwent conventional VVI implantation were included in the control group. Data regarding the intraoperative dose area product (DAP), air kerma (AK), duration of X-ray fluoroscopy, number of exposed sequences on the film, total number of frames on the film, operation time, and BMI were collected to investigate the causes of the differences. ResultsThe case group received a higher X-ray projection dose than the control group, and there were statistically significant differences between the two groups in terms of DAP, AK, duration of X-ray fluoroscopy, the number of exposed sequences on the film, the total number of frames on the film, and operation time (P<0.05). ConclusionPatients who underwent leadless pacemaker implantation are exposed to more radiation than those who underwent conventional VVI implantation.