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Ede J, Teurneau-Hermansson K, Ramgren B, Moseby-Knappe M, Åström DO, Larsson M, Sjögren J, Wierup P, Nozohoor S, Zindovic I. Retrograde cerebral perfusion reduces embolic and watershed lesions after acute type a aortic dissection repair with deep hypothermic circulatory arrest. J Cardiothorac Surg 2024; 19:302. [PMID: 38811972 PMCID: PMC11134620 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-024-02814-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND To assess whether retrograde cerebral perfusion reduces neurological injury and mortality in patients undergoing surgery for acute type A aortic dissection. METHODS Single-center, retrospective, observational study including all patients undergoing acute type A aortic dissection repair with deep hypothermic circulatory arrest between January 1998 and December 2022 with or without the adjunct of retrograde cerebral perfusion. 515 patients were included: 257 patients with hypothermic circulatory arrest only and 258 patients with hypothermic circulatory arrest and retrograde cerebral perfusion. The primary endpoints were clinical neurological injury, embolic lesions, and watershed lesions. Multivariable logistic regression was performed to identify independent predictors of the primary outcomes. Survival analysis was performed using Kaplan-Meier estimates. RESULTS Clinical neurological injury and embolic lesions were less frequent in patients with retrograde cerebral perfusion (20.2% vs. 28.4%, p = 0.041 and 13.7% vs. 23.4%, p = 0.010, respectively), but there was no significant difference in the occurrence of watershed lesions (3.0% vs. 6.1%, p = 0.156). However, after multivariable logistic regression, retrograde cerebral perfusion was associated with a significant reduction of clinical neurological injury (OR: 0.60; 95% CI 0.36-0.995, p = 0.049), embolic lesions (OR: 0.55; 95% CI 0.31-0.97, p = 0.041), and watershed lesions (OR: 0.25; 95%CI 0.07-0.80, p = 0.027). There was no significant difference in 30-day mortality (12.8% vs. 11.7%, p = ns) or long-term survival between groups. CONCLUSION In this study, we showed that the addition of retrograde cerebral perfusion during hypothermic circulatory arrest in the setting of acute type A aortic dissection repair reduced the risk of clinical neurological injury, embolic lesions, and watershed lesions.
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- Jacob Ede
- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Department of Radiology, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Division of Sustainable Health, Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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Zheng T, Feng Z, Wang X, Jiang T, Jin R, Zhao P, Luo T, Gong H, Luo Q, Yuan J. Review of micro-optical sectioning tomography (MOST): technology and applications for whole-brain optical imaging [Invited]. BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS 2019; 10:4075-4096. [PMID: 31452996 PMCID: PMC6701528 DOI: 10.1364/boe.10.004075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2019] [Revised: 06/20/2019] [Accepted: 06/25/2019] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Elucidating connectivity and functionality at the whole-brain level is one of the most challenging research goals in neuroscience. Various whole-brain optical imaging technologies with submicron lateral resolution have been developed to reveal the fine structures of brain-wide neural and vascular networks at the mesoscopic level. Among them, micro-optical sectioning tomography (MOST) is attracting increasing attention, as a variety of technological variations and solutions tailored toward different biological applications have been optimized. Here, we summarize the recent development of MOST technology in whole-brain imaging and anticipate future improvements.
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- Ting Zheng
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics-Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
- Britton Chance Center and MOE Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics, School of Engineering Sciences, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
- Equal contribution
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics-Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
- Britton Chance Center and MOE Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics, School of Engineering Sciences, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
- Equal contribution
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics-Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
- Britton Chance Center and MOE Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics, School of Engineering Sciences, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- HUST–Suzhou Institute for Brainsmatics, JITRI Institute for Brainsmatics, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215000, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics-Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
- Britton Chance Center and MOE Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics, School of Engineering Sciences, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics-Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
- Britton Chance Center and MOE Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics, School of Engineering Sciences, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics-Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
- Britton Chance Center and MOE Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics, School of Engineering Sciences, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics-Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
- Britton Chance Center and MOE Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics, School of Engineering Sciences, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
- HUST–Suzhou Institute for Brainsmatics, JITRI Institute for Brainsmatics, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215000, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics-Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
- Britton Chance Center and MOE Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics, School of Engineering Sciences, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
- HUST–Suzhou Institute for Brainsmatics, JITRI Institute for Brainsmatics, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215000, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics-Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
- Britton Chance Center and MOE Key Laboratory for Biomedical Photonics, School of Engineering Sciences, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
- HUST–Suzhou Institute for Brainsmatics, JITRI Institute for Brainsmatics, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215000, China
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The Risk of Neurological Dysfunctions after Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest with Retrograde Cerebral Perfusion. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2017; 26:3009-3019. [PMID: 28844545 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2017.07.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2017] [Revised: 06/10/2017] [Accepted: 07/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Retrograde cerebral perfusion (RCP) is a brain protection technique that is adopted generally for anticipated short periods of deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA). However, the real impact of this technique on cerebral protection during DHCA remains a controversial issue. METHODS For 344 (59.5%) of 578 consecutive patients (mean age, 66.9 ± 10.9 years) who underwent cardiovascular surgery under DHCA at the present authors' institution (1999-2015), RCP was the sole technique of cerebral protection that was adopted in addition to deep hypothermia. Surgery of the thoracic aorta was performed in 95.9% of these RCP patients; in 92 cases there was an aortic arch involvement. Outcomes were reviewed retrospectively. The focus was on postoperative neurological dysfunctions. RESULTS There were 33 (9.6%) in-hospital deaths. Thirty-one (9%) patients had permanent neurological dysfunctions and 66 (19.1%) transitory neurological dysfunctions alone. Age older than 74 years (odds ratio [OR], 1.88, P = .023), surgery for acute aortic dissection (OR, 2.57; P = .0009), and DHCA time longer than 25 minutes (OR, 2.44; P = .0021) were predictors of neurological dysfunctions. The 10-year nonparametric estimate of freedom from all-cause death was 61.8% (95% confidence interval, 57.8%-65.8%). Permanent postoperative neurological dysfunctions were risk factors for cardiac or cerebrovascular death (hazard ratio, 2.6; P = .039) even after an adjusted survival analysis (P < .04). CONCLUSIONS According to the study findings, RCP, in addition to deep hypothermia, combines with a low risk of neurological dysfunctions provided that DHCA length is 25 minutes or less. Permanent postoperative neurological dysfunctions are predictors of poor late survival.
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Johnson CE, Faulkner SC, Schmitz ML, Drummond-Webb JJ. Management of potential gas embolus during closure of an atrial septal defect in a three-year-old. Perfusion 2016; 18:381-4. [PMID: 14714777 DOI: 10.1191/0267659103pf687oa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Gas embolism occurring in adult patients supported with cardiopulmonary bypass is usually associated with mechanical complications. Management of gas embolism is less often described for the pediatric or neonatal patient. Measures to counteract gas embolism must be undertaken immediately if a satisfactory outcome is to be achieved. Here, the management of a three-year-old female patient, who was undergoing repair of a secundum atrial septal defect when the aortic cannula became dislodged and air entered the aorta, is described. Immediate implementation of an air embolism protocol, including (among other maneuvers) removal of air from the circuit, retrograde cerebral perfusion via the superior vena cava, and induction of cerebral hypothermia, may have aided in an acceptable outcome.
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- Charles E Johnson
- Department of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery, Arkansas Children's Hospital and the College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72202-3591, USA.
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Yang Y, Li Z, Yang L, Jackson M, Turner A, Ye J. Effect of pH Management on Brain Perfusion during Retrograde Cerebral Perfusion. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2016; 14:495-500. [PMID: 17130326 DOI: 10.1177/021849230601400611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study was undertaken to determine the effects of different pH management strategies during retrograde cerebral perfusion on the relationship between retrograde perfusion pressure and brain tissue perfusion. Six pigs were subjected to an alpha-stat strategy and another 6 to a pH-stat strategy during hypothermic (15°C) retrograde cerebral perfusion at perfusion pressures of 10 to 70 mm Hg, in increments of 10 mm Hg every 20 min. Regional cerebral blood flow was significantly higher in the pH-stat group than in the alpha-stat group. The cerebral blood flow peaked at perfusion pressures of 40–50 mm Hg (18.6% ± 10.8% in the pH-stat group vs. 3.6% ± 1.2% in the alpha-stat group). In both groups, the intracranial pressure remained below the critical level of 25 mm Hg, even at a retrograde perfusion pressure of 70 mm Hg. Cerebral lactate production was higher in the alpha-stat group than the pH-stat group during retrograde cerebral perfusion at pressures of 10–30 mm Hg. Compared to the alpha-stat strategy, the pH-stat strategy significantly improved brain tissue perfusion. With an open inferior vena cava, the optimal perfusion pressure seems to be 40–50 mm Hg.
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- Yanmin Yang
- Institute for Biodiagnostics, National Research Council of Canada, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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Linardi D, Faggian G, Rungatscher A. Temperature Management During Circulatory Arrest in Cardiac Surgery. Ther Hypothermia Temp Manag 2016; 6:9-16. [DOI: 10.1089/ther.2015.0026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Daniele Linardi
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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An experimental study to replace the thoracic descending aorta for pigs with a self-made sutureless blood vessel. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2014; 2014:587393. [PMID: 24696856 PMCID: PMC3947806 DOI: 10.1155/2014/587393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2013] [Accepted: 01/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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To simplify the procedure of blood vessel replacement operation and shorten the vascular anastomosis time, we developed a special artificial blood vessel which can be connected to native blood vessels without suture.
The self-made sutureless blood vessel (SMSBV) was made from two titanium connectors and a Gore-Tex graft. To investigate blood compatibility and histocompatibility of the SMSBV, we carried thoracic descending aorta replacement using either SMSBV or Gore-Tex, respectively, in pigs. The aortic clamp time and the operative blood loss in the experimental group (using SMSBV) were less than those in the control group (using Gore-Tex). The whole blood hematocrit, platelet count, plasma soluble P-selectin, plasma free hemoglobin, and interleukins 2, 6 at each time point were not different significantly between the two groups. Light microscopy and transmission electron microscopy examination showed there were layers of vascular smooth muscle cells and endothelial cells adhered in the inner wall of artificial blood vessel without any signs of thrombosis. Based on the result, we have drawn the conclusion that the application of SMSBV can significantly shorten the vascular anastomosis time, reduce operative blood loss, and show good blood and tissue compatibility.
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Apostolakis E, Shuhaiber JH. Antegrade or retrograde cerebral perfusion as an adjunct during hypothermic circulatory arrest for aortic arch surgery. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2014; 5:1147-61. [DOI: 10.1586/14779072.5.6.1147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Leshnower BG, Myung RJ, Chen EP. Aortic arch surgery using moderate hypothermia and unilateral selective antegrade cerebral perfusion. Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2013; 2:288-95. [PMID: 23977596 DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2225-319x.2013.02.02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2013] [Accepted: 02/18/2013] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cerebral protection and circulatory management remains a controversial issue in aortic arch surgery. The present study reported surgical outcomes of arch repair using moderate hypothermic circulatory arrest (MHCA) and unilateral selective antegrade perfusion (uSACP). METHODS From January 2004 and December 2012, 500 patients underwent hemiarch repair (HARCH) and 124 underwent total arch replacement (TARCH) utilizing moderate hypothermic circulatory arrest with unilateral selective antegrade cerebral perfusion of the right axillary artery. Emergent surgery was required in 142 (28.4%) of HARCH patients and 18 (14.5%) of TARCH patients. Mean arrest temperature ranged from 25.6-27.2 °C for elective and emergent operations in both groups. Mean circulatory arrest was 26.8 minutes for hemiarch repairs and 54.2 minutes for total arch replacement. RESULTS Overall mortality was 6.6% for hemiarch repairs and 9.7% for total arch replacements. Hospital mortality was 4.5% (16/358) and 10.4% (11/106) in elective cases, and 12% (17/142) and 5.6% (1/18) in elective cases, for hemiarch and total arch replacements respectively. Permanent neurological deficit (PND) occurred in 3 total arch replacement cases (2.4%). Multivariate analysis demonstrated that temperature was not found to be an independent risk factor during hemiarch or total arch replacements for mortality, permanent or neurological deficits, or renal failure. CONCLUSIONS Our approach for hemiarch and total arch repair utilizing MHCA and uSACP via the right axillary artery was associated excellent neurological and survival outcomes. Moderate hypothermia did not adversely impact cerebral or visceral organ protection.
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- Bradley G Leshnower
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Matalanis G, Galvin SD. "Branch-first" continuous perfusion aortic arch replacement and its role in intra-operative cerebral protection. Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2013; 2:194-201. [PMID: 23977582 DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2225-319x.2013.02.01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2013] [Accepted: 02/18/2013] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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- George Matalanis
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Austin Hospital, Heidelberg, Australia
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Shimizu H, Matayoshi T, Morita M, Ueda T, Yozu R. Total Arch Replacement Under Flow Monitoring During Selective Cerebral Perfusion Using a Single Pump. Ann Thorac Surg 2013; 95:29-34. [PMID: 23040825 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2012.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2012] [Revised: 07/24/2012] [Accepted: 08/01/2012] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Hideyuki Shimizu
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan.
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Yang Y, Yang L, Sun J, Gruwel ML, Deslauriers R, Ye J. A modified protocol for retrograde cerebral perfusion: magnetic resonance spectroscopy in pigs. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2012; 43:1065-71. [PMID: 23026737 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezs505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Retrograde cerebral perfusion (RCP) has been employed to protect the brain during cardiovascular surgery, requiring temporary hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA). However, the protocol used for RCP remains to be modified if prolonged HCA is expected. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of a modified protocol for this purpose. METHODS After establishment of HCA at 15°C, 14 pigs were subjected to 90-min RCP using either the conventional protocol (i.e. alpha-stat strategy, 25-mmHg perfusion pressure and occluded inferior vena cava, Group I, n = 7) or the new protocol (i.e. pH-stat strategy, 40-mmHg perfusion pressure and unoccluded inferior vena cava, Group II, n = 7). After being rewarmed to 37°C, pigs were perfused for another 60 min. Phosphorus-31 magnetic resonance spectroscopy was used to track the changes of brain high-energy phosphates [i.e. adenosine triphosphate and phosphocreatine (PCr)] and intracellular pH (pHi). At the end, brain water content was measured. RESULTS During RCP, high-energy phosphates decreased in both groups, whereas adenosine triphosphate decreased much faster in Group I (10.4 ± 4.3 vs 30.4 ± 4.4% of the baseline, P = 0.007, 60-min RCP). After rewarming, the recovery of high-energy phosphates and pHi was much slower in Group I (PCr: 55.7 ± 9.1 vs 78.4 ± 5.1% of the baseline, P = 0.046; adenosine triphosphate: 26.6 ± 10.6 vs 64.8 ± 4.6% of the baseline, P = 0.007; pHi: 6.5 ± 0.4 vs 7.1 ± 0.1, P = 0.021 at 30-min normothermic perfusion after rewarming). Brain tissue water content was significantly higher in Group I (81.1 ± 0.4 vs 79.5 ± 0.4%, P = 0.016). CONCLUSIONS Application of the modified RCP protocol significantly improved cerebral energy conservation during HCA and accelerated energy recovery after rewarming.
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- Yanmin Yang
- Cardiac studies, Institute for Biodiagnostics, National Research Council of Canada, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Kim JW, Choi JY, Rhie S, Lee CE, Sim HJ, Park HO. Clinical Results of Ascending Aorta and Aortic Arch Replacement under Moderate Hypothermia with Right Brachial and Femoral Artery Perfusion. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY 2011; 44:215-9. [PMID: 22263154 PMCID: PMC3249305 DOI: 10.5090/kjtcs.2011.44.3.215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2010] [Revised: 03/18/2011] [Accepted: 05/11/2011] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background Selective antegrade perfusion via axillary artery cannulation along with circulatory arrest under deep hypothermia has became a recent trend for performing surgery on the ascending aorta and aortic arch and when direct aortic cannulation is not feasible. The authors of this study tried using moderate hypothermia with right brachial and femoral artery perfusion to complement the pitfalls of single axillary artery cannulation and deep hypothermia. Materials and Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on 36 patients who received ascending aorta or aortic arch replacement between July 2005 and May 2010. The adverse outcomes included operative mortality, permanent neurologic dysfunction and temporary neurologic dysfunction. Results Of these 36 patients, 32 (88%) were treated as emergencies. The mean age of the patients was 61.9 years (ranging from 29 to 79 years) and there were 19 males and 17 females. The principal diagnoses for the operation were acute type A aortic dissection (31, 86%) and aneurysmal disease without aortic dissection (5, 14%). The performed operations were ascending aorta replacement (9, 25%), ascending aorta and hemiarch replacement (13, 36%), ascending aorta and total arch replacement (13, 36%) and total arch replacement only (1, 3%). The mean cardiopulmonary bypass time was 209.4±85.1 minutes, and the circulatory arrest with selective antegrade perfusion time was 36.1±24.2 minutes. The lowest core temperature was 24±2.1℃. There were five deaths within 30 post-op days (mortality: 13.8%). Two patients (5.5%) had minor neurologic dysfunction and six patients, including three patients who had preoperative cerebral infarction or unconsciousness, had major neurologic dysfunction (16.6%). Conclusion When direct aortic cannulation is not feasible for ascending aorta and aortic arch replacement, the right brachial and femoral artery can be used as arterial perfusion routes with the patient under moderate hypothermia. This technique resulted in acceptable outcomes.
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- Jong Woo Kim
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine and Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Korea
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Emrecan B, Tulukoğlu E. A Current View of Cerebral Protection in Aortic Arch Repair. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2009; 23:417-20. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2009.01.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2006] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Yang L, Li Z, Yang Y, Zhu R, Summers R, Deslauriers R, Ye J. Increased pressure during retrograde cerebral perfusion provides better preservation of the Na+, K+-ATPase activity. Perfusion 2007; 21:319-24. [PMID: 17312855 DOI: 10.1177/0267659106073993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study was carried out to determine if increased perfusion pressure during retrograde cerebral perfusion (RCP) provides better preservation of the brain Na+, K+-ATPase activity. Twenty pigs were subjected to anesthesia alone (control group, n =5), hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA) (HCA group, n =5), HCA+RCP at perfusion pressures of 24-29 mmHg (Low-pressure group, n= 5), or HCA+RCP at perfusion pressures of 34-40 mmHg (High-pressure group, n =5). The brain was harvested for the measurement of tissue Na+, K+-ATPase activity. Relative to the control pigs (67.29∓2.1%), significant impairment of Na+, K+-ATPase activity was observed in all three experimental groups (29.89∓7.4% in HCA group, 33.59∓2.9% in the Low-pressure group, and 52.09∓1.8% in the High-pressure group, p <0.01). The best preservation of the enzyme, particularly in the cortex and cerebellum regions, was observed in the High-pressure group (p <0.01). In conclusion, HCA causes severe impairment of Na+, K+-ATPase activity, and increasing perfusion pressures from 24 +29 to 34 +40 mmHg during RCP significantly improves preservation of Na+, K+-ATPase activity, and the improvement of the protection varies in different regions of the brain.
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Emrecan B, Yilik L, Tulukoglu E, Kestelli M, Ozsöyler I, Lafci B, Ozbek C, Gürbüz A. Whole-Body Perfusion under Moderate-Degree Hypothermia during Aortic Arch Repair. Heart Surg Forum 2006; 9:E686-9. [PMID: 16757423 DOI: 10.1532/hsf98.20061003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION There continue to be some controversies concerning aortic arch reconstruction, especially the cerebral protection methods. We report our operative and postoperative outcomes for cases of aortic arch replacement using whole-body perfusion during aortic reconstruction under 28 degrees C moderate hypothermia. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 12 patients were operated on between March 2003 and November 2005. Two of the patients were female. The mean age of the patients was 53.5 x 7.3 years (range, 42-65 years). We cannulated the right axillary artery for cerebral perfusion and the right femoral artery for body perfusion. Arch replacement was done under continuous antegrade cerebral perfusion through the right axillary artery and continuous body perfusion through the right femoral artery via intra-aortic occlusion of the proximal descending aorta with an intra-aortic occlusion catheter. Perioperative data and postoperative outcomes, blood urea nitrogen, serum creatinine, and alanin aminotransferase values were evaluated retrospectively in the patients. RESULTS There was only 1 hospital mortality. There were no neurologic complications. Postoperative levels of blood urea nitrogen and creatinin did not show significant difference but the alanin aminotransferase levels were significantly higher in the postoperative period, which was within the normal ranges of cardiopulmonary bypass effect. DISCUSSION Whole-body perfusion through the axillary and femoral arteries may provide more time for the surgeon and good cerebral and visceral protection, which are especially important for surgical teams in the learning curve.
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- Bilgin Emrecan
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Izmir Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey.
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Ye J, Li Z, Yang Y, Yang L, Turner A, Jackson M, Deslauriers R. Use of a pH-stat strategy during retrograde cerebral perfusion improves cerebral perfusion and tissue oxygenation. Ann Thorac Surg 2004; 77:1664-70; discussion 1670. [PMID: 15111162 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2003.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/02/2003] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although it is well documented that the use of a pH-stat strategy during hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass improves cerebral blood flow, an alpha-stat strategy has been almost exclusively used during retrograde cerebral perfusion. We investigated the effects of pH-stat and alpha-stat management on brain tissue blood flow and oxygenation during retrograde cerebral perfusion in a porcine model to determine if the use of a pH-stat strategy during retrograde cerebral perfusion improves brain tissue perfusion. METHODS Fourteen pigs were managed by an alpha-stat strategy (alpha-stat group, n = 7) or by a pH-stat strategy (pH-stat group, n = 7) during 120 minutes of hypothermic retrograde cerebral perfusion. Retrograde cerebral perfusion was established through the superior vena cava. Brain tissue blood flow and oxygenation were measured continuously with a laser flowmeter and near infrared spectroscopy, respectively. Brain tissue water content was determined at the end of the experiments. RESULTS During cooling, brain tissue blood flow was significantly higher with use of the pH-stat strategy than with the alpha-stat strategy (86% +/- 10% versus 40% +/- 3% of baseline). During retrograde cerebral perfusion, brain tissue blood flow was also significantly higher (about three times higher) in the pH-stat group than in the alpha-stat group (15% +/- 4% versus 5% +/- 1% of baseline at 60 minutes of retrograde cerebral perfusion). Tissue oxygen saturation appeared to be higher during retrograde cerebral perfusion in the pH-stat group than in the alpha-stat group. Brain tissue blood flow during rewarming remained significantly higher with the use of pH-stat than with the use of alpha-stat. Brain tissue water contents were similar in both groups. CONCLUSIONS In our pig model, the use of a pH-stat strategy during retrograde cerebral perfusion significantly improves brain tissue perfusion. Therefore, to improve retrograde cerebral blood flow during retrograde cerebral perfusion, it may be preferable to use a pH-stat strategy, rather than an alpha-stat strategy.
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- Jian Ye
- Department of Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
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Li Z, Yang L, Summers R, Jackson M, Deslauriers R, Ye J. Is Maintenance of Cerebral Hypothermia the Principal Mechanism by which Retrograde Cerebral Perfusion Provides Better Brain Protection than Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest? A Study in a Porcine Model. J Card Surg 2004; 19:28-35. [PMID: 15108786 DOI: 10.1111/j.0886-0440.2004.04006.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Retrograde cerebral perfusion (RCP) provides better brain protection than hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA) alone. The mechanism by which RCP improves brain protection during circulatory arrest remains unknown. The purpose of the study in pigs was to determine if RCP improves brain protection mainly as a result of its ability to maintain cerebral hypothermia. METHODS Fifteen pigs were subjected to 120 minutes of HCA alone (HCA group, n = 5), HCA + RCP at perfusion pressures of 23 to 29 mmHg (RCP-low group, n = 5), or at perfusion pressures of 34-40 mmHg (RCP-high group, n = 5) at 15 degrees C, followed by 60 minutes of normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). After brain temperature reached 15 degrees C, HCA was initiated with or without RCP. Temperatures in the brain, esophagus, and perfusate/blood were monitored continuously. Brain tissue blood flow was measured continuously using a laser flowmeter. Brain oxygen extraction was calculated from the oxygen contents in arterial and venous blood samples. RESULTS During cooling and rewarming, the change in temperature was slower in the brain than in the esophagus. A similar degree of spontaneous rewarming (from 15 degrees C to 17/18 degrees C) occurred in the brain during HCA and RCP. This indicates that RCP does not provide better maintenance of cerebral hypothermia during circulatory arrest than HCA alone. The esophageal temperature rose more slowly during RCP than during HCA alone, indicating that RCP maintains better hypothermia in the body. During RCP, the brain extracted oxygen continuously from the blood, indicating that RCP may provide nutrient flow to the brain. CONCLUSION In an acute pig model, maintenance of cerebral hypothermia does not appear to be the principal mechanism by which RCP provides better brain protection than HCA alone. Retrograde cerebral perfusion provides nutrient flow/oxygen to brain tissue, leading to better brain protection than HCA alone.
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- Zhijun Li
- Department of Surgery, University of Manitoba
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Fitzgerald D, Resley J, Speir A, Munoz R, Hill A. Antegrade cerebral perfusion with hypothermic circulatory arrest: a case report. Perfusion 2003; 18:303-6. [PMID: 14604248 DOI: 10.1191/0267659103pf669oa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Techniques for the surgical correction of aortic aneurysms have steadily improved since the first described successful repair in 1955 by DeBakey et al. Despite these improvements, postoperative neurological complications remain a major factor in determining an adverse outcome. By using Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest (DHCA), Retrograde Cerebral Perfusion (RCP) and now Selective Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion (SACP), the surgeon may provide better cerebral protection during extensive arch reconstruction. A 73-year-old female presented with an abnormal chest X-ray. Computerized tomography scan revealed a 4.5 cm mid aortic saccular arch aneurysm. Surgical intervention using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with systemic cooling to 24 degrees C was employed. SACP was administered via cannulation of the innominate artery and the left common carotid artery using pediatric cannulae. Flow rates of 10 mL/kg/min and perfusion pressures of 60-90 mmHg were employed. Transcranial oximetry was used to monitor cerebral oxygen consumption. Circulatory arrest with SACP lasted for 36 min. Total bypass time was 178 min and myocardial ischemic time was 63 min. The patient was discharged on postoperative day five with no evident sequelae. While RCP has many benefits, SACP as used in this procedure may further improve patient outcome.
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- David Fitzgerald
- INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Perfusion Department, Falls Church, Virginia 22046, USA.
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Yoshii S, Akashi O, Kobayashi M, Kojima A, Abraham SJK, Shindo S, Tada Y, Higuchi H. Preliminary results of intermittent retrograde cerebral perfusion during proximal aortic arch surgery. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2003; 51:588-93. [PMID: 14650588 DOI: 10.1007/bf02736698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Continuous retrograde cerebral perfusion during aortic arch surgery is associated with cerebral edema. In this report, we describe the clinical use of a new type of intermittent retrograde cerebral perfusion. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Fourteen patients with a Stanford type A dissection were included in this study. With the usual method of retrograde cerebral perfusion, about 2,500 mL venous blood is drained from bicaval cannulae into a hard-shell reservoir, and oxygenated blood is perfused through the superior vena caval cannula. The flow rate is 300 mL/min. After about 15 min, retrograde perfusion is discontinued, and drainage from the bicaval cannulae is restarted. When a bloodless field is necessary, perfusion also is discontinued. RESULTS Two to seven cycles of intermittent retrograde cerebral perfusion were administered (average, 3.1+/-0.4, mean+/-SD). The total retrograde perfusion time was 36.0+/-1.9 min which was equivalent to 74.8% of the circulatory arrest time. No patient developed edema of the upper body. The time to wake-up was 3 to 14 h (average, 6.5+/-1.0 h). No patient suffered any neurologic complications even though the time of circulatory arrest was greater than 60 min in four cases. Head magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography was performed in 12 cases, and no evidence of hypoxic brain injury was detected. CONCLUSIONS Our clinical experience using a moderate amount of intermittent retrograde cerebral perfusion is superior to continuous retrograde cerebral perfusion for protecting the brain during aortic arch surgery.
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- Shinpei Yoshii
- Department of Surgery, University of Yamanashi, Faculty of Medicine, Nakakoma-gun, Yamanashi, Japan
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BACKGROUND To determine the effectiveness of unilateral selective cerebral perfusion for aortic arch repair and to discuss possible modifications to enhance technical simplicity. METHODS In the period between January 1996 and April 2001, 104 patients underwent aortic arch repair with the use of right brachial artery low flow (8 to 10 mL/kg per minute) antegrade selective cerebral perfusion under moderate hypothermia (26 degrees C). Mean patient age was 52 +/- 12 years. Sixty-four patients presented with Stanford type A aortic dissection, including 12 with acute dissection; 38 patients had aneurysmal dilatation of the ascending aorta and aortic arch; and 2 patients had isolated arch aneurysm. Ascending and partial arch replacement was performed in 50 patients; ascending and total arch replacement in 33 patients; ascending and descending arch replacement in 19 patients; and isolated arch replacement in 2 patients. RESULTS Mean antegrade cerebral perfusion time was 39 +/- 22 minutes. One patient with acute proximal dissection died because of cerebral complications. One other patient developed right hemiparesis, which resolved during the second postoperative month without sequela. Other than these 2 cases (1.9%), no other neurologic event was observed. CONCLUSIONS The technique of low flow antegrade selective cerebral perfusion through the right brachial artery may be used for a vast majority of aortic aneurysms and dissections requiring arch repair. This technique does not necessitate deep hypothermia, requires shorter cardiopulmonary bypass and operation times, has the advantage of simplicity, provides optimal vascular repair without time restraints and, in terms of clinical results, is as safe as other techniques for cerebral protection.
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- Oğuz Taşdemir
- Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Türkiye Yüksek Ihtisas Hospital, Ankara.
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Li Z, Yang L, Jackson M, Summers R, Donnelly M, Deslauriers R, Ye J. Increased pressure during retrograde cerebral perfusion in an acute porcine model improves brain tissue perfusion without increase in tissue edema. Ann Thorac Surg 2002; 73:1514-21. [PMID: 12022542 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(02)03497-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is a significant lack of scientific data to support the clinically accepted view that 25 to 30 mm Hg is the maximum safe perfusion pressure during retrograde cerebral perfusion (RCP). This study was designed to investigate whether perfusion pressure greater than 30 mm Hg during RCP is beneficial to the brain during prolonged HCA in an acute porcine model. METHODS Sixteen pigs underwent 120 minutes of circulatory arrest in conjunction with RCP at a perfusion pressure of either 23 to 29 mm Hg (group L, n = 8) or 34 to 40 mm Hg (group H, n = 8) at 15 degrees C, followed by 60 minutes of normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass. Cortical blood flow and oxygenation were measured continuously with a laser flowmeter and near-infrared spectroscopy, respectively. Tissue water content was measured at the end of the experiments. RESULTS Brain tissue blood flow was significantly higher in group H than in group L (16.8% +/- 4.1% vs 4.8% +/- 0.9% of baseline, p < 0.01) during RCP. Brain oxygen extraction in group L reached a maximum (approximately 70%) immediately after starting RCP, whereas in group H it increased gradually and reached a maximum at 120 minutes of RCP, indicating a greater supply of oxygen to tissue in group H than in group L. After RCP, the ability of brain tissue to use oxygen was better preserved in group H than in group L, as indicated by tissue oxygen saturation and the deoxyhemoglobin level. There was no significant increase in tissue water content in either group (group H 79.2% +/- 0.3%, group L 79.1% +/- 0.4%) relative to normal control pigs (78.7% +/- 0.1%). CONCLUSIONS In this acute porcine model, increasing perfusion pressure from 23-29 to 34-40 mm Hg during RCP increases tissue blood flow and provides better tissue oxygenation, without increasing tissue edema. The optimal perfusion pressure for RCP needs to be further investigated.
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- Zhijun Li
- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, Physiology, and Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnepeg, Canada
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Neurological Complications of Aortic Surgery. Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2002. [DOI: 10.1177/108925320200600104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Surgery of the aortic arch involves an inherently high risk of neurological complications. A number of factors have been identified which may predispose the patient to brain injury, and various techniques employed in an attempt to counteract these are outlined. In particular the vulnerability of the brain to ischemia has led to the development of three adjunctive cerebral protective techniques, hypothermic circulatory arrest, retrograde cerebral perfusion and selective antegrade cerebral perfusion, all based upon brain cooling and metabolic inhibition. The relative merits and disadvantages of these techniques are therefore discussed. Finally, pharmacologic adjuncts and potential future developments in aortic arch surgery are discussed.
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Reich DL, Uysal S, Ergin MA, Griepp RB. Retrograde cerebral perfusion as a method of neuroprotection during thoracic aortic surgery. Ann Thorac Surg 2001; 72:1774-82. [PMID: 11722099 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(01)02718-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Retrograde cerebral perfusion is commonly used as an adjunct to hypothermic circulatory arrest to enhance cerebral protection during thoracic aortic surgery. This review summarizes a large number of studies that demonstrate a spectrum of beneficial, neutral, and detrimental effects of retrograde cerebral perfusion in humans and experimental animal models. It remains unclear whether retrograde cerebral perfusion provides effective cerebral perfusion, metabolic support, washout of embolic material, and improved neurological and neuropsychological outcome.
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- D L Reich
- Department of Anesthesiology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York 10029-6574, USA.
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Ehrlich MP, Hagl C, McCullough JN, Zhang N, Shiang H, Bodian C, Griepp RB. Retrograde cerebral perfusion provides negligible flow through brain capillaries in the pig. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2001; 122:331-8. [PMID: 11479507 DOI: 10.1067/mtc.2001.115244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Although retrograde cerebral perfusion is being used clinically during aortic arch surgery, whether retrograde flow perfuses the brain effectively is still uncertain. METHODS Fourteen pigs were cooled to 20 degrees C with cardiopulmonary bypass and perfused retrogradely via the superior vena cava for 30 minutes: 7 underwent standard retrograde cerebral perfusion and 7 underwent retrograde perfusion with occlusion of the inferior vena cava. Antegrade and retrograde cerebral blood flow were calculated by quantitating fluorescent microspheres trapped in brain tissue after the animals were put to death; microspheres returning to the aortic arch, the inferior vena cava, and the descending aorta were also analyzed during retrograde cerebral perfusion. RESULTS Antegrade cerebral blood flow was 16 +/- 7.7 mL. min(-1). 100 g(-1) before retrograde cerebral perfusion and 22 +/- 6.3 mL. min(-1). 100 g(-1) before perfusion with caval occlusion (P =.14). During retrograde perfusion, calculations based on the number of microspheres trapped in the brain showed negligible flows (0.02 +/- 0.02 mL. min(-1). 100 g(-1) with retrograde cerebral perfusion and 0.04 +/- 0.02 mL. min(-1). 100 g(-1) with perfusion with caval occlusion; P =.09): only 0.01% and 0.02% of superior vena caval inflow, respectively. Less than 13% of retrograde superior vena caval inflow blood returned to the aortic arch with either technique. During retrograde cerebral perfusion, more than 90% of superior vena caval input was shunted to the inferior vena cava and was then recirculated, as indicated by rapid development of an equilibrium in microspheres between the superior and inferior venae cavae. With retrograde perfusion and inferior vena caval occlusion, less than 12% of inflow returned to the descending aorta and only 0.01% of microspheres. CONCLUSIONS The paucity of microspheres trapped within the brain indicates that retrograde cerebral perfusion, either alone or combined with inferior vena caval occlusion, does not provide sufficient cerebral capillary perfusion to confer any metabolic benefit. The slightly improved outcome previously reported with retrograde cerebral perfusion during prolonged circulatory arrest in this model may be a consequence of enhanced cooling resulting from perfusion of nonbrain capillaries and from venoarterial and venovenous shunting.
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- M P Ehrlich
- Departments of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Biomathematics, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029, USA
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EvIdent (EVent IDENTification) is a user-friendly, algorithm-rich, exploratory data analysis software for quickly detecting, investigating, and visualizing novel events in a set of images as they evolve in time and/or frequency. For instance, in a series of functional magnetic resonance neuroimages, novelty may manifest itself as neural activations in a time course. The core of the system is an enhanced variant of the fuzzy c-means clustering algorithm. Fuzzy clustering obviates the need for models of the underlying requisite biological function, models that are often statistically suspect.
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- N J Pizzi
- Institute for Biodiagnostics, National Research Council, 435 Ellice Avenue, Man., R3B 1Y6, Winnipeg, Canada.
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Dong P, Guan Y, Yang J, He M, Wan C. Fundus microvascular flow monitoring during retrograde cerebral perfusion: an experimental study. Ann Thorac Surg 2000; 70:1478-82. [PMID: 11093473 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(00)01836-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Retrograde cerebral perfusion (RCP) through the superior vena cava was clinically introduced as a supportive technique to protect the brain during deep hypothermic circulatory arrest. This study searched for a direct monitor of cerebral blood flow to evaluate the effect of cerebral perfusion. METHODS Retinal microvascular perfusions were studied in six piglets using fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) and color Doppler sonography before cardiopulmonary bypass and retrograde cerebral perfusion during deep hypothermic circulatory arrest. RESULTS FFA showed initial filling of the fundus venae in 2.5 minutes, and complete filling in 4.5 minutes with partial filling of the arteriae. Arteriae completely filled in 8 minutes, and all of the arteriae and venae filled from 15 to 17 minutes. Color Doppler sonography showed that flow signals were detected in all of the fundus vessels during RCP. CONCLUSIONS FFA and color Doppler sonography are direct and sensitive methods for observing cerebral blood flow and assessing the effect of cerebral perfusion.
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- P Dong
- Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Beijing Capital Medical University, Beijing Heart, Lung and Blood Vessel Medical Institute, People's Republic of China.
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Ueda T, Shimizu H, Ito T, Kashima I, Hashizume K, Iino Y, Kawada S. Cerebral complications associated with selective perfusion of the arch vessels. Ann Thorac Surg 2000; 70:1472-7. [PMID: 11093472 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(00)01834-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Few studies have determined risk factors for postoperative cerebral complications associated with surgery of the aortic arch using selective cerebral perfusion. METHODS Between November 1992 and December 1998, 113 patients underwent aortic arch repair combined with selective cerebral perfusion. For each patient, three arch vessels were perfused using a single roller pump at a rectal temperature of 23 degrees C. RESULTS Among the 108 patients who underwent postoperative neurologic assessment, 25 patients (23%) suffered from cerebral complications. Five patients (5%) suffered from transient neurologic disturbance and 17 patients (16%) suffered from stroke, and 7 patients (7%) of the preceding 17 patients had residual neurologic disturbance upon discharge. Three patients (3%) with either preoperative coma (n = 1) or post bypass cardiac arrest (n = 2) sustained severe global cerebral dysfunction. The occurrence of cerebral complications was not related to cerebral perfusion time. Independent risk factors for cerebral complications included a history of cerebrovascular disease, perioperative shock, distal anastomosis below the left pulmonary artery, malperfusion of extremities, and older age (> 60 years). CONCLUSIONS Although high-level brain function was well preserved in most patients, the incidence of stroke when using current selective cerebral perfusion techniques is still high.
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- T Ueda
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
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Oshikiri N, Watanabe T, Saitou H, Iijima Y, Minowa T, Inui K, Shimazaki Y. Retrograde cerebral perfusion: experimental approach to brain oedema. Perfusion 1999; 14:257-62. [PMID: 10456779 DOI: 10.1177/026765919901400404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- N Oshikiri
- Second Department of Surgery, Yamagata University School of Medicine, Yamagata-City, Japan
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The Effect of FR167653 on Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury After Retrograde Cerebral Perfusion in a Canine Model. Int J Angiol 1999; 8:143-146. [PMID: 10387120 DOI: 10.1007/bf01616441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Retrograde cerebral perfusion (RCP) has recently been reported to be useful for the repair of aortic arch aneurysms. However, there is a possibility that RCP supplies a limited amount of blood to the brain [1] and ischemia-reperfusion injury may occur after RCP. FR167653 (FR) is characterized as a potent suppressant of interleukin-1beta and tumor necrosis factor-alpha. We investigated the role of FR in preventing cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury after RCP in a canine model. A total of 12 mongrel dogs was divided into two groups: in the FR group (n = 6), FR167653 (1 mg/kg/hour) was continuously administered during the period of RCP and rewarming; in the control group (n = 6), a physiological saline solution was administered at the same dosage as the FR167653 during the same period. Following hypothermia (20 degrees C) using cardiopulmonary bypass and circulatory arrest, RCP was performed by infusing oxygenated blood via the bilateral internal maxillary veins for 60 minutes at a perfusion pressure of 25 mmHg. The cerebral blood flow (CBF), cerebral metabolic rate for glucose (CMRGlu) and oxygen (CMRO2), and excretion of carbon dioxide (ExCO2) were measured. These results were expressed as the percentage of change from baseline values established immediately after anesthesia. CBF was significantly (p < 0.05) higher in the FR group than in the control group at 40 (159 +/- 25% and 82 +/- 21%, respectively) and 60 minutes (177 +/- 30% and 83 +/- 14%, respectively) after RCP. The lactate/pyruvate ratio of blood returned from the brain tissues was significantly (p < 0.05) lower in the FR group than in the control group at 40 and 60 minutes after RCP. CMRGlu was significantly (p < 0.05) higher in the FR group than in the control group 60 minutes after RCP. There was no significant difference in CMRO2 and ExCO2 between the two groups. It is concluded that FR167653 appears to be effective in protecting the brain from ischemia-reperfusion injury after RCP.http://link.springer-ny.com/link/service/journals/00547/bibs/8n3p143.html
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Baribeau YR, Westbrook BM, Charlesworth DC, Maloney CT. Arterial inflow via an axillary artery graft for the severely atheromatous aorta. Ann Thorac Surg 1998; 66:33-7. [PMID: 9692435 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(98)00397-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Strategy for severe aortic atheromatous disease identified by intraoperative epiaortic ultrasound remains to be determined. We used axillary artery inflow through graft interposition in an attempt to avoid potential embolization. METHODS Between July 1995 and June 1997, axillary artery inflow was used in 29 patients. Procedures performed were coronary artery bypass in 21 patients (3 with combined carotid endarterectomy), aortic valve replacement in 2, valve replacement plus coronary artery bypass in 4, atrial septal defect repair in 1, and arch replacement in 1 patient. Fibrillatory arrest was used in 16 patients and circulatory arrest was used in 16 patients for excision of mobile atheroma or arch reconstruction. Antegrade cerebral perfusion through the axillary artery graft was carried out in 11 patients. RESULTS There were no brachial neurovascular complications. Two operative deaths occurred. Two patients had operative strokes and 2 more had postoperative stroke, all with resolution at late follow-up. There were no strokes in the subset of patients who had antegrade cerebral perfusion during circulatory arrest. CONCLUSION The axillary artery is an excellent site for arterial inflow. Furthermore, antegrade cerebral perfusion is easily accomplished during periods of circulatory arrest. Finally, graft placement avoids potential local neurovascular complications.
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- Y R Baribeau
- New England Heart Institute, Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, New Hampshire, USA.
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