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Changes in the Pulmonary Artery Wave Reflection in Dogs with Experimentally-Induced Acute Pulmonary Embolism and the Effect of Vasodilator. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11071977. [PMID: 34359104 PMCID: PMC8300366 DOI: 10.3390/ani11071977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2021] [Revised: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Pulmonary hypertension (PH) remains a fatal disease, despite the advances in disease-specific therapies. This may be because the assessment of pulmonary hemodynamics in PH has not been established. Recently, several studies have reported that the pulmonary arterial wave reflection (PAWR) might influence the right ventricular afterload and could provide additional information regarding the severity and progression of PH. However, the pathophysiology of PAWR has some unclear points particularly in the case of acute pulmonary embolism (APE). The objective of this study was to investigate, for the first time, the characteristics of PAWR in a dog model of APE using dual-tipped sensor wire. From the result of the present study, after dogs developed PH by injections of dextran microsphere, PAWR was increased significantly along with the pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) and reduced after vasodilator administration. In addition, PAWR was significantly correlated with PVR and right ventricular fractional area of change (FAC). These results indicating that PAWR may be useful as a new evaluation method in PH and may detect changes related to right ventricular afterload earlier than pulmonary artery pressure (PAP). Abstract Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a complex syndrome that has been frequently diagnosed in dogs and humans and can be detected by Doppler echocardiography and invasive catheterization. Recently, PAWR attracts much attention as a noninvasive approach for the early detection of PH. The present study aims to investigate the PAWR changes in acute pulmonary embolism (APE) and highlight the response of PAWR variables to vasodilator therapy in dogs. For this purpose, anesthesia and catheterization were performed in 6 Beagle dogs. After that, APE was experimentally conducted by Dextran microsphere administration, followed by vasodilator (Nitroprusside; 1μg/kg/min/IV) administration. The hemodynamics, echocardiography, PVR and PAWR variables were evaluated at the baseline, after APE and after administration of nitroprusside. The result showed a significant increase in PVR, PAP, tricuspid regurgitation (TR) as well as PAWR variables following APE induction compared with the baseline (p < 0.05). Vasodilation caused by administration of nitroprusside reduced the mean atrial pressure, PVR and PAWR parameters. There were a significant correlation and linear regression between PAWR indices and PVR as well as right ventricular function parameters. In conclusion, PAWR is not only correlated with PVR but also the right ventricular function parameter, which indicates that PAWR may be useful as a new evaluation method in PH, considering that PAWR can assess both right ventricular afterload and right ventricular function.
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Nitrite and tempol combination promotes synergic effects and alleviates right ventricular wall stress during acute pulmonary thromboembolism. Nitric Oxide 2021; 115:23-29. [PMID: 34133975 DOI: 10.1016/j.niox.2021.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Revised: 05/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The mechanical obstruction and pulmonary vasoconstriction are major determinants of the sudden right ventricular (RV) afterload increases observed during acute pulmonary thromboembolism (APT). Vasodilators and antioxidants agents have been shown to mitigate pulmonary hypertension. We examined whether sodium nitrite and the antioxidant tempol combination could be advantageous in an APT sheep model. METHODS APT was induced in anesthetized sheep by autologous blood clots (250 mg/kg) into the right atrium. Thirty minutes after APT induction, the animals received a continuous infusion of tempol (1.0 mg/kg/min), increasing sodium nitrite infusion (5, 15, and 50 μmol/kg), or a simultaneous combination of both drugs. Saline was used as a control treatment. Hemodynamic measurements were carried out every 15 min. Also, whole blood nitrite and serum 8-isoprostanes levels were measured. RESULTS APT induced sustained pulmonary hypertension, increased dp/dtmax, and rate pressure product (RPP). Nitrite or tempol treatments attenuated these increases (P < 0.05). When both drugs were combined, we found a robust reduction in the RV RPP compared with the treatments alone (P < 0.05). The sole nitrite infusion increased blood nitrite concentrations by 35 ± 6 μM (P < 0.05), whereas the nitrite and tempol combination produced higher blood nitrite concentrations by approximately 54 ± 7 μM. Tempol or nitrite infusions, both alone or combined, blunted the increases in 8-isoprostane concentrations observed after APT. CONCLUSIONS Nitrite and tempol combination protects against APT-induced RV wall stress. The association of both drugs may offer an advantage to treat RV failure during severe APT.
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Feng H, Kishimura A, Mori T, Katayama Y. Evaluation of a Synergistic Effect of L-Arginine on the Anticancer Activity of Doxorubicin by Using a Co-culture System. ANAL SCI 2020; 36:1279-1283. [PMID: 32624523 DOI: 10.2116/analsci.20p200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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In the early stage of tumor development, tumor-associated macrophages (TAM) works to suppress tumor growth by secreting soluble factors including nitric oxide (NO). L-Arginine (Arg) is a substrate of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) expressed in TAM. Here we examined whether NO produced from Arg by macrophages works to enhance the effect of the anti-cancer drug, doxorubicin (Dox) by using a co-culture system of cancer cells with macrophages. By employing colorimetric analyses methods (Griess Reagent and Cell Counting kit-8), we found that NO produced from Arg by co-cultured macrophages could enhance the cytotoxic effect of Dox to cancer cells. Moreover, we found that augmentation is affected by the order of the addition of Arg and Dox. A prior addition of Arg to Dox and simultaneous addition showed the same enhancement effect, but a prior addition of Dox to Arg abolished the augmentation. This suggests that the co-administration of Arg with Dox would be an effective treatment to improve chemo-therapies.
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- Haitao Feng
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University.,Graduate School of System Life Science, Kyushu University.,International Research Center for Molecular Systems, Kyushu University
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University.,Graduate School of System Life Science, Kyushu University
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University.,Graduate School of System Life Science, Kyushu University.,International Research Center for Molecular Systems, Kyushu University.,Center for Advanced Medical Innovation, Kyushu University.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University
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Andersen A, van der Feen DE, Andersen S, Schultz JG, Hansmann G, Bogaard HJ. Animal models of right heart failure. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther 2020; 10:1561-1579. [PMID: 33224774 PMCID: PMC7666958 DOI: 10.21037/cdt-20-400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 05/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Right heart failure may be the ultimate cause of death in patients with acute or chronic pulmonary hypertension (PH). As PH is often secondary to other cardiovascular diseases, the treatment goal is to target the underlying disease. We do however know, that right heart failure is an independent risk factor, and therefore, treatments that improve right heart function may improve morbidity and mortality in patients with PH. There are no therapies that directly target and support the failing right heart and translation from therapies that improve left heart failure have been unsuccessful, with the exception of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists. To understand the underlying pathophysiology of right heart failure and to aid in the development of new treatments we need solid animal models that mimic the pathophysiology of human disease. There are several available animal models of acute and chronic PH. They range from flow induced to pressure overload induced right heart failure and have been introduced in both small and large animals. When initiating new pre-clinical or basic research studies it is key to choose the right animal model to ensure successful translation to the clinical setting. Selecting the right animal model for the right study is hence important, but may be difficult due to the plethora of different models and local availability. In this review we provide an overview of the available animal models of acute and chronic right heart failure and discuss the strengths and limitations of the different models.
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- Asger Andersen
- Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Center for Congenital Heart Diseases, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Critical Care, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Pulmonary Medicine, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Lyhne MD, Kline JA, Nielsen-Kudsk JE, Andersen A. Pulmonary vasodilation in acute pulmonary embolism - a systematic review. Pulm Circ 2020; 10:2045894019899775. [PMID: 32180938 PMCID: PMC7057411 DOI: 10.1177/2045894019899775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Accepted: 12/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Acute pulmonary embolism is the third most common cause of cardiovascular death. Pulmonary embolism increases right ventricular afterload, which causes right ventricular failure, circulatory collapse and death. Most treatments focus on removal of the mechanical obstruction caused by the embolism, but pulmonary vasoconstriction is a significant contributor to the increased right ventricular afterload and is often left untreated. Pulmonary thromboembolism causes mechanical obstruction of the pulmonary vasculature coupled with a complex interaction between humoral factors from the activated platelets, endothelial effects, reflexes and hypoxia to cause pulmonary vasoconstriction that worsens right ventricular afterload. Vasoconstrictors include serotonin, thromboxane, prostaglandins and endothelins, counterbalanced by vasodilators such as nitric oxide and prostacyclins. Exogenous administration of pulmonary vasodilators in acute pulmonary embolism seems attractive but all come with a risk of systemic vasodilation or worsening of pulmonary ventilation-perfusion mismatch. In animal models of acute pulmonary embolism, modulators of the nitric oxide-cyclic guanosine monophosphate-protein kinase G pathway, endothelin pathway and prostaglandin pathway have been investigated. But only a small number of clinical case reports and prospective clinical trials exist. The aim of this review is to give an overview of the causes of pulmonary embolism-induced pulmonary vasoconstriction and of experimental and human investigations of pulmonary vasodilation in acute pulmonary embolism.
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- Mads Dam Lyhne
- Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital and Institute of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital and Institute of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital and Institute of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Nilsson KF, Gustafsson LE. Treatment with new organic nitrites in pulmonary hypertension of acute experimental pulmonary embolism. Pharmacol Res Perspect 2019; 7:e00462. [PMID: 30693089 PMCID: PMC6343054 DOI: 10.1002/prp2.462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2018] [Accepted: 12/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Acute pulmonary embolism may cause right heart failure due to increased pulmonary vascular resistance and arterial hypoxemia. Effective vasodilator therapy of the pulmonary hypertension is highly needed. Therefore, we investigated the effects of a newly developed effective pulmonary vasodilator, the organic mononitrites of 1,2-propanediol (PDNO), in a rabbit model of acute pulmonary embolism. In anesthetized and ventilated rabbits, systemic and pulmonary hemodynamics, exhaled nitric oxide (NO), plasma nitrite concentration, and blood gases were monitored. First, dose-response experiments with intravenous and left heart ventricle infusions of PDNO and inorganic nitrite were done in naive animals and in pulmonary hypertension induced by a thromboxane A2 analogue. Second, acute pulmonary embolism was induced and either PDNO or placebo were administered intravenously within 20 minutes and evaluated within 1 hour after pulmonary embolization. PDNO intravenously, in contrast to inorganic nitrite intravenously, increased exhaled NO and counteracted pulmonary hypertension and vasodilated the systemic circulation, dose-dependently, thereby showing efficient NO donation. Pulmonary embolization induced pulmonary hypertension and gas exchange disturbances. PDNO significantly decreased and normalized pulmonary vascular resistance and the right ventricle rate-pressure product, without causing tolerance, with no significant side effects on the systemic circulation, nor on blood-gas values or on methemoglobin formation. In conclusion, PDNO is a NO donor and an efficient vasodilator in the pulmonary circulation. Treatment with this or similar organic nitrites intravenously may be a future option to avoid right heart failure in life-threatening acute pulmonary embolism.
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- Kristofer F. Nilsson
- Department of Physiology and PharmacologyKarolinska InstituteStockholmSweden
- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular SurgeryFaculty of Medicine and HealthÖrebro UniversityÖrebroSweden
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- Department of Physiology and PharmacologyKarolinska InstituteStockholmSweden
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Zhang R, Wang Y, Pan L, Tian H. N-Acetylcysteine potentiates the haemodynamic-improving effect of sildenafil in a rabbit model of acute pulmonary thromboembolism via the p38 MAPK pathway. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol 2018; 46:163-172. [PMID: 30289994 DOI: 10.1111/1440-1681.13039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2018] [Revised: 09/27/2018] [Accepted: 10/01/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The current study aimed to investigate the effects of sildenafil and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) on the haemodynamics in a rabbit model of acute pulmonary thromboembolism (APT). We developed an APT model using healthy male China big-ear rabbits (2.7 ± 0.4 kg). The rabbits were divided into five groups subjected to various interventions. We recorded the haemodynamic parameters and assessed the oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation response in the groups. Additionally, we detected apoptosis-associated molecules, FoxO1, Bad and Bcl-2, in the lung tissue. Gelatine zymography was used to detect matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activity in bronchoalveolar lavage (BLA). Pulmonary artery endothelial cells were isolated, and their apoptosis rates and MMP activity were assayed. N-acetylcysteine potentiated the haemodynamic-improving effect of sildenafil and significantly inhibited the oxidative stress response. N-acetylcysteine combined with sildenafil decreased MMP-2 and MMP-9 activity and NO consumption and inhibited apoptosis of pulmonary arterial endothelial cells. Moreover, NAC combined with sildenafil inhibited the expression of MCP-1 and p-p38 MAPK. Thus, NAC potentiates the haemodynamic-improving effect of sildenafil in a rabbit model of acute pulmonary thromboembolism via the MCP-1 and p38 MAPK signalling pathway. This study may provide a promising treatment method for APT.
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- Ruipeng Zhang
- Department of Peripheral Angiopathy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Department of Vascular Surgery, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Xian Yang Central Hospital, Xian Yang, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Peripheral Angiopathy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Department of Emergency Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Peripheral Angiopathy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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Acute Beneficial Effects of Sodium Nitroprusside in a Rabbit Model of Massive Pulmonary Embolism Associated with Circulatory Shock. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY 2018; 188:1768-1778. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2018.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2017] [Revised: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 04/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Zhang Z, Li Z, Chen L, Wang Y. The effects of inhaled NO on plasma vasoactive factor and CTnI level in rabbits with acute massive pulmonary embolism. Acta Cir Bras 2018; 33:577-587. [DOI: 10.1590/s0102-865020180070000003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2018] [Accepted: 06/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Schultz J, Andersen A, Gade IL, Ringgaard S, Kjaergaard B, Nielsen-Kudsk JE. A porcine in-vivo model of acute pulmonary embolism. Pulm Circ 2018; 8:2045893217738217. [PMID: 28971735 PMCID: PMC5798692 DOI: 10.1177/2045893217738217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2017] [Accepted: 10/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is the third most common cardiovascular cause of death after acute myocardial infarction and stroke. Patients are, however, often under-treated due to the risks associated with systemic thrombolysis and surgical embolectomy. Novel pharmacological and catheter-based treatment strategies show promise, but the data supporting their use in patients are sparse. We therefore aimed to develop an in vivo model of acute PE enabling controlled evaluations of efficacy and safety of novel therapies. Danish Landrace pigs (n = 8) were anaesthetized and mechanically ventilated. Two pre-formed autologous PEs (PE1, PE2, 20 × 1 cm) were administered consecutively via the right external jugular vein. The intact nature and central location were visualized in situ by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The hemodynamic and biochemical responses were evaluated at baseline (BL) and after each PE by invasive pressure measurements, MRI, plus arterial and venous blood analysis. Pulmonary arterial pressure increased after administration of the PEs (BL: 16.3 ± 1.2, PE1: 27.6 ± 2.9, PE2: 31.6 ± 3.1 mmHg, BL vs. PE1: P = 0.0027, PE1 vs. PE2: P = 0.22). Animals showed signs of right ventricular strain evident by increased end systolic volume (BL: 60.9 ± 5.1, PE1: 83.3 ± 5.0, PE2: 99.4 ± 6.5 mL, BL vs. PE1: P = 0.0005, PE1 vs. PE2: P = 0.0045) and increased plasma levels of Troponin T. Ejection fraction decreased (BL: 58.9 ± 2.4, PE1: 46.4 ± 2.9, PE2: 37.3 ± 3.5%, BL vs. PE1: p = 0.0008, PE1 vs. PE2: P = 0.009) with a compensatory increase in heart rate preserving cardiac output and systemic blood pressure. The hemodynamic and biochemical responses were comparable to that of patients suffering from intermediate-high-risk PE. This porcine model mirrors the anatomical and physiologic changes seen in human patients with intermediate-high-risk PE, and may enable testing of future therapies for this disease.
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- Jacob Schultz
- Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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Lagos-Carvajal AP, Teixeira-Neto FJ, Becerra-Velásquez DR, Diniz MS, Klein AV, Rocha TLA, Dias-Junior CA. Adrenomedullin induces pulmonary vasodilation but does not attenuate pulmonary hypertension in a sheep model of acute pulmonary embolism. Life Sci 2015; 139:139-44. [PMID: 26316450 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2015.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2015] [Revised: 08/05/2015] [Accepted: 08/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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AIMS The pulmonary vasodilation induced by adrenomedullin may be beneficial in the acute pulmonary embolism (APE) setting. This study examined effects of adrenomedullin in sheep with microsphere-induced APE. MAIN METHODS Twenty four anesthetized, mechanically ventilated sheep were randomly assigned into 3 groups (n=8 per group): animals not subjected to any intervention (Sham), animals with APE induced by microspheres (500 mg, intravenously) treated 30 min later by intravenous physiological saline (Emb group) or intravenous adrenomedullin (50 ng/kg/min) during 30 min (Emb+Adm group). Plasma concentrations of cyclic adenosine (cAMP) and guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) were determined by enzyme immunoassay. KEY FINDINGS Variables did not change over time in sham animals. In both embolized groups, microsphere injection significantly (P<0.05) increased pulmonary vascular resistance index (PVRI) and mean pulmonary artery pressure (MPAP) from baseline by 181% and 111-142%, respectively (% change in mean values). Adrenomedullin significantly decreased PVRI (18%-25%) and significantly increased cardiac index (22%-25%) from values recorded 30 min after APE (E30), without modifying MPAP. Adrenomedullin decreased mean arterial pressure (18%-24%) and systemic vascular resistance index (32%-40%). Embolization significantly increased arterial-to-end tidal CO2 gradient, alveolar-to-arterial O2 gradient, and pulmonary shunt fraction from baseline, but these variables were unaffected by adrenomedullin. While adrenomedullin significantly increased plasma cAMP, cGMP levels were unaltered. SIGNIFICANCE Adrenomedullin induces systemic and pulmonary vasodilation, possibly via a cAMP mediated mechanism, without modifying the gas exchange impairment associated with APE. The pulmonary anti-hypertensive effect of adrenomedullin may be offset by increases in cardiac index.
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- Angie Paola Lagos-Carvajal
- Departamento de Anestesiologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Univ. Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Anestesiologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Univ. Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil; Departamento de Cirurgia e Anestesiologia Veterinária, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Univ. Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Cirurgia e Anestesiologia Veterinária, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Univ. Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Anestesiologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Univ. Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Anestesiologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Univ. Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Farmacologia, Instituto de Biociências de Botucatu, Univ. Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Anestesiologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Univ. Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil; Departamento de Farmacologia, Instituto de Biociências de Botucatu, Univ. Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Effects of different inspired oxygen fractions on sildenafil-induced pulmonary anti-hypertensive effects in a sheep model of acute pulmonary embolism. Life Sci 2015; 127:26-31. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2015.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2014] [Revised: 01/21/2015] [Accepted: 02/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The antioxidant tempol decreases acute pulmonary thromboembolism-induced hemolysis and nitric oxide consumption. Thromb Res 2013; 132:578-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2013.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2013] [Revised: 08/27/2013] [Accepted: 09/10/2013] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Elevated Plasma Hemoglobin Levels Increase Nitric Oxide Consumption in Experimental and Clinical Acute Pulmonary Thromboembolism*. Crit Care Med 2013; 41:e118-24. [DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0b013e31827c0b43] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Watts JA, Gellar MA, Fulkerson MBK, Kline JA. A soluble guanylate cyclase stimulator, BAY 41-8543, preserves right ventricular function in experimental pulmonary embolism. Pulm Pharmacol Ther 2012; 26:205-11. [PMID: 23142020 DOI: 10.1016/j.pupt.2012.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2012] [Revised: 09/20/2012] [Accepted: 10/26/2012] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Pulmonary embolism (PE) increases pulmonary vascular resistance, causing right ventricular (RV) dysfunction, and poor clinical outcome. Present studies test if the soluble guanylate cyclase stimulator BAY 41-8543 reduces pulmonary vascular resistance and protects RV function. Experimental PE was induced in anesthetized, male Sprague-Dawley rats by infusing 25 μm polystyrene microspheres (1.95 million/100 g body wt, right jugular vein) producing moderate PE. Pulmonary artery vascular resistance, estimated as RVPSP/CO, increased 3-fold after 5 h of PE. Treatment with BAY 41-8543 (50 μg/kg, I.V.; given at the time of PE induction) normalized this index by reducing RVPSP and markedly increasing CO, via preservation of heart rate and stroke volume. Ex vivo RV heart function showed minimal changes at 5 h of PE, but decreased significantly after 18 h of PE, including peak systolic pressure (PSP, Control 39 ± 1 mmHg vs. 19 ± 3 PE), +dP/dt (1192 ± 93 mmHg/s vs. 444 ± 64) and -dP/dt (-576 ± 60 mmHg/s vs. -278 ± 40). BAY 41-8543 significantly improved all three indices of RV heart function (PSP 35 ± 3.5, +dP/dt 1129 ± 100, -dP/dt -568 ± 87). Experimental PE produced increased PVR and RV dysfunction, which were ameliorated by treatment with BAY 41-8543. Thus, there is vasodilator reserve in this model of experimental PE that can be exploited to reduce the stress upon the heart and preserve RV contractile function.
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- John A Watts
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA.
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Effects of Sildenafil Citrate, Isoniazid, and Streptomycin on Testicular Tissue and Epididymal Semen Quality in Rats. Urology 2012; 80:953.e9-14. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2012.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2012] [Revised: 05/10/2012] [Accepted: 05/11/2012] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Diagnostic utility of NT-proBNP and ANP in a canine model of chronic embolic pulmonary hypertension. Vet J 2012; 194:215-21. [PMID: 22578688 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2012.03.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2011] [Revised: 03/21/2012] [Accepted: 03/24/2012] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The information needed to diagnose pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in dogs based on N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) levels is unclear. In this study, serial changes in plasma NT-proBNP and ANP concentrations were evaluated in association with the development of chronic embolic pulmonary hypertension (CEPH). Six Beagle dogs underwent percutaneous pulmonary artery catheterization. CEPH was induced by the repeated injection of 300 μm microspheres into the pulmonary artery via the catheter. Measured peak systolic pulmonary arterial pressure (PAPs) was elevated up to 80 mm Hg at 90 days by repeated injection of microspheres. Echocardiographic examination showed significant increase in the main pulmonary artery enlargement, right ventricular dilation, transtricuspid late diastolic flow, and ventricular late diastolic myocardial velocity. Plasma concentrations of NT-proBNP and ANP were significantly increased by microsphere-induced severe CEPH, but not by mild CEPH. Measured PAPs correlated weakly with plasma NT-proBNP and ANP concentrations (r=0.63 and 0.69, respectively) and with several echocardiographic variables. Our results indicated that plasma ANP and NT-proBNP responded to severe PAH, but that they were not sensitive for mild PAH.
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Neto-Neves EM, Dias-Junior CA, Uzuelli JA, Pereira RP, Spiller F, Czaikoski PG, Tanus-Santos JE. Sildenafil improves the beneficial hemodynamic effects exerted by atorvastatin during acute pulmonary thromboembolism. Eur J Pharmacol 2011; 670:554-60. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2011.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2011] [Revised: 08/26/2011] [Accepted: 09/07/2011] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Akgül T, Huri E, Yagmurdur H, Ayyıldız A, Üstün H, Germiyanoğlu C. Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors attenuate renal tubular apoptosis after partial unilateral ureteral obstruction: An experimental study. Kaohsiung J Med Sci 2011; 27:15-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.kjms.2010.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2009] [Accepted: 03/19/2010] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Istanbulluoglu MO, Zor M, Celik A, Cicek T, Basal S, Ozgok A, Ustun H, Ozgok Y. Effects of vardenafil on testicular torsion/detorsion damage: an experimental study in pigs. Urol Int 2010; 86:228-32. [PMID: 21124003 DOI: 10.1159/000321492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2010] [Accepted: 09/27/2010] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the effects of vardenafil HCl on testicular germ cell apoptosis and the expressions of iNOS and eNOS within the bilateral testes after unilateral torsion/detorsion (T/D) in a pig model. METHODS 12 male pigs weighing 50-55 kg were divided randomly into three groups (n = 4). Sham operation and T/D was performed in groups 1 and 2, respectively. Group 3 underwent T/D and received vardenafil (0.4 mg/kg) orally 45 min before detorsion. The testes were left in torsion for 2 h. In all groups, both testes were removed 8 h after the operation for histopathological analysis. RESULTS Except for group 1, the histopathologic parameters of the ipsilateral testes were higher than in the contralateral testes, and this difference was statistically significant (p < 0.05). Testicular ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) (group 2) resulted in marked increases in germ cell apoptosis, iNOS and eNOS in the ischemic testes compared to the sham-operated group. The pigs treated with vardenafil (group 3) also showed significantly increased apoptotic cells, iNOS and eNOS levels compared to the sham-operated group. CONCLUSIONS The results suggest that vardenafil HCl worsened histopathological changes related to oxidative stress in testicular injury and had no protective effect on testicular I/R injury in pigs.
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Dias-Junior CA, Neto-Neves EM, Montenegro MF, Tanus-Santos JE. Hemodynamic effects of inducible nitric oxide synthase inhibition combined with sildenafil during acute pulmonary embolism. Nitric Oxide 2010; 23:284-8. [PMID: 20804854 DOI: 10.1016/j.niox.2010.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2010] [Accepted: 08/24/2010] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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While endogenous nitric oxide (NO) may be relevant to the beneficial hemodynamic effects produced by sildenafil during acute pulmonary embolism (APE), huge amounts of inducible NO synthase (iNOS)-derived NO may contribute to lung injury. We hypothesized that iNOS inhibition with S-methylisothiourea could attenuate APE-induced increases in oxidative stress and pulmonary hypertension and, therefore, could improve the beneficial hemodynamic and antioxidant effects produced by sildenafil during APE. Hemodynamic evaluations were performed in non-embolized dogs treated with saline (n=4), S-methylisothiourea (0.01 mg/kg followed by 0.5 mg/kg/h, n=4), sildenafil (0.3 mg/kg, n=4), or S-methylisothiourea followed by sildenafil (n=4), and in dogs that received the same drugs and were embolized with silicon microspheres (n=8 for each group). Plasma nitrite/nitrate (NOx) and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) concentrations were determined by Griess and a fluorometric assay, respectively. APE increased mean pulmonary arterial pressure (MPAP) and pulmonary vascular resistance index (PVRI) by 25±1.7 mm Hg and by 941±34 dyn s cm(-5) m(-2), respectively. S-methylisothiourea neither attenuated APE-induced pulmonary hypertension, nor enhanced the beneficial hemodynamic effects produced by sildenafil after APE (>50% reduction in pulmonary vascular resistance). While sildenafil produced no change in plasma NOx concentrations, S-methylisothiourea alone or combined with sildenafil blunted APE-induced increases in NOx concentrations. Both drugs, either alone or combined, produced antioxidant effects. In conclusion, although iNOS-derived NO may play a key role in APE-induced oxidative stress, our results suggest that the iNOS inhibitor S-methylisothiourea neither attenuates APE-induced pulmonary hypertension, nor enhances the beneficial hemodynamic effects produced by sildenafil.
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- Carlos A Dias-Junior
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes, 3900, 14049-900 Ribeirao Preto, SP, Brazil
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Bonatti HJR, Harris T, Bauer T, Enfield K, Sabri S, Sawyer RG, Matsumoto AH, Lowson S, Hagspiel KD. Transfemoral catheter thrombolysis and use of sildenafil in acute massive pulmonary embolism. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2010; 24:980-4. [PMID: 20138786 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2009.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2009] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Hugo J R Bonatti
- Department of Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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Uzuelli JA, Dias-Junior CAC, Izidoro-Toledo TC, Gerlach RF, Tanus-Santos JE. Circulating cell-free DNA levels in plasma increase with severity in experimental acute pulmonary thromboembolism. Clin Chim Acta 2009; 409:112-6. [PMID: 19751713 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2009.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2009] [Revised: 09/04/2009] [Accepted: 09/04/2009] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The diagnosis of acute pulmonary thromboembolism (APT) and its severity is challenging. No previous study has examined whether there is a linear relation between plasma DNA concentrations and the severity of APT. We examined this hypothesis in anesthetized dogs. We also examined the changes in plasma DNA concentrations in microspheres lung embolization and whether the therapy of APT with nitrite could modify APT-induced changes in plasma DNA concentrations. In vitro DNA release from blood clots was also studied. METHODS APT was induced with autologous blood clots (saline, 1, 3, or 5 ml/kg) injected into the right atrium. A group of dogs received 300 microm microspheres into the inferior vena cava to produce similar pulmonary hypertension. Another group of dogs received 6.75 micromol/kg nitrite after APT with blood clots of 5 ml/kg. Hemodynamic evaluations were carried out for 120 min. DNA was extracted from plasma samples using QIAamp DNA Blood Mini Kit and quantified using Quant-iT PicoGreen dsDNA detection kit at baseline and 120 min after APT. RESULTS APT produced dose-dependent increases in plasma DNA concentrations, which correlated positively with pulmonary vascular resistance (P=0.002, r=0.897) and with mean pulmonary arterial pressure (P=0.006, r=0.856). Conversely, lung embolization with microspheres produced no significant changes in plasma DNA concentrations. While nitrite attenuated APT-induced pulmonary hypertension, it produced no changes in plasma DNA concentrations. Blood clots released dose-dependent amounts of DNA in vitro. CONCLUSIONS Cell-free DNA concentrations increase in proportion to the severity of APT, probably as a result of increasing amounts of thrombi obstructing the pulmonary vessels.
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- Juliana A Uzuelli
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes, 3900, 14049-900, Ribeirao Preto, SP, Brazil
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Dias-Junior CA, Cau SB, Oliveira AM, Castro MM, Montenegro MF, Gerlach RF, Tanus-Santos JE. Nitrite or sildenafil, but not BAY 41-2272, blunt acute pulmonary embolism-induced increases in circulating matrix metalloproteinase-9 and oxidative stress. Thromb Res 2009; 124:349-55. [DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2008.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2008] [Revised: 11/22/2008] [Accepted: 12/09/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Goggs R, Benigni L, Fuentes VL, Chan DL. Pulmonary thromboembolism. J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) 2009; 19:30-52. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1476-4431.2009.00388.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Galea M, Quiney N. Sildenafil in Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Case Report and Review of Literature. J Intensive Care Soc 2009. [DOI: 10.1177/175114370901000112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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We discuss the use of sildenafil in a patient who sustained a massive pulmonary embolism (PE). She remained haemodynamically unstable after thrombolysis, and needed large doses of inotropic support. She was treated with oral sildenafil at a dose of 75 mg three times a day which enabled weaning from inotropic support and clinical improvement.
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- Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford
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Dias-Junior CA, Montenegro MF, Florencio BC, Tanus-Santos JE. Sildenafil Improves the Beneficial Haemodynamic Effects of Intravenous Nitrite Infusion during Acute Pulmonary Embolism. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 2008; 103:374-9. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-7843.2008.00299.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Moreno H. Management of critical haemodynamic complications of amniotic fluid embolism. Int J Obstet Anesth 2008; 17:189-90; author reply 190. [PMID: 18308557 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2007.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Severity dependent increases in circulating cardiac troponin I and MMP-9 concentrations after experimental acute pulmonary thromboembolism. Clin Chim Acta 2008; 388:184-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2007.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2007] [Revised: 09/28/2007] [Accepted: 11/04/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Effect of phospodiesterase 5 inhibitors on apoptosis and nitric oxide synthases in testis torsion: an experimental study. Pediatr Surg Int 2008; 24:205-11. [PMID: 17985135 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-007-2058-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/17/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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To investigate the effects of phosphodiesterase (PDE) 5 inhibitors, sildenafil citrate and vardenafil HCl, on testicular germ cell apoptosis and also on the expressions of eNOS and iNOS within the bilateral testis after a unilateral torsion in a rat model. Forty-eight Wistar Albino rats, weighing between 210 and 262 g, were housed in individual cages. The rats were randomly assigned into four main groups and each group received drugs. Saline, sildenafil citrate and vardenafil HCl were given to each for 1 month and the last received no drug. After 1 month, testicular torsion was created for 1 h of ischemia and the left testis was untwisted and replaced to the scrotum for 2 h of reperfusion. At the end of 3 h, contralateral and ipsilateral testes were removed for histopathologic and biochemical examinations. Under light microscopy; the histopathological patterns of the contralateral testes in all groups were not affected. Mean apoptotic cell, eNOS and iNOS levels were increased in saline study group. The rats treated with vardenafil and sildenafil (groups 2s and 3s) showed significantly increased apoptotic cell, eNOS and iNOS values in ipsilateral testis (P < 0.05). Sildenafil citrate and vardenafil HCl caused an exaggerated testicular apoptosis after IR injury in rats. Additionally these drugs increased the NOSs levels in the testicular tissue.
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Dose-dependent beneficial hemodynamic effects of BAY 41-2272 in a canine model of acute pulmonary thromboembolism. Eur J Pharmacol 2007; 581:132-7. [PMID: 18076875 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2007.11.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2007] [Revised: 11/06/2007] [Accepted: 11/15/2007] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The current therapy of acute pulmonary embolism is focused on removing the mechanical obstruction of the pulmonary vessels. However, accumulating evidence suggests that pulmonary vasoconstriction drives many of the hemodynamic changes found in this condition. We examined the effects of stimulation of soluble guanylate cyclase with BAY 41-2272 (5-Cyclopropyl-2-[1-(2-fluoro-benzyl)-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridin-3-yl]-pyrim idin-4-ylamine) in an anesthetized dog model of acute pulmonary embolism. Hemodynamic and arterial blood gas evaluations were performed in non-embolized dogs treated with vehicle (N=5), and in embolized dogs (intravenous injections of microspheres) that received BAY 41-2272 intravenously in doses of 0.03, 0.1, 0.3, and 1 mg/kg/h or vehicle (1 ml/kg/h of 1.13% ethanol in saline, volume/volume). Plasma cGMP and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances concentrations were determined using a commercial enzyme immunoassay and a fluorometric method, respectively. The infusion of BAY 41-2272 resulted in a decrease in pulmonary artery pressure by approximately 29%, and in pulmonary vascular resistance by approximately 46% of the respective increases induced by lung embolization (both P<0.05). While the higher doses of BAY 41-2272 produced no additional effects on the pulmonary circulation, they caused significant arterial hypotension and reduction in systemic vascular resistance (both P<0.05). Although BAY 41-2272 increased cGMP concentrations (P<0.05), it did not affect the hypoxemia and the increased oxidative stress caused by lung embolization. These results suggest that stimulation of soluble guanylate cyclase with low (but not high) doses of BAY 41-2272 produces selective pulmonary vasodilation during acute pulmonary embolism. The dose-dependent systemic effects produced by BAY 41-2272, however, may limit its usefulness in larger doses.
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Dias-Junior CAC, Sertorio JTC, Tanus-Santos JE. Aminoguanidine produces beneficial haemodynamic effects in a canine model of acute pulmonary thromboembolism. Acta Physiol (Oxf) 2007; 191:189-96. [PMID: 17784902 DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-1716.2007.01746.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM Activating the nitric oxide (NO)-cyclic guanosine 3',5'-monophosphate (cGMP) pathway improves haemodynamics following acute pulmonary thromboembolism (APT). However, the role of NO synthase (NOS) isoforms in the responses to APT has not been determined. We examined the effects of selective and non-selective inducible NOS (iNOS) inhibition. METHODS Haemodynamic evaluations were performed in non-embolized dogs treated with saline (control group; n = 4), L-NAME (NAME group; n = 3), or aminoguanidine (AG group; n = 3), and in dogs that received the same drugs and were embolized with 5 mL kg(-1) of clots made with autologous blood (Emb group, n = 9; NAME + Emb group, n = 4 and AG + Emb group, n = 7). The lung concentrations of nitrite/nitrate (NOx) and cGMP were determined by chemiluminescence and ELISA respectively. RESULTS Acute pulmonary thromboembolism increased mean pulmonary arterial pressure (MPAP) and pulmonary vascular resistance index (PVRI) by 21.4 +/- 1.7 mmHg and by 843 +/- 34 dyn s cm(-5) m(-2), respectively, in Emb group. MPAP and PVRI increased to higher levels in the NAME + Emb group 15 min after APT and all dogs in this group died 15-30 min after APT. Conversely, lower MPAP and PVRI levels were found in the AG + Emb group 2 h after APT compared with the Emb group (both P < 0.05). Higher NOx concentrations were found in the Emb group compared with the other groups (all P < 0.05). Higher cGMP concentrations were found in the Emb and AG + Emb groups compared with the other groups (all P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS These results indicate that endogenous NO protects against APT-induced cardiovascular responses. Moreover, iNOS-derived NO possibly produces unfavourable effects, which are counteracted by aminoguanidine. However, non-NO-related mechanisms may also be involved.
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- C A C Dias-Junior
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo - FMRP-USP, Ribeirao Preto, SP, Brazil
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Metzger IF, Sertório JTC, Tanus-Santos JE. Modulation of nitric oxide formation by endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene haplotypes. Free Radic Biol Med 2007; 43:987-92. [PMID: 17697943 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2007.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2007] [Revised: 06/01/2007] [Accepted: 06/08/2007] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Nitric oxide (NO) is a major regulator of the cardiovascular system. However, the effects of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) gene polymorphisms or haplotypes on the circulating concentrations of nitrite (a sensitive marker of NO formation) and cGMP are unknown. Here we examined the effects of eNOS polymorphisms in the promoter region (T-786C), in exon 7 (Glu298Asp), and in intron 4 (4b/4a) and eNOS haplotypes on the plasma levels of nitrite and cGMP. We hypothesized that eNOS haplotypes could have a major impact on NO formation. We genotyped 142 healthy subjects by PCR-RFLP. To assess NO formation, the plasma concentrations of nitrite and cGMP were determined using an ozone-based chemiluminescence assay and an enzyme immunoassay. Haplotypes were inferred using the PHASE 2.1 program. No significant differences were found in age, body mass index, systolic and diastolic arterial blood pressure, heart rate, total cholesterol, triglycerides, cGMP, or nitrite among the genotype groups for the three polymorphisms studied here (all p>0.05). Interestingly, the C-4b-Glu haplotype was associated with lower plasma nitrite concentrations than those found in the other haplotype groups (p<0.05), but not with different cGMP levels (p>0.05). These findings suggest that eNOS gene variants combined within a specific haplotype modulate NO formation, although individual eNOS polymorphisms probably do not have major effects.
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- Ingrid F Metzger
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes, 3900, 14049-900 Ribeirao Preto, SP, Brazil
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Dias-Junior CA. Potentiating the pulmonary vasodilatory effects produced by sildenafil. Respir Med 2007; 101:1041; author reply 1042. [PMID: 17321734 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2006.10.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2006] [Accepted: 10/12/2006] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Dias-Junior CA. The use of sildenafil in the therapy of massive pulmonary embolism. Intensive Care Med 2006; 32:1284. [PMID: 16788805 DOI: 10.1007/s00134-006-0243-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/18/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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