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Schulz A, Schuster A. Visualizing diastolic failure: Non-invasive imaging-biomarkers in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. EBioMedicine 2022; 86:104369. [PMID: 36423377 PMCID: PMC9691917 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2022.104369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction is an increasing challenge for modern day medicine and has been drawing more attention recently. Invasive right heart catheterization represents the mainstay for the diagnosis of diastolic dysfunction, however due to its attributable risk of an invasive procedure, other non-invasive clinical pathways are trying to approach this pathology in clinical practice. Diastolic failure is complex, and imaging is based on various parameters. In addition to transthoracic echocardiography, numerous novel imaging approaches, such as cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, positron emission (computed) tomography or single photon emission tomography techniques are being used to supplement deeper insights into causal pathology and might open targets for dedicated therapy options. This article provides insights into these sophisticated imaging techniques, their incremental value for the diagnosis of this poorly understood disease and recent promising results for an enhanced prognostication of outcome and therapy monitoring.
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- Corresponding author. Department for Cardiology and Pneumology, University Medical Center, Georg-August University, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37099 Göttingen, Germany.
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Shi X, Liu Y, Copeland KM, McMahan SR, Zhang S, Butler JR, Hong Y, Cho M, Bajona P, Gao H, Liao J. Epicardial prestrained confinement and residual stresses: a newly observed heart ventricle confinement interface. J R Soc Interface 2020; 16:20190028. [PMID: 30862283 DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2019.0028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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The heart epicardial layer, with elastin as the dominant component, has not been well investigated, specifically on how it contributes to ventricular biomechanics. In this study, we revealed and quantitatively assessed the overall status of prestraining and residual stresses exerted by the epicardial layer on the heart left ventricle (LV). During porcine heart wall dissection, we discovered that bi-layered LV surface strips, consisting of an epicardial layer and cardiac muscle, always curled towards the epicardial side due to epicardial residual stresses. We hence developed a curling angle characterization technique to intuitively and qualitatively reveal the location-dependency and direction-dependency of epicardial residual stresses. Moreover, by combining prestrain measurement and biaxial mechanical testing, we were able to quantify the epicardial prestrains and residual stresses on the unpressurized intact LV. To investigate the potential mechanical effect of epicardial prestraining, a finite-element (FE) model has been constructed, and we demonstrate that it is the prestraining of the epicardial layer, not the epicardial layer alone, providing an additional resistance mechanism during LV diastolic expansion and ventricular wall protection by reducing myocardial stress. In short, our study on healthy, native porcine hearts has revealed an important phenomenon-the epicardial layer, rich in elastin, acts like a prestrained 'balloon' that wraps around the heart and functions as an extra confinement and protection interface. The obtained knowledge fills a gap in ventricular biomechanics and will help design novel biomimicking materials or prosthetic devices to target the maintenance/recreation of this ventricle confinement interface.
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- Xiaodan Shi
- 1 Department of Bioengineering, University of Texas at Arlington , Arlington, TX 76010 , USA.,3 Bagley College of Engineering, College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University , Mississippi State, MS 39762 , USA
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- 2 School of Engineering, Brown University , Providence, RI 02912 , USA
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- 1 Department of Bioengineering, University of Texas at Arlington , Arlington, TX 76010 , USA
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- 1 Department of Bioengineering, University of Texas at Arlington , Arlington, TX 76010 , USA
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- 3 Bagley College of Engineering, College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University , Mississippi State, MS 39762 , USA
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- 3 Bagley College of Engineering, College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University , Mississippi State, MS 39762 , USA
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- 1 Department of Bioengineering, University of Texas at Arlington , Arlington, TX 76010 , USA.,5 Joint Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center , Dallas, TX 75390 , USA
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- 1 Department of Bioengineering, University of Texas at Arlington , Arlington, TX 76010 , USA
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- 4 Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center , Dallas, TX 75390 , USA.,5 Joint Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center , Dallas, TX 75390 , USA
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- 2 School of Engineering, Brown University , Providence, RI 02912 , USA
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- 1 Department of Bioengineering, University of Texas at Arlington , Arlington, TX 76010 , USA.,5 Joint Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center , Dallas, TX 75390 , USA
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Brant S, Holmes C, Cobert M, Powell L, Shelton J, Jessen M, Peltz M. Successful transplantation in canines after long-term coronary sinus machine perfusion preservation of donor hearts. J Heart Lung Transplant 2016; 35:1031-6. [PMID: 27160493 DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2016.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2015] [Revised: 03/01/2016] [Accepted: 03/11/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Machine perfusion is a promising strategy for donor heart preservation, but delivery of perfusate through the aorta may be limited by aortic valve incompetence. We hypothesized that retrograde machine perfusion preservation through the coronary sinus avoided this issue and allowed for recovery of donor hearts after long-term storage. METHODS Canine hearts were procured after arrest with 1 liter University of Wisconsin Machine Perfusion Solution (UWMPS) and preserved for 14 hours by static hypothermic storage (Static group, n = 5) or retrograde machine perfusion through the coronary sinus (RP group, n = 5). Myocardial oxygen consumption (MVo2) and lactate were monitored in perfused hearts. Hearts were implanted and reperfused for 6 hours. The pre-load recruitable stroke work was determined as a measure of myocardial function. Cardiac enzyme release was quantified. Cell death was evaluated by TUNEL (terminal deoxynucleotidyltransferase-mediated deoxy uridine triphosphate nick-end label). RESULTS MVo2 decreased initially then stabilized. Lactate accumulation was low in RP hearts. All RP hearts separated from cardiopulmonary bypass. All Static hearts required a return to bypass (p < .05). Pre-load recruitable stroke work in RP hearts was increased (55 ± 7 mm Hg) compared with Static (20 ± 11 mm Hg, p < .05) and did not differ from baseline values. Creatine kinase release was greater in Static group hearts (102 ± 16 IU/liter/g) than in RP hearts (51 ± 8 IU/liter/g, p < .05). The fraction of TUNEL-positive cells was higher in the Static group, but this difference was not significant. CONCLUSIONS Retrograde machine perfusion can preserve donor hearts for long intervals. Cardiac function after implantation suggested excellent myocardial protection. Retrograde machine perfusion appears promising for extending the donor ischemic interval and improving results of heart transplantation.
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- Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Gong B, Ji B, Sun Y, Wang G, Liu J, Zheng Z. Is microplegia really superior to standard blood cardioplegia? The results from a meta-analysis. Perfusion 2015; 30:375-382. [DOI: 10.1177/0267659114530454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/30/2023]
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Background: Microplegia (whole blood cardioplegia with reduced volume) retains all the advantages of blood cardioplegia (such as superior oxygen-carrying capacity, better osmotic properties and antioxidant capability, etc.) without the potential disadvantages of hemodilution (such as myocardial edema). We sought to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare microplegia and standard blood cardioplegia on the cardioprotective effects for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Methods: MEDLINE, EMBASE and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched for relevant controlled trials published in English, from their inception up to May 15th, 2013. Data on low output syndrome, spontaneous return to sinus rhythm, volume of cardioplegia and perioperative myocardial infarction were analyzed. Results: Five studies, totaling 296 patients, were included out of 77 retrieved citations. The microplegia group used less volume of cardioplegia (WMD, -514.79 ml, 95%CI: -705.37 ml to -324.21 ml) when compared with the standard blood cardioplegia group. There were no statistical differences in the incidence of low output syndrome (RR, 0.95, 95%CI: 0.55 to 1.62), spontaneous return to sinus rhythm (RR, 1.64, 95%CI: 0.61 to 4.41) and perioperative myocardial infarction (RR, 0.62, 95%CI: 0.19 to 2.08). Conclusions: Microplegia was associated with less volume of cardioplegia, whereas the incidence of spontaneous return to sinus rhythm and perioperative myocardial infarction were similar, but large controlled randomized trials are still needed to confirm this.
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- B Gong
- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- Department of Cardiopulmonary Bypass, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- Department of Cardiopulmonary Bypass, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- Department of Anesthesia, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- Department of Cardiopulmonary Bypass, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Weisel RD, Nussmeier N, Newman MF, Pearl RG, Wechsler AS, Ambrosio G, Pitt B, Clare RM, Pieper KS, Mongero L, Reece TL, Yau TM, Fremes S, Menasché P, Lira A, Harrington RA, Ferguson TB. Predictors of contemporary coronary artery bypass grafting outcomes. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2014; 148:2720-6.e1-2. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2014.08.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2014] [Revised: 08/05/2014] [Accepted: 08/06/2014] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Cobert ML, Merritt ME, West LM, Ayers C, Jessen ME, Peltz M. Metabolic characteristics of human hearts preserved for 12 hours by static storage, antegrade perfusion, or retrograde coronary sinus perfusion. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2014; 148:2310-2315.e1. [PMID: 24642559 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2014.02.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2013] [Revised: 01/17/2014] [Accepted: 02/03/2014] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Machine perfusion of donor hearts is a promising strategy to increase the donor pool. Antegrade perfusion is effective but can lead to aortic valve incompetence and nonnutrient flow. Experience with retrograde coronary sinus perfusion of donor hearts has been limited. We tested the hypothesis that retrograde perfusion could support myocardial metabolism over an extended donor ischemic interval. METHODS Human hearts from donors that were rejected or not offered for transplantation were preserved for 12 hours in University of Wisconsin Machine Perfusion Solution by: (1) static hypothermic storage; (2) hypothermic antegrade machine perfusion; or (3) hypothermic retrograde machine perfusion. Myocardial oxygen consumption (MVO2), and lactate accumulation were measured. Ventricular tissue was collected for proton and phosphorus 31 magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) to evaluate the metabolic state of the myocardium. Myocardial water content was determined at the end of the experiment. RESULTS Stable perfusion parameters were maintained throughout the perfusion period with both perfusion techniques. Lactate/alanine ratios were lower in perfused hearts compared with static hearts (P<.001). Lactate accumulation (antegrade 2.0±0.7 mM, retrograde 1.7±0.1 mM) and MVO2 (antegrade 0.25±0.2 mL, retrograde 0.26±0.3 mL O2/min/100 g) were similar in machine-perfused groups. High-energy phosphates were better preserved in both perfused groups (P<.05). Left ventricular myocardial water content was increased in retrograde perfused hearts (80.2±0.8%) compared with both antegrade perfused hearts (76.6±0.8%, P=.02) and static storage hearts (76.7±1%, P=.02). CONCLUSIONS Machine perfusion by either the antegrade or the retrograde technique can support myocardial metabolism over long intervals. Machine perfusion seems promising for long-term preservation of human donor hearts.
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- Michael L Cobert
- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Tex
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- Advanced Imaging Research Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Tex
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Tex
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Tex
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Tex
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Tex.
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Microplegia During Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Was Associated With Less Low Cardiac Output Syndrome: A Propensity-Matched Comparison. Ann Thorac Surg 2013; 95:1532-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2012.09.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2012] [Revised: 09/10/2012] [Accepted: 09/13/2012] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Wang DY, Gerrah R, Rusanov A, Yalamanchi V, Cabreriza SE, Spotnitz HM. Left ventricular pacing lead insertion via the coronary sinus cardioplegia cannula: a novel method for temporary biventricular pacing during reoperative cardiac surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2010; 142:73-6. [PMID: 20965517 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.08.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2010] [Revised: 06/25/2010] [Accepted: 08/01/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Temporary biventricular pacing to treat low output states after cardiac surgery is an active area of investigation. Reoperative cases are not studied due to adhesions, which preclude left ventricular mobilization to place epicardial pacing wires. In such patients, inserting a temporary left ventricular lead via the coronary sinus cardioplegia cannula may allow for biventricular pacing. We developed a novel technique for intraoperative left ventricular lead placement. METHODS Eight domestic pigs underwent median sternotomy and pericardiotomy. Temporary pacing wires were sewn to the right atrium and right ventricle. Complete heart block was induced by ethanol ablation of the atrioventricular node. A 13-French retrograde cardioplegia catheter was introduced via the right atrial free wall into the coronary sinus. A 6-French left ventricular pacing lead was inserted into the cardioplegia catheter and advanced into the coronary sinus during biventricular pacing until left ventricular capture was detected by electrocardiogram and arterial pressure monitoring. Left ventricular capture success rate and electrical performance were recorded during five placement attempts. RESULTS Left ventricular capture was achieved on 80% of insertion attempts. Left ventricular capture without diaphragmatic pacing was achieved in 7 pigs. Lead tip locations were mostly in lateral and posterior basal coronary vein branches. There were no arrhythmias, bleeding, or perforation associated with lead insertion. CONCLUSIONS Intraoperative biventricular pacing with a left ventricular pacing lead inserted via the coronary sinus cardioplegia cannula is feasible, using standard instrumentation and without requiring cardiac manipulation. This approach merits further study in patients undergoing reoperative cardiac surgery.
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- Daniel Y Wang
- Department of Medicine, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA
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Dongaonkar RM, Stewart RH, Geissler HJ, Laine GA. Myocardial microvascular permeability, interstitial oedema, and compromised cardiac function. Cardiovasc Res 2010; 87:331-9. [PMID: 20472566 DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvq145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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The heart, perhaps more than any other organ, is exquisitely sensitive to increases in microvascular permeability and the accumulation of myocardial interstitial oedema fluid. Whereas some organs can cope with profound increases in the interstitial fluid volume or oedema formation without a compromise in function, heart function is significantly compromised with only a few percent increase in the interstitial fluid volume. This would be of little consequence if myocardial oedema were an uncommon pathology. On the contrary, myocardial oedema forms in response to many disease states as well as clinical interventions such as cardiopulmonary bypass and cardioplegic arrest common to many cardiothoracic surgical procedures. The heart's inability to function effectively in the presence of myocardial oedema is further confounded by the perplexing fact that the resolution of myocardial oedema does not restore normal cardiac function. We will attempt to provide some insight as to how microvascular permeability and myocardial oedema formation compromise cardiac function and discuss the acute changes that might take place in the myocardium to perpetuate compromised cardiac function following oedema resolution. We will also discuss compensatory changes in the interstitial matrix of the heart in response to chronic myocardial oedema and the role they play to optimize myocardial function during chronic oedemagenic disease.
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- Ranjeet M Dongaonkar
- Michael E. DeBakey Institute, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-4466, USA
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Fischer UM, Cox CS, Stewart RH, Laine GA, Allen SJ. Impact of Acute Myocardial Edema on Left Ventricular Function. J INVEST SURG 2009; 19:31-8. [PMID: 16546927 DOI: 10.1080/08941930500444438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Studies of the impact of myocardial edema on left ventricular (LV) systolic function show conflicting results. We sought to evaluate the impact of increased myocardial water content (MWC) on LV systolic and diastolic function. Anesthetized dogs (n = 12) were instrumented with myocardial ultrasonic crystals and an LV micromanometer. Systolic function was measured by preload recruitable stroke work (PRSW) and dP/dt(max). Diastolic function was measured by -dP/dt(max) and the isovolumic relaxation constant tau (t). Myocardial water content (MWC) was determined using microgravimetry. In six dogs (coronary sinus hypertension, CSH group) we produced myocardial edema by inflating a coronary sinus balloon for 2 h (30-40 mm Hg). In six other dogs (Plegisol, PLEG group) cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) was initiated (12.3 +/- 0.8 min), the aorta was cross-clamped (117 +/- 19 s), and 700 mL 4 degrees C crystalloid, hyperkalemic cardioplegic solution (Plegisol) was administered into the aortic root (62 +/- 4 mm Hg). After declamping and reperfusion (7.2 +/- 1.0 min), the dogs were separated from CPB. Myocardial function parameters and MWC were measured for 2 h after edema generation. In the CSH group, MWC significantly increased from 75.9 +/- 0.3% to 77.6 +/- 0.3% (p < .05). In the PLEG group, MWC increased from 75.8 +/- 0.3% to 77.7 +/- 0.3% (p < .05). PRSW and dP/dt(max) did not decrease in either group. Diastolic parameters did not change significantly. We conclude that acute myocardial edema without myocardial injury does not impair LV function.
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- Uwe M Fischer
- Center for Microvascular and Lymphatic Studies, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Texas, USA.
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Prasad SM, Al-Dadah AS, Byrd GD, Flagg TP, Gomes J, Damiano RJ, Nichols CG, Lawton JS. Role of the sarcolemmal adenosine triphosphate-sensitive potassium channel in hyperkalemic cardioplegia-induced myocyte swelling and reduced contractility. Ann Thorac Surg 2006; 81:148-53. [PMID: 16368354 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2005.06.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2005] [Revised: 06/14/2005] [Accepted: 06/20/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hyperkalemic cardioplegia (Plegisol) has been shown to result in myocyte swelling and reduced contractility. We have demonstrated the elimination of these detrimental effects by the addition of an adenosine triphosphate-sensitive K+ (KATP) channel opener. To examine whether the mitochondrial or sarcolemmal KATP channel might be involved, volume and contractility in isolated myocytes from wild-type mice and mice lacking the sarcolemmal KATP channel (Kir6.2-/-) were evaluated. METHODS Myocytes were perfused for 20 minutes each with control 37 degrees C Tyrode's solution, test solution, and then control solution. Test solutions were (n = 10 per group) either 9 degrees C Plegisol or 9 degrees C Plegisol with 100 micromol/L of diazoxide, a putative mitochondrial-specific KATP channel opener. Cell volume and contractility were measured by digital video microscopy at baseline and during the test solution and reexposure periods. RESULTS Myocytes from wild-type mice, perfused with 9 degrees C Plegisol, demonstrated significant cell swelling (11.2% +/- 0.4%; p < 0.01) and diminished contractility (32.5% +/- 9.6% reduction in percent shortening, 47.2% +/- 10.1% reduction in peak velocity of shortening, and 52.0% +/- 8.8% reduction in peak velocity of relengthening; p < 0.05) versus baseline. Cell swelling and diminished contractility were significantly reduced by the addition of diazoxide. In Kir6.2-/- myocytes, Plegisol caused a greatly reduced level of cell swelling (3.2% +/- 0.1%; p < 0.01), and this was unaffected by diazoxide. Contractility was unchanged in Kir6.2-/- myocytes after Plegisol. CONCLUSIONS The sarcolemmal KATP channel appears necessary for exaggerated cell swelling and reduced contractility to occur after hyperkalemic cardioplegia in mouse myocytes.
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- Sandip M Prasad
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri 63110, USA
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Spencer AU, Hart JP, Cabreriza SE, Rabkin DG, Weinberg AD, Spotnitz HM. Aortic regurgitation in the heterotopic rat heart transplant: effect on ventricular remodeling and diastolic function. J Heart Lung Transplant 2003; 22:937-45. [PMID: 12909476 DOI: 10.1016/s1053-2498(02)00816-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Use of the heterotopic rat cardiac isograft model is limited by ventricular atrophy attributable to the left ventricle's non-working state. Previous studies indicate that increased left ventricular pressure-volume work minimizes atrophy. We used a simpler approach to increase ventricular work, imposing aortic regurgitation on the transplant. We hypothesized that this would prevent atrophy and preserve left ventricular compliance. METHODS We analyzed heterotopic transplants with aortic valvotomy and without aortic valvotomy (controls). Recipient native hearts served as separate controls. After 15 to 25 days, we measured cardiac wet weight, dry weight, and water content of all groups and measured echocardiographic left ventricular wall thickness and end-diastolic and end-systolic diameters in both transplant groups. Left ventricular volume infusions yielded pressure-volume data that we analyzed using regression methods. RESULTS Aortic regurgitant transplants weighed more than control transplants (dry weight, 0.109 +/- 0.013 g vs 0.097 +/- 0.016 g; p = 0.020, 2-way analysis of variance), but all transplants weighed less than native hearts weighed (p = 0.001). Control transplants were less compliant than regurgitant transplants (p = 0.002), but the latter were similar to their own native hearts (p = 0.34). Wall thickness decreased in regurgitant vs control transplants (p = 0.020, Student's t-test), but end-diastolic and end-systolic diameters increased (p < or = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Aortic regurgitation in heterotopic transplants improves left ventricular compliance through chamber dilatation without preventing atrophy. Moderate acute aortic regurgitation affects ventricular remodeling more than it stimulates myocardial hypertrophy. Smaller end-diastolic diameter, greater wall thickness, and myocardial edema may explain decreased compliance in non-working transplants.
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- Ariel U Spencer
- Department of Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York 10032, USA
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Turner MA. Doppler-based hemodynamic monitoring: a minimally invasive alternative. AACN CLINICAL ISSUES 2003; 14:220-31. [PMID: 12819458 DOI: 10.1097/00044067-200305000-00011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Doppler-based hemodynamic assessment affords a magnitude of diagnostic applications including evaluation of blood flow from the left ventricle. Doppler echocardiography, in the form of transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, allows for intermittent evaluation of hemodynamic information including aortic blood flow, global and regional wall motion, and valvular integrity. In the hands of a skilled operator, transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography provides reliable cardiac output determinations. However, these are not considered routine for hemodynamic monitoring in the critically ill. Neither of the echocardiographic approaches provides the continuously available data needed for ongoing evaluation of response to interventions. In contrast, esophageal Doppler monitoring, a minimally invasive hemodynamic assessment tool, provides the ability for ongoing real-time hemodynamic assessment of the critically ill or compromised patient. This simple-to-use technology requires that a probe, similar in size and shape to a gastric tube, be inserted into the esophagus to obtain measurement of blood flow in the descending aorta. Hemodynamic variables such as cardiac output, preload, afterload, and contractility are measured or derived from the esophageal Doppler monitoring waveform.
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Albers J, Schmidt T, Bender F, Boese J, Vahl CF, Hagl S. Dynamic three-dimensional visualization of intramyocardial texture. Transplant Proc 2003; 34:2194-8. [PMID: 12270361 DOI: 10.1016/s0041-1345(02)03199-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- J Albers
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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Imanaka K, Kyo S, Ogiwara M, Gojo S, Kato M, Tanabe H, Ohuchi H, Asano H, Yokote Y. Noncardioplegic surgery for ischemic mitral regurgitation. Circ J 2003; 67:31-4. [PMID: 12520148 DOI: 10.1253/circj.67.31] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Twenty-seven consecutive patients underwent surgery for ischemic mitral regurgitation (MR): papillary muscle rupture (1), papillary muscle dysfunction (11) and annular dilatation (15). The grade of MR was moderate or severe, and the ejection fraction (EF) was less than 30% in 8 patients (mean, 43%). Three cases were reoperation and 3 were emergencies. Under ventricular fibrillation (VF) and intermittent aortic cross-clamping at moderate hypothermia, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) was performed first, followed by the mitral procedure through a right-sided left atriotomy (repair 21, replacement 6) performed under VF with the heart perfused through the native coronary arteries and CABG grafts. Concomitant procedures were CABG (23), Dor's procedure (5), and tricuspid annuloplasty (3). In one reoperative case with cardiogenic shock, CABG was impossible because of dense adhesions and the patient died just after surgery (hospital mortality, 3.7%). Five patients required intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support intraoperatively, but none required prolonged (> or =7 days) inotropic support or IABP use, although the serum concentrations of creatine kinase and its myocardial fraction were elevated remarkably. Other morbid events were refractory ventricular arrhythmia in one case and stroke in another. Median duration of mechanical ventilation and intensive care unit stay was 8 h and 3 days, respectively. Mean EF at hospital discharge was 48%. The extended period of VF was not associated with unfavorable clinical outcomes. Noncardioplegic surgery for ischemic MR was carried out with acceptable mortality and morbidity, and can be a good alternative, especially when clamping the aorta is undesirable.
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- Kazuhito Imanaka
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Saitama Medical School, Japan.
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Imanaka K, Kyo S, Ogiwara M, Tanabe H, Ohuchi H, Asano H, Yokote Y, Gojo S, Kato M. Mitral valve surgery under perfused ventricular fibrillation with moderate hypothermia. Circ J 2002; 66:450-2. [PMID: 12030338 DOI: 10.1253/circj.66.450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The safety and myocardial protective effect of perfused ventricular fibrillation (VF) under moderate hypothermia were investigated. Through a midline sternotomy and opening the left atrium from the right side, isolated mitral valve surgery was performed under aortic cross-clamping (ACC) and cardioplegic arrest using Bretschneider HTK solution in 96 patients, and under perfused VF in 20 patients (VF Group). Patient characteristics, clinical outcomes, and perioperative variables were compared. A satisfactory surgical view was obtained in all VF Group patients. Patient characteristics in the 2 groups were similar, and both groups had comparable results for mortality and morbidity, operation time, cardiopulmonary bypass time, peak levels of creatine kinase (CK) and its myocardial fraction, hours of mechanical ventilation, intensive care unit stay, and postoperative left ventricular ejection fraction. Even in VF Group patients with preoperative critical hemodynamic compromise, inotropes could be discontinued within 3 days. Thus, no detrimental effect of perfused VF was observed. On the other hand, in patients who underwent ACC and cardioplegic arrest of 120min or longer, peak levels of CK and its myocardial fraction were significantly higher than those of the rest of C group patients and VF Group patients. Perfused VF under moderate hypothermia can be a good alternative myocardial protection strategy during mitral valve surgery, particularly in patients in whom ACC is unsuitable or the duration of ACC is expected to be long.
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- Kazuhito Imanaka
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Saitama Medical School, Japan.
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Korvald C, Elvenes OP, Myrmel T, Sørlie DG. Cardiac dysfunction and inefficiency after substrate-enriched warm blood cardioplegia. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2001; 20:555-62; discussion 562-4. [PMID: 11509279 DOI: 10.1016/s1010-7940(01)00849-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The study assessed the outcome after prolonged warm continuous antegrade blood cardioplegia (WCBC) with substrate enrichment, in terms of mechanical performance and mechanoenergetic efficiency. METHODS WCBC was given for 3 h to three groups of pigs on cardiopulmonary bypass; WCBC alone (n=7), WCBC+glucose and insulin (+GIK, n=7) and WCBC+L-glutamine (+GLN, n=7). Cardiac systolic and diastolic function, pressure-volume area (PVA) and myocardial oxygen consumption (MVO(2)) were assessed before, and twice after WCBC using pressure-conductance catheter, coronary flow-probes and O(2)-content difference. RESULTS In the WCBC, +GIK and +GLN groups respectively, the following parameters decreased after WCBC compared to baseline: left ventricular developed pressure by 26, 19 and 25% (P<0.001); dP/dt(max) by 36, 37 and 34% (P<0.001); preload recruitable stroke work by 35, 41 and 28% (P<0.001); mechanoenergetic efficiency (PVA/MVO(2)) by 44, 41 and 22% (P<0.001). End-diastolic stiffness increased early after WCBC in the WCBC and +GLN groups, while it was unchanged in the +GIK group (P=0.032). CONCLUSION Despite continuous aerobic conditions and additional substrates, post-WCBC cardiac contractile function and mechanoenergetic efficiency was severely depressed. The results demonstrate the hazards of sustained normothermic hyperkalemic perfusion.
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- C Korvald
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital in Tromsø, Tromsø, Norway.
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The clinical assessment of cardiac performance and ventricular preload is notoriously unreliable in critically ill patients. Consequently, a number of technologies have been developed to provide the clinician with indexes of cardiovascular function to assist in therapeutic decision making. Foremost among these is the pulmonary artery catheter (PAC). Indeed, the PAC has largely shaped the practice of modern critical care. Yet, the information provided by the PAC is largely misunderstood, and its efficacy is never proven. Recently, continuous esophageal Doppler monitoring has emerged as an alternative to pulmonary artery catheterization. This paper evaluates the clinical utility of the PAC and esophageal Doppler monitoring in assessing the hemodynamic status of ICU patients.
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- P E Marik
- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Critical Care, Director, Medical Intensive Care Unit, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC 20010-2975, USA.
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Borger MA, Wei KS, Weisel RD, Ikonomidis JS, Rao V, Cohen G, Shirai T, Omran AS, Siu SC, Rakowski H. Myocardial perfusion during warm antegrade and retrograde cardioplegia: a contrast echo study. Ann Thorac Surg 1999; 68:955-61. [PMID: 10509991 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(99)00797-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND We evaluated distribution of warm antegrade and retrograde cardioplegia in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). METHODS Myocardial perfusion was evaluated pre- and post-CABG using transesophageal echocardiography with injection of sonicated albumin microbubbles (Albunex) during warm antegrade and retrograde cardioplegia. The left ventricle (LV) was evaluated in five segments and the right ventricle (RV) was evaluated in two segments. Segmental contrast enhancement was graded as absent (score = 0), suboptimal or weak (score = 1), optimal or excellent (score = 2), or excessive (score = 3). RESULTS Pre-CABG cardioplegic perfusion correlated weakly with severity of coronary artery stenoses (r = -0.331 and 0.276 for antegrade and retrograde cardioplegia, respectively). Antegrade cardioplegia administration resulted in 98% and 96% perfusion to the left ventricle pre- and post-CABG, respectively. Retrograde cardioplegic administration resulted in reduced LV perfusion, with 86% (p = 0.032 from antegrade) and 59% (p<0.001 from antegrade) pre- and post-CABG, respectively. The average LV perfusion score (mean +/- SEM) was greater with antegrade than retrograde cardioplegia both pre-CABG (1.93+/-0.04 vs. 1.53+/-0.11, p<0.001) and post-CABG (1.63+/-0.07 vs. 1.19+/-0.13, p = 0.004). RV perfusion was poor with both techniques pre-CABG, but improved significantly with antegrade cardioplegia post-CABG. CONCLUSIONS We conclude that warm antegrade cardioplegia results in better left ventricular perfusion than warm retrograde cardioplegia. Right ventricular cardioplegic perfusion was suboptimal, but the best delivery was achieved with antegrade cardioplegia after coronary bypass. We therefore recommend construction of the saphenous vein graft to the right coronary artery early in the operative procedure.
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- M A Borger
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Toronto General Hospital, Ontario, Canada
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Starr JP, Jia CX, Rabkin DG, Amirhamzeh MM, Hart JP, Hsu DT, Soto P, Pinsky D, Spotnitz HM. Pressure volume curves in arrested heterotopic rat heart isografts: role of improved myocardial protection. J Surg Res 1999; 86:123-9. [PMID: 10452878 DOI: 10.1006/jsre.1999.5683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND To minimize decreases in left ventricular (LV) compliance immediately after rat heart transplantation, we tested several different methods of myocardial protection. MATERIALS AND METHODS Five groups of ACI rat hearts (n = 6 each) were arrested by coronary perfusion with 5 ml of UW (University of Wisconsin), UW-BDM (UW with 2,3-butanedione monoxime), CU (Columbia University), or CU-BDM solution or by LV injection of potassium chloride and Ringer's lactate immersion (KCl/RL). After abdominal isografting and blood reperfusion for 15 min, transplanted hearts (TxH) were arrested and excised. Diastolic LV pressure-volume curves (LVPVCs) were correlated with myocardial water content (MWC). Native hearts (NH) were arrested identically to TxH and maintained at 4 degrees C by immersion. LVPVCs were measured at 15-min intervals for 90 min. RESULTS In three of four pressure intervals at Time 0, normalized LV volume (LVV) was smaller (P < 0.05, ANOVA) in KCl/RL native hearts than in the four perfusion groups. LVV decreased significantly in NH after 45-75 min; LVV decreased similarly with time in all groups. In TxH, postarrest LVVs were higher with UW-BDM, CU-BDM, and CU than with UW or KCl/RL (P < 0.05, ANOVA). Expressing LVV of TxH as a percentage of NH, UW-BDM, CU, and CU-BDM provided qualitatively better diastolic properties than KCl/RL and UW. CONCLUSIONS Thus rat LVPVCs can be improved after heart transplantation with alternative strategies of myocardial protection. KCl arrest decreases LV filling volume in this model and should be avoided.
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- J P Starr
- Department of Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, New York 10032, USA
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Rabkin DG, Jia CX, Cabreriza SE, Hart JP, Starr JP, Spotnitz HM. A novel arresting solution for study of postmortem pressure--volume curves of the rat left ventricle. J Surg Res 1998; 80:221-8. [PMID: 9878317 DOI: 10.1006/jsre.1998.5458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We have found diastolic properties of the rat heart extremely sensitive to the method used to induce arrest. Accordingly, we sought to develop a reliable solution for measuring the LV pressure-volume relationship (LVPVR) in the rat. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study had five phases: (i) K120Na100, consisting of KCl (120 mEq/L) in NaCl (100 mEq/L) diluted with distilled water was developed in preliminary experiments. (ii) ACI rats were arrested with 3 cc of 4 degreesC KCl (n = 6) or K120Na100 (n = 6) infused into the aortic root. The LVPVR was expressed as normalized volume (Vn) at standardized pressures. Myocardial water content (%MWC) was determined. (iii) Six hearts were arrested with K120Na100 and LVPVRs observed over 1 h. (iv) Four hearts were instrumented with sonomicrometry crystals to compare in vivo and postmortem pressure diameter data. (v) The relation between body weight and dry heart weight was determined in 48 animals. RESULTS In hearts arrested with KCl, mean Vn at pressures of 10, 15, and 20 mmHg (206 +/- 26, 306 +/- 21, and 336 +/- 25 microl, respectively) was significantly reduced vs K120Na100 hearts (345 +/- 11, 407 +/- 12, and 472 +/- 18 microl) (P < 0.05). Mean %MWC changed insignificantly. Vn at 20 mm Hg became significantly smaller vs initial data 60 min after arrest with K120Na100 (P < 0.05, ANOVA). No differences between in vivo and postmortem mean normalized diameter were observed. The correlation coefficient for the relation between body weight and dry heart weight was 0.80. Conclusions. K120Na100 at 4 degreesC reliably preserves LV diastolic properties in the rat heart for 30 min. Normalization of LV volume to body weight is justified.
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- D G Rabkin
- Department of Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, New York, 10032, USA
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Moomey CB, Fabian TC, Croce MA, Melton SM, Proctor KG. Determinants of myocardial performance after blunt chest trauma. THE JOURNAL OF TRAUMA 1998; 45:988-96. [PMID: 9867038 DOI: 10.1097/00005373-199812000-00003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study investigates whether factors that determine myocardial performance (preload, afterload, heart rate, and contractility) are altered after isolated unilateral pulmonary contusion. METHODS Catheters were placed in the carotid arteries, left ventricles, and pulmonary arteries of anesthetized, ventilated (FiO2=0.5) pigs (31.2+/-0.6 kg; n=26). A unilateral, blunt injury to the right chest was delivered with a captive bolt gun (n=17) followed by tube thoracostomy. To control for anesthesia and instrumentation at FiO2 of 0.5, one group received tube thoracostomy only (sham injury; n=6). To control for effects of hypoxia without chest injury, an additional sham-injury group (n=3) was ventilated with FiO2 of 0.12. To generate cardiac function (i.e., Starling) curves, lactated Ringer's solution was administered in three bolus infusions at serial time points; the slope of stroke index versus ventricular filling pressure defines cardiac contractility. RESULTS By 4 hours after pulmonary contusion, pulmonary vascular resistance, airway resistance, and dead space ventilation were increased, whereas PaO2 (72+/-6 mm Hg at FiO2=0.5) and dynamic compliance were decreased (all p < 0.05). Despite profound lung injury, arterial blood pressure, heart rate, cardiac filling pressures, and output remained within the normal range, which is inconsistent with direct myocardial contusion. The slope of pulmonary capillary wedge pressure versus left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP) regression was reduced by more than 50% from baseline (p < 0.05), but there was no significant change in the slope of the central venous pressure versus LVEDP regression. By 4 hours after contusion, the slope of the stroke index versus LVEDP curve was reduced by more than 80% from baseline (p < 0.05). By the same time after sham injury with FiO2 of 0.12 (PaO2 < 50 mm Hg), the regression had decayed a similar amount, but there was no change in the slope after sham injury with FiO2 of 0.5 (PaO2 > 200 mm Hg). CONCLUSION After right-side pulmonary contusion, the most often used estimate of cardiac preload (pulmonary capillary wedge pressure) does not accurately estimate LVEDP, probably because of changes in the pulmonary circulation or mechanics. Central venous pressure is a better estimate of filling pressure, at least in these conditions, probably because it is not directly influenced by the pulmonary dysfunction. Also, ventricular performance can be impaired by depressed myocardial contractility and increased right ventricular afterload even with normal left ventricular afterload and preload. It is thus conceivable that occult myocardial dysfunction after pulmonary contusion could have a role in the progression to cardiorespiratory failure even without direct cardiac contusion.
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- C B Moomey
- Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee, Memphis, USA
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Spotnitz HM, Cabreriza SE, Hart JP. Intraoperative echocardiography: interpretation of changes in left ventricular wall thickness. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1998; 10:273-83. [PMID: 9801248 DOI: 10.1016/s1043-0679(98)70028-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Quantitative two-dimensional echocardiography (Q2-DE) may be used to detect intraoperative changes in left ventricular (LV) mass (M) and wall thickness (h). Potential causes of change in h include physiological redistribution of myocardium, myocardial edema, reactive hyperemia, and intramyocardial hemorrhage. Changes in h, in the absence of changes in LV shape and volume, generally indicate increased LVM. When changes in h are accompanied by changes in shape or volume, changes in LVM can only be detected by mathematical modeling, unless the direction of the observed changes is opposite that expected with physiological redistribution. Histological observations essential to understanding current mathematical models are presented and related to the inherent solid geometry. Technical considerations in determination of LV mass by Q2-DE are discussed. New procedures that alter LV volume and geometry, such as the Batista operation, defy modeling by conventional methods. Modeling techniques that allow an experimental approach to understanding LVM and h under such conditions are presented.
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- H M Spotnitz
- Department of Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY 10032, USA
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Dean DA, Amirhamzeh MM, Jia CX, Cabreriza SE, Rabkin DG, Sciacca R, Dickstein ML, Spotnitz HM. Reversal of iatrogenic myocardial edema and related abnormalities of diastolic properties in the pig left ventricle. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1998; 115:1209-14. [PMID: 9605093 DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5223(98)70423-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study examines the resolution of iatrogenic edema and related changes in systolic and diastolic properties in the intact pig left ventricle. METHODS The coronary arteries were perfused for 50 to 60 seconds with diluted blood (hematocrit value 10% +/- 1%, edema group, n = 5) or whole blood (hematocrit value 28% +/- 1%, control group, n = 6) infused into the aortic root during aortic crossclamping in conditioned, anesthetized pigs. After whole blood reperfusion, preload reduction by vena caval occlusion was used to define systolic and diastolic properties at 15-minute intervals. Left ventricular pressure and conductance, aortic flow, and two-dimensional echocardiography were recorded. RESULTS Left ventricular mass (wall volume) in the edema group increased significantly compared with that in control pigs after crossclamp removal. Mass returned to preperfusion levels after 45 minutes. The ventricular stiffness constant (beta) increased significantly in the edema group versus the control group, returning to baseline by 30 minutes. The diastolic relaxation constant (tau) and base constant (alpha) did not differ between groups. There was no significant change in contractility. CONCLUSION Increases in left ventricular mass and diastolic stiffness induced by coronary perfusion with hemodiluted blood resolve after 45 minutes of whole blood perfusion in pigs. This study defines physiologic effects of edema in the normal heart while eliminating most common confounding experimental errors.
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- D A Dean
- Department of Surgery, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY 10032, USA
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Dean DA, Jia CX, Cabreriza SE, Soto PF, Rabkin DG, Sardo MJ, Chalik N, Spotnitz HM. Retrograde coronary perfusion: effects on iatrogenic edema and diastolic properties. Ann Thorac Surg 1998; 65:449-53. [PMID: 9485244 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(97)01305-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The relative merits of antegrade infusion and retrograde infusion of cardioplegic solution in terms of heart weight, myocardial water content, and ventricular diastolic properties are undefined. Accordingly, we compared antegrade and retrograde flow of hemodiluted blood in isolated, hypothermic porcine hearts. METHODS After cardiectomy, 1 L of cold heparinized blood diluted with lactated Ringer's solution to concentrations ranging from 100% lactated Ringer's to 50% lactated Ringer's and 50% blood was perfused in an antegrade (n = 6) or retrograde (n = 6) fashion at mean pressures of 62 +/- 2 mm Hg (+/- standard error of the mean) and 49 +/- 2 mm Hg, respectively. Heart weight, myocardial water content, and left ventricular pressure-volume relationships were obtained before and after perfusion. RESULTS In the comparison of measurements before and after perfusion, changes in heart weight (36 +/- 4 g versus 5 +/- 2 g; p < 0.05), myocardial water content (6.9% +/- 1.0% versus 2.5% +/- 0.4%; p < 0.01), and ventricular filling measured by normalized left ventricular volume at 10, 15, and 20 mm Hg were greater in the antegrade group. CONCLUSIONS In the isolated porcine heart, retrograde flow is distinguished from antegrade flow by less change in heart weight and myocardial water content and no diastolic dysfunction.
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- D A Dean
- Department of Surgery, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York 10032, USA
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There is no conclusive evidence that any pharmacological intervention is able to offer effective protection for the kidneys during cardiac surgery. More research is needed into the underlying mechanisms of postoperative renal failure, specifically with regard to the possible role played by endothelial factors and inflammatory response.
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- G Lema
- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, Catholic University, Santiago, Chile
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Amirhamzeh MM, Hsu DT, Cabreriza SE, Jia CX, Spotnitz HM. Myocardial edema: comparison of effects on filling volume and stiffness of the left ventricle in rats and pigs. Ann Thorac Surg 1997; 63:1293-7. [PMID: 9146317 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(97)00080-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study compared the adverse effects of crystalloid-induced myocardial edema on left ventricular (LV) compliance in small and large hearts. METHODS Plegisol (289 mOsm/L) was perfused into the coronary arteries of pigs (n = 8) and 1:1 dilute Plegisol (145 mOsm/L) into the coronary arteries of rats (n = 6). Pressure-volume relations, heart weight, and water content were then determined. The pressure-volume relations were compared using an LV volume at a pressure of 10 mm Hg. RESULTS Edema in rats was associated with significant (p < 0.05) increases in heart weight (1.1 +/- 0.0 g versus 1.4 +/- 0.1 g [average +/- standard error of the mean]) and water content (76.8% +/- 0.4% versus 81.3% +/- 0.8%), but an increase in LV stiffness (7.91 +/- 0.52 versus 9.27 +/- 1.42) and a decrease in the LV volume at 10 mm Hg (0.25 +/- 0.02 mL versus 0.14 +/- 0.05 mL) were not statistically significant. Edema in pigs was associated with statistically significant (p < 0.05) increases in LV stiffness beta (0.050 +/- 0.004 versus 0.072 +/- 0.008), heart weight (207 +/- 8 g versus 274 +/- 9 g), and water content (79.8% +/- 0.6% versus 85.3% +/- 0.6%) and a significant decrease in the LV volume at 10 mm Hg (88.4 +/- 5.8 mL versus 60.4 +/- 6.8 mL). CONCLUSIONS Myocardial edema is associated with an increase in water content and LV stiffness and a decrease in the LV volume at 10 mm Hg in both species. In rats, however, the water content is smaller in the control state and a more hypotonic perfusate is needed to induce a given degree of edema.
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- M M Amirhamzeh
- Department of Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, New York 10032, USA
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