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Chen X, Xiong C, Xiao W, Du L, Liu M, Yu Y, Liao C, Zhang C, Li Y, Mao B, Fu J. Efficacy and cerebral mechanisms of acupuncture for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: study protocol for a multicenter, randomized controlled neuroimaging trial. Front Neurol 2024; 15:1363225. [PMID: 38988597 PMCID: PMC11233458 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1363225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
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Introduction Although acupuncture is recommended by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treatment guidelines owing to its effects on dyspnea, the underlying neurobiological mechanisms of these effects remain unclear. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture in patients with stable COPD and explore the possible involvement of specific brain regions. Methods This is a prospective, multicenter, single-blind, randomized controlled trial. A total of 90 participants will be recruited from three centers and will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to undergo acupuncture at acupoints on the disease-affected meridian (DAM) or non-acupoints on the non-affected meridian (NAM), in addition to routine pharmacological treatments. All participants will undergo 30 min of acupuncture three times a week for 8 weeks and will be followed up for 12 months. The primary outcome will be the severity of dyspnea, as measured using the Borg Dyspnea Scale and a visual analog scale at rest and after exercise. The secondary outcomes will include the multidimensional profile of dyspnea using Dyspnea-12, the modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale, and the COPD assessment test; quality of life assessments using St George's Respiratory Questionnaire and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; and additional measurements of exacerbation frequency, pulmonary function, and the 6-min walking distance. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) will be performed before and after exercise to explore the potential neurobiological mechanisms of exertional dyspnea. Anxiety and depression will be measured and analyzed for their correlation with the activation of specific brain areas involved in dyspnea. Discussion This randomized controlled trial aims to use a multidimensional evaluation of the efficacy of acupuncture in relieving dyspnea in patients with COPD in terms of emotion and quality of life and explore the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the effects of acupuncture on dyspnea from an imaging perspective. It is expected to provide strong evidence to support the use of acupuncture in relieving dyspnea in patients with COPD and those with aother diseases involving dyspnea. Additionally, it provides novel insights into the central mechanisms of acupuncture intervention and dyspnea. Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (https://www.chictr.org.cn/): ChiCTR2300071725.
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- Xugui Chen
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Respiratory, No. 3 Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (West District)/Chengdu Pidu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- No. 3 Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (West District)/Chengdu Pidu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Respiratory, No. 3 Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (West District)/Chengdu Pidu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Palmer T, Obst SJ, Aitken CR, Walsh J, Sabapathy S, Adams L, Morris NR. Fixed-intensity exercise tests to measure exertional dyspnoea in chronic heart and lung populations: a systematic review. Eur Respir Rev 2023; 32:230016. [PMID: 37558262 PMCID: PMC10410401 DOI: 10.1183/16000617.0016-2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Exertional dyspnoea is the primary diagnostic symptom for chronic cardiopulmonary disease populations. Whilst a number of exercise tests are used, there remains no gold standard clinical measure of exertional dyspnoea. The aim of this review was to comprehensively describe and evaluate all types of fixed-intensity exercise tests used to assess exertional dyspnoea in chronic cardiopulmonary populations and, where possible, report the reliability and responsiveness of the tests. METHODS A systematic search of five electronic databases identified papers that examined 1) fixed-intensity exercise tests and measured exertional dyspnoea, 2) chronic cardiopulmonary populations, 3) exertional dyspnoea reported at isotime or upon completion of fixed-duration exercise tests, and 4) published in English. RESULTS Searches identified 8785 papers. 123 papers were included, covering exercise tests using a variety of fixed-intensity protocols. Three modes were identified, as follows: 1) cycling (n=87), 2) walking (n=31) and 3) other (step test (n=8) and arm exercise (n=2)). Most studies (98%) were performed on chronic respiratory disease patients. Nearly all studies (88%) used an incremental exercise test. 34% of studies used a fixed duration for the exercise test, with the remaining 66% using an exhaustion protocol recording exertional dyspnoea at isotime. Exertional dyspnoea was measured using the Borg scale (89%). 7% of studies reported reliability. Most studies (72%) examined the change in exertional dyspnoea in response to different interventions. CONCLUSION Considerable methodological variety of fixed-intensity exercise tests exists to assess exertional dyspnoea and most test protocols require incremental exercise tests. There does not appear to be a simple, universal test for measuring exertional dyspnoea in the clinical setting.
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- Tanya Palmer
- Griffith University, School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Gold Coast, Australia
- Central Queensland University, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Bundaberg, Australia
- Menzies Health Institute, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
- Allied Health Research Collaborative, The Prince Charles Hospital, Queensland Health, Chermside, Australia
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- Central Queensland University, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Bundaberg, Australia
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- Griffith University, School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Gold Coast, Australia
- Menzies Health Institute, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
- Allied Health Research Collaborative, The Prince Charles Hospital, Queensland Health, Chermside, Australia
- Heart and Lung Institute, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Australia
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- Griffith University, School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Gold Coast, Australia
- Allied Health Research Collaborative, The Prince Charles Hospital, Queensland Health, Chermside, Australia
- Heart and Lung Institute, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Australia
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- Griffith University, School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Gold Coast, Australia
- Menzies Health Institute, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Griffith University, School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Gold Coast, Australia
- Menzies Health Institute, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Griffith University, School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Gold Coast, Australia
- Menzies Health Institute, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
- Allied Health Research Collaborative, The Prince Charles Hospital, Queensland Health, Chermside, Australia
- Heart and Lung Institute, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Australia
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Rozenberg D, Al Kaabi N, Camacho Perez E, Nourouzpour S, Lopez-Hernandez L, McGillis L, Goligher E, Reid WD, Chow CW, Ryan CM, Kumbhare D, Huszti E, Champagne K, Raj S, Mak S, Santa Mina D, Clarke H, Mittal N. Evaluation and Management of Dyspnea in Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Generalized Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder: Protocol for a Pilot and Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc 2023; 12:e44832. [PMID: 36939815 PMCID: PMC10131980 DOI: 10.2196/44832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Dyspnea is a prevalent symptom in individuals with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and generalized hypermobility spectrum disorder (G-HSD), yet its contributors have not been identified. One known contributor to dyspnea is respiratory muscle weakness. The feasibility and effectiveness of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) in combination with standard-of-care rehabilitation (aerobic, resistance, neuromuscular stabilization, and balance and proprioception exercises) in improving respiratory muscle strength and patient-reported outcomes in patients with hEDS or G-HSD have not been evaluated. OBJECTIVE This study aims to evaluate dyspnea, respiratory muscle strength, and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in hEDS or G-HSD compared with healthy controls and to assess the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial of IMT and standard-of-care rehabilitation for improving respiratory muscle strength, exercise capacity, and PROMs compared with standard-of-care rehabilitation in hEDS and G-HSD. METHODS The study will include 34 participants with hEDS or G-HSD and 17 healthy, age- and sex-matched controls to compare respiratory muscle structure and function and PROMs. After baseline assessments, participants with hEDS or G-HSD will be randomized into the intervention group and provided IMT combined with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome standard-of-care rehabilitation or into the usual care group, and provided only standard-of-care rehabilitation for 8 weeks. The intervention group will be prescribed IMT in their home environment using the POWERbreathe K5 IMT device (POWERbreathe International Ltd). IMT will comprise 2 daily sessions of 30 breaths for 5 days per week, with IMT progressing from 20% to 60% of the baseline maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) over an 8-week period. Feasibility will be assessed through rates of recruitment, attrition, adherence, adverse events, and participant satisfaction. The primary pilot outcome is MIP change over an 8-week period in hEDS or G-HSD. Secondary outcomes will include the evaluation of dyspnea using Medical Research Council Scale and 18-point qualitative dyspnea descriptors; diaphragmatic thickening fraction using ultrasound; respiratory muscle endurance; pulmonary function; prefrontal cortical activity using functional near-infrared spectroscopy; aerobic capacity during cardiopulmonary exercise testing; quality of life using Short Form-36; and scores from the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress scale-21. These measures will also be performed once in healthy controls to compare normative values. Multivariable regression will be used to assess the contributors to dyspnea. Paired 2-tailed t tests will be used to assess the changes in MIP and secondary measures after 8 weeks of IMT. RESULTS Study recruitment began in August 2021 and, with several disruptions owing to COVID-19, is expected to be completed by December 2023. CONCLUSIONS This study will provide a better understanding of the factors associated with dyspnea and the feasibility and effectiveness of IMT combined with standard-of-care rehabilitation. IMT may be a novel therapeutic strategy for improving respiratory muscle function and patient-reported outcomes in individuals with hEDS or G-HSD. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04972565; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04972565. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/44832.
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- Dmitry Rozenberg
- Respirology and Lung Transplantation, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- GoodHope Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Clinic, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- GoodHope Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Clinic, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Respirology, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- GoodHope Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Clinic, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Respirology, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Respirology, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- GoodHope Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Clinic, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- GoodHope Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Clinic, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Respirology, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- KITE-Toronto Rehab, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Respirology, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- KITE-Toronto Rehab, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- KITE-Toronto Rehab, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Biostatistics Research Unit, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Cardiac Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Cardiology, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- GoodHope Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Clinic, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- GoodHope Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Clinic, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- GoodHope Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Clinic, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- KITE-Toronto Rehab, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Melo LT, Rodrigues A, Cabral EE, Tanaka T, Goligher EC, Brochard L, Reid WD. Prefrontal cortex activation during incremental inspiratory loading in healthy participants. Respir Physiol Neurobiol 2021; 296:103827. [PMID: 34808586 DOI: 10.1016/j.resp.2021.103827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2021] [Revised: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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We aimed to investigate whether changes in prefrontal cortex (PFC) oxyhemoglobin (O2Hb) and deoxyhemoglobin (HHb) associates with inspiratory muscle effort during inspiratory threshold loading (ITL) in healthy participants. Participants performed an incremental ITL. Breathing pattern, partial pressure of end-tidal CO2 (PETCO2), mouth pressure and O2Hb and HHb over the right dorsolateral PFC, sternocleidomastoid (SCM), and diaphragm/intercostals (Dia/IC) were monitored. Fourteen healthy participants (8 men; 29 ± 5 years) completed testing. Dyspnea was higher post- than pre-ITL (5 ± 1 vs. 0 ± 1, respectively; P<0.05). PFC O2Hb increased (P < 0.001) and HHb decreased (P = 0.001) at low loads but remained stable with increasing ITL intensities. PFC total hemoglobin increased at task failure compared to rest. SCM HHb increased throughout increasing intensities. SCM and Dia/IC total hemoglobin increased in the at task failure compared to rest. PETCO2 did not change (P = 0.528). PFC is activated early during the ITL but does not show central fatigue at task failure despite greater dyspnea and an imbalance of SCM oxygen demand and delivery.
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- Luana T Melo
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Keenan Centre for Biomedical Research, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Keenan Centre for Biomedical Research, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Performance Lab, Pneumocardiovascular and Respiratory Muscles (PneumoCardioVascular Lab/HUOL), Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Science, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Division of Respirology, Department of Medicine, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada; Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Department of Physiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Keenan Centre for Biomedical Research, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada; Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; KITE, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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Dipla K, Boutou AK, Markopoulou A, Papadopoulos S, Kritikou S, Pitsiou G, Stanopoulos I, Kioumis I, Zafeiridis A. Differences in cerebral oxygenation during exercise in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis with and without exertional hypoxemia: does exercise intensity matter? Pulmonology 2021; 29:221-229. [PMID: 34274251 DOI: 10.1016/j.pulmoe.2021.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Revised: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) present respiratory derangements at rest and during exercise, accompanied by exercise intolerance. Some patients may develop profound exertional desaturation even without resting hypoxemia. Evidence suggests the involvement of reduced cerebral-oxygenation in exercise intolerance. We aimed to examine (i) differences in cerebral-oxygenation during exercise between IPF patients with and without isolated exertional desaturation, (ii) whether the impairments in cerebral-oxygenation are detected at similar exercise intensity, and (iii) correlations between cerebral-oxygenation indices, disease severity, and 6-min walk test (6MWT). MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients with IPF (n = 24; 62.1 ± 9.3 years) without resting hypoxemia underwent cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) with cerebral-oxygenation monitoring via near-infrared-spectroscopy (NIRS). Βased on their pulse-oxymetry saturation (SpO2) during CPET, patients were divided into the "exertional-desaturators" group (SpO2nadir≤89% and ≥6% drop in SpO2) and the "non-exertional-desaturators" group (SpO2nadir≥90% and ≤5% drop). RESULTS During CPET, the "exertional-desaturators" group exhibited lower oxygenated-hemoglobin (-0.67 ± 1.48 vs. 0.69 ± 1.75 μmol/l; p < 0.05) and higher deoxygenated-hemoglobin (1.67 ± 1.13 vs. 0.17 ± 0.62 μmol/l; p < 0.001) than the "non-exertional-desaturators" group. A different pattern (p < 0.01) in cerebral-oxygenation responses was observed in the two groups. In exertional-desaturators oxygenated-hemoglobin declined below baseline even at low/moderate-intensity exercise (p < 0.05), whereas, in non-exertional-desaturators cerebral-oxygenation declined (p < 0.05) at high-intensity exercise. Cerebral-NIRS indices correlated (p < 0.05) with CPET-duration, dyspnea, diffusion capacity, and 6MWT. CONCLUSIONS During incremental exercise, patients with IPF and exertional desaturation present a significant decline in cerebral-oxygenation even during low-intensity exercise. Our findings support the implementation of longer-duration rehabilitation programs in IPF so that lower intensity exercise can be applied at the initial stages. (NCT03683082).
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- Konstantina Dipla
- Exercise Physiology & Biochemistry Laboratory, Dept. of Sport Sciences at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Ippokratous 22, Ag. Ioannis, Serres 621 22, Greece.
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, G. Papanikolaou Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Exercise Physiology & Biochemistry Laboratory, Dept. of Sport Sciences at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Ippokratous 22, Ag. Ioannis, Serres 621 22, Greece
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- Exercise Physiology & Biochemistry Laboratory, Dept. of Sport Sciences at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Ippokratous 22, Ag. Ioannis, Serres 621 22, Greece
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- Department of Respiratory Failure, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Respiratory Failure, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Respiratory Failure, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Exercise Physiology & Biochemistry Laboratory, Dept. of Sport Sciences at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Ippokratous 22, Ag. Ioannis, Serres 621 22, Greece
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Chen YH, Huang CC, Lin HL, Cheng SL, Wu HP. Effects of high flow nasal cannula on exercise endurance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. J Formos Med Assoc 2021; 121:381-387. [PMID: 34154893 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2021.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Ventilation limitation has a significant adverse effects on cardiovascular function and tissue oxygenation during exercise in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). High flow nasal cannula (HFNC) improve ventilation by washing out the anatomical dead space and providing oxygen at constant concentration. This study aimed to examine the effects of HFNC on the exercise performance and hemodynamic status in COPD patients. METHODS Fifteen patients with COPD performed two constant load exercise tests (CLET) at the 70% of maximum workload achieved at a previous incremental exercise test on arm ergometer. The CLET were performed with HFNC and with nasal cannula (NC) in random order. The hemodynamics parameters of subjects during exercises were measured by a bioelectrical impedance device. The tissue oxygenation status (oxygenated hemoglobin, deoxygenated hemoglobin (hHb), total hemoglobin) was measured by a near infrared spectrophotometer. RESULTS The exercise duration was longer for HFNC test than NC test (962.9 ± 281.7 s, vs 823.9 ± 184.9 s, p < 0.05). At the end of CLET, the PetCO2 was lower for HFNC than NC (29.3 ± 5.1 mmHg vs 32.1 ± 5.5 mmHg, p < 0.05). There was no difference in cardiac output (NC: 7.5 ± 1.8 vs HFNC: 7.4 ± 3.0 L,p > 0.05), stroke volume (NC:73.5 ± 21.0 vs HFNC 67.5 ± 16.3 ml, p > 0.05). The changes of hHb in muscle tissues was significantly lower in HFNC test than that in NC test (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION HFNC resulted in a significant decrease in CO2 production and increase in exercise duration. The application of HFNC may improve the efficiency of exercise training by allowing patients to sustain exercise for longer time.
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- Yen-Huey Chen
- Department of Respiratory Therapy, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linko, Taiwan; Department of Respiratory Care, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Chiayi Branch, Taiwan
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- Department of Respiratory Therapy, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linko, Taiwan; Department of Respiratory Care, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Chiayi Branch, Taiwan.
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- Department of Respiratory Therapy, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Department of Respiratory Care, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Chiayi Branch, Taiwan
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- Department of Respiratory Therapy, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan
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Furian M, Flueck D, Scheiwiller PM, Mueller-Mottet S, Urner LM, Latshang TD, Ulrich S, Bloch KE. Nocturnal cerebral tissue oxygenation in lowlanders with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease travelling to an altitude of 2,590 m: Data from a randomised trial. J Sleep Res 2021; 30:e13365. [PMID: 33902162 DOI: 10.1111/jsr.13365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Revised: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Altitude exposure induces hypoxaemia in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly during sleep. The present study tested the hypothesis in patients with COPD staying overnight at high altitude that nocturnal arterial hypoxaemia is associated with impaired cerebral tissue oxygenation (CTO). A total of 35 patients with moderate-to-severe COPD, living at <800 m (mean [SD] age 62.4 [12.3] years, forced expiratory volume in 1 s [FEV1 ] 61 [16]% predicted, awake pulse oximetry ≥92%) underwent continuous overnight monitoring of pulse oximetry (oxygen saturation [SpO2 ]) and near-infrared spectroscopy of prefrontal CTO, respectively, at 490 m and 2,590 m. Regression analysis was used to evaluate whether nocturnal arterial desaturation (COPDDesat , SpO2 <90% for >30% of night-time) at 490 m predicted CTO at 2,590 m when controlling for baseline variables. At 2,590 m, mean nocturnal SpO2 and CTO were decreased versus 490 m, mean change -8.8% (95% confidence interval [CI] -10.0 to -7.6) and -3.6% (95% CI -5.7 to -1.6), difference in change ΔCTO-ΔSpO2 5.2% (95% CI 3.0 to 7.3; p < .001). Moreover, frequent cyclic desaturations (≥4% dips/hr) occurred in SpO2 and CTO, mean change from 490 m 35.3/hr (95% CI 24.9 to 45.7) and 3.4/hr (95% CI 1.4 to 5.3), difference in change ΔCTO-ΔSpO2 -32.8/hr (95% CI -43.8 to -21.8; p < .001). Regression analysis confirmed an association of COPDDesat with lower CTO at 2,590 m (coefficient -7.6%, 95% CI -13.2 to -2.0; p = .007) when controlling for several confounders. We conclude that lowlanders with COPD staying overnight at 2,590 m experience altitude-induced hypoxaemia and periodic breathing in association with sustained and intermittent cerebral deoxygenation. Although less pronounced than the arterial deoxygenation, the altitude-induced cerebral tissue deoxygenation may represent a risk of brain dysfunction, especially in patients with COPD with nocturnal hypoxaemia at low altitude.
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- Michael Furian
- Pulmonary Division and Sleep Disorders Center, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Pulmonary Division and Sleep Disorders Center, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Pulmonary Division and Sleep Disorders Center, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Pulmonary Division and Sleep Disorders Center, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Pulmonary Division and Sleep Disorders Center, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Pulmonary Division and Sleep Disorders Center, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Pulmonary Division and Sleep Disorders Center, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Pulmonary Division and Sleep Disorders Center, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Miles M, Rodrigues A, Tajali S, Xiong Y, Orchanian-Cheff A, Reid WD, Rozenberg D. Muscle and cerebral oxygenation during cycling in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A scoping review. Chron Respir Dis 2021; 18:1479973121993494. [PMID: 33605155 PMCID: PMC7897842 DOI: 10.1177/1479973121993494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
To synthesize evidence for prefrontal cortex (PFC), quadriceps, and respiratory muscle oxygenation using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) during cycling in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A scoping review was performed searching databases (inception-August 2020): Ovid MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Clinical Trials, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus and Pedro. The search focused on COPD, cycling, and NIRS outcomes. 29 studies (541 COPD participants) were included. Compared to healthy individuals (8 studies), COPD patients at lower cycling workloads had more rapid increases in vastus lateralis (VL) deoxygenated hemoglobin (HHb); lower increases in VL total hemoglobin (tHb) and blood flow; and lower muscle tissue saturation (StO2). Heliox and bronchodilators were associated with smaller and slower increases in VL HHb. Heliox increased VL and intercostal blood flow compared to room air and supplemental oxygen in COPD patients (1 study). PFC oxygenated hemoglobin (O2Hb) increased in COPD individuals during cycling in 5 of 8 studies. Individuals with COPD and heart failure demonstrated worse VL and PFC NIRS outcomes compared to patients with only COPD-higher or more rapid increase in VL HHb and no change or decrease in PFC O2Hb. Individuals with COPD present with a mismatch between muscle oxygen delivery and utilization, characterized by more rapid increase in VL HHb, lower muscle O2Hb and lower muscle StO2. PFC O2Hb increases or tends to increase in individuals with COPD during exercise, but this relationship warrants further investigation. NIRS can be used to identify key deoxygenation thresholds during exercise to inform PFC and muscle oxygenation.
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- Melissa Miles
- Physical Therapy, 7938University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Physical Therapy, 7938University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Physical Therapy, 7938University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Physical Therapy, 7938University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Library and Information Services, 7989University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Physical Therapy, 7938University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care Medicine, 7938University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,KITE - Toronto Rehab-University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Respirology, 7938University of Toronto, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Higashimoto Y, Sano A, Nishiyama O, Sano H, Iwanaga T, Haraguchi R, Chiba Y, Fukuda K, Tohda Y. Prefrontal cortex activation is associated with dyspnea during methacholine bronchial provocation tests in patients with bronchial asthma. Allergol Int 2020; 69:453-454. [PMID: 32113986 DOI: 10.1016/j.alit.2019.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2019] [Revised: 11/18/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Yuji Higashimoto
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kindai University, Faculty of Medicine, Osaka, Japan.
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Kindai University, Faculty of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Kindai University, Faculty of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Kindai University, Faculty of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Kindai University, Faculty of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Kindai University, Faculty of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Clinical Research Center, Kindai University Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kindai University, Faculty of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Kindai University, Faculty of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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Malenfant S, Brassard P, Paquette M, Le Blanc O, Chouinard A, Bonnet S, Provencher S. Continuous reduction in cerebral oxygenation during endurance exercise in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension. Physiol Rep 2020; 8:e14389. [PMID: 32189447 PMCID: PMC7080869 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.14389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) have lower cerebral blood flow (CBF) and oxygenation compared to healthy sedentary subjects, the latter negatively correlating with exercise capacity during incremental cycling exercise. We hypothesized that patients would also exhibit altered CBF and oxygenation during endurance exercise, which would correlate with endurance time. METHODS Resting and exercise cardiorespiratory parameters, blood velocity in the middle cerebral artery (MCAv; transcranial doppler) and cerebral oxygenation (relative changes in cerebral tissue oxygenation index (ΔcTOI) and cerebral deoxyhemoglobin (ΔcHHb); near-infrared spectroscopy) were continuously monitored in nine PAH patients and 10 healthy-matched controls throughout endurance exercise. Cardiac output (CO), systemic blood pressure (BP) and oxygen saturation (SpO2 ), ventilatory metrics and end-tidal CO2 pressure (PET CO2 ) were also assessed noninvasively. RESULTS Despite a lower workload and endurance oxygen consumption, similar CO and systemic BP, ΔcTOI was lower in PAH patients compared to controls (p < .01 for interaction). As expected during exercise, patients were characterized by an altered MCAv response to exercise, a lower PET CO2 and SpO2 , as wells as a higher minute-ventilation/CO2 production ratio ( V ˙ E / V ˙ CO 2 ratio). An uncoupling between changes in MCAv and PET CO2 during the cycling endurance exercise was also progressively apparent in PAH patients, but absent in healthy controls. Both cHHb and ΔcTOI correlated with V ˙ E / V ˙ CO 2 ratio (r = 0.50 and r = -0.52; both p < .05 respectively), but not with endurance time. CONCLUSION PAH patients present an abnormal cerebrovascular profile during endurance exercise with a lower cerebral oxygenation that correlate with hyperventilation but not endurance exercise time. These findings complement the physiological characterization of the cerebral vascular responses to exercise in PAH patients.
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- Simon Malenfant
- Pulmonary Hypertension and Vascular Biology Research GroupQuebec CityQCCanada
- Quebec Heart and Lung Institute Research CenterUniversité LavalQuebec CityQCCanada
- Department of MedicineFaculty of MedicineUniversité LavalQuebec CityQCCanada
- Department of KinesiologyFaculty of MedicineUniversité LavalQuebec CityQCCanada
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- Quebec Heart and Lung Institute Research CenterUniversité LavalQuebec CityQCCanada
- Department of KinesiologyFaculty of MedicineUniversité LavalQuebec CityQCCanada
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- Quebec Heart and Lung Institute Research CenterUniversité LavalQuebec CityQCCanada
- Department of KinesiologyFaculty of MedicineUniversité LavalQuebec CityQCCanada
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- Quebec Heart and Lung Institute Research CenterUniversité LavalQuebec CityQCCanada
- Department of KinesiologyFaculty of MedicineUniversité LavalQuebec CityQCCanada
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- Quebec Heart and Lung Institute Research CenterUniversité LavalQuebec CityQCCanada
- Department of KinesiologyFaculty of MedicineUniversité LavalQuebec CityQCCanada
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- Pulmonary Hypertension and Vascular Biology Research GroupQuebec CityQCCanada
- Quebec Heart and Lung Institute Research CenterUniversité LavalQuebec CityQCCanada
- Department of MedicineFaculty of MedicineUniversité LavalQuebec CityQCCanada
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- Pulmonary Hypertension and Vascular Biology Research GroupQuebec CityQCCanada
- Quebec Heart and Lung Institute Research CenterUniversité LavalQuebec CityQCCanada
- Department of MedicineFaculty of MedicineUniversité LavalQuebec CityQCCanada
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Tsubaki A, Takehara N, Sato D, Morishita S, Tokunaga Y, Sugawara K, Kojima S, Tamaki H, Yamazaki Y, Onishi H. Cortical Oxyhemoglobin Elevation Persists After Moderate-Intensity Cycling Exercise: A Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Study. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2018; 977:261-268. [PMID: 28685455 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-55231-6_36] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/15/2023]
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Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) can measure cortical activity during gross motor tasks based on the cerebral hemodynamic response. Although some reports suggest that cycling exercise improves cortical oxygenation, its after-effects are unknown. We examined the after-effects of low- and moderate-intensity cycling exercise on cortical oxygenation. Ten healthy volunteers (mean age 21.3 ± 0.7 years; 4 women) underwent cycle ergometer exercise at 30% or 50% of VO2peak for 20 min, followed by an 8-min post-exercise rest (PER). O2Hb levels of the supplementary motor area (SMA) and sensorimotor cortex (SMC) were recorded using a near-infrared spectroscopy system. Skin blood flow (SBF) and mean arterial pressure (MAP) were continuously measured. The peak values of O2Hb between exercise and PER were compared. The O2Hb, SBF, and MAP increased in the exercise phase. SBF degraded over time, and MAP decreased immediately after exercise. The O2Hb decreased immediately and increased again in the PER. There were no significant differences between exercise and PER in the SMC in the 30% VO2peak experiment or in the SMA and SMC in the 50% VO2peak experiment. The O2Hb in the motor-related area was elevated during both exercise and PER especially in the 50% VO2peak experiment.
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- Atsuhiro Tsubaki
- Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, 1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata-city, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan.
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- Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, 1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata-city, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan
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- Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, 1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata-city, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan
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- Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, 1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata-city, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan
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- Niigata Rehabilitation Hospital, 761, Kizaki, Kita-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata, 950-3304, Japan
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- Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, 1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata-city, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan
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- Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, 1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata-city, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan
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- Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, 1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata-city, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan
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- Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, 1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata-city, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan
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- Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, 1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata-city, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan
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Oliveira MF, Alencar MC, Arbex F, Souza A, Sperandio P, Medina L, Medeiros WM, Hirai DM, O'Donnell DE, Neder JA. Effects of heart failure on cerebral blood flow in COPD: Rest and exercise. Respir Physiol Neurobiol 2016; 221:41-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.resp.2015.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2015] [Revised: 10/07/2015] [Accepted: 10/10/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Muscat KM, Kotrach HG, Wilkinson-Maitland CA, Schaeffer MR, Mendonca CT, Jensen D. Physiological and perceptual responses to incremental exercise testing in healthy men: effect of exercise test modality. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab 2015; 40:1199-209. [DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2015-0179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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In a randomized cross-over study of 15 healthy men aged 20–30 years, we compared physiological and perceptual responses during treadmill and cycle exercise test protocols matched for increments in work rate — the source of increased locomotor muscle metabolic and contractile demands. The rates of O2 consumption and CO2 production were higher at the peak of treadmill versus cycle testing (p ≤ 0.05). Nevertheless, work rate, minute ventilation, tidal volume (VT), breathing frequency (fR), inspiratory capacity (IC), inspiratory reserve volume (IRV), tidal esophageal (Pes,tidal) and transdiaphragmatic pressure swings (Pdi,tidal), peak expiratory gastric pressures (Pga,peak), the root mean square of the diaphragm electromyogram (EMGdi,rms) expressed as a percentage of maximum EMGdi,rms (EMGdi,rms%max), and dyspnea ratings were similar at the peak of treadmill versus cycle testing (p > 0.05). Ratings of leg discomfort were higher at the peak of cycle versus treadmill exercise (p ≤ 0.05), even though peak O2 consumption was lower during cycling. Oxygen consumption, CO2 production, minute ventilation, fR, Pes,tidal, Pdi,tidal and Pga,peak were higher (p ≤ 0.05), while VT, IC, IRV, EMGdi,rms%max, and ratings of dyspnea and leg discomfort were similar (p > 0.05) at all or most submaximal work rates during treadmill versus cycle exercise. Our findings highlight important differences (and similarities) in physiological and perceptual responses at maximal and submaximal work rates during incremental treadmill and cycle exercise testing protocols. The lack of effect of exercise test modality on peak work rate advocates for the use of this readily available parameter to optimize training intensity determination, regardless of exercise training mode.
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- Kristina M. Muscat
- Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University, Montréal, QC H2W 1S4, Canada
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- Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University, Montréal, QC H2W 1S4, Canada
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- Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University, Montréal, QC H2W 1S4, Canada
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- Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University, Montréal, QC H2W 1S4, Canada
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- Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University, Montréal, QC H2W 1S4, Canada
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- Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University, Montréal, QC H2W 1S4, Canada
- Respiratory Epidemiology and Clinical Research Unit, Montréal Chest Institute, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
- Research Centre for Physical Activity and Health, McGill University, Montréal, QC H2W 1S4, Canada
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Higashimoto Y, Honda N, Yamagata T, Sano A, Nishiyama O, Sano H, Iwanaga T, Kume H, Chiba Y, Fukuda K, Tohda Y. Exertional dyspnoea and cortical oxygenation in patients with COPD. Eur Respir J 2015; 46:1615-24. [PMID: 26493791 DOI: 10.1183/13993003.00541-2015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2014] [Accepted: 07/08/2015] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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This study was designed to investigate the association of perceived dyspnoea intensity with cortical oxygenation and cortical activation during exercise in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and exertional hypoxaemia.Low-intensity exercise was performed at a constant work rate by patients with COPD and exertional hypoxaemia (n=11) or no hypoxaemia (n=16), and in control participants (n=11). Cortical oxyhaemoglobin (oxy-Hb) and deoxyhaemoglobin (deoxy-Hb) concentrations were measured by multichannel near-infrared spectroscopy. Increased deoxy-Hb is assumed to reflect impaired oxygenation, whereas decreased deoxy-Hb signifies cortical activation.Exercise decreased cortical deoxy-Hb in control and nonhypoxaemic patients. Deoxy-Hb was increased in hypoxaemic patients and oxygen supplementation improved cortical oxygenation. Decreased deoxy-Hb in the pre-motor cortex (PMA) was significantly correlated with exertional dyspnoea in control participants and patients with COPD without hypoxaemia. In contrast, increased cortical deoxy-Hb concentration was correlated with dyspnoea in patients with COPD and hypoxaemia. With the administration of oxygen supplementation, exertional dyspnoea was correlated with decreased deoxy-Hb in the PMA of COPD patients with hypoxaemia.During exercise, cortical oxygenation was impaired in patients with COPD and hypoxaemia compared with control and nonhypoxaemic patients; this difference was ameliorated with oxygen supplementation. Exertional dyspnoea was related to activation of the pre-motor cortex in COPD patients.
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- Yuji Higashimoto
- Dept of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Kinki University, Osaka, Japan
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- Dept of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kinki University, Osaka, Japan
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- Dept of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Kinki University, Osaka, Japan
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- Dept of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Kinki University, Osaka, Japan
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- Dept of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Kinki University, Osaka, Japan
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- Dept of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Kinki University, Osaka, Japan
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- Dept of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Kinki University, Osaka, Japan
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- Dept of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Kinki University, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Biostatistics, Clinical Research Center, Kinki University, Osaka, Japan
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- Dept of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kinki University, Osaka, Japan
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- Dept of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Kinki University, Osaka, Japan
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Nakai H, Tsujimoto K, Fuchigami T, Ohmatsu S, Osumi M, Nakano H, Fukui M, Morioka S. Effect of anticipation triggered by a prior dyspnea experience on brain activity. J Phys Ther Sci 2015; 27:635-9. [PMID: 25931697 PMCID: PMC4395681 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.27.635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2014] [Accepted: 10/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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[Purpose] Oxygenated hemoglobin (oxy-Hb) concentrations in the prefrontal cortex are
closely associated with dyspnea. Dyspnea is influenced not only by physical activity, but
also by visual stimuli, and several studies suggest that oxy-Hb concentrations change in
response to certain external stimuli. However, the effects of internal psychological
states on dyspnea have not been reported. This study explored the influence of
anticipation triggered by previous episodes of dyspnea on brain activity. [Subjects] The
subjects were 15 healthy volunteers with a mean age of 25.0 ± 3.0 years. [Methods] The
subjects were shown a variety of photographs and instructed to expect breathing resistance
matched to the affective nature of the particular photograph. After viewing the images,
varying intensities of breathing resistance that were identical to, easier than, or harder
than those shown in the images were randomly administered to the subjects; in fact, the
image and resistance were identical 33% of the time and discordant 66% of the time.
[Results] The concentrations of oxy-Hb in the right medial prefrontal cortex (rMPFC)
increased significantly with an inspiratory pressure that was 30% of the maximum intensity
in the subjects shown a pleasant image compared to the concentrations in subjects shown an
unpleasant image. Moreover, rMPFC activity was significantly correlated with the magnitude
of the dyspnea experienced. [Conclusion] These results suggest that a correlation exists
between increased oxy-Hb in the rMPFC and the effects of expectations on dyspnea.
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- Hideki Nakai
- Department of Rehabilitation, Higashi Osaka Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Neurorehabilitation, Graduate School of Health Science, Kio University, Japan
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- Department of Neurorehabilitation, Graduate School of Health Science, Kio University, Japan
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- Department of Neurorehabilitation, Graduate School of Health Science, Kio University, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Higashi Osaka Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Neurorehabilitation, Graduate School of Health Science, Kio University, Japan
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Cortical implication in lower voluntary muscle force production in non-hypoxemic COPD patients. PLoS One 2014; 9:e100961. [PMID: 24971775 PMCID: PMC4074123 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0100961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2014] [Accepted: 06/02/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Recent studies have shown that muscle alterations cannot totally explain peripheral muscle weakness in COPD. Cerebral abnormalities in COPD are well documented but have never been implicated in muscle torque production. The purpose of this study was to assess the neural correlates of quadriceps torque control in COPD patients. Fifteen patients (FEV1 54.1±3.6% predicted) and 15 age- and sex-matched healthy controls performed maximal (MVCs) and submaximal (SVCs) voluntary contractions at 10, 30 and 50% of the maximal voluntary torque of the knee extensors. Neural activity was quantified with changes in functional near-infrared spectroscopy oxyhemoglobin (fNIRS-HbO) over the contralateral primary motor (M1), primary somatosensory (S1), premotor (PMC) and prefrontal (PFC) cortical areas. In parallel to the lower muscle torque, the COPD patients showed lower increase in HbO than healthy controls over the M1 (p<0.05), PMC (p<0.05) and PFC areas (p<0.01) during MVCs. In addition, they exhibited lower HbO changes over the M1 (p<0.01), S1 (p<0.05) and PMC (p<0.01) areas during SVCs at 50% of maximal torque and altered motor control characterized by higher torque fluctuations around the target. The results show that low muscle force production is found in a context of reduced motor cortex activity, which is consistent with central nervous system involvement in COPD muscle weakness.
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Increased oxygen load in the prefrontal cortex from mouth breathing: a vector-based near-infrared spectroscopy study. Neuroreport 2014; 24:935-40. [PMID: 24169579 PMCID: PMC4047298 DOI: 10.1097/wnr.0000000000000008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Individuals who habitually breathe through the mouth are more likely than nasal breathers to have sleep disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder. We hypothesized that brain hemodynamic responses in the prefrontal cortex might be different for mouth and nasal breathing. To test this hypothesis, we measured changes in oxyhemoglobin and deoxyhemoglobin in the prefrontal cortex during mouth breathing and nasal breathing in healthy adults (n=9) using vector-based near-infrared spectroscopy. The angle k, calculated from changes in oxyhemoglobin and deoxyhemoglobin and indicating the degree of oxygen exchange, was significantly higher during mouth breathing (P<0.05), indicating an increased oxygen load. Mouth breathing also caused a significant increase in deoxyhemoglobin, but oxyhemoglobin did not increase. This difference in oxygen load in the brain arising from different breathing routes can be evaluated quantitatively using vector-based near-infrared spectroscopy. Phase responses could help to provide an earlier and more reliable diagnosis of a patient’s habitual breathing route than a patient interview.
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Norweg A, Collins EG. Evidence for cognitive-behavioral strategies improving dyspnea and related distress in COPD. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2013; 8:439-51. [PMID: 24106423 PMCID: PMC3791959 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s30145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Dyspnea is a complex, prevalent, and distressing symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) associated with decreased quality of life, significant disability, and increased mortality. It is a major reason for referral to pulmonary rehabilitation. METHODS We reviewed 23 COPD studies to examine the evidence for the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral strategies for relieving dyspnea in COPD. RESULTS Preliminary evidence from randomized controlled trials exists to support cognitive- behavioral strategies, used with or without exercise, for relieving sensory and affective components of dyspnea in COPD. Small to moderate treatment effects for relieving dyspnea were noted for psychotherapy (effect size [ES] = 0.08-0.25 for intensity; 0.26-0.65 for mastery) and distractive auditory stimuli (ES = 0.08-0.33 for intensity; 0.09 to -0.61 for functional burden). Small to large dyspnea improvements resulted from yoga (ES = 0.2-1.21 for intensity; 0.67 for distress; 0.07 for mastery; and -8.37 for functional burden); dyspnea self-management education with exercise (ES = -0.14 to -1.15 for intensity; -0.62 to -0.69 for distress; 1.04 for mastery; 0.14-0.35 for self-efficacy); and slow-breathing exercises (ES = -0.34 to -0.83 for intensity; -0.61 to -0.80 for distress; and 0.62 for self-efficacy). Cognitive-behavioral interventions may relieve dyspnea in COPD by (1) decreasing sympathetic nerve activity, dynamic hyperinflation, and comorbid anxiety, and (2) promoting arterial oxygen saturation, myelinated vagus nerve activity, a greater exercise training effect, and neuroplasticity. CONCLUSION While evidence is increasing, additional randomized controlled trials are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of psychosocial and self-management interventions in relieving dyspnea, in order to make them more available to patients and to endorse them in official COPD, dyspnea, and pulmonary rehabilitation practice guidelines. By relieving dyspnea and related anxiety, such interventions may promote adherence to exercise programs and adaptive lifestyle change.
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- Anna Norweg
- Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Chicago, IL, USA
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Oliveira MF, Rodrigues MK, Treptow E, Cunha TM, Ferreira EMV, Neder JA. Effects of oxygen supplementation on cerebral oxygenation during exercise in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients not entitled to long-term oxygen therapy. Clin Physiol Funct Imaging 2011; 32:52-8. [PMID: 22152079 DOI: 10.1111/j.1475-097x.2011.01054.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The rate of change (Δ) in cerebral oxygenation (COx) during exercise is influenced by blood flow and arterial O(2) content (CaO(2)). It is currently unclear whether ΔCOx would (i) be impaired during exercise in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who do not fulfil the current criteria for long-term O(2) therapy but present with exercise-induced hypoxaemia and (ii) improve with hyperoxia (FIO(2) = 0·4) in this specific sub-population. METHODS A total of 20 non-hypercapnic men (FEV(1) = 47·2 ± 11·5% pred) underwent incremental cycle ergometer exercise tests under normoxia and hyperoxia with ΔCOx (fold-changes from unloaded exercise in O(2)Hb) being determined by near-infrared spectroscopy. Pulse oximetry assessed oxyhaemoglobin saturation (SpO(2)), and impedance cardiography estimated changes in cardiac output (ΔQT). RESULTS Peak work rate and ΔCOx in normoxia were lower in eight O(2) 'desaturators' compared with 12 'non-desaturators' (P < 0·05). Area under ΔCOx during sub-maximal exercise was closely related to SpO(2) decrements in 'desaturators' (r = 0·92, P < 0·01). These patients showed the largest improvement in peak exercise capacity with hyperoxia (P < 0·05). Despite a trend to lower sub-maximal ΔQT and mean arterial pressure with active intervention, ΔCOx was significantly improved only in this group (0·57 ± 0·20 versus 2·09 ± 0·42 for 'non-desaturators' and 'desaturators', respectively; P < 0·05). CONCLUSIONS ΔCOx was impaired in non-hypoxaemic patients with COPD who desaturated during exercise. Hyperoxic breathing was able to correct for these abnormalities, an effect related to enhanced CaO(2) rather than improved central haemodynamics. This indicates that O(2) supplementation ameliorates exercise COx in patients with COPD who are not currently entitled to ambulatory O(2) therapy.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mayron F Oliveira
- Pulmonary Function and Clinical Exercise Physiology Unit, Division of Respiratory Diseases, Department of Medicine, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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