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Jones EJ, Atherton PJ, Piasecki M, Phillips BE. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound repeatability for the measurement of skeletal muscle microvascular blood flow. Exp Physiol 2023; 108:549-553. [PMID: 36738267 PMCID: PMC10103852 DOI: 10.1113/ep091034] [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: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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NEW FINDINGS What is the central question of this study? Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) can be used to directly assess skeletal muscle perfusion but its day-to-day repeatability over time has not yet been validated: is CEUS a repeatable method for the measurement of skeletal muscle microvascular blood flow (MBF) at rest and in response to exercise, across independent assessment sessions? What is the main finding and its importance? A strong agreement between CEUS MBF measures across sessions suggests it is a repeatable method for assessing skeletal muscle perfusion over time. This validation provides confidence for incorporating these measures into longitudinal studies such as a chronic intervention or disease progression to gain further knowledge of skeletal muscle microvascular function. ABSTRACT Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) can be used to directly assess skeletal muscle perfusion. However, its repeatability over time has not yet been validated and therefore its use in longitudinal measures (i.e., exploring the impact of a chronic intervention or disease progression) is limited. This study aimed to determine the repeatability of CEUS for the measurement of skeletal muscle microvascular blood flow (MBF) at baseline and in response to exercise, across independent assessment sessions. Ten healthy volunteers (five female; 30 ± 6 years) had CEUS of the right vastus lateralis recorded in two separate sessions, 14 days apart. Measurements were taken at baseline, during an isometric leg extension and during recovery. Acoustic intensity data from a region of interest were plotted as a replenishment curve to obtain blood volume (A) and flow velocity (β) values from a one-phase association non-linear regression of mean tissue echogenicity. Linear regression and Bland-Altman analyses of A and β values were performed, with significance assumed as P < 0.05. Strong positive correlations were observed across sessions for all A and β values (both P < 0.0001). Bland-Altman analysis showed a bias (SD) of -0.013 ± 1.24 for A and -0.014 ± 0.31 for β. A bias of 0.201 ± 0.770 at baseline, 0.527 ± 1.29 during contraction and -0.203 ± 1.29 at recovery was observed for A, and -0.0328 ± 0.0853 (baseline), -0.0446 ± 0.206 (contraction) and 0.0382 ± 0.233 (recovery) for β. A strong agreement between CEUS MBF measures across independent sessions suggests it to be a repeatable method for assessing skeletal muscle perfusion over time, and therefore facilitates wider use in longitudinal studies.
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- Eleanor J. Jones
- Centre of Metabolism, Ageing and Physiology, MRC‐Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Nottingham Biomedical Research CentreUniversity of NottinghamDerbyUK
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- Centre of Metabolism, Ageing and Physiology, MRC‐Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Nottingham Biomedical Research CentreUniversity of NottinghamDerbyUK
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- Centre of Metabolism, Ageing and Physiology, MRC‐Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Nottingham Biomedical Research CentreUniversity of NottinghamDerbyUK
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- Centre of Metabolism, Ageing and Physiology, MRC‐Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Nottingham Biomedical Research CentreUniversity of NottinghamDerbyUK
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Hassan HW, Mota-Silva E, Grasso V, Riehakainen L, Jose J, Menichetti L, Mirtaheri P. Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for the In Vivo Monitoring of Biodegradable Implants in Rats. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:2297. [PMID: 36850894 PMCID: PMC9964707 DOI: 10.3390/s23042297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Magnesium (Mg) alloys possess unique properties that make them ideal for use as biodegradable implants in clinical applications. However, reports on the in vivo assessment of these alloys are insufficient. Thus, monitoring the degradation of Mg and its alloys in vivo is challenging due to the dynamic process of implant degradation and tissue regeneration. Most current works focus on structural remodeling, but functional assessment is crucial in providing information about physiological changes in tissues, which can be used as an early indicator of healing. Here, we report continuous wave near-infrared spectroscopy (CW NIRS), a non-invasive technique that is potentially helpful in assessing the implant-tissue dynamic interface in a rodent model. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects on hemoglobin changes and tissue oxygen saturation (StO2) after the implantation of Mg-alloy (WE43) and titanium (Ti) implants in rats' femurs using a multiwavelength optical probe. Additionally, the effect of changes in the skin on these parameters was evaluated. Lastly, combining NIRS with photoacoustic (PA) imaging provides a more reliable assessment of tissue parameters, which is further correlated with principal component analysis.
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- Hafiz Wajahat Hassan
- Faculty of Technology, Art and Design, Department of Mechanical, Electronic and Chemical Engineering, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Physiology, National Research Council (IFC-CNR), 56124 Pisa, Italy
- Institute of Life Sciences, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies, 56127 Pisa, Italy
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- FUJIFILM VisualSonics, 1114 AB Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Faculty of Engineering, Institute for Materials Science, Christian-Albrecht University of Kiel, D-24143 Kiel, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Physiology, National Research Council (IFC-CNR), 56124 Pisa, Italy
- Institute of Life Sciences, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies, 56127 Pisa, Italy
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- FUJIFILM VisualSonics, 1114 AB Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Clinical Physiology, National Research Council (IFC-CNR), 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Faculty of Technology, Art and Design, Department of Mechanical, Electronic and Chemical Engineering, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway
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Lee CC, Chuang CC, Lai BC, Lu CL, So EC, Lin BS. Dual-wavelength fiber-optic technique to assist needle cricothyroidotomy. Lasers Med Sci 2020; 36:571-582. [PMID: 32700050 PMCID: PMC7952284 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-020-03065-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The traditional needle cricothyroidotomy procedure is performed blindly without any medical equipment. Complications including posterior tracheal wall perforation, accidental vessel puncture, and missed tracheal puncture are reported. Therefore, we proposed a dual-wavelength fiber-optic technique based on the technique of near-infrared spectroscopy to assist operators performing needle cricothyroidotomy in a swine model. We embedded optical fibers in a 16-gauge intravenous needle catheter. Real-time data were displayed on an oscilloscope, and we used the program to analyze the data immediately. The change of optical density corresponding to 690-nm and 850-nm wavelengths and hemoglobin parameters (HbO2 and Hb concentrations) was analyzed immediately using the program in the laptop. Unique and significant optical differences were presented in this experiment. We could easily identify every different tissue by the change of optical density corresponding to 690-nm and 850-nm wavelengths and hemoglobin parameters (HbO2 and Hb concentrations). Statistical method (Kruskal-Wallis H test) was used to compare differences in tissues at each time-point, respectively. The p values in every tissue in optical density change corresponding to 690 nm and 850 nm were all < 0.001. Furthermore, the p values in every tissue in Hb and HbO2 were also all < 0.001. The results were statistically significant. This is the first and novel study to introduce a dual-wavelength embedded fibers into a standard cricothyroidotomy needle. This proposed system might be helpful to provide us real-time information of the advanced needle tip to decrease possible complications.
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- Chien-Ching Lee
- Institute of Imaging and Biomedical Photonics, National Chiao Tung University, Tainan, 711, Taiwan.,Department of Anesthesia, An Nan Hospital, China Medical University, Tainan, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Sciences Industry, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesia, An Nan Hospital, China Medical University, Tainan, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Sciences Industry, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Institute of Imaging and Biomedical Photonics, National Chiao Tung University, Tainan, 711, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Food Safety, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesia, An Nan Hospital, China Medical University, Tainan, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Institute of Imaging and Biomedical Photonics, National Chiao Tung University, Tainan, 711, Taiwan.
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Stephens SL, Selkow NM, Hoffman NL. Dry Cupping Therapy for Improving Nonspecific Neck Pain and Subcutaneous Hemodynamics. J Athl Train 2020; 55:682-690. [PMID: 32556324 DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-236-19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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CONTEXT Dry cupping therapy is a noninvasive treatment commonly used to reduce pain and promote the healing process in various populations, including those with nonspecific neck pain; however, no data are available to support most of this method's true physiological benefits. OBJECTIVE To determine if dry cupping therapy decreased pain and increased subcutaneous blood flow compared with sham cupping and control conditions. DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. SETTING Laboratory. PATIENTS OR OTHER PARTICIPANTS A total of 32 participants (age = 22.5 ± 2.8 years, height = 173.3 ± 10.1 cm, mass = 76.6 ± 18.7 kg) with self-reported nonspecific neck pain. INTERVENTION(S) We used dry cupping and sham cupping interventions and a control condition. For the dry cupping intervention, 1 stationary cup was placed directly over the most painful area for 8 minutes. The sham cupping intervention followed the same procedures as the dry cupping intervention except a sham cup was applied. For the control condition, participants received no treatment. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Subjective pain intensity (visual analog scale); pain-pressure threshold; subcutaneous hemodynamics, including superficial and deep oxygenated, deoxygenated, and total hemoglobin levels; and tissue saturation index. RESULTS We observed differences in the visual analog scale score and the superficial and deep oxygenated and total hemoglobin levels (P values ≤ .002) immediately postintervention compared with baseline. Post hoc tests revealed that the dry cupping group had less pain than the sham cupping and control groups and higher superficial and deep oxygenated and total hemoglobin levels (P values ≤ .008). No differences were found between baseline and 24 hours postintervention. CONCLUSIONS A single session of dry cupping therapy may be an effective short-term treatment method for immediately reducing pain and increasing oxygenated and total hemoglobin levels in patients with nonspecific neck pain.
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- School of Kinesiology and Recreation, Illinois State University, Normal
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- School of Kinesiology and Recreation, Illinois State University, Normal
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Hwang H, Mizuno S, Kasai N, Kojima C, Sumi D, Hayashi N, Goto K. Muscle oxygenation, endocrine and metabolic regulation during low-intensity endurance exercise with blood flow restriction. Phys Act Nutr 2020; 24:30-37. [PMID: 32698259 PMCID: PMC7451842 DOI: 10.20463/pan.2020.0012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2020] [Revised: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The present study investigated the effect of endurance exercise with blood flow restriction (BFR) performed at either 25% maximal oxygen uptake (V˙O2 max) or 40% V˙O2 max) on muscle oxygenation, energy metabolism, and endocrine responses. METHODS Ten males were recruited in the present study. The subjects performed three trials: (1) endurance exercise at 40% V˙O2 max without BFR (NBFR40), (2) endurance exercise at 25% V˙O2 max with BFR (BFR25), and (3) endurance exercise at 40% V˙O2 max with BFR (BFR40). The exercises were performed for 15 min during which the pedaling frequency was set at 70 rpm. In BFR25 and BFR40, 2 min of pressure phase (equivalent to 160 mmHg) followed by 1 min of release phase were repeated five times (5 × 3 min) throughout 15 minutes of exercise. During exercise, muscle oxygenation and concentration of respiratory gases were measured. The blood samples were collected before exercise, immediately after 15 min of exercise, and at 15, 30, and 60 minutes after completion of exercise. RESULTS Deoxygenated hemoglobin (deoxy-Hb) level during exercise was significantly higher with BFR25 and BFR40 than that with NBFR40. BFR40 showed significantly higher total-hemoglobin (total-Hb) than NBFR40 during 2 min of pressure phase. Moreover, exercise-induced lactate elevation and pH reduction were significantly augmented in BFR40, with concomitant increase in serum cortisol concentration after exercise. Carbohydrate (CHO) oxidation was significantly higher with BFR40 than that with NBFR40 and BFR25, whereas fat oxidation was lower with BFR40. CONCLUSION Deoxy-Hb and total Hb levels were significantly increased during 15 min of pedaling exercise in BFR25 and BFR40, indicating augmented local hypoxia and blood volume (blood perfusion) in the muscle. Moreover, low-and moderate-intensity exercise with BFR facilitated CHO oxidation.
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- Hyejung Hwang
- Graduate school of Sport and Health Science, Ritsumeikan University, ShigaJapan
- Department of Physical Education, Hanyang University, SeoulKorea
- Physical Activity and Performance Institute (PAPI), Konkuk University, SeoulKorea
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- Research Center of Health, Physical Fitness and Sports, Nagoya University, NagoyaJapan
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- Department of Sports Science, Japan Institute of Sports Sciences, TokyoJapan
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- Department of Sports Science, Japan Institute of Sports Sciences, TokyoJapan
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- Research Center for Urban Health and Sports, Osaka City University, OsakaJapan
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- Research Center for Urban Health and Sports, Osaka City University, OsakaJapan
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- Research Center for Urban Health and Sports, Osaka City University, OsakaJapan
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Englund EK, Langham MC. Quantitative and Dynamic MRI Measures of Peripheral Vascular Function. Front Physiol 2020; 11:120. [PMID: 32184733 PMCID: PMC7058683 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.00120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2019] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The endothelium regulates and mediates vascular homeostasis, allowing for dynamic changes of blood flow in response to mechanical and chemical stimuli. Endothelial dysfunction underlies many diseases and is purported to be the earliest pathologic change in the progression of atherosclerotic disease. Peripheral vascular function can be interrogated by measuring the response kinetics following induced ischemia or exercise. In the presence of endothelial dysfunction, there is a blunting and delay of the hyperemic response, which can be measured non-invasively using a variety of quantitative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods. In this review, we summarize recent developments in non-contrast, proton MRI for dynamic quantification of blood flow and oxygenation. Methodologic description is provided for: blood oxygenation-level dependent (BOLD) signal that reflect combined effect of blood flow and capillary bed oxygen content; arterial spin labeling (ASL) for quantification of regional perfusion; phase contrast (PC) to quantify arterial flow waveforms and macrovascular blood flow velocity and rate; high-resolution MRI for luminal flow-mediated dilation; and dynamic MR oximetry to quantify oxygen saturation. Overall, results suggest that these dynamic and quantitative MRI methods can detect endothelial dysfunction both in the presence of overt cardiovascular disease (such as in patients with peripheral artery disease), as well as in sub-clinical settings (i.e., in chronic smokers, non-smokers exposed to e-cigarette aerosol, and as a function of age). Thus far, these tools have been relegated to the realm of research, used as biomarkers of disease progression and therapeutic response. With proper validation, MRI-measures of vascular function may ultimately be used to complement the standard clinical workup, providing additional insight into the optimal treatment strategy and evaluation of treatment efficacy.
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- Erin K Englund
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States
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- Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Kim JW, Jang H, Kim GH, Jun SW, Kim CS. Multi-spectral laser speckle contrast images using a wavelength-swept laser. JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL OPTICS 2019; 24:1-9. [PMID: 31290292 PMCID: PMC6995959 DOI: 10.1117/1.jbo.24.7.076001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2018] [Accepted: 06/06/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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A multi-spectral laser speckle contrast imaging (MS-LSCI) system is proposed using only a single wavelength-swept laser, which provides both highly coherent and multi-spectral outputs to simultaneously generate laser speckle contrast images and multi-spectral images, respectively. Using a laser light swept from 770 to 821 nm at a repetition rate of 5 Hz and a CCD camera of 335 fps, 67 multi-spectral frame images are acquired in 0.76 nm wavebands over 51 nm spectral range. The spectral sub-windowing method of single wavelength-swept laser source is used to solve the lack of spectral information from a few individual light sources, which is a limitation of conventional MS-LSCI systems. In addition to the speckle flow index from the LSCI frames, the multi-spectrally encoded images can generate additional images of spectral absorbance. To further examine the performance of the MS-LSCI system, an in vivo cuff-induced ischemia experiment was conducted to show the real-time imaging of hemodynamic and blood oxygen saturation changes simultaneously over the entire 2.5 cm × 4.5 cm field of view.
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- Jeong Won Kim
- Pusan National University, Department of Cogno-Mechatronics Engineering, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Pusan National University, Department of Cogno-Mechatronics Engineering, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Pusan National University, Department of Cogno-Mechatronics Engineering, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Pusan National University, Department of Cogno-Mechatronics Engineering, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Pusan National University, Department of Cogno-Mechatronics Engineering, Busan, Republic of Korea
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Kaneko Y, Kime R, Furuya E, Sakamoto A, Katsumura T. Effects of Acupuncture Stimulation on Muscle Tissue Oxygenation at Different Points. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2017; 923:327-333. [PMID: 27526160 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-38810-6_43] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Muscle tissue oxygenation is a critical issue in muscle complications such as pain, exhaustion, stiffness, or fatigue during and after exercise. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the changes of muscle tissue oxygenation could be observed at both erector spinae muscle at S1 level and gastrocnemius during and after acupuncture stimulation to ipsilateral erector spinae at S1 level. The subjects were ten healthy males. Muscle oxygenation was monitored by near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), and the probes were placed on the right side of the erector spinae muscle at S1 level (Guanyuanshu, BL26) and the belly of the gastrocnemius on the right (Chengjin, BL56). The subjects lay on the bed in prone position for 10 min, followed by acupuncture insertion into the right side of BL26. The needle was left for 10 min and subjects were kept still for 10 min after removal. At BL26, oxygenated-hemoglobin (oxy-Hb) was significantly increased compared to the baseline at 10 min after insertion (p < 0.05), then continued increasing. Total hemoglobin (t-Hb) was increased at 2 min after removal (p < 0.05). Tissue-oxygen saturation (StO2) was increased at 7 min after insertion (p < 0.05). At BL56, oxy-Hb and t-Hb were increased at 6 and 2 min after removal, respectively (p < 0.05). StO2 showed no significant change. The acupuncture stimulation affected muscle tissue oxygenation differently at both stimulated and non-stimulated points in the same innervation.
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- Yasuhisa Kaneko
- Department of Sports Medicine for Health Promotion, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan. .,Department of Oriental Medicine, Kuretake College of Medical Arts and Sciences, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Sports Medicine for Health Promotion, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Oriental Medicine, Kuretake College of Medical Arts and Sciences, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Oriental Medicine, Kuretake College of Medical Arts and Sciences, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Sports Medicine for Health Promotion, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Green MS, Sehgal S, Tariq R. Near-Infrared Spectroscopy: The New Must Have Tool in the Intensive Care Unit? Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2016; 20:213-24. [PMID: 27206637 DOI: 10.1177/1089253216644346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Standard hemodynamic monitoring such as blood pressure and pulse oximetry may only provide a crude estimation of organ perfusion in the critical care setting. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is based on the same principle as a pulse oximeter and allows continuous noninvasive monitoring of hemoglobin oxygenation and deoxygenation and thus tissue saturation "StO2" This review aims to provide an overview of NIRS technology principles and discuss its current clinical use in the critical care setting. The study selection was performed using the PubMed database to find studies that investigated the use of NIRS in both the critical care setting and in the intensive care unit. Currently, NIRS in the critical care setting is predominantly being used for infants and neonates. A number of studies in the past decade have shown promising results for the use of NIRS in surgical/trauma intensive care units during shock management as a prognostic tool and in guiding resuscitation. It is evident that over the past 2 decades, NIRS has gone from being a laboratory fascination to an actively employed clinical tool. Even though the benefit of routine use of this technology to achieve better outcomes is still questionable, the fact that NIRS is a low-cost, noninvasive monitoring modality improves the attractiveness of the technology. However, more research may be warranted before recommending its routine use in the critical care setting.
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- Michael Stuart Green
- Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Hopker JG, O'Grady C, Pageaux B. Prolonged constant load cycling exercise is associated with reduced gross efficiency and increased muscle oxygen uptake. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2016; 27:408-417. [PMID: 26993076 DOI: 10.1111/sms.12673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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This study investigated the effects of prolonged constant load cycling exercise on cycling efficiency and local muscle oxygen uptake responses. Fourteen well-trained cyclists each completed a 2-h steady-state cycling bout at 60% of their maximal minute power output to assess changes in gross cycling efficiency (GE) and muscle oxygen uptake (mVO2 ) at time points 5, 30, 60, 90, and 120 min. Near-infrared spatially resolved spectroscopy (NIRS) was used to continually monitor tissue oxygenation of the Vastus Lateralis muscle, with arterial occlusions (OCC) applied to assess mVO2 . The half-recovery time of oxygenated hemoglobin (HbO2 ) was also assessed pre and post the 2-h cycling exercise by measuring the hyperemic response following a 5-min OCC. GE significantly declined during the 2-h cycling bout (18.4 ± 1.6 to 17.4 ± 1.4%; P < 0.01). Conversely, mVO2 increased, being significantly higher after 90 and 120 min than at min 5 (+0.04 mlO2 /min/100 g; P = 0.03). The half-recovery time for HbO2 was increased comparing pre and post the 2-h cycling exercise (+7.1 ± 19s), albeit not significantly (d: 0.48; P = 0.27). This study demonstrates that GE decreases during prolonged constant load cycling exercise and provides evidence of an increased mVO2 , suggestive of progressive mitochondrial or contractile inefficiency.
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- J G Hopker
- Endurance Research Group, School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Kent, Kent, UK
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- Endurance Research Group, School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Kent, Kent, UK
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- Endurance Research Group, School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Kent, Kent, UK.,CAPS UMR1093, INSERM, Univ. Bourgogne-Franche Comté, F-21000 Dijon, France
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Seong M, Phillips Z, Mai PM, Yeo C, Song C, Lee K, Kim JG. Simultaneous blood flow and blood oxygenation measurements using a combination of diffuse speckle contrast analysis and near-infrared spectroscopy. JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL OPTICS 2016; 21:27001. [PMID: 26886805 DOI: 10.1117/1.jbo.21.2.027001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2015] [Accepted: 01/21/2016] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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A combined diffuse speckle contrast analysis (DSCA)-near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) system is proposed to simultaneously measure qualitative blood flow and blood oxygenation changes in human tissue. The system employs an optical switch to alternate two laser sources at two different wavelengths and a CCD camera to capture the speckle image. Therefore, an optical density can be measured from two wavelengths for NIRS measurements and a speckle contrast can be calculated for DSCA measurements. In order to validate the system, a flow phantom test and an arm occlusion protocol for arterial and venous occlusion were performed. Shorter exposure times (<1 ms ) show a higher drop (between 50% and 66%) and recovery of 1/K²S values after occlusion (approximately 150%), but longer exposure time (3 ms) shows more consistent hemodynamic changes. For four subjects, the 1/K²S values dropped to an average of 82.1±4.0% during the occlusion period and the average recovery of 1/K²S values after occlusion was 109.1±0.8% . There was also an approximately equivalent amplitude change in oxyhemoglobin (OHb) and deoxyhemoglobin (RHb) during arterial occlusion (max RHb=0.0085±0.0024 mM/DPF, min OHb=-0.0057±0.0044 mM/DPF). The sensitivity of the system makes it a suitable modality to observe qualitative hemodynamic trends during induced physiological changes.
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- Myeongsu Seong
- Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Department of Medical System Engineering, 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, School of Information and Communications, 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, School of Information and Communications, 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology, Department of Robotic Engineering, 333 Techno Jungang-Daero, Hyeongpung-myeon, Dalseong-gun, Daegu 42988, Republic of Korea
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- Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology, Department of Robotic Engineering, 333 Techno Jungang-Daero, Hyeongpung-myeon, Dalseong-gun, Daegu 42988, Republic of Korea
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- Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology, School of Basic Sciences, 333 Techno Jungang-Daero, Hyeongpung-myeon, Dalseong-gun, Daegu 42988, Republic of Korea
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- Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Department of Medical System Engineering, 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61005, Republic of KoreabGwangju Institute of Science and Technology, School of Information and Communications, 123 Cheomdangwagi-
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Henry B, Zhao M, Shang Y, Uhl T, Thomas DT, Xenos ES, Saha SP, Yu G. Hybrid diffuse optical techniques for continuous hemodynamic measurement in gastrocnemius during plantar flexion exercise. JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL OPTICS 2015; 20:125006. [PMID: 26720871 PMCID: PMC4688865 DOI: 10.1117/1.jbo.20.12.125006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2015] [Accepted: 11/20/2015] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Occlusion calibrations and gating techniques have been recently applied by our laboratory for continuous and absolute diffuse optical measurements of forearm muscle hemodynamics during handgrip exercises. The translation of these techniques from the forearm to the lower limb is the goal of this study as various diseases preferentially affect muscles in the lower extremity. This study adapted a hybrid near-infrared spectroscopy and diffuse correlation spectroscopy system with a gating algorithm to continuously quantify hemodynamic responses of medial gastrocnemius during plantar flexion exercises in 10 healthy subjects. The outcomes from optical measurement include oxy-, deoxy-, and total hemoglobin concentrations, blood oxygen saturation, and relative changes in blood flow (rBF) and oxygen consumption rate (rV̇O2). We calibrated rBF and rV̇O2 profiles with absolute baseline values of BF and V̇O2 obtained by venous and arterial occlusions, respectively. Results from this investigation were comparable to values from similar studies. Additionally, significant correlation was observed between resting local muscle BF measured by the optical technique and whole limb BF measured concurrently by a strain gauge venous plethysmography. The extensive hemodynamic and metabolic profiles during exercise will allow for future comparison studies to investigate the diagnostic value of hybrid technologies in muscles affected by disease.
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- Brad Henry
- University of Kentucky, College of Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, 143 Graham Avenue, Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0108, United States
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- University of Kentucky, College of Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, 143 Graham Avenue, Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0108, United States
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- University of Kentucky, College of Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, 143 Graham Avenue, Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0108, United States
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- University of Kentucky, College of Health Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation Science, 900 S Limestone Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40536-0200, United States
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- University of Kentucky, College of Health Sciences, Department of Clinical Sciences, 900 S Limestone Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40536-0200, United States
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- University of Kentucky, College of Medicine, Department of Surgery, 900 S Limestone Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40536-0200, United States
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- University of Kentucky, College of Medicine, Department of Surgery, 900 S Limestone Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40536-0200, United States
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- University of Kentucky, College of Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, 143 Graham Avenue, Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0108, United States
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Southern WM, Ryan TE, Reynolds MA, McCully K. Reproducibility of near-infrared spectroscopy measurements of oxidative function and postexercise recovery kinetics in the medial gastrocnemius muscle. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab 2014; 39:521-9. [DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2013-0347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to assess the reproducibility of resting blood flow, resting oxygen consumption, and mitochondrial capacity in skeletal muscle using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). We also determined the influence of 2 exercise modalities (ergometer and rubber exercise bands) on the NIRS measurements. Fifteen young, healthy participants (5 female, 10 male) were tested on 2 nonconsecutive occasions within an 8-day period. The NIRS device was placed on the medial gastrocnemius. Venous and arterial occlusions were performed to obtain blood flow and oxygen consumption. A series of repeated arterial occlusions was used to measure the recovery kinetics of muscle oxygen consumption after ∼7–10 s of voluntary plantar flexion exercise. Resting blood flow had mean coefficients of variation (CV) of 42% and 38% for bands and ergometer, respectively, and resting metabolism had mean CVs of 17% and 12% for bands and ergometer, respectively. The recovery time constant of oxygen consumption (day 1 bands and ergometer: 23.2 ± 3.7 s, 27.6 ± 6.5 s, respectively; day 2 bands and ergometer: 25.5 ± 5.4 s, 25.0 ± 4.9 s, respectively) had mean CVs of 10% and 11% for bands and ergometer, respectively. We conclude that measurements of oxygen consumption and mitochondrial capacity using NIRS can be obtained with good reproducibility.
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- William M. Southern
- Department of Kinesiology, University of Georgia, 330 River Rd., Athens, GA 30602, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Georgia, 330 River Rd., Athens, GA 30602, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Georgia, 330 River Rd., Athens, GA 30602, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Georgia, 330 River Rd., Athens, GA 30602, USA
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Warnecke JM, Wendt T, Winkler S, Schak M, Schiffer T, Kohl-Bareis M. Evaluation of changes in the haemoglobin of skin and muscle tissue of the calf, as induced by topical application of a nonivamide/nicoboxil cream. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 2014; 92:149-54. [DOI: 10.1139/cjpp-2013-0158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Topical agents like nonivamide and nicoboxil induce hyperaemisation and increase cutaneous blood flow and temperature. This study aimed to determine the effects of a nonivamide–nicoboxil cream on haemodynamics in the skin and calf muscle, via optical spectroscopy, discriminating between the changes for skin and muscle. Optical spectroscopy was applied in the visible (VIS) and near-infrared (NIR) wavelength range. The study determined the effect of the cream on changes in oxygenated (ΔoxyHb) and deoxygenated (ΔdeoxyHb) haemoglobin in skin and muscle, as well as on tissue oxygen saturation (SO2) in the skin of 14 healthy subjects. The left and right calves of the subjects were either treated with nonivamide–nicoboxil cream or were sham-administered. NIR spectroscopy allows noninvasive in-vivo examination of the oxygenation of human skeletal muscle. Topical administration of the nonivamide–nicoboxil cream significantly increased the concentration of oxygenated haemoglobin and tissue oxygen saturation in the skin, as well as the concentration of oxygenated haemoglobin in the muscle of the treated legs after 15 min, but with stronger and faster effects in the skin. The topical application of the nonivamide–nicoboxil cream increased blood flow in (smaller vessels of) the skin and muscle tissues.
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- Jan M. Warnecke
- RheinAhrCampus, University of Applied Sciences Koblenz, Joseph-Rovan-Allee 2, 53424 Remagen, Germany
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- Outpatient Clinic for Sports Traumatology and Public Health Consultation, German Sport University, Am Sportpark Müngersdorf 6, 50933 Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Molecular and Cellular Sports Medicine, Institute of Cardiology and Sports Medicine, German Sport University, Am Sportpark Müngersdorf 6, 50933 Cologne, Germany
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- RheinAhrCampus, University of Applied Sciences Koblenz, Joseph-Rovan-Allee 2, 53424 Remagen, Germany
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- Outpatient Clinic for Sports Traumatology and Public Health Consultation, German Sport University, Am Sportpark Müngersdorf 6, 50933 Cologne, Germany
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- RheinAhrCampus, University of Applied Sciences Koblenz, Joseph-Rovan-Allee 2, 53424 Remagen, Germany
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Abozguia K, Phan TT, Shivu GN, Maher AR, Ahmed I, Wagenmakers A, Frenneaux MP. Reducedin vivoskeletal muscle oxygen consumption in patients with chronic heart failure-A study using Near Infrared Spectrophotometry (NIRS). Eur J Heart Fail 2014; 10:652-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejheart.2008.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2007] [Revised: 04/25/2008] [Accepted: 05/19/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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- Khalid Abozguia
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine; Medical School, University of Birmingham; Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT UK
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine; Medical School, University of Birmingham; Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT UK
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine; Medical School, University of Birmingham; Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT UK
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine; Medical School, University of Birmingham; Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT UK
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine; Medical School, University of Birmingham; Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT UK
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- School of Sport and Exercise Sciences; University of Birmingham; Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT UK
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine; Medical School, University of Birmingham; Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT UK
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Erickson ML, Ryan TE, Young HJ, McCully KK. Near-infrared assessments of skeletal muscle oxidative capacity in persons with spinal cord injury. Eur J Appl Physiol 2013; 113:2275-83. [PMID: 23703066 PMCID: PMC3754783 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-013-2657-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2013] [Accepted: 04/30/2013] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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After spinal cord injury (SCI) skeletal muscle decreases in size, increases in intramuscular fat, and has potential declines in mitochondrial function. Reduced mitochondrial function has been linked to the development of metabolic disease. The aim of this study was to measure mitochondrial function in persons with SCI using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). Oxygen consumption of the vastus lateralis muscle was measured with NIRS during repeated short-duration arterial occlusions in nine able-bodied (AB) and nine persons with motor complete SCI. Skeletal muscle oxidative capacity (V max) was evaluated with two approaches: (1) rate constant of the recovery of oxygen consumption after exercise and (2) extrapolated maximum oxygen consumption from a progressive work test. V max as indicated by the rate constant (k) from the recovery kinetics test was lower in SCI compared with AB participants (k: SCI 0.7 ± 0.3 vs. AB 1.9 ± 0.4 min(-1); p < 0.001). Time constants were SCI 91.9 ± 37.8 vs. AB 33.6 ± 8.3 s. V max from the progressive work test approached a significant difference between groups (SCI 5.1 ± 2.9 vs. AB 9.8 ± 5.5 % Hb-Mb/s; p = 0.06). NIRS measurements of V max suggest a deficit of 50-60 % in participants with SCI compared with AB controls, consistent with previous studies using (31)P-MRS and muscle biopsies. NIRS measurements can assess mitochondrial capacity in people with SCI and potentially other injured/diseased populations.
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Stewart JM, Medow MS, DelPozzi A, Messer ZR, Terilli C, Schwartz CE. Middle cerebral O₂ delivery during the modified Oxford maneuver increases with sodium nitroprusside and decreases during phenylephrine. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2013; 304:H1576-83. [PMID: 23564308 DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00114.2013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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The modified Oxford maneuver is the reference standard for assessing arterial baroreflex function. The maneuver comprises a systemic bolus injection of 100 μg sodium nitroprusside (SNP) followed by 150 μg phenylephrine (PE). On the one hand, this results in an increase in oxyhemoglobin and total hemoglobin followed by a decrease within the cerebral sample volume illuminated by near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). On the other hand, it produces a decrease in cerebral blood flow velocity (CBFv) within the middle cerebral artery (MCA) during SNP and an increase in CBFv during PE as measured by transcranial Doppler ultrasound. To resolve this apparent discrepancy, we hypothesized that SNP dilates, whereas PE constricts, the MCA. We combined transcranial Doppler ultrasound of the right MCA with NIRS illuminating the right frontal cortex in 12 supine healthy subjects 18-24 yr old. Assuming constant O₂ consumption and venous saturation, as estimated by partial venous occlusion plethysmography, we used conservation of mass (continuity) equations to estimate the changes in arterial inflow (ΔQa) and venous outflow (ΔQv) of the NIRS-illuminated area. Oxyhemoglobin and total hemoglobin, respectively, increased by 13.6 ± 1.6 and 15.2 ± 1.4 μmol/kg brain tissue with SNP despite hypotension and decreased by 6 ± 1 and 7 ± 1 μmol/kg with PE despite hypertension. SNP increased ΔQa by 0.36 ± .03 μmol·kg(-1)·s(-1) (21.6 μmol·kg(-1)·min(-1)), whereas CBFv decreased from 71 ± 2 to 62 ± 2 cm/s. PE decreased ΔQa by 0.27 ± .2 μmol·kg(-1)·s(-1) (16.2 μmol·kg(-1)·min(-1)), whereas CBFv increased to 75 ± 3 cm/s. These results are consistent with dilation of the MCA by SNP and constriction by PE.
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- Julian M Stewart
- Department of Pediatrics, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA.
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The effect of venous and arterial occlusion of the arm on changes in tissue hemodynamics, oxygenation, and ultra-weak photon emission. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2013; 765:257-264. [PMID: 22879042 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-4989-8_36] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Ultra-weak photon emission (UPE) is a general feature of living -biological systems. To gain further insights into the origin of UPE and its physiological significance, the aim of the present study was to investigate the connection between hemodynamics (HD), oxygenation (OX), and UPE. Therefore, during venous and arterial occlusion (VO, AO), changes of UPE and surrogates of HD as well as OX were measured simultaneously using two photomultipliers and near-infrared spectroscopy, respectively. We showed that (1) changes in UPE correlate significantly nonlinearly with changes in oxyhemoglobin (Δ[O(2)Hb]), deoxyhemoglobin (Δ[HHb]), and hemoglobin difference (Δ[HbD] = Δ[O(2)Hb]-Δ[HHb]), indicating a complex association between UPE and tissue HD/OX; (2) UPE decreases significantly during AO but not during VO; (3) UPE increases significantly after AO; and (4) the view that ROS are the source of UPE is generally supported by the present study, although some findings remain unexplained in the context of the theory of ROS-mediated UPE generation. In conclusion, the present study revealed new insights into the interplay between HD, OX, and UPE and opens up new questions that have to be addressed by future studies.
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Ryan TE, Brizendine JT, McCully KK. A comparison of exercise type and intensity on the noninvasive assessment of skeletal muscle mitochondrial function using near-infrared spectroscopy. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2012; 114:230-7. [PMID: 23154991 DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.01043.2012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) can be used to measure muscle oxygen consumption (mVO(2)) using arterial occlusions. The recovery rate of mVO(2) after exercise can provide an index of skeletal muscle mitochondrial function. The purpose of this study was to test the influence of exercise modality and intensity on NIRS measurements of mitochondrial function. Three experiments were performed. Thirty subjects (age: 18-27 yr) were tested. NIRS signals were corrected for blood volume changes. The recovery of mVO(2) after exercise was fit to a monoexponential curve, and a rate constant was calculated (directly related to mitochondrial function). No differences were found in NIRS rate constants for VOL and ES exercises (2.04 ± 0.57 vs. 2.01 ± 0.59 min(-1) for VOL and ES, respectively; P = 0.317). NIRS rate constants were independent of the contraction frequency for both VOL and ES (VOL: P = 0.166 and ES: P = 0.780). ES current intensity resulted in significant changes to the normalized time-tension integral (54 ± 11, 82 ± 7, and 100 ± 0% for low, medium, and high currents, respectively; P < 0.001) but did not influence NIRS rate constants (2.02 ± 0.54, 1.95 ± 0.44, 2.02 ± 0.46 min(-1) for low, medium, and high currents, respectively; P = 0.771). In summary, NIRS measurements of skeletal muscle mitochondrial function can be compared between VOL and ES exercises and were independent of the intensity of exercise. NIRS represents an important new technique that is practical for testing in research and clinical settings.
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- Terence E Ryan
- Department of Kinesiology, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602, USA.
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Sakamoto K, Nakamura T, Umemoto Y, Koike Y, Sasaki Y, Tajima F. Cardiovascular responses to arm static exercise in men with thoracic spinal cord lesions. Eur J Appl Physiol 2011; 112:661-6. [PMID: 21656231 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-011-2017-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2010] [Accepted: 05/21/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Isometric muscle contraction (static exercise) induces circulatory response. Static exercise in individuals with thoracic spinal cord injury (TSCI) induces cardiovascular response and blood redistribution to the non-exercising muscles. The aim of our study was to determine the circulatory response during arm static exercise in individuals with TSCI and able-bodied (AB) controls. Mean blood pressure (MBP), heart rate (HR), cardiac output (CO), leg skin blood flow (SBF), and leg muscle blood flow (MBF) were recorded noninvasively, total peripheral resistance (TPR) was estimated by dividing MBP by CO, and hormonal changes were measured before, during and after static 35% maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) of the arm flexor muscles in seven male individuals with TSCI (T7-T11) and seven age-comparable AB control (32.2 ± 7.6 and 31.0 ± 4.7 years, respectively). The 35% MVC was similar in TSCI and AB individuals (107.3 ± 28.2 and 101.0 ± 22.5 N, respectively). HR, CO, MBP, TPR, SBF and MBF increased in both groups during arm static exercise. Plasma epinephrine concentration increased during arm static exercise in AB controls only (P < 0.05). Circulation to leg muscles was similar in TSCI and AB individuals and the lack of sympathetic vasoconstriction in the paralyzed leg area did not alter the cardiovascular responses during 35% MVC of arm static exercise. We conclude that sympathetic vasoconstriction in the resting leg area did not contribute to the pressor reflex during 35% MVC of arm static exercise.
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- Keiko Sakamoto
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama 641-8509, Japan
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Patrick Neary J, Roberts ADW, Leavins N, Harrison MF, Croll JC, Sexsmith JR. Prefrontal cortex oxygenation during incremental exercise in chronic fatigue syndrome. Clin Physiol Funct Imaging 2008; 28:364-72. [PMID: 18671793 DOI: 10.1111/j.1475-097x.2008.00822.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This study examined the effects of maximal incremental exercise on cerebral oxygenation in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) subjects. Furthermore, we tested the hypothesis that CFS subjects have a reduced oxygen delivery to the brain during exercise. Six female CFS and eight control (CON) subjects (similar in height, weight, body mass index and physical activity level) performed an incremental cycle ergometer test to exhaustion, while changes in cerebral oxy-haemoglobin (HbO2), deoxy-haemoglobin (HHb), total blood volume (tHb = HbO2 + HHb) and O2 saturation [tissue oxygenation index (TOI), %)] was monitored in the left prefrontal lobe using a near-infrared spectrophotometer. Heart rate (HR) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) were recorded at each workload throughout the test. Predicted VO2peak in CFS (1331 +/- 377 ml) subjects was significantly (P < or = 0.05) lower than the CON group (1990 +/- 332 ml), and CFS subjects achieved volitional exhaustion significantly faster (CFS: 351 +/- 224 s; CON: 715 +/- 176 s) at a lower power output (CFS: 100 +/- 39 W; CON: 163 +/- 34 W). CFS subjects also exhibited a significantly lower maximum HR (CFS: 154 +/- 13 bpm; CON: 186 +/- 11 bpm) and consistently reported a higher RPE at the same absolute workload when compared with CON subjects. Prefrontal cortex HbO2, HHb and tHb were significantly lower at maximal exercise in CFS versus CON, as was TOI during exercise and recovery. The CFS subjects exhibited significant exercise intolerance and reduced prefrontal oxygenation and tHb response when compared with CON subjects. These data suggest that the altered cerebral oxygenation and blood volume may contribute to the reduced exercise load in CFS, and supports the contention that CFS, in part, is mediated centrally.
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- J Patrick Neary
- Faculty of Kinesiology & Health Studies, University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada.
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Cettolo V, Ferrari M, Biasini V, Quaresima V. Vastus lateralis O2 desaturation in response to fast and short maximal contraction. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2008; 39:1949-59. [PMID: 17986902 DOI: 10.1249/mss.0b013e3181453476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate, in heavy-resistance strength-trained (N = 10) and untrained (N = 10) subjects, the vastus lateralis muscle oxyhemoglobin (O2Hb) desaturation time course in response to a brief, maximal, voluntary isometric contraction. METHODS The two groups were not statistically different physically. Mean (+/- SD) age, height, and body mass of all the subjects were 28.0 +/- 6.3 yr, 1.8 +/- 0.1 m, and 77.8 +/- 9.9 kg, respectively. Each subject performed five trials. Every trial consisted of 1) a 1-min rest period, 2) a leg press exercise of 2-4 s, and 3) a 5-min recovery period. Leg press exercise consisted of a static maximal voluntary contraction performed using the dominant leg only. Leg press strength was recorded using a load cell. Muscle O2Hb saturation (SmO2) was measured noninvasively by near-infrared spectroscopy (0.17-s sampling time). RESULTS Rate of force development was higher in the trained subjects than in the untrained ones (6897 +/- 1654 vs 5515 +/- 1434 N x s(-1); P < 0.05). Once the exercise began, the time to the onset of SmO2 decrease was consistently shorter in the untrained than in the trained subjects (2.81 +/- 0.40 vs 3.91 +/- 0.67 s, P < 0.01). In all the trained subjects and in two of the untrained ones, SmO2 started to decrease once the exercise was stopped. After the end of the exercise, SmO2 transiently decreased and reached its minimum value in 15.0 +/- 3.8 and 10.1 +/- 1.3 s in the trained and untrained subjects, respectively (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION These data suggest that the vastus lateralis muscle of heavy-resistance strength-trained subjects could have a late activation of the oxidative metabolic system, or greater stored oxygen available, during a very fast, short, isometric maximal contraction.
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- Valentina Cettolo
- Department of Science and Biomedical Technologies, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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Arató E, Kürthy M, Jancsó G, Sínay L, Kasza G, Menyhei G, Masoud S, Varga Z, Bertalan A, Verzár Z, Kollár L, Roth E. [Pathology and diagnostic opportunities of lower limb compartment syndrome]. Magy Seb 2007; 60:301-6. [PMID: 18065369 DOI: 10.1556/maseb.60.2007.6.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND The indication for the surgical treatment of lower limb compartment syndrome mostly depends on the clinical signs, which can be uncertain and often delayed, resulting in a late and insufficient intervention. AIM In this study, the progression of compartment syndrome was monitored with the measurement of intracompartmental pressure and tissue oxygen saturation. MATERIALS AND METHODS 16 patients (12 male and 4 female; mean age: 62,7 years) underwent acute lower limb revascularization surgery due to critical (more than 4 hour) limb ischaemia. The indications were the following: 5 iliac artery embolisms and 11 femoral artery occlusions. After revascularization, significant lower limb oedema and swelling were detected. To monitor the elevated intracompartmental pressure (ICP), KODIAG pressure meter was used. Tissue oxygen saturation (StO2) was measured with near-infrared-spectroscopy. RESULTS In 12 cases the IPC exceeded the critical 40 mmHg. In these patients, StO2 was 50-53%, in spite of the successful re-canalisation. An urgent, semi-open fasciotomy was performed in these cases. In four patients, the clinical picture suggested compartment syndrome. However, the measured parameters did not indicate surgical intervention (ICP: 25-35 mmHg, StO2: normal). SUMMARY In addition to the empirical guidelines, we describe an evidence based surgical intervention strategy for lower limb compartment syndrome. Our results and advised parameter intervals help the clinicians to decide between conservative and operative treatment of the disease.
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- Endre Arató
- Pécsi Tudományegyetem, Altalános Orvostudományi Kar, Sebészeti Tanszék, 7623 Pécs.
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