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    Fluid Models of Many-server Queues with Abandonment

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    We study many-server queues with abandonment in which customers have general service and patience time distributions. The dynamics of the system are modeled using measure- valued processes, to keep track of the residual service and patience times of each customer. Deterministic fluid models are established to provide first-order approximation for this model. The fluid model solution, which is proved to uniquely exists, serves as the fluid limit of the many-server queue, as the number of servers becomes large. Based on the fluid model solution, first-order approximations for various performance quantities are proposed

    Objective: to specify the frequency and pattern of mental disorders in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and their association with a number of demographic parameters, stressors, inflammatory activity, duration of RA and its therapy, pain, and concomitant cardiovascular diseases (CVD).Subject and methods. One hundred and sixteen patients with verified RA were examined; 86% were women with a median age of 50 years (range, 41 to 55 years) and a median RA duration of 94.5 months (range, 45 to 228 months). Disease activity was assessed using the DAS 28 scoring system; the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) was used for pain assessment. CVD was diagnosed by a cardiologist applying echocardiography, Doppler ultrasound, and 24-hour and blood pressure monitoring. Mental disorders were identified by a psychiatrist in accordance with ICD-10, by employing a number of psychiatric and psychological scales.Results. Mental disorders were found in 86% of the patients. There was a preponderance (85%) of anxiety-depressive spectrum disorders (ADSD): depressive episode (37%), including that within recurrent depressive disorder (19%); dysthymia (23%); adjustment disorders (16%); and generalized anxiety disorder (9%). Moderate cognitive impairment was revealed in 52% of the patients with ADSD. Schizophrenia was detected in 1%; 76 % of the RA patients had sleep disorders; 63 and 52% reported a stressful event at the onset of RA or before its exacerbation, respectively. The patients with ADSD did not differ from those without ADSD in age, gender, disease duration and activity, but they had more frequently aseptic bone necroses (ABN), X-ray stage IV, Class III functional insufficiency (FI), higher severity index and HAQ index. The patients with ADSD experienced stronger pain (p < 0.05). They took glucocorticoids for a shorter time (p < 0.05). Basic anti-inflammatory drugs were taken by the patients with and without ADSD at a similar frequency, but the patients with ADSD received methotrexate less often. ADSD was more common in patients with RA and CVD (angina pectoris, atherosclerosis, acute cerebrovascular insufficiency). Conclusion. Mental disorders with a predominance of ADSD are typical of the majority of patients with RA. Stressful events often precede the onset of RA and its exacerbation. The incidence of ADSD does not depend on age, gender, and disease duration and activity, but correlates with joint destructive changes (ABN and X-ray stage IV), pain intensity, FI, severity index and HAQ, less aggressive therapy for RA, and CVD.

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    Risk factors of adverse outcome of COVID-19 and experience of Tocilizumab administration in patients on maintenance hemodialysis due to diabetic kidney disease

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    BACKGROUND: Patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) and patients on maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) are at a high risk of adverse clinical course of COVID-19. To date, the causes of high mortality in these groups are not fully understood. Data about peculiarity of clinical course and Tocilizumab (TCZ) administration in patients with T2DM receiving MHD due to outcome of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) are not yet highlighted in current publications.AIMS: Identification of risk factors (RF) of adverse COVID-19 outcome and evaluation of TCZ administration in patients with T2DM receiving MHD due to DKD.MATERIALS AND METHODS: The patients treated in Moscow City Hospital No52 were included in retrospective observational study. The observation period was from 04.15 to 07.30 2020. The study endpoints were the outcomes of hospitalization — discharge or lethal outcome. Data were collected from electronic medical database. The following independent variables were analysed: gender, age, body mass index, time from the onset of symptoms to hospital admission, cardiovascular and general comorbidity (Charlson Index, CCI), cardiovascular event (CVE) during hospitalization, treatment in ICU, mechanical ventilation (MV), degree of lung damage according to CT data, level of prandial glycemia at admission, MHDassociated parameters (vintage, type of vascular access, frequency of complications). The autopsy reports were evaluated for the purpose of lethal structure investigation. In a subgroup treated TCZ the time from symptoms onset to TCZ administration and number of laboratory indicators were evaluated.RESULTS: 53 patients were included, mean age 68 ±9 y, males — 49%. General mortality in observation cohort was 45%, mortality in ICU — 81%, mortality on MV — 95%. High cardiovascular and general comorbidity was revealed (mean CCI — 8,3 ±1,5 points). The causes of outcomes according to autopsy reports data: CVE 37,5% (among them — acute myocardial infarction during hospitalization), severe respiratory failure — 62,5%. The independent predictors of lethal outcome were: MV (OR 106; 95% CI 11,5–984; р <0,001), 3-4 degree of lung damage according to CT data (ОR 6,2; 95% CI 1,803–21,449; р = 0,005), CVE during hospitalization (ОR 18,9; 95% CI 3,631–98,383; р <0,001); CCI ≥10 points (ОR 4,33; 95% CI 1,001–18,767; р = 0,043), level of prandial glycemia at admission ≥10 mmol/l (ОR 10,4; 95% CI 2,726–39,802; р <0,001). For risk identification of upcoming lethal outcome a predictive model was created with the use of discovered RF as variables. The predictive value of this model is 92,45% (positive prognostic value — 96,5%, negative prognostic value — 87,5%).In TCZ treated subgroup the laboratory markers of adverse outcome were detected with application of correlation analysis. Among them: increasing level of CPR 24-48 hours before lethal outcome (r = 0,82), the reduction of lymphocytes count after TCZ administration (r = -0,49), increasing of leukocytes and further reduction of lymphocytes count 24-48 hours before lethal outcome (r = 0,55 и r = -0,52, resp.)).CONCLUSIONS: The number of RF of adverse COVID-19 outcome in patients with T2DM receiving MHD due to DKD are identified. CVE is one of the leading causes of mortality in study cohort. According to our experience the preventive (instead of rescue) strategy of TCZ administration should be used

    Обратимая легочная гипертензия у пациентки после трансплантации почки с длительно функционирующей артериовенозной фистулой

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    Case report of reversible high pulmonary hypertension (PH) in patient with successful kidney transplantation (KT) is presented. The distinction of the case was the functioning arteriovenous fistula (AVF) with excessive blood flow during 15 years in the absence of indications for hemodialysis. Consequently, PH was complicated by serious congestive heart failure (CHF) with high cardiac output. Surgical closure of AVF resulted in complete regression of clinical, instrumental and laboratory signs and symptoms of PH and CHF within 2 weeks. The pathogenic role of excessive AVF blood flow in PH and CHF formation is a point of discussion. Surgical closure of AVF with excessive blood flow is recommended in cases of presence of symptomatic PH and CHF in patients after successful KT.Представлено описание клинического случая обратимой высокой легочной гипертензии (ЛГ) у пациентки с успешной трансплантацией почки (ТП), особенностью которого было функционирование артериовенозной фистулы (АВФ) с избыточным кровотоком в течение 15 лет при отсутствии показаний к проведению гемодиализа. ЛГ сопровождалась развитием тяжелой застойной сердечной недостаточности (ЗСН) с высоким сердечным выбросом. Лигирование АВФ привело к полному регрессу клинико-инструментальных и лабораторных признаков ЛГ и ЗСН в течение 2 недель. Обсуждается патогенетическая роль избыточного кровотока по АВФ в формировании ЛГ и ЗСН. Рекомендуется лигирование АВФ с избыточным кровотоком в случае формирования симптомной ЛГ у пациентов после успешной ТП

    Опыт применения фокусированного ультразвукового исследования сердца у пациентов с COVID-19 в Prone-позиции

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    Aim of the study. To study the experience of using focused transthoracic echocardiography in patients with COVID-19 in prone position (fEchoPr) in intensive care units (ICU).Materials and methods. The retrospective observational study included 53 patients (period from 15 April to 31 December 2020). Inclusion criteria: confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19, availability of fEchoPr data, outcome certainty (discharge/death). We analyzed electronic medical records. The fEchoPr was performed in patients in the prone position with a bolster under the left side of the chest and left arm raised (‘swimmer’s position’). We assessed the systolic function of the right ventricle (RV) (tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE)), RV size, RV/LV ratio, systolic function of the left ventricle (LV) (left ventricular outflow tract velocity time integral. (LVOT VTI)), and pulmonary hypertension (PH) (tricuspid regurgitation peak gradient (PGTR). Depending on the results, the patients were divided into 2 groups: informative (+fEchoPr) and non-informative (–fEchoPr) examinations.Results. There was no statistically significant difference in the groups (+fEcho n = 35 vs –fEcho n = 18) by age (65.6 ± 15.3 vs 60.2 ± 15.8, p > 0.05), by gender (male: 23 (65.7%) vs 14 (77.8%), p > 0.05), by body mass index (31.3 ± 5.3 kg/m 2 vs 29.5 ± 5.4 kg/m2 , p > 0.05), by mechanical ventilation support (24 (68.6%) vs 17 (94.4%), p = 0.074), by NEWS scale indicators (6.9 ± 3.7 vs 8.5 ± 3.5 points), by mortality (82.8% vs 94.4%, p > 0.05). Correlation analysis revealed a moderate inverse relationship between being on mechanical ventilation and the informative value of the study (Spearman's r = −0.30 at p = 0.033). In the +fEchoPr group, the correct measurement of TAPSE and RV/LV was carried out in 100%: a decrease in RV systolic function was recorded in 5 patients (14%), expansion of the RV in 13 patients (37%). Signs of PH were detected in 11 patients (31%), PGTR could not be measured in 10 patients (28%). LV systolic dysfunction was detected in 7 patients (20%). No pathology was detected in 16 patients (46%). One patient was diagnosed with infective endocarditis of native mitral valve, which was later confirmed by autopsy.Conclusion. In 66% of cases, fEchoPr examinations were informative, especially in terms of assessing the state of the right heart. fEchoPr examination is an affordable, valid and reproducible method to assess and monitor the state of the heart in ICU patients.Цель исследования: изучение опыта применения фокусированного трансторакального эхокардиографического исследования в Prone-позиции (фЭхоPr) в отделениях реанимации и интенсивной терапии (ОРИТ) у пациентов с COVID-19.Материал и методы. В ретроспективное наблюдательное исследование включено 53 пациента (период 15.04–31.12.20). Критерии включения: подтвержденный диагноз COVID-19, наличие данных фЭхоPr, определенность исхода (выписка/смерть). Анализировались электронные истории болезни. фЭхоPr выполнялось в положении пациента на животе с валиком под левой частью грудной клетки и поднятой левой рукой (“поза пловца”). Проводилась оценка систолической функции правого желудочка (ПЖ) (измерение экскурсии фиброзного кольца трикуспидального клапана (TAPSE)), размера ПЖ, систолической функции левого желудочка (ЛЖ) (измерение интеграла линейной скорости кровотока в выходном тракте ЛЖ (VTIвтлж)), параметра ПЖ/ЛЖ, легочной гипертензии (ЛГ) (измерение пикового градиента трикуспидальной регургитации (PGTR)). В зависимости от результатов пациенты были разделены на 2 группы: информативные (+фЭхоPr) и неинформативные (−фЭхоPr) исследования.Результаты. Не выявлено статистически значимой разницы в группах (+фЭхоPr n = 35 vs -фЭхоPr n = 18) по возрасту (65,6 ± 15,3 года vs 60,2 ± 15,8 года, р > 0,05), полу (муж.: 23 (65,7%) vs 14 (77,8%), р > 0,05), индексу массы тела (31,3 ± 5,3 кг/м 2 vs 29,5 ± 5,4 кг/м2 , р > 0,05), нахождению на искусственной вентиляции легких (ИВЛ) (24 (68,6%) vs 17 (94,4%), р = 0,074), показателям шкалы NEWS (6,9 ± 3,7 vs 8,5 ± 3,5 балла), летальности (82,8% vs 94,4%, р > 0,05). Корреляционный анализ выявил умеренную обратную связь между нахождением на ИВЛ и информативностью исследования (r-Спирмена = −0,30 при р = 0,033). В группе +фЭхоPr корректное измерение TAPSE и ПЖ/ЛЖ проведено в 100%: снижение систолической функции ПЖ зафиксировано у 5 (14%), расширение ПЖ у 13 (37%) пациентов. Признаки ЛГ выявлены у 11 (31%), измерить PGTR не удалось у 10 (28%) человек. Систолическая дисфункция ЛЖ выявлена у 7 (20%). Не было выявлено патологии у 16 (46%) пациентов. У одного пациента диагностирован инфекционный эндокардит нативного митрального клапана, подтвердившийся при проведении аутопсии.Заключение. В 66% случаев проведение фЭхоPr было информативным, особенно в части оценки состояния правых отделов сердца. фЭхоPr – доступный, валидный и воспроизводимый метод оценки и мониторинга состояния сердца у пациентов в ОРИТ

    Depressive disturbances in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

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    Ревматоидный артрит (РА) – аутоиммунное ревматическое заболевание неизвестной этиологии, поражающее 0,5 – 1 % взрослого населения в работоспособном возрасте и характеризующееся хроническим эрозивным артритом и системным поражением внутренних органов [1]. Сохраняющаяся высокая степень инвалидизации больных РА объясняет необходимость проведения исследований, посвященных изучению этиологии этого заболевания, особенностей течения, возможностей терапии, а также факторов, влияющих на качество жизни. Постижение этиологии РА до сих пор представляет большую сложность, тогда как возможности лечения РА заметно расширились. Несмотря на значительный прогресс, достигнутый в терапии РА с появлением в последние 10 лет генно-инженерных биологических препаратов, у большинства больных сохраняется необходимость в многолетнем приеме базисных противовоспалительных и симптоматических средств. Хроническое прогрессирующее течение заболевания и сопутствующая пожизненная терапия сопровождаются развитием зачастую необратимых осложнений и побочных эффектов, проявляющихся изменением внешности, нарушением сна, эмоциональной лабильностью, физическим дискомфортом и значительным ограничением функциональных возможностей больного [2,3]. Психологические особенности позволяют одним пациентам достаточно спокойно адаптироваться к новым условиям жизни, у других развиваются психопатологические состояния, требующие психологической и медикаментозной коррекции. Вместе с тем ошибочным является рассмотрение всех психических и прежде всего депрессивных расстройств лишь в качестве последствий тяжелого хронического заболевания – РА. Современные исследования показывают, что РА и депрессия нередко имеют общий провоцирующий фактор – психосоциальный стресс

    New Russian antiarrhythmic agent nibentan: clinical effectiveness and pharmacokinetics in supraventricular arrhythmia management

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    Clinical effectiveness of a new Russian antiarrhythmic agent nibentan, Class III, was studied in various supraventricular arrhythmias. In total, 220 patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), atrial flutter (AFl), supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) and frequent supraventricular extrasystoles (SVE) were examined. ECG monitoring and echocardiography data, electrolyte balance and blood biochemistry were assessed. left ventricular myocardial kinetics and perfusion were studied by computed Tc-99 scintigraphy (Siemens-E. CAM camera, two detectors, 90 degree rotation, 16 gates per cardiac cycle; data analysis with 4DM sped program). Nibentan pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, as well as its metabolite levels, were measured with highly effective chromatography-mass spectrometry. Nibentan was highly effective in various supraventricular arrhythmias, without affecting central hemodynamics or left ventricular perfusion. There was a positive correlation between nibentan administration time, its active metabolite detection, plasma Mg level increase, and QTinterval elongation. Conclusion: Nibentan, a new antiarrhythmic agent, is highly effective for supraventricular paroxysmal arrhythmias (AF, AFl, SVT) management. Due to long QT and ventricular tachycardia risk, nibentan should be administered at cardiac resuscitation departments or intensive care units only
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