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Kabbesh N, Gogny M, Chatagnon G, Noireaud J, Desfontis JC, Mallem MY. Vasorelaxant effect of propentofylline in isolated equine digital veins. Eur J Pharmacol 2013; 718:124-30. [PMID: 24051271 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2013.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2013] [Revised: 08/26/2013] [Accepted: 09/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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We evaluated the vasorelaxant effect of propentofylline (PPF), a methylxanthine derivative, and its mechanism of action in equine digital veins (EDVs). Cumulative concentration-response curves to PPF (1 nM-300 µM) were recorded in phenylephrine-precontracted EDV rings under different experimental conditions. PPF-induced relaxation was partially inhibited by endothelium removal, but was unaltered by CGS-15943 (an adenosine receptor antagonist; 3 µM). PPF-induced relaxation was partially inhibited in the presence of L-NAME (a nitric oxide (NO) synthase inhibitor; 100 µM), ODQ (an inhibitor of soluble guanylyl cyclase; 30 µM) or Rp-8-Br-PET-cGMP-S (a protein kinase G inhibitor; 3 µM). It was not modified by indomethacin (a non-selective cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitor; 10 µM), and was slightly potentiated by H-89 (a protein kinase A inhibitor; 2 µM). In endothelium-intact EDVs, PPF-induced relaxation was associated with a 2.4- and 24.1-fold increase in the tissue cGMP and cAMP content respectively. PPF (100 μM) did not shift the concentration-response curve to phenylephrine (1 nM-300 µM) but reduced the maximal effect. To investigate whether PPF can affect cAMP- and cGMP-induced relaxations, relaxation curves to forskolin (an activator of adenylate cyclase) and to sodium nitroprusside (SNP, a NO donor) were recorded in EDV rings pretreated with PPF (100 µM). PPF only slightly potentiated the forskolin-induced relaxation without affecting the SNP-induced relaxation. We demonstrated that PPF-induced relaxation in EDVs is partially endothelium-dependent. The PPF-induced relaxation partially occurred via NO release and both cAMP and cGMP generation, through COX-independent mechanisms but could also result from the inhibition of cAMP-phosphodiesterase activity for the highest concentrations.
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- Nasr Kabbesh
- LUNAM Université Oniris, "UPSP 5304 de physiopathologie animale et de pharmacologie fonctionnelle", Atlanpole-La Chantrerie, BP 40706, Nantes F-44307, France
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Uterine artery blood flow remains unchanged in pregnant mares in response to short-term administration of pentoxifylline. Theriogenology 2012; 77:430-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2011.08.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2011] [Revised: 08/05/2011] [Accepted: 08/13/2011] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Kabbesh N, Gogny M, Chatagnon G, Noireaud J, Thorin C, Desfontis JC, Mallem MY. Vasodilatory effect of pentoxifylline in isolated equine digital veins. Vet J 2011; 192:368-73. [PMID: 21986319 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2011.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2011] [Revised: 08/29/2011] [Accepted: 09/07/2011] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The direct vasodilatory action of pentoxifylline (1-(5-oxohexyl)-3,7-dimethylxanthine) and its signalling pathway was evaluated in equine digital veins. Cumulative concentration-response curves to pentoxifylline (1 nM to 300 μM) were recorded in phenylephrine-precontracted equine digital vein rings under different experimental conditions. Relaxation to pentoxifylline was partially inhibited by endothelium removal, but was unaltered by CGS-15943 (a non-xanthine adenosine receptor antagonist; 3 μM). Nitric oxide synthase (NOS), soluble guanylate cyclase and cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitors (Nω-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (100 μM), ODQ (30 μM) and indomethacin (10 μM), respectively) significantly reduced the maximum relaxation induced by pentoxifylline. Moreover, pentoxifylline-induced relaxation was strongly reduced by Rp-8-Br-PET-cyclic guanosine monophosphate-S (a protein kinase G inhibitor; 3 μM), but remained unaffected by H-89 (a protein kinase A inhibitor; 2 μM). Pentoxifylline-induced relaxation was associated with a 3.4-fold increase in tissue cGMP content. To investigate whether pentoxifylline can affect cAMP- and cGMP-mediated relaxations, curves to forskolin, to sodium nitroprusside (SNP) and 8-bromo-cGMP were also recorded in endothelium-denuded equine digital vein rings pretreated with pentoxifylline (10 and 100 μM). Pentoxifylline only potentiated the SNP-mediated relaxation at the highest concentration (100 μM). Thus, pentoxifylline relaxed equine digital veins via endothelium-dependent and endothelium-independent components. The effect was mediated through both the NOS and COX pathways and could also result from inhibition of cGMP specific-phosphodiesterase activity at the highest concentrations used.
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- N Kabbesh
- LUNAM Université, Oniris, UPSP 5304 de physiopathologie animale et de pharmacologie fonctionnelle, Atlanpole La Chantrerie, BP 40706, Nantes F-44307, France
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Manohar M, Goetz TE, Rothenbaum P, Humphrey S. Intravenous pentoxifylline does not affect the exercise-induced pulmonary arterial, capillary or venous hypertension in Thoroughbred horses. J Vet Pharmacol Ther 2008. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2885.2000.00262.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Common drugs in acute ischemic stroke and their influence on outcome: an observational study in 1013 stroke patients. Clin Neuropharmacol 2008; 31:74-9. [PMID: 18382178 DOI: 10.1097/wnf.0b013e31811ec142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Various drugs, when used during acute stroke, may affect stroke outcome. Some advise against the use of certain drugs that may be potentially harmful when used in acute stroke. However, for many of such drugs, the evidence is scarce. Therefore, we studied the use of various drugs at stroke onset as independent predictors of outcome at 3 months. METHODS In an observational study of 1013 acute ischemic stroke patients, medication on admission was registered and divided in 10 categories. Functional outcome at 3 months was rated using the modified Rankin scale as functional independent (Rankin 0, 1, and 2) or as functional dependent or dead (Rankin 3, 4, and 5, or 6). Independent predictive values of medication use on outcome were analyzed using multivariate regression modeling. RESULTS Vasodilator use was independently associated with less favorable functional outcome at 3 months (odds ratio [OR], 0.37 [95% confidence interval {CI}, 0.16-0.89]; P = 0.025) in lacunar stroke, as was the use of diuretics (OR, 0.43 [95% CI, 0.22-0.82]; P = 0.010) in atherothrombotic stroke. Calcium antagonists were independently associated with better outcome at 3 months (OR, 2.64 [95% CI, 1.04-6.69]; P = 0.042) in cardioembolic stroke. CONCLUSIONS Our study does not yield strong evidence in favor of testing various commonly used drugs as potential neuroprotectives in acute stroke.
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Mishchenko AA, Irzhak LI. Relationship between H+ transfer through human erythrocyte membrane and temperature. Bull Exp Biol Med 2004. [DOI: 10.1007/bf02694471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Horses with large colon volvulus (LCV) often require intensive postoperative medical management. Although early referral and surgical intervention are critical for minimal postoperative complications and a successful outcome, this is often not possible for many reasons. Endotoxemia, extensive mucosal damage with subsequent severe hypoproteinemia, and focal ischemic necrosis are the major causes of postoperative morbidity and mortality. Although fluid therapy, flunixin meglumine, and antimicrobials are still the mainstay of perioperative management, synthetic colloids are being used to maintain plasma oncotic pressure, hyperimmune antiendotoxic plasma and polymixin B are being used for management of endotoxemia, and lidocaine and constant rate infusion of butorphanol can be used for postoperative analgesia. The use of heparin, dimethyl sulfoxide, and corticosteroids for management of LCV are still controversial. Future studies are required to investigate nutritional improvement and methods to manage cases after surgery to prevent recurrence.
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- Louise L Southwood
- University of Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348, USA.
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Léguillette R, Désévaux C, Lavoie JP. Effects of pentoxifylline on pulmonary function and results of cytologic examination of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in horses with recurrent airway obstruction. Am J Vet Res 2002; 63:459-63. [PMID: 11911585 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.2002.63.459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the effects of pentoxifylline (PTX) administration on lung function and results of cytologic examination of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in horses affected by recurrent airway obstruction (RAO). ANIMALS 10 RAO-affected horses. PROCEDURES 6 horses were orally administered PTX (16 g) mixed with corn syrup, and 4 horses were administered corn syrup alone, twice daily for 14 days. Pulmonary function was evaluated before administration (day 0) and on days 8 and 15. Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) was performed on days 0 and 15. Reversibility of airway obstruction was assessed by measuring pulmonary function before and after administration of atropine (0.02 mg/kg, IV). Serum concentration of PTX was measured in 4 horses 30 minutes and 2 and 4 hours after administration of PTX on days 1, 2, 3, 7 and 14. RESULTS Administration of PTX to BAO-affected horses resulted in a decrease in elastance value on day 8 and on elastance and resistance (RL) values on days 8 and 15. Results for cytologic examination of BAL fluid obtained on day 15 did not differ significantly, compared with values for day 0. Values of RL decreased in all horses following administration of atropine. When mixed in corn syrup and administered orally, PTX was poorly absorbed in horses, and there was noticeable variation in serum PTX concentrations over time and among horses. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Based on these results, it can be concluded that administration of PTX at high doses improved respiratory function of RAO-affected horses maintained in an unfavorable environment.
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- Renaud Léguillette
- Departement des Sciences Cliniques, Faculté de Médecine Veterinaire, Universite de Montreal, QC, Canada
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Manohar M, Goetz TE, Rothenbaum P, Humphrey S. Intravenous pentoxifylline does not enhance the pulmonary haemodynamic efficacy of frusemide in strenuously exercising thoroughbred horses. Equine Vet J 2001; 33:354-9. [PMID: 11469767 DOI: 10.2746/042516401776249453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The present study was carried out to examine whether pentoxifylline administration to horses premedicated with frusemide would attenuate the exercise-induced pulmonary arterial, capillary and venous hypertension to a greater extent than frusemide alone, thereby affecting the occurrence of exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage (EIPH). Using established techniques, we determined right heart and pulmonary vascular pressures in 6 healthy, sound Thoroughbred horses at rest and during exercise performed at maximal heart rate at a workload of 14 m/s on 3.5% uphill grade in the control (no medications), frusemide (250 mg i.v., 4 h pre-exercise)-control, and the frusemide (250 mg i.v., 4 h pre-exercise) + pentoxifylline (8.5 mg/kg bwt i.v., 15 min preexercise) treatments. Sequence of the 3 treatments was randomised for every horse and 7 days were allowed between them. In the control study, galloping at 14 m/s on 3.5% uphill grade elicited significant right atrial as well as pulmonary arterial, capillary and venous hypertension and all horses experienced EIPH as detected by the presence of fresh blood in the trachea on endoscopic examination. Frusemide administration was not attended by changes in heart rate at rest or during exercise. Although in the frusemide-control experiments, a significant reduction in mean pulmonary arterial, capillary and wedge pressures was observed both at rest and during galloping at 14 m/s on 3.5% uphill grade, all horses still experienced EIPH. Pentoxifylline administration to standing horses premedicated with frusemide caused nervousness, muscular fasciculations, sweating and tachycardia. Although these symptoms had largely abated within 15 min, there were no significant changes in the right atrial or pulmonary vascular pressures. Exercise in the frusemide + pentoxifylline experiments also caused significant right atrial as well as pulmonary arterial, capillary and venous hypertension, but these data were not found to be significantly different from the frusemide-control experiments. All horses in the frusemide + pentoxifylline experiments also experienced EIPH. In conclusion, our data indicate that pentoxifylline (8.5 mg/kg bwt i.v., 15 min pre-exercise) is ineffective in modifying the pulmonary haemodynamic effects of frusemide in exercising horses. It should be noted, however, that we did not examine whether erythrocyte plasticity was altered by the administration of pentoxifylline. Since the intravascular force exerted onto the blood-gas barrier of exercising horses premedicated with frusemide remained unaffected by pentoxifylline administration, it is concluded that concomitant pentoxifylline administration is unlikely to offer additional benefit to horses experiencing EIPH.
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- M Manohar
- Department of Veterinary Biosciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois 61801, USA
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Funkquist P, Sandhagen B, Persson SG, Hedenstierna G, Essén-Gustavsson B, Nyman G. Effects of phlebotomy on haemodynamic characteristics during exercise in standardbred trotters with red cell hypervolaemia. Equine Vet J 2001; 33:417-24. [PMID: 11469777 DOI: 10.2746/042516401776249471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Five Standardbred trotters with red cell hypervolaemia (RCHV) were compared before and after removal of approximately 22% (36 ml/kg bwt) of the total blood volume in order to evaluate the haemodynamic responses, haemorheological alterations and oxygen transport during exercise to fatigue. Data were recorded during submaximal exercise at 4 different speeds on a treadmill and then during continued running at the highest speed step until fatigue. Oxygen uptake (VO2), pulmonary artery pressure (PAP), systemic artery pressure (SAP), heart rate (HR), haematocrit and haemoglobin concentrations (Hb) were measured. Arteriovenous O2 content difference (C(a-v)O2), pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) and total systemic resistance (TSR) were calculated. Whole blood and plasma viscosity and erythrocyte aggregation tendency were determined with a rotational viscometer. Endoscopy was performed after exercise. ANOVA was used for statistical analysis. Phlebotomy resulted in a decrease in haematocrit and Hb during the course of exercise. Blood and plasma viscosity were lower and erythrocyte aggregation tendency was higher after phlebotomy. Throughout exercise, including submaximal work and continued running to fatigue, PAP, SAP, PVR, TSR and C(a-v)O2 were lower after phlebotomy. HR was higher after phlebotomy during submaximal exercise. Oxygen delivery and VO2 were lower after phlebotomy in the period from submaximal exercise to fatigue. Run time to fatigue was shorter after phlebotomy. Four horses showed exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage (EIPH) before phlebotomy and the degree of bleeding was diminished but not abolished after phlebotomy. The reductions in PVR, TSR, PAP and SAP after phlebotomy were probably a result of reduced blood viscosity. In conclusion, although a 22% reduction in blood volume improved the haemodynamic and haemorheological parameters and the degree of EIPH, it was found that RCHV trotters have to rely on high oxygen delivery to the working muscles for maintenance of maximal performance.
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- P Funkquist
- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala
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Manohar M, Goetz TE, Rothenbaum P, Humphrey S. Intravenous pentoxifylline does not affect the exercise-induced pulmonary arterial, capillary or venous hypertension in Thoroughbred horses. J Vet Pharmacol Ther 2000; 23:317-22. [PMID: 11107006 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2885.2000.00262.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The present study was carried out to examine whether intravenously administered pentoxifylline-a phosphodiesterase inhibitor which increases red blood cell deformability and decreases blood viscosity-would attenuate the magnitude of exercise-induced pulmonary capillary hypertension in healthy, fit Thoroughbred horses and in turn, diminish the occurrence of exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH). Experiments were carried out on six healthy, sound, exercise-trained Thoroughbred horses. Hemodynamic data were collected at rest, and during exercise performed at 8 and 14 m/sec on 3.5% uphill grade in the control (no medications) and the pentoxifylline (8.5 mg/kg, i.v.) experiments. The sequence of treatments was randomized for every horse and 7 days were allowed between treatments. Galloping at 14 m/sec on 3.5% uphill grade elicited maximal heart rate. In both treatments, simultaneous measurements of phasic and mean right atrial and pulmonary arterial, capillary and wedge pressures were made using catheter-tip-manometers whose signals were carefully referenced at the point of the left shoulder. In the control study, exercise resulted in progressive significant increments in heart rate, right atrial and pulmonary arterial, capillary and venous pressures; thereby, confirming that exercising Thoroughbreds develop significant pulmonary hypertension. All horses experienced exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) in the control experiments. Pentoxifylline administration to standing horses caused anxiety, tachycardia, muscular fasciculations/tremors and mild sweating, but statistically significant changes in right atrial and pulmonary arterial, capillary and venous pressures were not detected. Exercise in the pentoxifylline treatment also resulted in progressive significant increments in heart rate and right atrial as well as pulmonary vascular pressures, but these data were not statistically significantly different from those in the control study and the incidence of EIPH remained unchanged. Thus, it was concluded that i.v. pentoxifylline is ineffective in attenuating the exercise-induced pulmonary arterial, capillary and venous hypertension in healthy, fit Thoroughbred horses.
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- M Manohar
- Departments of Veterinary Biosciences and Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA.
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Hudson NPH, McClintock SA, Hodgson DR. Case of pleuropneumonia with complications in a Thoroughbred stallion. EQUINE VET EDUC 1999. [DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3292.1999.tb01556.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Weiss DJ, Evanson OA, McClenahan D, Fagliari JJ. Haemorrheology of equine platelet-neutrophil aggregates. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 1999. [DOI: 10.1007/bf02585536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Weiss DJ, Smith CM. Haemorrheological alterations associated with competitive racing activity in horses: implications for exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage (EIPH). Equine Vet J 1998; 30:7-12. [PMID: 9458393 DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.1998.tb04082.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- D J Weiss
- Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St Paul 55108, USA
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Wood SC, Fedde MR. Effects of racing and gender on viscoelastic properties of horse blood. RESPIRATION PHYSIOLOGY 1997; 107:165-72. [PMID: 9108630 DOI: 10.1016/s0034-5687(96)02518-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Splenic contraction in racing horses increases the hematocrit (hct), thereby increasing blood viscosity. We tested as to whether racing also affects the elastic properties of blood. Mares and geldings were studied for thus purpose. After racing, there was: (i) an increased erythrocyte count independent of gender and race distance (0.32 to 1.7 km): (ii) an increased mean erythrocyte volume in both sexes; (iii) an increased heterogeneity of RBC size in both sexes; (iv) an increased plasma fibrinogen concentration and erythrocyte sedimentation rate in both sexes; and (v) an increased elastic yield stress (EYS). When corrected to a constant hct of 65%, the blood of mares, but not geldings, had increased EYS after racing. Gender differences in fibrinogen response (p = 0.72) did not account for this and the mechanism is not known. Since EYS is analogous to the point at which ketchup starts to flow from a bottle, its increase could be deleterious in vascular beds characterized by pulsatile flow, e.g. the coronary circulation.
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- S C Wood
- Department of Physiology, East Carolina University School of Medicine, Greenville, NC 27858, USA.
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