• 제목/요약/키워드: Cardiovascular diseases

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혈관 수술 후 심장 합병증 발생을 예측하기 위한 선별 검사로서 심근 관류 단일 광자 단층촬영의 유용성에 대한 연구 (Myocardial Perfusion SPECT as a Screening Test before Planned Vascular Surgery for Predicting Perioperative Cardiac Complications)

  • 이형채;황윤호;위진홍;전희재;이양행;조광현
    • Journal of Chest Surgery
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    • 제43권1호
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    • pp.25-32
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    • 2010
  • 배경: 혈관질환 환자는 관상동맥질환 및 심장질환을 많이 동반함으로 인하여 혈관 수술 후 잠재되어 있는 심장질환이 악화 또는 유발될 수 있는 가능성이 있다. 이러한 심장질환을 확인하기 위한 검사중 비교적 간단하고 비침습적인 SPECT 촬영에 대한 효용성은 아직 논란이 되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 수술 전 SPECT를 촬영하고, 그 결과에 따른 검사 및 처치들이 혈관 수술 후 심장 합병증 발생에 미치는 임상적인 효과를 평가하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2004년 4월부터 2007년 9월까지 3년 6개월간 본 병원에서 혈관 수술 전 아데노신 부하 Tc-99m 테트로포스민 SPECT를 촬영한 63명의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 결과: SPECT 촬영 유소견의 심장 합병증 발생 예측에 대한 민감도와 특이도는 각각 41.2%와 52.2%로 비교적 낮게 나왔다. 그러나 비정상적인 SPECT 촬영결과를 보인 환자에게 관상동맥 조영술을 시행하고 관상동맥 병변에 대한 비정상 소견이 있을 때 관상동맥 중재적 시술 및 관상동맥 우회로술 등의 적극적인 처치를 한 경우 심장 합병증의 발생률이 낮은 경향을 보였다. 결론: SPECT 촬영은 혈관수술 후 심장 합병증 발생위험을 예측하기 위한 선별검사로서 효용성이 떨어진다.

서울지역 미세먼지 농도가 호흡기계 및 심혈관계의 외래 방문 및 입원과 진료비에 미치는 영향 (Hospital Visits, Admissions and Hospital Costs among Patients with Respiratory and Cardiovascular Diseases according to Particulate Matter in Seoul)

  • 이형숙
    • 한국환경보건학회지
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    • 제42권5호
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    • pp.324-332
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    • 2016
  • Objectives: The annual average of PM10 in Seoul was $45{\mu}/m^3$, which surpasses the WHO annual guidelines ($20{\mu}/m^3$). Most previous analyses of the effects of PM exposure have been retrospective studies using single hospital data, and fewer studies have attempted to address the relationship of PM10 and hospital costs. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of the concentration of PM10 on hospital visits, admissions and hospital costs in patients with respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Methods: Medical data from the National Health Insurance Service and the monthly average of PM10 from National Institute of Environmental Research were used to identify the effects of PM10 on hospital visits, admissions and hospital costs. We applied Poisson regression and linear regression to perform the analysis. Results: The relative risks for admissions per $10{\mu}/m^3$ increase in PM10 were 23.11%, 10.2% and 6.9% increases for acute bronchiolitis, asthma and bronchitis, respectively. The relative risk for hospital visits per $10{\mu}/m^3$ increase in PM10 were 10.4%, 6.7% and 5.9% for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma and chronic sinusitis, respectively. For cardiovascular disease, the relative risk for admissions per $10{\mu}/m^3$ increase in PM10 were 2.2% and 2.1% increases in angina and acute myocardial infarction, respectively. A $10{\mu}/m^3$ increase in the monthly average of PM10 corresponded to 170,723,000 won (95% CI: 125,587,000-215,860,000 won), 123,636,000 won (95% CI: 47,784,000-199,487,000 won) and 78,571,000 won (95% CI: 29,062,000-128,081,000 won) increases in hospital costs for asthma, acute tonsillitis and chronic sinusitis, respectively. Conclusion: Hospital admissions for respiratory and cardiovascular disease were associated with PM10 levels. PM10 exposure is also associated with increased costs for respiratory diseases.

Circulating Aneuploid Cells Detected in the Blood of Patients with Infectious Lung Diseases

  • Kim, Hongsun;Cho, Jong Ho;Sonn, Chung-Hee;Kim, Jae-Won;Choi, Yul;Lee, Jinseon;Kim, Jhingook
    • Journal of Chest Surgery
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    • 제50권2호
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    • pp.126-129
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    • 2017
  • The identification of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) is clinically important for diagnosing cancer. We have previously developed a size-based filtration platform followed by epithelial cell adhesion molecule immunofluorescence staining for detecting CTCs. To characterize CTCs independently of cell surface protein expression, we incorporated a chromosomal fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) assay to detect abnormal copy numbers of chromosomes in cells collected from peripheral blood samples by the size-based filtration platform. Aneuploid cells were detected in the peripheral blood of patients with lung cancer. Unexpectedly, aneuploid cells were also detected in the control group, which consisted of peripheral blood samples from patients with benign lung diseases, such as empyema necessitatis and non-tuberculous mycobacterial lung disease. These findings suggest that chromosomal abnormalities are observed not only in tumor cells, but also in benign infectious diseases. Thus, our findings present new considerations and bring into light the possibility of false positives when using FISH for cancer diagnosis.

양성 식도 협착 (Benign Esophageal Stricture)

  • 안재호;김주현
    • Journal of Chest Surgery
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    • 제21권6호
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    • pp.1052-1059
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    • 1988
  • 297 cases of military personnel and 7 cases of civilian were operated in K.A.F.C.H. from January 1982 to October 1988 due to cardiovascular disease, which consist of 202 cases [66.4%] of vascular disease, 91 cases [29.9%] of cardiac disease, and 11 cases [3.6%] of pericardial disease. Mean age was 25.8*7.2[2S.D.] year of age and nearly all patients were male except 4 cases of female patient in civilian. Of the 253 cases [83.2%] of acquired disease, vascular diseases were 149 cases [583%], traumatic cardiovascular 54 [21.3%], cardiac 40 [15.8%], and pericardial 10 [4.0%]. Of the 51 cases [16.8%] of congenital diseases, cardiac anomalies were 48 cases [94.1%], vascular 2 [3.9%] and pericardial 1 [2.0%]. Open heart surgery was done in 83 cases of cardiac disease, which consists of 39 cases [46.9%] of valvular heart disease, 22 cases [26.59o] of ASD, 14 cases [16.9%] of VSD, 2 cases [2.4%] of partial ECD, and so on. Of the 6 cases [2.0%] of over-all mortality, operative death in open heart surgery was 4 cases[4.8%].

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Seed of Trichosanthes kirilowii MAXIM Inhibits TNF-${\alpha}$-induced Migration In Human Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells Via MMP-9 Inhibition

  • Kim, Jai-Eun;Choi, Dall-Yeong
    • 동의생리병리학회지
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    • 제23권2호
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    • pp.480-487
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    • 2009
  • Atherosclerosis, slow progressing inflammatory lesion in arteries, is one of the major causes of cardiovascular diseases. As mortality due to cardiovascular disease keeps increasing in Korea, researches on pathological mechanism of atherosclerosis may be beneficial in fighting against cardiovascular diseases. It is known that migration and MMP-9 secretion of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell(VSMC) play a significant part in pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, although detailed mechanism of entire process is not clarified. We investigated whether the seeds of Trichosanthes kirilowii maxim (TS), inhibit migration and MMP-9 production of HASMC(human aortic SMC), which were induced by TNF-${\alpha}$ treatment. Migration assay showed that TS inhibited the migration of HASMC induced by TNF-${\alpha}$, in dose dependent manner. Also by Zymography MMP-9 production of HASMC was found to be reduced by TS, both in time and in dose dependent manner. Western blotting results suggest TS suppress activity of MAPkinases.

The Role of Mitochondrial Biogenesis Dysfunction in Diabetic Cardiomyopathy

  • Tao, Li-Chan;Wang, Ting-ting;Zheng, Lu;Hua, Fei;Li, Jian-Jun
    • Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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    • 제30권5호
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    • pp.399-408
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    • 2022
  • Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) is described as abnormalities of myocardial structure and function in diabetic patients without other well-established cardiovascular factors. Although multiple pathological mechanisms involving in this unique myocardial disorder, mitochondrial dysfunction may play an important role in its development of DCM. Recently, considerable progresses have suggested that mitochondrial biogenesis is a tightly controlled process initiating mitochondrial generation and maintaining mitochondrial function, appears to be associated with DCM. Nonetheless, an outlook on the mechanisms and clinical relevance of dysfunction in mitochondrial biogenesis among patients with DCM is not completely understood. In this review, hence, we will summarize the role of mitochondrial biogenesis dysfunction in the development of DCM, especially the molecular underlying mechanism concerning the signaling pathways beyond the stimulation and inhibition of mitochondrial biogenesis. Additionally, the evaluations and potential therapeutic strategies regarding mitochondrial biogenesis dysfunction in DCM is also presented.

Hyperimmunoglobulin E (Job's) syndrome에서 발현되는 호흡기증상 (Pulmonary Features of Hyperimmunoglobulin E (Job's) Syndrome)

  • 민병주;신재승;이인성;신영규
    • Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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    • 제52권6호
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    • pp.651-656
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    • 2002
  • Hyperimmunoglobulin E 증후군, 혹은 Job's 증후군은 비정상적으로 높은 Immunoglobulin E 수치와 더불어 면역기능의 이상으로 인해 반복적인 피부감염과 호흡기계 감염을 특정으로 하는 질환이다. Job's 증후군에서 나타나는 호흡기계 발현 양상은 폐렴, 기류, 기흉, 폐농양, 농흉 등 여러 가지 형태로 나타나며 각각에 대한 치료도 다양하다. 치료원칙은 감염에 관한 예방적 약물치료 및 감염균에 관한 항생제투여와 수술의 적응증이 될 때, 폐실질의 손실을 최소화하는 폐절제술을 시행하는 것이 중요하다.

보행장애를 주소로 하는 소뇌형 다계통 위축증 환자의 한방 치료 1례 (A Case Report of Multiple System Atrophy in a Cerebellar Ataxia Patient Suffering from Gait Disturbance Treated with Korean Medicine)

  • 우성진;백경민;장우석
    • 대한한방내과학회지
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    • 제37권5호
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    • pp.806-814
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    • 2016
  • Objective: To describe the effect of Korean medicine on gait disturbance in a patient with multiple system atrophy and cerebellar ataxia. Methods: We observed a 75-year-old female patient who had multiple system atrophy and cerebellar ataxia. The patient was treated with Korean medicine, including acupuncture, moxibustion, and herbal medicine (Yukmijihwang-tang-gamibang and Boyanghwano-tang-gamibang) for 38 days. We evaluated the patient with the Korean version of the Berg Balance Scale (K-BBS), the Unified Multiple System Atrophy Rating Scale (UMSARS), and the Numeric Rating Scale-11 (NRS-11). Results: After treatment, the patient’s symptoms were improved. The K-BBS score increased from 9 to 19, while the UMSARS score decreased from 16 to 12 in Part I, from 15 to 7 in part Ⅱ, and from 4 to 3 in part Ⅳ. The NRS-11 score of gait disturbance decreased from 10 to 5. Conclusions: Korean medicine may be an effective treatment for gait disturbance in multiple system atrophy with cerebellar ataxia.

시상, 중뇌, 소뇌경색으로 인한 안검하수, 안구운동장애를 호소하는 환자의 한방 치험 1례 (A Case Report of a Thalamus, Midbrain, and Cerebellum Infarction Patient Suffering from Blepharoptosis and Ocular Motility Disorders Treated by Korean Medicine)

  • 우성진;백경민;장우석
    • 대한한방내과학회지
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    • 제39권2호
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    • pp.201-208
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    • 2018
  • Objectives: This is a case report about the effect of Korean medicine on blepharoptosis and ocular motility disorders that occur with thalamus, midbrain, and cerebellum infarctions. Methods: The patient was treated using Korean medicine such as acupuncture, moxibustion, and herbal medicine (Boyanghwano-tang-gamibang). The change of blepharoptosis was evaluated by measurement of palpebral fissure width (PFW), marginal reflex distance-1 (MRD1), and marginal reflex distance-2 (MRD2). The change inocular motility disorders was evaluated by comparison using photographs of the extraocular movements of the patient. We used the Numeric Rating Scale-11 (NRS-11) of diplopia and dizziness to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment. Results: After treatment, blepharoptosis and ocular motility disorders were improved. The NRS-11 score of dizziness decreased from 10 to 7, and diplopia disappeared after Korean medicine treatment. Conclusions: According to this study, Korean medicine can be effective for treating blepharoptosis and ocular motility disorders in thalamus, midbrain, and cerebellum infarctions.

Genistein이 유방암예방 활성에 미치는 영향 (Effect of Genistein on Chemopreventive Activity of Human Brest Cancer)

  • 손윤희;김호창;남경수
    • 동의생리병리학회지
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    • 제20권1호
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    • pp.88-92
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    • 2006
  • Genistein was tested for chemopreventive potential against breast cancer by measuring the effect on proliferation of human breast cancer cells, human placental aromatase activity and cyclooxygenases-2 (COX-2) expression and activity, Genistein inhibited the growth of estrogen-independent MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cell. However, there is no inhibitory effect of genistein on human placental aromatase activity. The expression of COX-2 was inhibited by genistein in Western blot analysis. Genistein significantly inhibited COX-2 activity at the concentrations of 10 (p<0.05), 25 (p<0.05) and 50 ${\mu}M$ (p<0.01). These results suggest that genistein may have breast cancer chemopreventive potential by inhibiting the growth of human breast cancer cell and expression and activity of COX-2.