• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.343-352
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• 2001

연구배경 : 만성 폐쇄성 폐질환 기능의 평가를 위해서 여러 가지 비침습적, 침습적 방법이 이용되나 그 정확도나 실용성에 있어서 한계가 있었다. 최근 도플러 심초음파상의 수축기, 이완기 및 박출시간을 조합한 기능지수인 Tei 지수가 우심실기능을 평가하는 유용한 방법으로 알려지고 있어 저자 등은 만성 폐쇄성 폐질환 환자의 Tei 지수를 구하여 우심실 기능을 평가하고 폐기능검사와의 상관관계를 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 만성 폐쇄성 폐질환 환자 26예와 대조군 10예을 대상으로 간헐파 도플러를 이용하여 도플러 간격을 측정하였다. Tei 지수는 등용성 수축시간(ICT)과 등용성 이완시간(IRT)의 합을 박출시간(ET)으로 나누어 구하였고, PEP, ICT/ET, PEP/ET, IRT/ET를 측정하여 환자군과 대조군을 비교하였다. 폐기능과 Tei 지수의 상관관계를 구하였고, Tei 지수와 다른 도플러 간격의 상관관계를 알아보았다. 결 과 : Tei 지수는 환자군에서 대조군에 비해 유의하게 증가되어 있었고($0.45{\pm}0.17$ vs. $0.27{\pm}0.03$, p<0.01), ICT/ET ($0.32{\pm}0.08$ vs. $0.25{\pm}0.05$, p<0.05), PEP/ET ($0.46{\pm}0.10$ vs. $0.38{\pm}0.06$, p<0.05), IRT/ET ($0.29{\pm}0.16$ vs. $0.15{\pm}0.15$, p&0.05) 등은 대조군보다 증가되어 있었으며 박출시간은 단축되어있었다($255.2{\pm}32.6$ vs. $314.2{\pm}16.5$, p<0.05). 환자군에서 Tei 지수는 1초간 노력성 호기량과 역상관성을 보였고 (r=-0.469), 중증 폐기능 장애가 있는 3기 환자는 1기나 2기 환자에 비해 Tei 지수가 증가되어 있었다. 환자군에서 Tei 지수는 박출시간과 역상관성을 보였고 (r=-0.469), ICT/ET(r=0.453), PEP/ET(r=0.480), IRT(r=0.812), IRT/ET(r=0.896) 는 Tei 지수와 유의한 상관관계가 있었다. 결 론 : Tei 지수는 만성 폐쇄성 폐질환 환자에서 정상 대조군에 비해 유의하게 증가되어 있으며 폐기능 지표와도 유의한 연관성을 보여 만성 폐쇄성 폐질환 환자의 우심실 기능을 평가하는데 유용한 검사법으로 사료된다.

• 한국임상수의학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국임상수의학회 2009년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.127-133
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• 2009

Cardiomyopathies were previously defined as "an idiopathic myocardial disease that is not secondary to any other type of congenital/acquired heart disease or systemic diseases." With increasing understanding of etiology and pathogenesis in human medicine, the difference between cardiomyopathy and specific heart muscle disease has become indistinct. Cardiomyopathies are now classified by the dominant pathophysiology or, if possible, by etiological/pathogenetic factors. The American Heart Association recently advocated the following new definition of cardiomyopathy: Cardiomyopathies are a heterogeneous group of diseases of the myocardium associated with mechanical and/or electrical dysfunction that usually (but not invariably) exhibit inappropriate ventricular hypertrophy or dilatation and are due to a variety of causes that frequently are genetic. Cardiomyopathies either are confined to the heart or are part of generalized systemic disorders, often leading to cardiovascular death or progressive heart failure-related disability. Because the understanding of etiology or pathogenesis of cardiomyopathy has been limited in veterinary medicine, the previous classification is generally used. It is considered a dilated, hypertrophic and restrictive group on the basis of the predominant morphological and functional abnormalities. In addition, arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy and unclassified cardiomyopathy were also recognized in dogs and/or cats.

• Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.112-122
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• 2022

BACKGROUND: Few studies have utilized right atrial (RA) strain to evaluate right ventricular (RV) diastolic dysfunction in preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). We aimed to evaluate the associations of RA strain with BPD severity and respiratory outcomes in preterm infants with BPD. METHODS: We retrospectively studied 153 infants with BPD born before 32 weeks of gestational age at CHA Bundang Medical Center. Peak longitudinal right atrial strain (PLRAS) was obtained using velocity vector imaging and compared among infants across BPD severity. Conventional echocardiographic parameters and clinical characteristics were also evaluated. RESULTS: In infants with severe BPD, mean gestational age (27.4 ± 2.1 weeks) and mean birth weight (971.3 ± 305.8 g) were significantly smaller than in those with mild BPD (30.0 ± 0.9 weeks, 1,237.3 ± 132.2 g) and moderate BPD (29.6 ± 1.3 weeks, 1,203.2 ± 214.4 g). PLRAS was significantly lower in infants with severe BPD (26.3 ± 10.1%) than in those in the moderate BPD group (32.4 ± 10.9%) or mild BPD group (31.9 ± 8.3%). Tricuspid E/e' and maximum RA volume index were similar across BPD severity. A decrease in PLRAS was significantly correlated with increased duration of mechanical ventilation duration; however, tricuspid E/e' and maximum RA volume index were not. CONCLUSIONS: Evaluating PLRAS with other parameters in infants with BPD might detect RV diastolic dysfunction. Longer follow-up and larger study populations may elucidate the association between PLRAS and respiratory outcomes in infants with BPD.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제69권3호
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• pp.184-190
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• 2010

Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the prognostic significance of chest computed tomographic (CT) parameters in acute submassive pulmonary embolism (PE). Methods: Between January 2006 and December 2009, 268 consecutive patients with acute submassive PE that was confirmed by chest CT with pulmonary angiography in emergency room were studied. One experienced radiologist measured CT parameters and judged the presence of right ventricular dysfunction. CT parameters were analyzed to determine their ability to predict a major adverse event (MAE). Results: There were 220 patients included and 61 (27.7%) had MAE. Left ventricular and right ventricular maximum minor axis ($36.4{\pm}8.0$ vs. $41.7{\pm}7.4$, p<0.01; $45.7{\pm}9.4$ vs. $41.5{\pm}7.6$, p<0.01), superior vena cava diameter ($19.2{\pm}3.4$ vs. $18.0{\pm}3.4$, p=0.02), azygos vein diameter ($10.0{\pm}2.2$ vs. $9.2{\pm}2.3$, p=0.02), septal displacement (19 vs. 18, p<0.01) were significantly higher in MAE group than in no MAE group. Patients with MAE had high right ventricular/left ventricular dimension ratio (RV/LV ratio) compared to patients without MAE ($1.34{\pm}0.48$ vs. $1.03{\pm}0.28$, p<0.01). The most useful cut-off value of RV/LV ratio for MAE was 1.3 and the area under the curve was 0.71 (0.62~0.79). Conclusion: RV/LV ratio on chest CT was a significant predictor of submassive PE related shock, intubation, in-hospital mortality, thrombolysis, thrombectomy within 30 days.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2000

Background: TNF-$\alpha$ plays a major role in producing left ventricular dysfunction cardio-myopathy pulmonary edema and inhibits the compensatory mechanism of congestive heart failure. IL-6 is an acute reactant of immune reaction and also known to control immune reaction but its function in the myocyte was not clearly investigated. Author's performed this experiment to investigate the contents of TNF-$\alpha$ and IL-6 on the assumption that TNF-$\alpha$ and IL-6 may reside in nonfailing heart that has gone cardiac surgery and play some role in cardiac function. Material and Method : Right auricular tissues were sampled from 12 patients who had undergone total corrective surgery for both congenital and acquired heart diseases from January 1998 to June 1998 in Kosin Universcfy Gospel hospital. The quantitive analysis of TNF-$\alpha$ and IL-6 were assessed by ELISA method in right auricular tissue. Hemodynamic values about the pressure of ventricle atrium aorta pulmonary artery and cardiac index pulmonary and systemic vascular resistance and cardiac output were measured by echocardiography and cardiac catheterization and biochemical analyses of LDH & AST were done before operation. statistical analysis was by Paired Student t-test. Patients were divided into children(under 15 years olds) and adults groups and the data was compared beween two groups. Conclusion: Mild pulmonary hypertension and increased pulmonary vascular resistance were existed in both group. The contents of tissue TNF-$\alpha$ IL-6 in each group were independent of each data.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제22권12호
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• pp.1946-1963
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• 2021

Cardiac computed tomography (CT) and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) can reveal the detailed anatomy and function of the tricuspid valve and right ventricle (RV). Quantification of tricuspid regurgitation (TR) and analysis of RV function have prognostic implications. With the recently available transcatheter treatment options for diseases of the tricuspid valve, evaluation of the tricuspid valve using CT and CMR has become important in terms of patient selection and procedural guidance. Moreover, CT enables post-procedural investigation of the causes of valve dysfunction, such as pannus or thrombus. This review describes the anatomy of the tricuspid valve and CT and CMR imaging protocols for right heart evaluation, including RV function and TR analyses. We also demonstrate the pre-procedural planning for transcatheter treatment of TR and imaging of postoperative complications using CT.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.86-89
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• 1996

심실중격 결손을 동반한 대 혈관전위 에서 심방교체술(denning Procedure)후에 동맥전환술로 성공적인 치료를 했기에 보고하는 바이다 15개월 남아는 생후 8개월에 심방교체술(Senning operation)을 받은 이후에 심부전의 악화로 입원하였다. 혈관조영술상 우심부전, 삼천판막 폐쇄부전 및 잔류 심실중격 결손이 있었고, 심도자 검사에서 폐동맥심실/(LV/RV) 압력비는 75185여서 Senning (심방교체술)을 해체하고, 심실중격 결손은 포편 (patch)봉합하였으며, 폐동맥 밴딩하지않고 동맥전환술을 시행하였다. 수술후 심실기능이 정상으로 회복되었고 잘지내고 있다.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제39권10호
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• pp.722-727
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• 2016

Cardiomyopathy is a major cause of death worldwide. Based on pathohistological abnormalities and clinical manifestation, cardiomyopathies are categorized into several groups: hypertrophic, dilated, restricted, arrhythmogenic right ventricular, and unclassified. Dilated cardiomyopathy, which is characterized by dilation of the left ventricle and systolic dysfunction, is the most severe and prevalent form of cardiomyopathy and usually requires heart transplantation. Its etiology remains unclear. Recent genetic studies of single gene mutations have provided significant insights into the complex processes of cardiac dysfunction. To date, over 40 genes have been demonstrated to contribute to dilated cardiomyopathy. With advances in genetic screening techniques, novel genes associated with this disease are continuously being identified. The respective gene products can be classified into several functional groups such as sarcomere proteins, structural proteins, ion channels, and nuclear envelope proteins. Nuclear envelope proteins are emerging as potential molecular targets in dilated cardiomyopathy. Because they are not directly associated with contractile force generation and transmission, the molecular pathways through which these proteins cause cardiac muscle disorder remain unclear. However, nuclear envelope proteins are involved in many essential cellular processes. Therefore, integrating apparently distinct cellular processes is of great interest in elucidating the etiology of dilated cardiomyopathy. In this mini review, we summarize the genetic factors associated with dilated cardiomyopathy and discuss their cellular functions.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.306-312
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• 1986

The development of extracardiac valved conduits for establishment of RV-PA continuity has permitted repair of previously uncorrectable congenital heart anomalies and has facilitated the repair of other complex lesions. But the distressing problem of neointimal peel formation with eventual conduit obstruction in patients with Dacron valved conduits has led to the need for premature replacement in many patients. Therefore in the absence of pulmonary hypertension, hypoplastic pulmonary arteries, significant right ventricular dysfunction or unrepaired tricuspid regurgitation, preference of a valveless conduit to a valved conduit gives excellent results and may diminish the need for late reoperation. In our Hanyang University Hospital, the Rastelli operation was performed for the repair of pulmonary atresia with a valveless Gore-Tex conduit. The patient was operated on with good result. The CVP after operation was 8-13 mmHg at POD #0 and 4-6 mmHg from POD #3-4. Postoperatively the patient was acyanotic and had improved physical capacity compared with his preoperative status.

• Korean Circulation Journal
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• 제53권12호
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• pp.813-825
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• 2023

Background and Objectives: The prognostic implications of septic cardiomyopathy have not been clearly demonstrated. We evaluated serial changes in left ventricular (LV) and right ventricular (RV) function in patients with septic shock and their prognostic value on 7-day and in-hospital mortality. Methods: Transthoracic echocardiography was performed within 48 hours of the diagnosis of septic shock and 7 days after the initial evaluation. In addition to traditional echocardiographic parameters, LV and RV function was evaluated using global longitudinal strain (GLS), and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE). Results: A total of 162 patients (men, 83, 51.5%; 70.7±13.4 years; Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation [APACHE] II, 30.6±9.2) were enrolled. Initial GLS and TAPSE were -14.9±5.2% and 16.9±5.5 mm, and improved in the follow-up evaluation (GLS, -17.6±4.9%; TAPSE, 19.2±5.4 mm). Seven-day and in-hospital mortality were 24 (14.9%) and 64 (39.8%). Seven-day mortality was significantly associated with initial GLS >-16% (odds ratio [OR], 14.066, 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.178-167.969, p=0.037) and APACHE II score (OR, 1.196, 95% CI, 1.047-1.365, p=0.008). The in-hospital mortality of 7-day survivors was associated with follow-up TAPSE <16 mm (OR, 10.109, 95% CI, 1.640-62.322, p=0.013) and Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score (OR, 1.340, 95% CI, 1.078-1.667, p=0.008). GLS was not associated with in-hospital mortality of 7-day survivors. Conclusions: Fluctuation of both ventricular function was common in septic shock. Seven-day mortality of patients with septic shock was related to GLS, whereas in-hospital mortality of 7-day survivors was related to TAPSE, not to GLS.