ObjectiveTo explore the association between prediabetes and early vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) in patients with acute cerebral infarction. MethodsNon-diabetes mellitus patients with first-ever acute cerebral infarction hospitalized in the Department of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology between January and April 2019 were retrospectively enrolled. The enrolled patients were divided into prediabetes group and normal blood glucose group according to the level of glycosylated hemoglobin, and the patients were divided into normal cognitive function group and cognitive impairment group according to the Montreal Cognitive Assessment score. The general information and clinical related data of the included patients were compared. Results A total of 129 patients were enrolled. Among them, 46 cases were in the prediabetes group and 83 cases were in the normal blood glucose group. There were 82 cases in the normal cognitive function group and 47 cases in the cognitive impairment group. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that compared with the normal blood glucose group, the prediabetes group was associated with early VCI in patients with acute cerebral infarction [odds ratio (OR)=4.172, 95% confidence interval (CI) (1.786, 9.754), P=0.001]; the higher the NationalInstitutes of Health Stroke Scale score at the first admission was, the higher the risk of early VCI was [OR=1.379, 95%CI (1.183, 1.650), P<0.001]. Conclusion In patients with first-ever acute cerebral infarction, prediabetes is associated with early VCI.
ObjectiveTo explore the clinical features and prognosis of ischemic cerebral infarction in young population,and to provide a reference for clinical prevention of cerebral infarction in young population. MethodsA total of 547 patients with ischemic cerebral infarction diagnosed between January 2008 and June 2013 were included,and the difference in clinical data and outcomes between young and old patients were retrospectively compared. ResultsThe 547 patients included 233 young and 314 old patients,and there were more male patients in young group.As compared to the old group,the proportion of hypertension was significantly lower in young group (51.9%,64.3%;P=0.004);while smoking (51.9%,5.7%;P=0.000) and alcoholism (53.2%,28.3%;P=0.000) were significantly higher in young group.Moreover,there were more patients with vascular malformations in young group than that in old group (7.3%,3.2%;P=0.028).And there were also more patients in young group received thrombolytic therapy and antiplatelet therapy (98.3%,86.9;P=0.000),and the prognosis of young patients was significantly better than that of old patients. ConclusionThe prognosis of young patients with ischemic stroke prognosis is relatively good,and changing bad habits would be an effective measure to prevent and reduce the occurrence of ischemic cerebral infarction in young population.
Acute cerebral infarction is characterized by high incidence rate, high recurrence rate, high disability rate and multiple complications. Early evaluation and treatment of acute cerebral infarction is particularly important to improve the survival rate and prognosis of patients. As an easily available clinical laboratory indicator, blood routine test can reflect the pathological changes in the body to a certain extent. In recent years, many studies have shown that the indicators such as red cell volume distribution width, mean platelet volume, neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio and platelet to lymphocyte ratio in blood routine examination have important values in the onset, severity and prognosis of acute cerebral infarction. This article reviews the correlations of the above parameters and ratio parameters with acute cerebral infarction, in order to provide some reference and basis for clinical diagnosis, treatment and prognosis evaluation of acute cerebral infarction.
Objective To investigate the difference in the effectiveness between proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA) and proximal femoral locking compression plate (PFLCP) for intertrochanteric fracture in elderly patients combined with hemiplegia due to cerebral infarction. Methods The clinical data of 67 cases of intertrochanteric femoral fractures combined with hemiplegia due to cerebral infarction between October 2013 and January 2017 were retrospectively analyzed. Among them, 32 cases were treated with PFNA internal fixation (PFNA group), and 35 cases were treated with PFLCP internal fixation (PFLCP group). There was no significant difference in gender, age, injury side, modified Evans classification of fracture, preoperative medical disease, and interval from injury to operation between 2 groups (P>0.05). The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative bed time, incidence of perioperative complications, time of fracture healing, and hip Harris score at 6 months and 1 year after operation were recorded and compared. Results Both groups were followed up 12-24 months with an average of 14 months. Compared with the PFLCP group, the PFNA group had shorter operation time, less intraoperative blood loss, and shorter bed time, and the differences were significant (P<0.05). X-ray films showed that the fractures healed in both groups. The fracture healing time of the PFNA group was shorter than that of the PFLCP group, but the difference was not significant (t=0.743, P=0.460). During hospitalization, there were 3 cases of pulmonary infection, 2 cases of deep venous thrombosis of lower limbs, and 1 case of urinary tract infection in the PFNA group; and the incidence of perioperative complications was 18.8% (6/32). There were 4 cases of pulmonary infection, 6 cases of deep venous thrombosis of lower limbs, 1 case of recurrent cerebral infarction, and 1 case of stress ulcer in the PFLCP group; and the incidence of perioperative complications was 34.3% (12/35). There was no significant difference in the incidence of perioperative complications between 2 groups (χ2=2.053, P=0.152). At 6 months after operation, the Harris total score and individual scores in the PFNA group were higher than those in the PFLCP group (P<0.05). At 1 year after operation, there was no significant difference in the Harris total score and pain score, life ability score, and walking ability score between the PFNA group and the PFLCP group (P>0.05); However, the joint deformity and activity score of the PFNA group was significantly better than that of the PFLCP group (t=4.112, P=0.000). Conclusion For intertrochanteric fracture in elderly patients with cerebral infarction hemiplegia, the PFNA has shorter operative time, less intraoperative blood loss, shorter bed time after operation, and better short-term hip function when compared with the PFLCP.
Objective To explore the impact of gender difference in 90-day outcomes after mechanical thrombectomy for acute cerebral infarction. Methods A prospective registration, observational, and retrospective analysis study was carried out. Patients with acute cerebral infarction who were admitted to the Department of Neurology of the First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College and the Department of Neurology of Nanjing First Hospital between June 2015 and June 2019 were collected. Patients were divided into two groups based on gender. The detailed demographic, laboratory examination, imaging examination and clinical data were collected. Then, the data were analyzed using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses. Results A total of 298 patients were included. Among them, there were 185 males and 113 females. The differences in age, smoking, atrial fibrillation, using antiplatelet drugs before stroke, TOAST classification, and involved cerebrovascular sites between the two groups were statistically significant (P<0.05), and there was no statistically significant difference in other baseline data between the two groups (P>0.05). The results of univariate logistic regression analysis showed that the rate of 90-day favourable outcome of female patients was lower than that of male patients [odds ratio (OR)=0.462, 95% confidence interval (CI) (0.275, 0.775), P=0.030]. The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that, after adjusting for confounding factors, there was no independent correlation between gender and the 90-day favourable outcome of patients with acute cerebral infarction who underwent mechanical thrombectomy [OR=1.511, 95% CI (0.745, 3.066), P=0.253]. Conclusion The gender has no significant effect on the 90-day favourable outcome of acute cerebral infarction patients treated with mechanical thrombectomy.
Objective To compare the risk factors between multiple cerebral infarction (MCI) and single cerebral infarction (SCI). This would be beneficial for carrying out corresponding prevention and treatment. Methods We prospectively registered consecutive cases of ischemic stroke in the neurological wards and divided them into two groups: MCI group and SCI group according to their clinical and imaging data. Firstly, the single variable analyses of 24 factors that could be related to the onset of MCI were conducted, and then the multivariate non-condition stepwise logistic regression was performed. Results Significant differences were noted between MCI group and SCI group in terms of age, gender, hpertension, diabetes, heart valvular disease, smoking, cerebral infarction history and first systolic blood pressure after admission. The logistic regression analyses showed that factors of age (OR=1.014, 95%CI 1.003 to 1.026), hypertension (OR=1.566, 95%CI 1.185 to 2.068), smoking (OR=1.473, 95%CI 1.052 to 2.061), cerebral infarction history (OR=1.948, 95%CI 1.326 to 2.864) were independent risk factors for MCI. Conclusion Compared to SCI, age, hypertension, smoking and cerebral infarction history were independent risk factors for MCI patients.
ObjectiveTo observe the relationship between the serum level changes of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), interleukin (IL)-18, intercellular adhesion molecule-1(ICAM1), matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9 and lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2(Lp-PLA2), and the multiple factors of acute cerebral infarction (ACI). MethodsWe chose 76 patients with ACI treated between July 2012 and June 2014 as our study subjects.On the second day (acute phase) and the 15th day (recovery phase) after onset, we checked the patients for their serum levels of hsCRP, IL-18, ICAM1, MMP-9 and Lp-PLA2.Then, multiple linear regression analysis was performed to observe the correlation of the serum level change degree of inflammatory factors with hypertension, diabetes, coronary heart disease, smoking history, carotid atherosclerotic plaque, lipid levels, infarct size and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score. ResultsThe changes of all the inflammatory factors in the acute phase and the recovery phase of cerebral infarction were not significantly related to smoking history, hypertension, coronary heart disease, low-density lipoprotein and NIHSS scores (P > 0.05).The changes of hsCRP and ICAM1 had significant correlation with cerebral infarct size, diabetes mellitus and carotid atherosclerotic plaque (P < 0.05), and the change level of Lp-PLA2 was related to diabetes mellitus, and carotid atherosclerotic plaque (P < 0.05).MMP-9 serum level change had correlation with only cerebral infarct size (P < 0.05). ConclusionsSerum level changes of inflammatory factors are related to various factors of cerebral infarction.The main factors that affecting the serum level changes are cerebral infarction area, diabetes mellitus and carotid atherosclerosis.
摘要:目的:觀察銀杏達莫聯合依達拉奉治療急性腦梗死的臨床療效。方法:將50例急性腦梗死患者隨機分為治療組與對照組各25例,均予常規治療,治療組加用依達拉奉注射液30 mg及銀杏達莫注射液20 mL靜滴。兩組均以14 d為一個療程,于治療前、治療結束比較兩組神經功能缺損評分情況。結果:治療組治療顯效率顯著高于對照組。結論:銀杏達莫聯合依達拉奉可有效治療急性腦梗死。Abstract: Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of Edaravone combined with Gingko Bilobate on acute cerebral infarction. Methods: Fifty cases with acute cerebral infarction were devided into two groups randomly, 25 cases in each. Two groups received routine therapy for 14 days, while in therapeutic group 30 mg Edaravone and 20 mL Ginkgo Bilobate were intravenously drip infused additionally per day. The therapeutic effect was evaluated through scoring of nervous function defect before and after treatment. Results: The obvious effective rate of therapeutic group was superior to the one of the control group (Plt;0.05). Conclusion: Edaravone combined with Gingko Bilobate can treat the patients with acute cerebral infarction effectively.
ObjectiveTo observe the dynamic changes of the concentrations of serum matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and MMP-9, and to discuss its clinical significance. MethodsFrom January to May 2014, 50 cases of clinically diagnosed cerebral infarction patients were included in the study as the cerebral infarction group, and we randomly selected 30 healthy volunteers at the same time in the same age group as the control group. The serum MMP-2 and MMP-9 of patients with acute cerebral infarction were detected in the onset of 24 hours, 7th day and 14th day respectively, which were compared with the control group accordingly. The patients with cerebral infarction were divided into small infarction group (1.5-3.0 cm), middle infarction group (3.1-5.0 cm) and large infarction group (>5.0 cm) according to the infraction volume. According to neurological functional deficit score they were divided into mild (0-15 points), moderate (16-30 points) and severe group (31-45 points). Changes of the level of MMP-9 and MMP-2 were compared in patients with different cerebral infarction volume and different impairment degree. ResultsFor the cerebral infarction group, the serum MMP-2 and MMP-9 levels were significantly higher in the onset of 24 hours, 7th day and 14th day[MMP-2:(2.36±0.76), (2.86±0.87), and (2.20±0.79) ng/mL; MMP-9:(238.8±99.6), (360.4±141.8), and (152.2±80.4) ng/mL] than the control group[MMP-2:(1.20±0.27) ng/mL; MMP-9:(124.8±28.2) ng/mL] (P<0.05). The larger the infarction volume was in the patients with acute ischemic stroke, the higher the levels of serum MMP-9 and MMP-2. The severer the neurologic impairment degree was in the patients with acute ischemic stroke, the higher the levels of serum MMP-9 and MMP-2 were. ConclusionFor patients with acute cerebral infarction, the levels of serum MMP-2 and MMP-9 are closely related to time of onset, infarct volume and neurological deficits, which can be used as an important basis to estimate the condition and assess the prognosis.
In the absence of symptoms, silent cerebral infarction can be discovered incidentally during an imaging or neuropathological examination. After cardiovascular surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass, the morbidity is high, and it may contribute to neurocognitive dysfunction, symptomatic cerebral infarction and increased risk of death. The embolus caused by various operations intraoperatively are closely associated with this progress. However, controversies over the prevention still persist. As a result, an overall summary of silent cerebral infarction after cardiovascular surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass will be presented in this review.