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Bian SZ, Zhang C, Rao RS, Ding XH, Huang L. Systemic Blood Predictors of Elevated Pulmonary Artery Pressure Assessed by Non-invasive Echocardiography After Acute Exposure to High Altitude: A Prospective Cohort Study. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:866093. [PMID: 35757324 PMCID: PMC9226344 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.866093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Aim Elevated pulmonary artery pressure (ePAP) in response to high-altitude hypoxia is a critical physiopathological factor in the hypoxic adaptation that may lead to high-altitude pulmonary edema in the acute phase or high-altitude pulmonary hypertension in the long term. However, the sea-level predictors of risk factors for altitude-induced ePAP have not been examined. Thus, we aimed to identify the baseline systemic blood predictors of ePAP after acute high-altitude exposure. Materials and Methods A total of 154 participants were transported to a high altitude 3,700 m from sea level within 2 h. Echocardiography examinations were performed to assess the mean pulmonary artery pressure (mPAP) and hemodynamics at both altitudes. All the individuals underwent blood tests to determine the concentrations of vascular regulatory factors. Univariate and adjusted logistic regression analyses were performed to identify the independent predictors of ePAP and factors related to ePAP. Results The mPAP increased significantly from sea level to high altitude (19.79 ± 6.53–27.16 ± 7.16 mmHg, p < 0.05). Increased levels of endothelin (ET-1), Ang (1–7), Ang II, and bradykinin were found after high-altitude exposure, while the levels of nitric oxide (NO), prostaglandin E2 (PEG2), and serotonin decreased sharply (all p-values < 0.05). At high altitude, 52.6% of the subjects exhibited ePAP, and the mPAP was closely correlated with the baseline Ang II level (r = 0.170, p = 0.036) and follow-up levels of NO (r = −0.209, p = 0.009), Ang II (r = 0.246, p = 0.002), and Ang (1–7) (r = −0.222, p = 0.006) and the left atrial inner diameter (LAD, r = 0.270, p < 0.001). Both the baseline and follow-up NO and Ang II levels were significantly different between the ePAP and non-ePAP groups. Finally, we identified the baseline Ang II and NO concentrations as two independent predictors of ePAP (p < 0.05). We also found that two vascular regulatory factors with inverse roles, namely, Ang (1–7) and Ang II, at high altitudes were independently associated with ePAP. Additionally, ET-1, NO, PEG2, and LAD were associated with ePAP. Conclusion The baseline concentrations of Ang II and NO at sea level are two independent predictors of ePAP after acute high-altitude exposure. Furthermore, Ang (1-7) and Ang II combined with ET-1, NO, PEG2, and LAD at high altitudes may contribute to the development of ePAP.
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- Shi-Zhu Bian
- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Health Care and Geriatrics, The 940th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
- *Correspondence: Lan Huang,
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Ding XH, Chai X, Zheng J, Chang H, Zheng W, Bian SZ, Ye P. Baseline Ratio of Soluble Fas/FasL Predicts Onset of Pulmonary Hypertension in Elder Patients Undergoing Maintenance Hemodialysis: A Prospective Cohort Study. Front Physiol 2022; 13:847172. [PMID: 35299658 PMCID: PMC8921550 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.847172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is one of the most common complications associated with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Though numerous risk factors have been founded, other risk factors remain unidentified, particularly in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis with elder age. Soluble Fas (sFas) and its ligand FasL (sFasL) have been reported in chronic renal disease patients; however, they have not been identified in the PH patients of elder hemodialysis patients. We aimed to determine the roles of sFas/sFasL in onset of PH in elder patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis with ESRD. Methods Altogether, 163 patients aged 68.00 ± 10.51 years with ESRD who undergoing maintenance hemodialysis in a prospective cohort and were followed-up for a median of 5.5 years. They underwent echocardiography examinations, liver function assessments, residual renal function, and serum ion examinations, before and after dialysis. Furthermore, levels of sFas and sFasL at baseline had also been measured. We compared demographic data, echocardiographic parameters, liver function, ions, and residual renal function as well as serum sFas and sFasL between the PH and non-PH groups. These parameters were correlated with systolic pulmonary artery pressure (sPAP) using Spearman’s correlation. Moreover, univariate and adjusted logistic regression analyses have also been conducted. Results The incidence of PH in the elder dialysis patients was 39.1%. PH populations were demonstrated with significantly higher end-diastolic internal diameters of the left atrium, left ventricle, right ventricle (RV), and pulmonary artery, as well as the left ventricular posterior wall thickness (LVWP; all p < 0.05). A higher baseline serum sFas and sFasL levels have also been identified ( p < 0.001). They also showed lower fractional shortening and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF; p < 0.05). Following dialysis, the post-dialysis serum potassium concentration (K+) was significantly higher in the PH group ( p = 0.013). Furthermore, the adjusted regression identified that ratio of sFas/FasL (OR: 1.587, p = 0.004), RV (OR: 1.184, p = 0.014), LVPW (OR: 1.517, p = 0.007), and post-dialysis K+ (OR: 2.717, p = 0.040) was the independent risk factors for PH while LVEF (OR: 0.875, p = 0.040) protects patients from PH. Conclusion The baseline ratio of sFas/sFasL, RV, LVPW, and post-dialysis K+ was independent risk factors for PH onset, while LVEF was a protective factor for PH.
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- Xiao-Han Ding
- Department of Cardiology, The Second Medical Center and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.,Department of Health Care and Geriatrics, The 940th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support of PLA, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Health Care and Geriatrics, The 940th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support of PLA, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Medical Center and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, The 940th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support of PLA, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The 940th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support of PLA, Lanzhou, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of Xinqiao Hospital and People's Liberation Army of China, Chongqing, China.,Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Medical Center and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Zhang Y, Ding XH, Pang F, Zhang L, Wang Y, Wang W, Rao R, Bian SZ. The Prevalence and Independent Risk Factors of Significant Tricuspid Regurgitation Jets in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients With ESRD. Front Physiol 2021; 11:568812. [PMID: 33391009 PMCID: PMC7773604 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.568812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background and Aim Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is a frequent complication in various cardiovascular diseases. However, few studies have reported the prevalence of TR especially the moderate to severe or significant TR (ms-TR) maintenance dialysis patients. Thus, we aimed to identify the prevalence of ms-TR and its associated factors. Methods A total of 491 maintenance dialysis patients underwent echocardiographic examinations, while a subgroup (n = 283) also received routine blood tests, renal function examinations, and electrolyte analysis. We first compared the differences in abovementioned parameters among groups with various TR areas (TRAs). Finally, univariate and adjusted regression were also used to identify factors that were independently associated with ms-TR. Results The incidence of TR jets was 62.6%, which included a mildly increased TRA (47.8%), moderately increased TRA (10.4%), and severely increased TRA (3.5%). Most of the cardiac structures and functional parameters, such as the end-diastolic internal diameters of the left atrium (LA), left ventricle (LVDD), right atrium (RA), right ventricle (RV), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), and fractional shortening (FS), were significantly associated with ms-TR. Among serum ions, only total CO2 (TCO2; r = −0.141, p = 0.047) was negatively correlated with TRA. After adjusted, only Na+ [odds ratio (OR): 0.871 0.888, p = 0.048], RA (OR: 1.370, p < 0.001), and FS (OR: 0.887, p < 0.001) were independently associated with ms-TR. Conclusion Tricuspid regurgitation occurs in maintenance hemodialysis patients with ESRD. Na+ FS and RA were independently associated with ms-TR, and these parameters may be potential risk factors/predictors for ms-TR.
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- Ying Zhang
- Department of Nephrology, The Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease of Chongqing, Kidney Center of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Health Care and Geriatrics, The 940th Hospital of PLA Joint Logistics Support Force, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease of Chongqing, Kidney Center of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China.,Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease of Chongqing, Kidney Center of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease of Chongqing, Kidney Center of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China.,Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Chongqing, China
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Zhang Y, Ding XH, Rao R, Wang Y, Pang F, Tang S, Nie L, Bian SZ. The Prevalence of Pulmonary Hypertension Among Maintenance Dialysis Patients With ESRD and Its Associated Factors: A Retrospective Study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2020; 7:570874. [PMID: 33344470 PMCID: PMC7746851 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2020.570874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Aim: To determine the prevalence of pulmonary hypertension (PH) and its associated factors among end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients who underwent maintenance dialysis. Methods: A total of 491 patients received echocardiography examinations and underwent pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP) assessments. A subgroup of 283 patients were subjected to plasma creatinine (Cr) and blood urea nitrogen concentration (BUN) tests, routine blood examinations and electrolyte analysis. First, we compared the differences in echocardiographic, Cr and BUN, blood routine and electrolyte parameters between PH and non-PH groups. The correlations between PASP and the parameters mentioned above were also analyzed. Furthermore, univariate and adjusted logistic regression analyses were performed to identify the independent associated factors. Results: The incidence of PH among ESRD patients who were treated with maintenance dialysis was 34.6%. Most of the echocardiographic parameters, including end-diastolic internal diameters of the left atrium, left ventricle, right atrium, and pulmonary artery, as well as interventricular septum mobility, left ventricular posterior wall mobility, fractional shortening, stroke volume and left ventricle ejection fraction (LVEF), were associated with PH. Furthermore, Mg2+ (p = 0.037) and Cl- (p = 0.043) were significantly associated with PASP. However, after adjustments were made in the regression analysis, only internal diameters of the left atrium, right atrium, and LVEF were independently associated with PH. Conclusion: PH is prevalent, with a relatively high incidence among ESRD patients who undergo maintenance dialysis. The sizes of the left and right atria as well as LVEF were independently associated with PH, but further cohort and basic mechanistic studies are needed to confirm this finding.
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- Ying Zhang
- The Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease of Chongqing, Department of Nephrology, Kidney Center of People's Liberation Army, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Health Care and Geriatrics, The 940th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support of People's Liberation Army, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- The Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease of Chongqing, Department of Nephrology, Kidney Center of People's Liberation Army, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- The Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease of Chongqing, Department of Nephrology, Kidney Center of People's Liberation Army, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- The Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease of Chongqing, Department of Nephrology, Kidney Center of People's Liberation Army, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- The Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease of Chongqing, Department of Nephrology, Kidney Center of People's Liberation Army, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of People's Liberation Army, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China.,Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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Zhang JH, Shen Y, Liu C, Yang J, Yang YQ, Zhang C, Bian SZ, Yu J, Gao XB, Zhang LP, Ke JB, Yuan FZY, Pan WX, Guo ZN, Huang L. EPAS1 and VEGFA gene variants are related to the symptoms of acute mountain sickness in Chinese Han population: a cross-sectional study. Mil Med Res 2020; 7:35. [PMID: 32718338 PMCID: PMC7385974 DOI: 10.1186/s40779-020-00264-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2019] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND More people ascend to high altitude (HA) for various activities, and some individuals are susceptible to HA illness after rapidly ascending from plains. Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is a general complaint that affects activities of daily living at HA. Although genomic association analyses suggest that single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are involved in the genesis of AMS, no major gene variants associated with AMS-related symptoms have been identified. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 604 young, healthy Chinese Han men were recruited in June and July of 2012 in Chengdu, and rapidly taken to above 3700 m by plane. Basic demographic parameters were collected at sea level, and heart rate, pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2), systolic and diastolic blood pressure and AMS-related symptoms were determined within 18-24 h after arriving in Lhasa. AMS patients were identified according to the latest Lake Louise scoring system (LLSS). Potential associations between variant genotypes and AMS/AMS-related symptoms were identified by logistic regression after adjusting for potential confounders (age, body mass index and smoking status). RESULTS In total, 320 subjects (53.0%) were diagnosed with AMS, with no cases of high-altitude pulmonary edema or high-altitude cerebral edema. SpO2 was significantly lower in the AMS group than that in the non-AMS group (P = 0.003). Four SNPs in hypoxia-inducible factor-related genes were found to be associated with AMS before multiple hypothesis testing correction. The rs6756667 (EPAS1) was associated with mild gastrointestinal symptoms (P = 0.013), while rs3025039 (VEGFA) was related to mild headache (P = 0.0007). The combination of rs6756667 GG and rs3025039 CT/TT further increased the risk of developing AMS (OR = 2.70, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Under the latest LLSS, we find that EPAS1 and VEGFA gene variants are related to AMS susceptibility through different AMS-related symptoms in the Chinese Han population; this tool might be useful for screening susceptible populations and predicting clinical symptoms leading to AMS before an individual reaches HA. TRIAL REGISTRATION Chinese Clinical Trial Registration, ChiCTR-RCS-12002232 . Registered 31 May 2012.
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- Ji-Hang Zhang
- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China.
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Zhang Y, Bian SZ, Yang K, Wang Y, Tang S, Wang W, Wang D, Nie L, Zhao J. Baseline Soluble Anti-erythropoietin Antibody Level Is an Independent Associated Factor for Follow-Up Erythropoietin Demand in Maintenance Dialysis Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease: A Prospective Cohort Study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2020; 7:109. [PMID: 32318578 PMCID: PMC7154121 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2020.00109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2019] [Accepted: 03/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Aims: The aim of this study was to identify the predictive role of baseline anti-erythropoietin (anti-EPO) antibody levels in follow-up EPO demand in maintenance dialysis patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Methods: Baseline routine blood parameters, clinical data, dialysis-related parameters, EPO, anti-EPO antibody, and anti-EPO-receptor antibody were also measured. Differences in the abovementioned variables were compared among four intervals of the EPO demand index (EDI). Further univariate and adjusted logistic regression analyses were performed to identify the independent predictors for higher EPO demand. Results: The predialysis potassium ion concentration was significantly higher in the fourth quartile (Q4) population than in the other three populations (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the anti-EPO antibody level showed significant differences among the four intervals (p = 0.006). The baseline anti-EPO antibody level was correlated with the follow-up EDI (r 2 = 0.0377, p = 0.030). Furthermore, the follow-up EDI was significantly higher in the anti-EPO antibody-positive group (p = 0.02). Age (OR = 1.071, p = 0.005), ferritin (OR = 1.001, p = 0.038), potassium ion concentration before dialysis (OR = 2.781, p = 0.012), dialysis duration (OR = 1.025, p = 0.030), and anti-EPO antibody level (OR = 7.694, p = 0.004) were potential predictors for higher EPO demand. After adjustment, age (OR = 1.072, p = 0.026), potassium ion concentration before dialysis (OR = 3.425, p = 0.013), and EPO level (OR = 5.27, p = 0.007) were independent predictors for higher EDI demand. Conclusion: The baseline anti-EPO antibody level combined with an older age and a higher predialysis potassium ion concentration are independent predictors for a higher follow-up EPO demand in maintenance dialysis patients with ESRD.
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- Ying Zhang
- Department of Nephrology, Institute of Nephrology of Chongqing and Kidney Center of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Institute of Nephrology of Chongqing and Kidney Center of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Institute of Nephrology of Chongqing and Kidney Center of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Institute of Nephrology of Chongqing and Kidney Center of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Institute of Nephrology of Chongqing and Kidney Center of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Institute of Nephrology of Chongqing and Kidney Center of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Institute of Nephrology of Chongqing and Kidney Center of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Institute of Nephrology of Chongqing and Kidney Center of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Medical University), Chongqing, China
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Yu J, Liu C, Zhang C, Bian S, Yang J, Zhang J, Gao X, Qiu Y, Huang L. EDN1 gene potentially involved in the development of acute mountain sickness. Sci Rep 2020; 10:5414. [PMID: 32214168 PMCID: PMC7096518 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-62379-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Previous investigations have indicated that environmental and genetic factors collectively contribute to the development of acute mountain sickness (AMS), but whether the EDN1 gene is involved in AMS remains to be elucidated. A total of 356 healthy male soldiers who had not traveled to high altitudes in the previous 12 months were enrolled in our study. All participants were taken by plane from 500 m (Chengdu in Sichuan Province) to a 3700 m highland (Lhasa) within 2 hours. Clinical data were collected within 24 hours, and pulmonary function parameters were completed simultaneously. Genotypes were obtained by using iMLDR genotyping assays. A total of 237 soldiers (66.57%) presented AMS symptoms, including headache, dizziness, gastrointestinal upset and fatigue. Soldiers with AMS showed an increase in heart rate (HR), plasma tryptophan and serotonin, and a decrease in SaO2, FEV1, PEF, FVC, V75, V50, V25 and MMF (all P < 0.01). Notably, allele T in single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs2070699 showed a positive correlation with the occurrence of AMS. A general linear regression analysis showed that rs2060799, Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP), SaO2, FVC, tryptophan and serotonin were independent predictors for the occurrence of AMS. Importantly, the area under the curve (AUC) values for tryptophan (0.998), serotonin (0.912) and FVC (0.86) had diagnostic specificity and sensitivity. Our results demonstrated that AMS is accompanied by changes in lung function parameters, increased plasma tryptophan and serotonin levels, and that the EDN1 polymorphism is a potential risk factor for AMS.
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- Jie Yu
- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China.,Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China.,Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China.,Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China.,Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China.,Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China.,Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China.,Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China.,Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China. .,Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China.
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Chen JF, Song YM, Jin J, Yu SY, Bian SZ, Li P, Huang L. [Efficacy and safety of catheter-directed interventional therapy in patients with acute pulmonary embolism]. Zhonghua Xin Xue Guan Bing Za Zhi 2018; 46:972-975. [PMID: 30572402 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-3758.2018.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of catheter-directed interventional therapy in patients with acute pulmonary embolism(PE). Methods: PE was diagnosed by CT pulmonary angiography(CTPA). After risk stratification, a total of 79 PE patients (age (58.9±14.9) years old)were treated with catheter-directed interventional therapy via pulmonary vessels. The changes of pulmonary hemodynamics were compared before and after treatment. The risk of complications and side effects were observed. Results: The pulmonary artery pressure was changed followed by interventional therapy. The interventional therapy significantly decreased mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) from (35.3±11.2)mmHg (1 mmHg=0.133 kPa) to (30.0±10.6)mmHg (t=8.803,P<0.05) and the echocardiographic derived right ventricular dimension to left ventricular dimension (RV/LV) ratio from 0.93±0.16 to 0.83±0.15 (t=6.868,P<0.05). The arterial partial pressure of oxygen was increased from (69.0±8.6)mmHg to (75.1±9.9)mmHg (t=8.561,P<0.05) . The oxygen saturation was also increased from (93.9±2.9)% to (95.1±1.9)% at 24 h after the treatment (t=2.621,P<0.05) . Patients were further grouped as high-risk group (n=28) and intermediate risk group (n=51). mPAP and RV/LV ratio were significantly reduced in the two subgroups (all P<0.05) and the range of reduction was more significant in the high-risk group. Five patients experienced minor bleeding complication, 3 patients suffered worsened dispone post procedure and were treated with mechanical ventilation, 1 patient died, and 1 patient developed recurrent PE. Conclusion: The catheter-directed interventional therapy improves pulmonary hemodynamics and reduces load of right ventricle both in high-risk or intermediate risk PE patients, this therapy strategy is safe and effective for patients with PE.
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- J F Chen
- Department of Cardiology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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Bian SZ, Jin J, Dong JQ, Li QN, Yu J, Tang CF, Yu SY, Zhao XH, Qin J, Huang L. A higher baseline somatization score at sea level as an independent predictor of acute mountain sickness. Physiol Behav 2016; 167:202-208. [PMID: 27640135 DOI: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2016.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2016] [Revised: 08/28/2016] [Accepted: 09/12/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The current study aimed to identify the predictive values of psychological factors that are evaluated by the Symptoms Checklist-90 (SCL-90) for acute mountain sickness (AMS). METHODS The subjects (n=285, non-acclimatized young Chinese men), who were recruited in July 2013, completed a case report questionnaire. In addition, their vital signs (heart rate [HR], blood pressure and pulse oxygen saturation) were measured, and their psychological factors were examined using the SCL-90 at sea level. AMS was diagnosed using the Lake Louise self-assessment scoring system in the morning of the second day after their arrival at 3450m. RESULTS Of the nine factors of the SCL-90, the AMS patients (AMS score≥3) were characterized by significantly higher scores for baseline somatization [14.0 (5.0) vs. 13.0 (3.0), p<0.001], obsession-compulsion, depression, anxiety and hostility compared with the non-AMS group (all p values<0.05). Spearman's correlation analyses revealed associations between AMS scores and somatization (r=0.316, p<0.001), depression, anxiety, obsession-compulsion, interpersonal sensitivity, hostility, phobic anxiety, paranoid ideation and psychoticism scores (all p values<0.001). Although all nine factors were associated with AMS in a univariate regression (all p<0.05), a further adjusted logistic regression analysis indicated that only baseline somatization score (odds ratio=1.129, p=0.001) was an independent predictor of AMS. Furthermore, some non-AMS often-occurred symptoms (paresthesia, shortness of breath, reduced activity and tinnitus) were also found to be associated with the baseline SCL-90 scores. CONCLUSION AMS is correlated with the baseline somatization score at sea level, which was measured using the SCL-90. A higher baseline somatization score is also an independent predictor of AMS.
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- Shi-Zhu Bian
- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China; Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China.
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China; Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China.
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China; Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China.
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- Department of Neurology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China.
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China; Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China.
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- Department of Neurology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China.
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China; Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China.
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China; Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China.
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China; Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China.
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China; Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China.
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Guo WY, Bian SZ, Zhang JH, Li QN, Yu J, Chen JF, Tang CF, Rao RS, Yu SY, Jin J, Huang L. Physiological and psychological factors associated with onset of high-altitude headache in Chinese men upon acute high-altitude exposure at 3700 m. Cephalalgia 2016; 37:336-347. [PMID: 27152016 DOI: 10.1177/0333102416646761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Aim We aimed to identify clinical characteristics and risk factors associated with onset of high-altitude headache (HAH) after acute exposure at 3700 m. Method In two hours, 163 individuals ascended by plane to 3700 m. Demographic information, physiological and psychological measurements, cognitive function, physical work capacity tests and profile of mood states within one week prior to the departure and within 24 hours after arrival were examined. Results HAH patients featured significantly higher vertebral artery diastolic velocity (Vd), heart rate (HR) and pulmonary artery diameter. HAH was also associated with a more negative mood state, including scores for tension anxiety, depression, hostility, fatigue and confusion, as well as lower vigor (all p values <0.05). Furthermore, negative emotions were positively related to HAH severity. HAH slightly decreased cognitive functioning. HR, Vd, lack of vigor, confusion and self-reported anxiety (all p values <0.05) were independent risk factors for HAH. We have identified three independent baseline predictors for HAH including internal diameter of the left ventricle (LVD), Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) and confusion score. Conclusions Higher HR, Vd, confusion and self-reported anxiety and insufficient vigor were independent risk factors for HAH. Furthermore, higher baseline LVD, AIS and confusion score are independent predictors of HAH.
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- Wen-Yun Guo
- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China
- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China
- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China
- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China
- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China
- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China
- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China
- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China
- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, China
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Bian SZ, Jin J, Zhang JH, Li QN, Yu J, Yu SY, Chen JF, Yu XJ, Qin J, Huang L. Principal Component Analysis and Risk Factors for Acute Mountain Sickness upon Acute Exposure at 3700 m. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0142375. [PMID: 26554385 PMCID: PMC4640520 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0142375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2015] [Accepted: 10/21/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to describe the heterogeneity in the clinical presentation of acute mountain sickness (AMS) and to identify its primary risk factors. METHODS The participants (n = 163) received case report form questionnaires, and their heart rate (HR), oxygen saturation (SpO2), echocardiographic and transcranial Doppler variables, ability to perform mental and physical work, mood and psychological factors were assessed within 18 to 22 hours after arriving at 3700 m from sea level (500 m) by plane. First, we examined the differences in all variables between the AMS-positive and the AMS-negative groups. Second, an adjusted regression analysis was performed after correlation and principal component analyses. RESULTS The AMS patients had a higher diastolic vertebral artery velocity (Vd; p = 0.018), a higher HR (p = 0.006) and a lower SpO2. The AMS subjects also experienced poorer sleep quality, as quantified using the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS). Moreover, the AMS population exhibited more negative mood states, including anxiety, depression, hostility, fatigue and confusion. Five principal components focused on diverse aspects were also found to be significant. Additionally, more advanced age (p = 0.007), a higher HR (p = 0.034), a higher Vd (p = 0.014), a higher AIS score (p = 0.030), a decreased pursuit aiming capacity (p = 0.035) and decreased vigor (p = 0.015) were risk factors for AMS. CONCLUSIONS Mood states play critical roles in the development of AMS. Furthermore, an elevated HR and Vd, advanced age, elevated AIS sores, insufficient vigor and decreased mental work capacity are independent risk factors for AMS.
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- Shi-Zhu Bian
- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA; Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA; Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA; Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA; Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA; Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA; Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA; Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA; Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA; Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Bian SZ, Jin J, Li QN, Yu J, Tang CF, Rao RS, Yu SY, Zhao XH, Qin J, Huang L. Hemodynamic characteristics of high-altitude headache following acute high altitude exposure at 3700 m in young Chinese men. J Headache Pain 2015; 16:527. [PMID: 25968101 PMCID: PMC4431987 DOI: 10.1186/s10194-015-0527-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2015] [Accepted: 05/01/2015] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background This study aimed to identify the systemic and cerebral hemodynamic characteristics and their roles in high-altitude headache (HAH) among young Chinese men following acute exposure. Methods The subjects (n = 385) were recruited in June and July of 2012. They completed case report form questionnaires, as well as heart rate (HR), blood pressure, echocardiogram and transcranial Doppler examinations at 3700 m following a two-hour plane flight. A subgroup of 129 participants was examined at two altitudes (500 and 3700 m). Results HAH was characterized by increased HR and cardiac output (CO) and lower saturation pulse oxygen (SpO2) (all p < 0.05). The change in tricuspid regurgitation was also different between the HAH positive (HAH+) and HAH negative (HAH-) subjects. Furthermore, the HAH+ subjects exhibited faster mean (Vm), systolic (Vs) and diastolic (Vd) velocities in the basilar artery (BA; all p < 0.05) and a faster Vd ( 25.96 ± 4.97 cm/s vs. 24.76 ± 4.76 cm/s, p = 0.045) in the left vertebral artery (VA). The bilateral VA asymmetry was also significantly different between the two groups. The pulsatility index (PI) and resistance index (RI) of left VA were lower in the HAH subjects (p < 0.05) and were negatively correlated with HAH (p < 0.05). Baseline CO and Vm in left VA (or right MCA in different regressions) were independent predictors for HAH, whereas CO/HR and ΔVd (Vd difference between bilateral VAs) were independent risk factors for HAH at 3700 m. Conclusions HAH was characterized, in part, by increased systemic hemodynamics and posterior cerebral circulation, which was reflected by the BA and left VA velocities, and lower arterial resistance and compliance. Furthermore, baseline CO and Vm in left VA or right MCA at sea level were independent predictors for HAH, whilst bilateral VA asymmetry may contribute to the development of HAH at high altitude. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s10194-015-0527-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Shi-Zhu Bian
- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing, 400037, China,
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Li M, Zhang JH, Zhao GX, Bian SZ, Gao XB, Liu X, Yu J, Dong JQ, Chen GZ, Wang H, Huang L. A specific objective supplemental factor in evaluating acute mountain sickness: ΔHR in combination with SaO2. Mil Med Res 2015; 2:26. [PMID: 26504587 PMCID: PMC4620634 DOI: 10.1186/s40779-015-0055-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2015] [Accepted: 10/05/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND So far, there have been no measurements confirmed useful in diagnosing acute mountain sickness (AMS). The aim of this study was to determine the role of heart rate (HR) difference (ΔHR) and oxygen saturation ( SaO2) as objective risk factors in aiding the diagnosis of AMS. METHODS A total of 1,019 participants were assigned to either the acute exposure group (AEG): from 500 m to 3,700 m by flight within 2.5 h (n = 752); or the pre-acclimatization group (PAG): ascended to 4,400 m from 3,650 m within three hours by car after adapting 33 days at 3,650 m (n = 267). The questionnaires or measurements of resting SaO2 (oxygen saturation) and HR were completed between 18 and 24 h before departure and after arrival. RESULTS Incidence of AMS was 61.3 % (461) in AEG, with 46.1 % (347) mild cases and 15.2 % (114) severe cases. In PAG, the incidence was 38.9 % (104), with 30.7 % (82) mild cases and 8.2 % (22) severe cases. The AMS subjects showed a significant increase in HR and a decrease in SaO2 levels compared with the non-AMS subjects in both groups. ΔHR and post-exposure SaO2 were significantly correlated with the Lake Louise Score (LLS) in both groups. Stepwise logistic regression analysis revealed the ΔHR >25 and SaO2 < 88 % in AEG as well as ΔHR >15 and SaO2 < 86 % in PAG to be independent risk factors of AMS. Combining these two measurements could specifically indicate participants with AMS, which showed a positive predictive value of 89 % and specificity of 97 % in AEG as well as 85 % and 98 % in PAG. CONCLUSION ΔHR or SaO2, as objective measurements, correlate with AMS. Combination of these two measurements may be useful as an additional specific and objective factor to further confirm the diagnosis of AMS.
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- Ming Li
- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037 China ; Department of cardiology, 533 Hospital of PLA, Kunming, 650000 China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037 China
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- Department of cardiology, 533 Hospital of PLA, Kunming, 650000 China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037 China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037 China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037 China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037 China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037 China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037 China
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- Department of Cadre Wards, Kunming General Hospital of Chengdu Command, Kunming, 650032 China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037 China
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Zheng CR, Chen GZ, Yu J, Qin J, Song P, Bian SZ, Xu BD, Tang XG, Huang YT, Liang X, Yang J, Huang L. Inhaled budesonide and oral dexamethasone prevent acute mountain sickness. Am J Med 2014; 127:1001-1009.e2. [PMID: 24784698 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2014.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2014] [Revised: 04/07/2014] [Accepted: 04/11/2014] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND This double-blind, randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate inhaled budesonide and oral dexamethasone compared with placebo for their prophylactic efficacy against acute mountain sickness after acute high-altitude exposure. METHODS There were 138 healthy young male lowland residents recruited and randomly assigned to receive inhaled budesonide (200 μg, twice a day [bid]), oral dexamethasone (4 mg, bid), or placebo (46 in each group). They traveled to 3900 m altitude from 400 m by car. Medication started 1 day before high-altitude exposure and continued until the third day of exposure. Primary outcome measure was the incidence of acute mountain sickness after exposure. RESULTS One hundred twenty-four subjects completed the study (42, 39, and 43 in the budesonide, dexamethasone, and placebo groups, respectively). Demographic characteristics were comparable among the 3 groups. After high-altitude exposure, significantly fewer participants in the budesonide (23.81%) and dexamethasone (30.77%) groups developed acute mountain sickness compared with participants receiving placebo (60.46%) (P = .0006 and P = .0071, respectively). Both the budesonide and dexamethasone groups had lower heart rate and higher pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2) than the placebo group at altitude. Only the budesonide group demonstrated less deterioration in forced vital capacity and sleep quality than the placebo group. Four subjects in the dexamethasone group reported adverse reactions. CONCLUSIONS Both inhaled budesonide (200 μg, bid) and oral dexamethasone (4 mg, bid) were effective for the prevention of acute mountain sickness, especially its severe form, compared with placebo. Budesonide caused fewer adverse reactions than dexamethasone.
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- Cheng-Rong Zheng
- Institute of Cardiovascular Science, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Science, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China; PLA Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Science, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China; PLA Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Science, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China; PLA Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Science, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Science, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China; PLA Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Science, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Science, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Science, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Science, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Science, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Science, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China; PLA Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Chongqing, China.
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Bian SZ, Jin J, Li QN, Qin J, Zhang JH, Yu SY, Chen JF, Tang CF, Huang L. Cerebral hemodynamic characteristics of acute mountain sickness upon acute high-altitude exposure at 3,700 m in young Chinese men. Eur J Appl Physiol 2014; 114:2193-200. [PMID: 24996805 PMCID: PMC4163190 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-014-2934-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2013] [Accepted: 06/05/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE We aimed at identifying the cerebral hemodynamic characteristics of acute mountain sickness (AMS). METHODS Transcranial Doppler (TCD) sonography examinations were performed between 18 and 24 h after arrival at 3,700 m via plane from 500 m (n = 454). A subgroup of 151 subjects received TCD examinations at both altitudes. RESULTS The velocities of the middle cerebral artery, vertebral artery (VA) and basilar artery (BA) increased while the pulsatility indexes (PIs) and resistance indexes (RIs) decreased significantly (all p < 0.05). Velocities of BA were higher in AMS (AMS+) individuals when compared with non-AMS (AMS-) subjects (systolic velocity: 66 ± 12 vs. 69 ± 15 cm/s, diastolic velocity: 29 ± 7 vs. 31 ± 8 cm/s and mean velocity, 42 ± 9 vs. 44 ± 10 cm/s). AMS was characterized by higher diastolic velocity [V d_VA (26 ± 4 vs. 25 ± 4, p = 0.013)] with lower PI and RI (both p = 0.004) in VA. Furthermore, the asymmetry index (AI) of VAs was significantly lower in the AMS + group [-5.7 % (21.0 %) vs. -2.5 % (17.8 %), p = 0.016]. The AMS score was closely correlated with the hemodynamic parameters of BA and the V d_VA, PI, RI and AI of VA. CONCLUSION AMS is associated with alterations in cerebral hemodynamics in the posterior circulation rather than the anterior one, and is characterized by higher blood velocity with lower resistance. In addition, the asymmetry of VAs may be involved in AMS.
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- Shi-Zhu Bian
- Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037 China
- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037 China
- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037 China
- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037 China
- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037 China
- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037 China
- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400037 China
- Department of Cardiology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Chen GZ, Qin J, Yu J, Gao XB, Dong JQ, Lu W, Bian SZ, Zeng Y, Huang L. Incidence of acute mountain sickness in young adults at 3200 meters: comparison of the Lake Louise Scoring and Chinese Scoring Systems. Genet Mol Res 2013; 12:6790-801. [PMID: 24391027 DOI: 10.4238/2013.december.16.5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to compare two scoring systems used for the diagnosis of acute mountain sickness (AMS): the Lake Louise Scoring (AMS-LLS) and the Chinese Scoring Systems (AMS-CSS). In total, 339 healthy young adult volunteers residing at sea level ascended to 3200 m by train and bus over a total journey time of 48 h. All subjects ascended in the same manner and were divided into three groups that were assessed after one (N = 88), two (N = 91), and three (N = 160) nights, respectively, at altitude. The overall incidence of AMS was 17.11% (N = 58) and 29.79% (N = 101) according to the AMS-LLS and AMS-CSS, respectively. Two participants (0.59%) experienced high-altitude pulmonary edema. Both scoring systems showed the highest incidence of AMS after the second night at high altitude. The AMS-CSS and AMS-LLS scores were significantly correlated (Pearson's r = 0.820, P < 0.001). The AMS-CSS identified all AMS subjects diagnosed by the AMS-LLS, and an additional 43 subjects. The dominant symptoms were reduced exercise tolerance (61.7%), fatigue (49.0%), dizziness (28.9%), chest distress (28.3%), and headache (27.4%). Compared with the AMS-LLS, the sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values of the AMS-CSS were 100, 84.7, 57.43, and 100%, respectively. There was no relationship between oxygen saturation levels and AMS scores at 3200 m. In summary, the AMS-CSS was similar to AMS-LLS, except that it resulted in more positive diagnoses, and headache did not play a large diagnostic role.
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- G Z Chen
- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of PLA, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Gao YZ, Bian SZ, Zhang ZX, Wang ZF. Haplotype distributions of four new Y-STRs: DYS588, DYS622, DYS623 and DYS630 in a Chinese population. J Forensic Sci 2005; 50:708-9. [PMID: 15932113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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- Y Z Gao
- Department of Forensic Medicine, Medical School of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, P R China.
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Gao YZ, Zhang ZX, Bian SZ, Wang ZF. Genetic polymorphism of two STR loci D1S1609 and D18S976 in a Chinese population. J Forensic Sci 2005; 50:722. [PMID: 15932120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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- Y Z Gao
- Department of Forensic Medicine, Medical School of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, P R China.
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Gao YZ, Xia SX, Wang ZF, Zhang ZX, Bian SZ. Eastern Chinese population data on four STR forensic loci: CSF1PO, TH01, TPOX, vWA. J Forensic Sci 2004; 49:838. [PMID: 15317206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/30/2023]
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- Y Z Gao
- Department of Forensic Medicine, Medical School of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, PR China.
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