Chinese medical journal
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Lung transplantation (LT) has been demonstrated as the only effective therapy for patients with end-stage lung diseases. Increasing listed lung transplant candidates and expanding volumes of lung transplant centers across China require well-organized programs and registry data collection based on the large population. This study aimed to summarize and analyze the data of LT development in China. ⋯ Facing more end-stage of lung diseases and comorbidities, this study analyzed the outcomes and survival of LT recipients in China. Further prospectively stratified analyses with longer follow-up will be needed.
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Chinese medical journal · Dec 2019
ReviewCardiac complications in systemic sclerosis: early diagnosis and treatment.
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a remarkably systemic heterogeneous connective tissue disease with many organs involved. The heart is one of the major organs involved, carrying the threat of sudden cardiac death, especially in diffuse cutaneous SSc. This review summarizes the pathophysiology, types, new diagnostic approaches, and imaging and novel therapies of primary cardiac complications while underlining the effects of recently developed non-contrast cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) in early diagnosis. ⋯ Cardiac complications play an essential role in SSc and carry the threat of sudden cardiac death. More basic and clinical studies are warranted to develop better management of cardiac involvement in patients with SSc.
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Chinese medical journal · Dec 2019
ReviewDrug-induced anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis.
In recent years, an increasing number of drugs have been proved to be associated with the induction of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV). This article reviews the latest research progress on drug-induced AAV. ⋯ Patients with drug-induced AAV usually have a good prognosis if they stop using the offending drug immediately. Recent advances in research on AAV are expected to help us better understand the pathogenesis of drug-induced AAV.