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Rusakova YL, Grankin DS, Podolskaya KS, Zhuravleva IY. Pigs as Models to Test Cardiovascular Devices. Biomedicines 2024; 12:1245. [PMID: 38927452 PMCID: PMC11200718 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12061245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Pigs as laboratory animals are used in preclinical studies aimed at developing medical devices for cardiac surgery. The anatomy of the cardiovascular system of these animals has been well studied and acknowledged as suitable for use and the testing of new cardiovascular devices developed for humans. However, there are no morphometric characteristics of the aortic root and thoraco-abdominal part of porcine aorta. This can lead to difficulties in experimental surgery and even result in the death of experimental animals due to the mismatch in the size of the implantable devices. Thus, such information is essential to enhance the efficiency of surgical technologies used for eliminating aortic pathologies in their various sections. The purpose of our research is to study the anatomy of the aorta in mini pigs and to assess whether the size, age, and sex of the animals affect the size of the main structures in their aortas. In addition, we attempted to compare the results obtained by transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and angiography. We studied 28 laboratory mini pigs, dividing them into three groups by body weight (40-70 kg, 71-90 kg, and 90 kg). We did not find any relationship between the external somatometric characteristics of the animals and the size of their aortas. Animals have individual anatomical variability in their cardiovascular systems, which means that they need to be examined in terms of preoperative planning by any available method-echocardiography, angiography, or multispiral computed tomography (CT).
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- Yanina L. Rusakova
- E. Meshalkin National Medical Research Center, Ministry of Health of Russian Federation, 15 Rechkunovskaya St., Novosibirsk 630055, Russia; (D.S.G.); (K.S.P.); (I.Y.Z.)
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Galbas MC, Straky HC, Meissner F, Reuter J, Schimmel M, Grundmann S, Czerny M, Bothe W. Cardiac dimensions and hemodynamics in healthy juvenile Landrace swine. Cardiovasc Ultrasound 2024; 22:3. [PMID: 38229189 DOI: 10.1186/s12947-023-00321-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Swine are frequently used as animal model for cardiovascular research, especially in terms of representativity of human anatomy and physiology. Reference values for the most common species used in research are important for planning and execution of animal testing. Transesophageal echocardiography is the gold standard for intraoperative imaging, but can be technically challenging in swine. Its predecessor, epicardial echocardiography (EE), is a simple and fast intraoperative imaging technique, which allows comprehensive and goal-directed assessment. However, there are few echocardiographic studies describing echocardiographic parameters in juvenile swine, none of them using EE. Therefore, in this study, we provide a comprehensive dataset on multiple geometric and functional echocardiographic parameters, as well as basic hemodynamic parameters in swine using EE. METHODS The data collection was performed during animal testing in ten female swine (German Landrace, 104.4 ± 13.0 kg) before left ventricular assist device implantation. Hemodynamic data was recorded continuously, before and during EE. The herein described echocardiographic measurements were acquired according to a standardized protocol, encompassing apical, left ventricular short axis and long axis as well as epiaortic windows. In total, 50 echocardiographic parameters and 10 hemodynamic parameters were assessed. RESULTS Epicardial echocardiography was successfully performed in all animals, with a median screening time of 14 min (interquartile range 11-18 min). Referring to left ventricular function, ejection fraction was 51.6 ± 5.9% and 51.2 ± 6.2% using the Teichholz and Simpson methods, respectively. Calculated ventricular mass was 301.1 ± 64.0 g, as the left ventricular end-systolic and end-diastolic diameters were 35.3 ± 2.5 mm and 48.2 ± 3.5 mm, respectively. The mean heart rate was 103 ± 28 bpm, mean arterial pressure was 101 ± 20 mmHg and mean flow at the common carotid artery was 627 ± 203 mL/min. CONCLUSION Epicardial echocardiography allows comprehensive assessment of most common echocardiographic parameters. Compared to humans, there are important differences in swine with respect to ventricular mass, size and wall thickness, especially in the right heart. Most hemodynamic parameters were comparable between swine and humans. This data supports study planning, animal and device selection, reinforcing the three R principles in animal research.
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- Michelle Costa Galbas
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Heart Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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Suarez-Pierre A, Lui C, Zhou X, Kearney S, Jones M, Wang J, Thomas RP, Gaughan N, Metkus TS, Brady MB, Cho BC, Dodd-O JM, Lawton JS. Diazoxide preserves myocardial function in a swine model of hypothermic cardioplegic arrest and prolonged global ischemia. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2022; 163:e385-e400. [PMID: 32977969 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2020.08.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2020] [Revised: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Adenosine triphosphate potassium sensitive channels provide endogenous myocardial protection via coupling of cell membrane potential to myocardial metabolism. Adenosine triphosphate potassium sensitive channel openers, such as diazoxide, mimic ischemic preconditioning, prevent cardiomyocyte swelling, preserve myocyte contractility after stress, and provide diastolic protection. We hypothesize that diazoxide combined with hyperkalemic cardioplegia provides superior myocardial protection compared with cardioplegia alone during prolonged global ischemia in a large animal model. METHODS Twelve pigs were randomized to global ischemia for 2 hours with a single dose of cold blood (4:1) hyperkalemic cardioplegia alone (n = 6) or with diazoxide (500 μmol/L) (n = 6) and reperfused for 1 hour. Cardiac output, myocardial oxygen consumption, left ventricular developed pressure, left ventricular ejection fraction, diastolic function, myocardial troponin, myoglobin, markers of apoptosis, and left ventricular infarct size were compared. RESULTS Four pigs in the cardioplegia alone group could not be weaned from cardiopulmonary bypass. There were no differences in myoglobin, troponin, or apoptosis between groups. Diazoxide preserved cardiac output versus control (74.5 vs 18.4 mL/kg/min, P = .01). Linear mixed regression modeling demonstrated that the addition of diazoxide to cardioplegia preserved left ventricular developed pressure by 36% (95% confidence interval, 9.9-61.5; P < .01), dP/dt max by 41% (95% confidence interval, 14.5-67.5; P < .01), and dP/dt min by 33% (95% confidence interval, 8.9-57.5; P = .01). It was also associated with higher (but not significant) myocardial oxygen consumption (3.7 vs 1.4 mL O2/min, P = .12). CONCLUSIONS Diazoxide preserves systolic and diastolic ventricular function in a large animal model of prolonged global myocardial ischemia. Diazoxide as an adjunct to hyperkalemic cardioplegia may allow safer prolonged ischemic times during increasingly complicated cardiac procedures.
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md
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- Division of Cardiac Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md
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- Division of Cardiac Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md
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- Division of Cardiac Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md.
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Swans in Swine: Cardiac Output Monitoring in Pigs Supported on Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. ASAIO J 2022; 68:730-731. [PMID: 35471647 DOI: 10.1097/mat.0000000000001763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Left Ventricular Function in the Initial Period After Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in Swine. Neurocrit Care 2022; 37:200-208. [PMID: 35314968 DOI: 10.1007/s12028-022-01468-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cardiac dysfunction is common in the days after severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and may contribute to hypotension episodes, leading to worse outcomes. Little is known about cardiac function in the minutes and hours immediately following TBI. By using fluid percussion TBI in a swine model, we aimed to characterize the immediate post injury cardiac function. METHODS Intubated, anesthetized immature (25.8 ± 1.5 kg) female swine were subjected to severe fluid percussion TBI (4.2 ± 0.2 atm). Beginning at 45 min, simulating hospital arrival, all animals were resuscitated with normal saline (NS), mannitol, and phenylephrine as needed to maintain a cerebral perfusion pressure more than 60 mm Hg and intracranial pressure (ICP) less than 20 mm Hg. Primary outcomes of cardiac function were cardiac output measured by thermodilution and transesophageal echo measurements of cardiac function recorded at prespecified time points and tested for trends over time using linear regression with spline at the time of resuscitation onset. Secondary outcomes included hemodynamic measurements, ICP, and cerebral perfusion pressure. RESULTS Eighteen animals were included. Post-TBI hemodynamic changes demonstrated an early decrease in mean arterial pressure and cerebral perfusion pressure with a corresponding increase in heart rate and ICP. Immediately after injury, there was a significant decrease in both left atrial area and tissue Doppler imaging e' of the LV lateral wall. In addition, there was a simultaneous increase in LV end diastolic diameter and increase in E/e' ratio of the lateral mitral annulus. All other transesophageal echo measurements demonstrated no significant changes throughout the duration of the experiment. CONCLUSIONS Traumatic brain injury is associated with cardiac dysfunction and increased mortality, however there is still a limited understanding of the hemodynamic and echocardiographic response associated with TBI. In this study we demonstrate the hemodynamic and echocardiographic changes in the early stages of TBI in swine. The authors hope that these results may help better understanding on the management of patients with severe head injury.
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Billig S, Zayat R, Ebeling A, Steffen H, Nix C, Hatam N, Schnöring H, Derwall M. Transesophageal echocardiography in swine: evaluation of left and right ventricular structure, function and myocardial work. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging 2021; 37:835-846. [PMID: 33048268 PMCID: PMC7969559 DOI: 10.1007/s10554-020-02053-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
This study aimed to determine standard left (LV) and right ventricular (RV) transesophageal echocardiographic (TEE) measurements in swine. Additionally, global myocardial work index (GWI) was estimated using pressure-strain loops (PSL). A comprehensive TEE examination was conducted in ten anesthetized, intubated and mechanically ventilated healthy female German landrace swine, weighing 44 to 57 kg. For GWI calculation, we performed LV and RV segmental strain analysis and used invasively measured LV and RV pressure to obtain PSL. The GWI and further myocardial work indices were calculated from the area of the PSL using commercially available software. Furthermore, hemodynamic measurements were obtained using indwelling catheters. We obtained complete standardized baseline values for left and right ventricular dimensions and function. Biplane LV ejection fraction was 63 ± 7 % and the LV end-diastolic volume was 70.5 ± 5.9 ml. Tissue Doppler estimated peak tricuspid annular systolic velocity was 13.1 ± 1.8 cm/s. The Doppler estimated LV and RV stroke volume index were 75.6 ± 7.2 ml/m2 and 76.7 ± 7.8 ml/m2 respectively. Pulsed wave Doppler derived cardiac output correlated well with cardiac output estimated using the thermodilution method (7.0 ± 1.2 l/min vs. 7.0 ± 1.1 l/min, r = 0.812, p = 0.004). The LV global longitudinal strain was -21.3 ± 3.9 % and the RV global longitudinal strain was -15.4 ± 2.5 %. LV GWI was 1885(1281-2121) mmHg*% and 297 ± 62 mmHg*% for the RV. LV global myocardial work efficiency was 82.6 ± 4 % and 83(72-88) % for the RV. TEE offers sufficient morphological, functional and hemodynamic assessment of the heart in swine. Myocardial contractility and mechanics can be reliably evaluated with the non-invasive GWI derived from echocardiography without additional invasive measures.
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- Sebastian Billig
- University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Department of Anesthesiology, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstr. 30, Aachen, 52074, Germany
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- University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstr. 30, Aachen, 52074, Germany
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- University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Department of Anesthesiology, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstr. 30, Aachen, 52074, Germany
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- University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstr. 30, Aachen, 52074, Germany
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- University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Department of Anesthesiology, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstr. 30, Aachen, 52074, Germany
- Abiomed Europe GmbH, Neuenhofer Weg 3, Aachen, 52074, Germany
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- University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstr. 30, Aachen, 52074, Germany
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- University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstr. 30, Aachen, 52074, Germany
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- University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Department of Anesthesiology, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstr. 30, Aachen, 52074, Germany.
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Wollborn J, Steiger C, Ruetten E, Benk C, Kari FA, Wunder C, Meinel L, Buerkle H, Schick MA, Goebel U. Carbon monoxide improves haemodynamics during extracorporeal resuscitation in pigs. Cardiovasc Res 2020; 116:158-170. [PMID: 30873524 DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvz075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2018] [Revised: 02/25/2019] [Accepted: 03/13/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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AIMS Heart disease of different aetiology remains the leading cause of cardiac arrest (CA). Despite efforts to improve the quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), subsequent myocardial and systemic damage after CA still present a major long-term burden. Low-dose carbon monoxide (CO) is known to exert protective effects in cardiovascular pathophysiology but clinical applications are challenged by unfavourable delivery modes. We tested the hypothesis that extracorporeal resuscitation (E-CPR) in combination with controlled fast onset CO delivery results in improved cardiac physiology and haemodynamics. Damage-associated molecular pattern (DAMP) signalling may be part of the molecular mechanism. METHODS AND RESULTS In an established porcine model, E-CPR was performed. While E-CPR leads to similar results as compared to a conventional CPR strategy, CO delivery in combination with E-CPR demonstrated significant cardioprotection. Cardiac performance analysis using echocardiography and thermodilution techniques showed a CO-dependent improved cardiac function compared to severe myocardial dysfunction in CPR and E-CPR (left ventricular ejection fraction: Sham 49 ± 5; CPR 26 ± 2; E-CPR 25 ± 2; CO-E-CPR 31 ± 4; P < 0.05). While sublingual microcirculation was significantly compromised in CPR and E-CPR, CO delivery demonstrated a significant improvement in microvascular function (microvascular flow index: Sham 2.9 ± 0.1; CPR 2.2 ± 0.1; E-CPR 1.8 ± 0.1; CO-E-CPR 2.7 ± 0.1; P < 0.01). Histological and serological myocardial damage markers were significantly reduced (hsTroponin-T Sham 0.01 ± 0.001; CPR 1.9 ± 0.2; E-CPR 3.5 ± 1.2; CO-E-CPR 0.5 ± 0.2 ng/mL; P < 0.05). DAMP signalling was decreased ipse facto leading to influence of cardioprotective heat shock and cyclooxygenase response. CONCLUSIONS CO treatment restores myocardial function and improves systemic macro- and microhaemodynamics in E-CPR through a reduction in DAMPs.
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- Jakob Wollborn
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA.,Division of Gastroenterology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Institute for Pharmacy and Food Chemistry, University of Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany.,Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart Center - University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany.,Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart Center - University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Robert-Bosch-Krankenhaus Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute for Pharmacy and Food Chemistry, University of Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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Tao L, Xianhao B, Yuxi Z, Ziwen L, Ziyi X, Zhaoxiang Z, Mingwei W, Yiming L, Ding X, Jiaxuan F, Rui F, Jian Z, Zaiping J. Thoracic aortic computed tomography angiography in swine: establishment of a baseline for endovascular evaluation of the ascending aorta. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2020; 31:248-253. [PMID: 32500150 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivaa077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2019] [Revised: 03/09/2020] [Accepted: 03/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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AbstractOBJECTIVESOur goal was to establish a baseline of computed tomography (CT) angiographic data for the porcine ascending thoracic aorta for endovascular evaluation of animal experiments and device development.METHODSThoracic aortic CT angiography was conducted on 49 pigs with an average body weight of 60–65 kg. The CT angiographic scans were done on an imaging reconstruction workstation to obtain the specific aortic geometric data, including the diameters of the planes, the heights among the planes and the clock positions of target arteries.RESULTSFourteen important planes were defined in the study for endograft customizing reference. The diameters of the planes were measured, and the heights among the planes were recorded. For endograft fenestrations, the right coronary artery ostium clock position was 100.11 ± 7.29°, and the brachiocephalic trunk ostium clock position was 74.72 ± 6.45°. The best projection angle of the tangent position of the left coronary artery was the right anterior oblique 17 ± 7° position. A pig with a rare congenital giant dilated aorta was found among the candidate experimental animals.CONCLUSIONSFor experimental porcine models, CT angiography has proved to be a suitable imaging technique. The established baseline angiography of the swine can provide reference values for future animal experiments and device development.
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- Li Tao
- Endovascular Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Heart Valvular Diseases, and Endovascular Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Aortic Dissection, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Endovascular Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Heart Valvular Diseases, and Endovascular Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Aortic Dissection, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Endovascular Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Heart Valvular Diseases, and Endovascular Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Aortic Dissection, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Endovascular Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Heart Valvular Diseases, and Endovascular Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Aortic Dissection, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Endovascular Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Heart Valvular Diseases, and Endovascular Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Aortic Dissection, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Endovascular Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Heart Valvular Diseases, and Endovascular Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Aortic Dissection, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Endovascular Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Heart Valvular Diseases, and Endovascular Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Aortic Dissection, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Endovascular Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Heart Valvular Diseases, and Endovascular Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Aortic Dissection, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Endovascular Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Heart Valvular Diseases, and Endovascular Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Aortic Dissection, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Endovascular Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Heart Valvular Diseases, and Endovascular Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Aortic Dissection, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Endovascular Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Heart Valvular Diseases, and Endovascular Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Aortic Dissection, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Endovascular Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Heart Valvular Diseases, and Endovascular Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Aortic Dissection, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
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Fang J, Wang R, Liu H, Su Y, Chen J, Han X, Wei Y, Chen Y, Cheng L, Wei X. Transapical septal myectomy in the beating heart via a minimally invasive approach: a feasibility study in swine. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2020; 30:303-311. [PMID: 31642911 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivz249] [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] [Received: 07/03/2019] [Revised: 09/12/2019] [Accepted: 09/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to establish an original transapical septal myectomy procedure that can be performed in the beating heart via a minimally invasive approach for the treatment of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. METHODS We designed an original intracardiac septum resection device to conduct off-pump septal myectomy in swine. A subxiphoid minithoracotomy was performed to access the apex of the heart. This resection device was inserted into the left ventricular outflow tract of the heart via the apex. The basal anteroseptal myocardium beneath the right aortic cusp was identified using a combination of transoesophageal and transthoracic echocardiography and then resected and collected by the device. RESULTS Six consecutive operations were successfully and accurately performed using the custom-made device under echocardiographic guidance. All pigs survived and appeared to be normal until planned euthanasia 1 week after operation. A 300-700 mg portion of the septal myocardium was resected from the normal swine heart. Echocardiography and electrocardiogram revealed no abnormalities after resection. One exception was the fifth pig, in which mild annular regurgitation of the aortic valve occurred after repetitive resection. Postmortem necropsy demonstrated that all resections were correctly located at the basal anteroseptal septum beneath the right aortic cusp. CONCLUSIONS Our study provides the first proof-of-concept evidence for a novel beating heart transapical septal myectomy procedure, which showed promising translational potential for the treatment of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. This procedure would probably reduce operative risks and improve outcomes and reduce the demanding expertise required to perform conventional surgical myectomy.
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- Jing Fang
- Division of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Medical Ultrasound, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Li W, Lyu L, Yang W, Zhang R, Wang G, Fang D, Song W, Yin J, Yang J, Li W, Chen L, Luo T. A Pilot Study of Third-Generation Dual-Source Computed Tomography for the Assessment of Global Dynamic Changes in Left Ventricular Structure and Function in a Porcine Model of Acute Myocardial Infarction. MEDICAL SCIENCE MONITOR : INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL RESEARCH 2019; 25:7989-7997. [PMID: 31649233 PMCID: PMC6825397 DOI: 10.12659/msm.919122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
Abstract
Background First-generation and second-generation dual-source computed tomography (DSCT) are useful for analyzing left ventricle (LV) structure and function. This pilot study aimed to investigate the feasibility and role of third-generation DSCT for the evaluation of dynamic changes in LV structural and functional characteristics in a Diannan small-ear pig model of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Material/Methods The model of AMI was established by balloon occlusion of the distal third of the left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery in 14 Diannan small-eared pigs. Third-generation DSCT was performed to observe dynamic changes in LV structure and function before and after AMI was induced, with a follow-up period of 30 days. Results The mean structural measurements at baseline included interventricular septum thickness (8.50±0.90 mm), LV anterior wall thickness (8.40±1.30 mm), LV posterior wall thickness (7.80±1.20 mm), LV end-diastolic dimension (LVEDD) (45.00±4.90 mm), and LV end-systolic dimension (LVESD) (25.90±4.10 mm). The mean functional measurements at baseline included the LV end-diastolic volume (LVEDV) (74.62±13.54 ml), LV end-systolic volume (LVESV) (23.06±7.46 ml), LV ejection fraction (LVEF) (69.29±6.83%), LV mass (86.35±14.02 g), stroke volume (SV) (51.56±9.77 ml), and cardiac output (CO) (4.22±2.14 l/min). Trends of time-dependent changes were observed for LVESV, LVEF, SV, and CO, but not for LVEDV or LV mass. Conclusions Third-generation DSCT was validated as a tool for assessing dynamic changes in LV global function in a porcine model of AMI.
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- Wenjia Li
- Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China (mainland).,Department of Radiology, First People's Hospital of Yunnan, Kunming, Yunnan, China (mainland)
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- Department of Radiology, First People's Hospital of Yunnan, Kunming, Yunnan, China (mainland)
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- Department of Radiology, First People's Hospital of Yunnan, Kunming, Yunnan, China (mainland)
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- Department of Radiology, Third People's Hospital of Yunnan, Kunming, Yunnan, China (mainland)
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- Department of Radiology, First People's Hospital of Yunnan, Kunming, Yunnan, China (mainland)
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- Department of Radiology, First People's Hospital of Yunnan, Kunming, Yunnan, China (mainland)
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- Department of Radiology, First People's Hospital of Yunnan, Kunming, Yunnan, China (mainland)
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- Department of Radiology, First People's Hospital of Yunnan, Kunming, Yunnan, China (mainland)
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- Department of Radiology, First People's Hospital of Yunnan, Kunming, Yunnan, China (mainland)
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- Department of Radiology, First People's Hospital of Yunnan, Kunming, Yunnan, China (mainland)
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- Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China (mainland)
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- Department of Radiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China (mainland)
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Teeter WA, Conti BM, Wasicek PJ, Morrison JJ, Parsell D, Gamble B, Hoehn MR, Scalea TM, Galvagno SM. Feasibility of basic transesophageal echocardiography in hemorrhagic shock: potential applications during resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA). Cardiovasc Ultrasound 2018; 16:12. [PMID: 30012168 PMCID: PMC6048745 DOI: 10.1186/s12947-018-0129-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background There are numerous studies in the cardiovascular literature that have employed transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in swine models, but data regarding the use of basic TEE in swine models is limited. The primary aim of this study is to describe an echocardiographic method that can be used with relative ease to qualitatively assess cardiovascular function in a porcine hemorrhagic shock model using resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA). Methods Multiplane basic TEE exams were performed in 15 during an experimental hemorrhage model using REBOA. Cardiac anatomical structure and functional measurements were obtained. In a convenience sample (two animals from each group), advanced functional cardiovascular measurements were obtained before and after REBOA inflation for comparison with qualitative assessments. Results Basic TEE exams were performed in 15 swine. Appropriate REBOA placement was confirmed using TEE in all animals and verified with fluoroscopy. Left ventricular volume was decreased in all animals, and left ventricular systolic function increased following REBOA inflation. Right ventricular systolic function and volume remained normal prior to and after hemorrhage and REBOA use. Mean ejection fraction (EF) decreased from 64% (S.D. 9.6) to 62.1 (S.D. 16.8) after hemorrhage and REBOA inflation (p = 0.76); fractional area of change (FAC) decreased from 49.8 (S.D. 9.0) to 48.5 (S.D. 13.6) after hemorrhage and REBOA inflation (p = 0.82). Conclusion Basic TEE, which requires less training than advanced TEE, may be employed by laboratory investigators and practitioners across a wide spectrum of experimental and clinical settings.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Trauma Anesthesiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Program in Trauma, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Walter Reed National Medical Center, United States Army, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- University of Maryland, Program in Trauma, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Divisions of Critical Care Medicine and Trauma Anesthesiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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