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Hai-bo Hu

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[Research on the distributed PACS based on grid technology].

In this paper, we introduce the grid technology into the design of the distributed PACS. First, we analyse the architecture and functions of OGSA-DAI, and then, introduce a model of the distributed PACS based on OGSA-DAI, and give a detailed analysis on its basic components and workflow. Finally, we make a conclusion on the distributed PACS based on grid technology.

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[Transcatheter closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defects using the new Amplatzer membranous VSD occluder: a short-term evaluation].

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of transcatheter closure of perimembranous ventricular septal Defects (VSD) using the new Amplatzer membranous VSD occluder in a short-term follow-up. METHODS: From November 2002 to November 2003, forty-eight patients (25 male, 23 female) with perimembranous VSD underwent an attempt of catheter closure using a new device specially designed for the membranous septum. The mean age of patients was 17 years +/- 12 years (ranged from 3 to 48 years); the mean diameter of VSD measured by transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) was 5.1 mm +/- 1.2 mm (ranged from 3 to 12 mm). Occluder was released through right heart system. All patients would undergo follow-up 1 months, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months after procedures with examination of transthoracic echocardiography, radiography, and electrocardiography. RESULTS: The devices were deployed successfully in 45 patients. there was complete closure in 36 patients immediately, and tiny (< 3 mm) residual shunt in 5 patients. at the follow-up of 3 months, only two of all patients had a tiny residual shunt. Complete left bundle branch block (LBBB) was found in one patients when he was examined in electrocardiograph 2 weeks later, there were no other severe complications. On a follow-up of 1 to 12 months (mean 3.8 months), all patients were demonstrated a great decrease in their left ventricle end-diastolic dimension (LVEDD) (P < 0.05) and no other late complications. CONCLUSION: Transcatheter closure of membranous VSD using this new occluder is safe and effective, the results of short-term follow-up was satisfied. Further clinical trials are underway to assess the long-term results.

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[Transcatheter closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defects: a clinical application in children].

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of transcatheter closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defects (TCVSD) in children. METHODS: From November 2002 to July 2004, fifty children (26 males and 24 females) with perimembranous (ventricular septal defect, VSD) underwent an attempt of transcatheter closure using the amplatzer occluder specially designed for perimembranous VSD. Among the 50 children, one of them was diagnosed with aneurysm of aortic sinus, one with dextrocardia, and two with leakage after the surgical repair of VSD. The mean age of patients was (9.1 +/- 4.8) years (ranged from 2 to 17 years). The mean body weight of patients was (33.5 +/- 19.7) kg (ranged from 9 to 81 kg). The mean diameter of VSD measured by transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) was (4.8 +/- 0.9) mm (ranged from 3 to 7 mm). The mean rate of quantity of pulmonary flow/quantity of systemic flow (Qp/Qs) was 1.3 +/- 0.3 (ranged from 1.1 to 2.0), the moderate shunt from left to right was found in 4 patients and the small shunt from left to right in the rest. Occluder was released through the right heart system. All patients were followed up in 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after procedures of TTE, X-ray and electrocardiography. RESULTS: The devices were deployed successfully in 47 patients, the rate of success was 94%. There was a tiny (< 3 mm) residual shunt in 2 patients after closure. During the follow-up of 6 months, only one patient had a tiny residual shunt. Complete left bundle branch block (LBBB) was found in one child who was examined with electrocardiograph 2 weeks later. There was no other severe complication. After 1 to 18 months (mean 7 months) follow-up, all patients demonstrated a great decrease (from 38.5 +/- 4.6 mm pre-closure to 35.2 +/- 5.1 mm post-closure) in their left ventricle end-diastolic dimension (LVEDD, P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated that transcatheter closure of membranous VSD using occluder would be safe and effective for children, and the results of short-term was satisfied. Further clinical trials are underway to assess the long-term result.

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