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.
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.
目的 探討運用心臟臨時起搏器搶救嚴重心律失常、更換永久性心臟起搏器及心動過緩的外科手術患者圍手術期需用臨時起搏器保護的臨床效果及護理經驗。 方法 2008年8月－2011年7月，共對30例緩慢型心律失常者實施臨時心臟起搏術。術前做好患者的心理護理，做好器材及藥品準備；術中搶救器械、搶救藥品處于備用狀態，作好術中配合及病情觀察；術后護理，觀察生命體征及相關癥狀變化。 結果 安置心臟臨時起搏器患者共30例，除1例因合并下壁心肌梗死、嚴重心力衰竭搶救無效死亡外，其余均取得滿意的治療效果，術中、術后無并發癥發生，術后恢復良好，病情穩定出院。 結論 心臟臨時起博器運用于搶救嚴重心律失常患者、贏得進一步搶救時間，更換永久性心臟起博器患者的臨時保護，以及心動過緩的外科手術患者圍手術期保護，均是一種安全有效的治療方法。做好術前、術中及術后的護理是必要保證。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.
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.
ObjectiveTo explore the efficacy of an innovative approach of follow-up in patients implanted with permanent pacemaker (DDD).
MethodsA total of 400 patients who underwent permanent pacemaker (DDD) implantation between June 2011 and June 2013 were included in the present study. Patients were randomly assigned to the innovative and conventional follow-up groups in a 1：1 manner (200 patients in each group). The baseline characteristics were well balanced with no statistically significant differences in the mean age, proportion of male sex, prevalence of hypertension, position of the electrode or the device used between the two groups. At the end of the follow-up, patient outcomes were compared between the two groups.
ResultsThe outcomes of patients were better in the innovative follow-up group, with higher degree of satisfaction, better state of health, lower incidence of complications, and less frequent readmission and follow-up visits (all P<0.05).
ConclusionThe innovative approach of follow-up considerably improves patient outcomes, and can be useful in future clinical practice.
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 探討起搏器植入術后并發局部慢性潰瘍伴感染的綜合治療方法。 方法 2005年1月-2010年5月，收治4例心臟起搏器植入術后并發局部慢性潰瘍伴感染的患者。男3例，女1例；年齡3~79歲。心臟起搏器植入術后囊袋感染致皮膚破潰伴慢性潰瘍2例，起搏器植入后局部張力過高所致局部慢性潰瘍2例，其中2例患有2型糖尿病。所有患者均經過長期嚴格換藥保守治療3個月以上。手術徹底切除感染創面及相關包囊并盡可能剪除部分導絲，甚至更換導絲，根據情況原位或異位植入起搏器，并放置橡皮引流條，應用敏感抗生素5~7 d防治感染。術后2周拆線，主要觀察患者切口對合情況，是否存在紅腫、硬結、血腫、積液或化膿情況。 結果 4例患者術后均Ⅰ期愈合；4例均獲隨訪，隨訪時間7~11個月，平均9個月。原創面愈合好，無感染及潰瘍發生。 結論 通過外科手術綜合治療難治性心臟起搏器植入術后并發癥，能取得滿意療效。【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 investigate the new-onset conduction block after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and summarize the relevant experience. Methods The perioperative data of TAVR patients in the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University from January 2016 to February 2023 were collected, and the new-onset incidence of conduction block after TAVR was analyzed retrospectively. Results Finally 352 patients were included, including 225 males and 127 females, with an average age of (67.2±5.1) years, among whom 256 patients were treated with Venus-A valves, 69 patients with Vita-Flow valves, and 27 patients with J-Valve valves. There were 38 (10.8%) patients of new-onset postoperative block. There were 6 (1.7%) patients of new-onset postoperative grade Ⅲ atrioventricular block, including 5 (2.0%) patients of Venus-A and 1 (1.4%) patient of Vita-Flow. Conduction function was restored in 2 patients within 14 days after surgery, and failed to be restored in 4 patients, who then received permanent pacemaker implantation in the Department of Cardiology. There were 27 (7.7%) patients of new left bundle branch block after surgery, including 22 (8.6%) patients of Venus-A, 4 (5.8%) patients of Vita-Flow and 1 (3.7%) patient of J-Valve; and conduction function was restored within 7 days after surgery in 23 patients, and 5 (1.4%) patients developed new right bundle branch blocks after surgery including 4 (1.5%) patients of Venus-A and 1 (1.4%) patient of Vita-Flow. Conclusion New-onset conduction block is a common complication after TAVR, and the new-onset rate of left bundle branch block is the highest, followed by the grade Ⅲ atrioventricular block. Mastering reasonable methods and applying appropriate strategies can effectively reduce the new-onset rate of postoperative conduction block and improve the overall success rate of TAVR surgery.
