• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제34권12호
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• pp.901-908
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• 2001

배경 : 관상동맥 질환 환자에게 시행되는 관상동맥 우회술의 수술 성적이 많이 향상되었으나, 아직도 좌심실기능부전이 중등도 이상으로 심한 환자에서의 관상동맥 우회술은 합병증과 사망률이 비교적 높다. 최근 수술기법 및 심근보호법의 발달로 이러한 고위험군의 환자에게 내과적 보존 치료보다는 외과적 재혈관화가 환자의 증상 개선과 장기 생존율을 향상시킨다고 한다. 대상 및 방법 : 이에 저자는 1995년 1월부터 1999년 3월까지 시행한 관상동맥 우회술 843예 가운데 수술 전 좌심실 박출계수가 30% 이하인 환자 31예(4.1%)의 임상자료를 후향적으로 조사하고 수술 전후 측정한 심장 초음파상의 심박출 계수의 변화를 비교 분석하였다. 환자의 연령은 41세에서 72세 사이로 평균 60.7$\pm$2.2세였고, 남자 26예, 여자 5예였다. 수술전 위험인자로 심근경색의 과거력이 있었던 경우가 30예로 대부분이었으며, Thallium heart scan 검사에서 불가역인 심근 손상이 7예였다. 관상동맥 조영술에서 3개 혈관 병변이 26, Rentrop 분류 1도가 16례로 가장 많았다. 관상동맥 우회술 동안에 이식된 혈관의 수는 평균 4.88$\pm$0.8 개/명이었고, 전 예에서 복재정맥을 사용하였으며 내흉동맥을 동시에 사용한 경우는 20예였다 대동맥 차단 및 심실세동 시간은 평균 77.9$\pm$1.6분 이었고 인공 심폐기 가동시간은 평균 244.7$\pm$3.7분 이였으며, 관상동맥 우회술과 동시에 시행된 술식으로는 좌심실류 제거술 2예, 승모판막 성형술 2예, 대동맥 판막 치환술 1예였다. 술후 합병증은 부정맥 3예, 출혈 2예, 흉골 지연 봉합 1예였고 수술 전후의 대동맥내 풍선펌프의 사용이 11예였으며, 2예에서 사망하여 수술 사망률은 6.5%이었다. 수술 후 흉통 및 증상의 개선을 보인 경우는 29예였고 수술 후 시행한 심초음파 검사상 좌심실 박출 계수는 평균 38.5$\pm$11.6%로 술전 평균 측정치 25.3$\pm$2.3%에 비해 유의하게 증가되었다(p 0.001). 환자들의 평균 추적기간은 25.3$\pm$5.6개월이었다. 결론 : 좌심실 기능이 저하된 관상동맥 질환 환자에서 관상동맥 우회술을 시행하여 비교적 만족할 만한 결과를 얻을 수 있었으며, 추후 장기 추적 조사가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제24권10호
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• pp.967-972
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• 1991

Between Feb. 1982 and July 1990, 173 patients [male: 89, female: 84] Who underwent heart valve replacement for acquired valvular heart disease on the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, were reviewed for return to work after heart valve replacement. The replaced valve were mitral [128, 74.0%], aortic[10, 5.8%], mitral & aortic[35, 20.2%]. Two tricuspid valve replacement were excluded. Several important factors influencing the return to work were age, the employment status before surgery, the number of replaced valve, the pre - op NYHA functional class and cardiac function [ejection fraction]. These factors were closely related to the optimal time of heart valve replacement. It can be concluded that the rate of return to work and the quality of life would be improved if valve replacement were performed at an earlier stage of valvular heart disease.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.238-241
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• 2017

Background: We investigated the difference in right ventricle (RV) volume and ejection fraction (EF) according to the pulmonary valve (PV) annular extension technique during Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) total correction. Methods: We divided patients who underwent the procedure from 1993 to 2003 into two groups according to PV extension technique (group I: PV annular extension, group II: no PV annular extension) during TOF total correction. We then analyzed the three segmental (RV inlet, trabecular and outlet) and whole RV volume and EF by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Results: Fourteen patients were included in this study (group I: 10 patients, group II: four patients; male: nine patients, female: five patients). Cardiac MRI was conducted after a 16.1 years TOF total correction follow-up period. There was no statistical difference in RV segmental volume index or EF between groups (all p>0.05). Moreover, the total RV volume index and EF did not differ significantly between groups (all p>0.05). Conclusion: The RV volume and EF of the PV annular extension group did not differ from that of the PV annular extension group. Thus, PV annular preservation technique did not show the surgical advantage compared to PV annular extension technique in this study.

• 대한임상독성학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.133-138
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• 2021

Glufosinate-containing herbicides is a non-selective herbicide commonly used worldwide. As the use of them increased gradually since paraquat was banned in 2012, the number of suicides by their ingestion is also increasing continuously. Complications of glufosinate-containing herbicide poisoning include various central nervous system (CNS) toxicities such as convulsions, loss of consciousness, memory impairment, and respiratory depression, which may be accompanied by hemodynamic changes such as bradycardia and hypotension. However, it is very rare that arrhythmias other than bradycardia occurred and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy was combined due to cardiotoxicity. A 71-year-old female patient was transferred to our hospital after ingesting 500 mL of glufosinate-containing herbicide and receiving 5 L of gastric lavage at a local hospital. A few hours later, she presented stuporous mentality, respiratory depression, and convulsions, and was accompanied by hypotension and bradycardia. On the second day of admission, electrocardiogram (ECG) showed bradycardia and QTc prolongation with hemodynamic Instability. Accordingly, we conducted the early treatment with continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and the application of temporary cardiac pacemaker. An echocardiogram demonstrated decreased ejection fraction (EF) and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy on the third day of admission. Then, she was discharged safely with conservative treatment. At the follow-up after 1 year, Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, EF and QTc prolongation were recovered on echocardiogram and ECG. Because cardiac toxicity after glufosinate-containing herbicide poisoning may cause life-threatening consequences, caution is required while treating the patient. Therefore, if electrocardiogram changes are seen in the elderly with a large amount of glufosinate herbicide ingestion, additional cardiac function test through echocardiography should be concerned, and early treatment through CRRT or artificial cardiac pacing should be considered.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.525-534
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• 2021

Objective: To assess the effect of left atrial appendage (LAA) isolation on LAA emptying and left atrial (LA) function using cardiac MRI in patients who underwent successful catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF). Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 84 patients (mean age, 59 ± 10 years; 67 males) who underwent cardiac MRI after successful catheter ablation of AF. According to the electrical activity of LAA after catheter ablation, patients showed either LAA isolation or LAA normal activity. The LAA emptying phase (LAA-EP, in the systolic phase [SP] or diastolic phase), LAA emptying flux (LAA-EF, mL/s), and LA ejection fraction (LAEF, %) were evaluated by cardiac MRI. Results: Of the 84 patients, 61 (73%) and 23 (27%) patients showed LAA normal activity and LAA isolation, respectively. Incidence of LAA emptying in SP was significantly higher in LAA isolation (91% vs. 0%, p < 0.001) than in LAA normal activation. LAA-EF was significantly lower in LAA isolation (40.1 ± 16.2 mL/s vs. 80.2 ± 25.1 mL/s, p < 0.001) than in LAA normal activity. Furthermore, LAEF was significantly lower in LAA isolation (23.7% ± 11.2% vs. 31.1% ± 16.6%, p = 0.04) than in LAA normal activity. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that the LAA-EP was independent from LAEF (p = 0.01). Conclusion: LAA emptying in SP may be a critical characteristic of LAA isolation, and it may adversely affect the LAEF after catheter ablation of AF.

• 핵의학기술
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.91-95
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• 2012

게이트심장혈액풀스캔(Gated Cardiac Blood Pool Scan, GBP)은 심박출계수(Ejection Fraction, EF)를 정확하게 구할 수 있어 항암 화학요법 시 약물에 의해 발생하는 심장손상을 확인할 수 있다. 심장을 촬영하는 검사의 특성상 환자가 왼쪽 팔을 머리 위로 올리고 바로 누운 자세로 검사가 진행된다. 하지만 부종, 관절염, 골절 등의 이유로 팔을 들지 못하는 환자는 검사를 진행하기에 어려움이 따르고 검사 자체를 하지 못하는 경우도 발생한다. 이에 본 연구에서는 환자가 팔을 올리지 않고 촬영하였을 때의 EF가 기존 자세와 비교해 어떤 변화가 있는지 알아보고자 하였다. 2011년 3월에서 9월까지 유방암 항암 화학요법 치료 중인 환자 80명(평균연령 $51.2{\pm}17.4$세)을 대상으로 하였고 40명씩 두 그룹으로 나누어 좌전사위상을 기존 자세와 팔을 바로 내린 자세, 기존 자세와 팔을 뒤로 돌린 자세로 각각 촬영하여 동일한 관심영역을 설정하고 EF를 비교하였다. 촬영장비는 INFINIA 감마카메라(General Electric Healthcare, Israel)를 사용하였으며 분석은 Xeleris (General Electric Healthcare, USA) 자동분석 프로그램을 사용하였다. 자동분석 오차인 3%를 기준으로 하여 EF 변동을 판단하였다. 첫 번째 그룹인 기존 자세와 팔을 바로 내린 자세와의 비교에서는 40명 중 29명(72%)이 자동분석 오차인 3% 이하의 변동 값을 보여주었다. 두 번째 그룹인 기존 자세와 팔을 뒤로 돌린 자세와의 비교에서는 40명 중 32명(79%)이 3%이하의 오차 값을 보였다. 환자의 비만도가 결과에 영향을 주었는지 판단하기 위해 환자의 체질량지수를 측정하고 EF 오차와의 상관관계를 살펴보았으나 유의미한 상관관계가 없었다. 자세 변경 시 기존 자세 대비 심박출 계수의 오차 7%였던 환자의 영상을 분석한 결과 확장기말 영상에서의 계수변화가 16.6%였던 반면, 수축기말에서는 32.3%의 계수변화를 보였다. 이러한 계수 변화 차는 왼쪽 팔의 상하 움직임에 의해 비교적 용적이 작은 수축기말의 영상이 심장을 둘러싸고 있는 늑골의 음영에 더 많은 영향을 받은 것으로 판단된다. GBP 촬영 이력이 있는 환자는 과거 검사와 동일 자세로 촬영함으로써 이전 검사조건을 유지할 수 있으며 환자가 부득이하게 팔을 못 올리는 경우 팔을 뒤로 내린 자세로 촬영함으로써 이전 촬영과의 EF 오차를 줄일 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.157-169
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• 2023

Gracilaria Verrucosa (GV), a seaweed used in traditional Korean medicine, was studied for its effects on MI-induced heart failure in rats. MI is caused by a blocked coronary artery, leading to severe cardiac dysfunction. The study used a rat model to assess cardiac changes over time and evaluate the impact of GV on heart failure. Ischemia was induced through LAD ligation surgery, and the extent of ischemic area was measured as a prognostic factor. GV extract administration significantly improved cardiac morphology and reduced cardiac weight compared to the MI group. GV treatment also improved cardiac function, as evidenced by positive effects on chamber dilation during MI-induced heart failure. Parameters such as ejection fraction (EF) and fractional shortening (FS) were measured. The MI group showed decreased EF and FS compared to the sham group, while these parameters improved in the GV group. GV treatment also reduced levels of LDH, CPK, and CK-MB in the serum, indicating reduced myocardial damage. Histological analysis revealed that GV treatment attenuated cardiac hypertrophy and fibrosis, with reduced collagen deposition in the myocardium. Immunohistochemistry analysis showed suppressed expression of TGF-β1 and collagen 1, involved in fibrosis. In conclusion, GV showed potential in improving cardiac function in a rat model of MI-induced heart failure. It alleviated myocardial damage, attenuated cardiac hypertrophy and fibrosis, and suppressed fibrotic markers. Further studies are needed to explore its clinical efficacy and underlying mechanisms in cardiac diseases beyond animal models.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제60권11호
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• pp.365-372
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• 2017

Purpose: The mechanism for the pathogenesis of adriamycin (ADR)-induced cardiomyopathy is not yet known. Different hypotheses include the production of free radicals, an interaction between ADR and nuclear components, and a disruption in cardiac-specific gene expression. Apoptosis has also been proposed as being involved in cardiac dysfunction. The purpose of this study was to determine if apoptosis might play a role in ADR-induced cardiomyopathy. Methods: Male Sprague-Dawley rats were separated into 2 groups: the control group (C group) and the experimental group (ADR 5 mg/wk for 3 weeks through intraperitoneal injections; A group). Echocardiographic images were obtained at week 3. Changes in caspase-3, B-cell leukemia/lymphoma (Bcl)-2, Bcl-2-associated X (Bax), interleukin (IL)-6, tumor necrosis $factor-{\alpha}$, brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), troponin I, collagen 1, and collagen 3 protein expression from the left ventricle tissues of C and A group rats were determined by Western blot. Results: Ascites and heart failure as well as left ventricular hypertrophy were noted in the A group. Ejection fraction and shortening fraction were significantly lower in the A group by echocardiography. The expression of caspase-3, Bax, IL-6, BNP, collagen 1, and collagen 3 were significantly higher in the A group as compared with the C group. Protein expression of Bcl-2 decreased significantly in the A group compared with the C group. Conclusion: ADR induced an upregulation of caspase-3, Bax, IL-6, and collagen, as well as a depression in Bcl-2. Thus, apoptosis and fibrosis may play an important role in ADR-induced cardiomyopathy.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.26-33
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• 2007

목 적: 좌측 조기유방암으로 보존수술 후 2차원 또는 3차원 모의치료를 통해 방사선치료를 받은 환자들에서 SPECT (single photon emitted computerized tomography) 영상을 이용하여 심근관류결손의 부위와 빈도를 비교 평가하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2002년 1월부터 2003년 8월까지 AJCC 병기 T1-T2N0M0인 좌측 조기유방암으로 진단되어 외과에서 보존수술 및 화학요법 후 방사선치료를 시행하였던 32명의 환자들을 대상으로 하였다. X선 투시기를 이용한 2차원 모의치료를 통해 방사선치료를 받은 환자들과 컴퓨터단층촬영 기반의 3차원 모의치료 방법을 이용했던 환자들을 구분하여 연구를 진행하였다. 이들을 대상으로 최소 3년 이상의 추적관찰 기간 후에 technetium-99m-sestamibi gated perfusion SPECT를 시행하여 각 군에서의 심근관류결손의 부위와 빈도를 비교 평가하였고, 각 환자들에서의 심벽의 운동상태와 좌심실의 박출량을 측정하여 분석하였다. 또한 모의치료 과정에서 방사선에 피폭되는 심장영역을 각 군에서 측정하여 심근관류결손과의 상관관계를 알아보았다. 결 과: SPECT 영상 결과, 심근관류결손이 확인된 경우는 전체 32명의 환자 중 11명(34.4%)이었다. 2차원 모의치료를 받은 15명의 환자 중 7명(46.7%)에서, 3차원 모의치료를 받은 17명의 환자 중 4명(23.5%)에서 관류결손이 발견되었는데, 3차원 모의치료를 이용한 환자들에서 심근관류결손의 빈도가 통계적으로 유의하게 낮았다(p=0.0312). 심근관류결손이 확인된 11명 중, 심첨부 결손을 보인 경우가 10명으로 대부분을 차지했다. 심벽의 운동상태와 심실박출량은 모두 정상이었으며, 방사선 조사야에 포함된 심장영역은 3차원 모의치료 군에서 보다 작았으나 양군에서의 심근관류결손과의 통계적 유의성은 확인할 수 없었다. 결 론: 저자들은 이번 연구를 통해 좌측 조기유방암 환자에서 보존수술 후 방사선치료 시 전산화단층촬영 모의치료기를 이용한 3차원 모의치료 방법을 이용하면 심근에 대한 조사용적을 줄일 수 있어 심근관류결손의 빈도를 낮출 수 있음을 확인하였다. 그러나 심근관류스캔상의 결손과 향후 임상적인 허혈성 심장질환으로의 발전 또는 이로 인한 사망률의 증가와의 연관성은 장기간의 추적관찰과 전향적 임상연구를 통해 확인할 필요가 있겠다.

• 대한임상독성학회지
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.62-70
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• 2015

Purpose: Cardiac complications may occur in cases of organophosphate (OP) poisoning. However, a few studies regarding patterns of cardiac toxicity as determined by transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) after exposure to OP have been reported. In the current study, the authors examined cardiac functions using TTE in patients with myocardial injury caused by exposure to OP. Methods: A retrospective review was conducted on 16 consecutive cases of OP poisoning with myocardial injury (defined as elevated troponin I within 48 hours of arrival at the regional emergency center in South Korea and diagnosed and treated at the center from January 2012 to November 2014. Results: TTE was performed in 11 (69%) of the 16 patients with an elevated troponin I (TnI) level within 48 hours. Of these 11 patients, 5 patients (45.5%) exhibited reduced ejection fraction (EF), and 3 exhibited regional wall motion abnormality (RWMA). Two patients (18.2%) had both reduced systolic function and RWMA. Two of the 5 patients with reduced EF returned to normal systolic function, however two patients did not regain normal systolic function after admission. One patient expired due to multiple organ failure, and 4 patients were transferred with a moribund status. Twelve of 15 patients who survived to discharge (at 4 to 35 months) were followed. Five of these patients died during follow-up and 7 survived without further complications. Conclusion: OP can cause reversible cardiac dysfunction including reduced systolic function and RWMA. Serum TnI may be useful for initial assessment of cardiac function during the workup of patients suffering from OP poisoning. After the initial assessment of cardiac enzyme, further evaluation with TTE in patients with abnormal cardiac enzyme will be necessary to understand the cardiac toxicity.