Huang, Jin
Chen, Chao
Shen, Yan-Ming
Luo, Yun-Fan
Sun, Zhao-Min
Chen, Jie
Xu, Shao-Jun
Lin, Ji-Hong
Chen, Shu-chen
Funding for this research was provided by:
the QIHANG funds of Fujian Medical University (No.2022QH2023)
the Key Laboratory of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (Fujian Medical University), Fujian Province University (No.0713304)
the cohort study of the School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University (No.2021HX003)
the National Nature Science Foundation of China (No.82273415)
Article History
Received: 6 February 2025
Accepted: 29 April 2025
First Online: 8 May 2025
Declarations
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: The study was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki and Good Clinical Practice. This study was reviewed and approved by the Fujian Medical University Union Hospital Institutional Ethics Review Board. All participants provided written informed consent before enrolment in the study. The consent process included a detailed explanation of the study’s purpose, procedures, potential risks and benefits, and the voluntary nature of participation.
: Not Applicable. This manuscript does not contain any individual person’s data in any form, including identifying images or personal or clinical details that could compromise anonymity. As such, no specific consent for publication was required from any individuals. All data presented in this study are aggregated and anonymized, ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of all participants involved in the research. We have adhered strictly to ethical guidelines and data protection regulations throughout the study and in the preparation of this manuscript.
: The authors declare no competing interests.