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Xu Y, Vagnerova K. Anesthetic Management of Asleep and Awake Craniotomy for Supratentorial Tumor Resection. Anesthesiol Clin 2021; 39:71-92. [PMID: 33563387 DOI: 10.1016/j.anclin.2020.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Understanding how anesthetics impact cerebral physiology, cerebral blood flow, brain metabolism, brain relaxation, and neurologic recovery is crucial for optimizing anesthesia during supratentorial craniotomies. Intraoperative goals for supratentorial tumor resection include maintaining cerebral perfusion pressure and cerebral autoregulation, optimizing surgical access and neuromonitoring, and facilitating rapid, cooperative emergence. Evidence-based studies increasingly expand the impact of anesthetic care beyond immediate perioperative care into both preoperative optimization and minimizing postoperative consequences. New evidence is needed for neuroanesthesia's role in neurooncology, in preventing conversion from acute to chronic pain, and in decreasing risk of intraoperative ischemia and postoperative delirium.
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- Yifan Xu
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road, Mail Code UH2, Portland, OR 97239, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road, Mail Code UH2, Portland, OR 97239, USA
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Berhouma M, Picart T, Dumot C, Pelissou-Guyotat I, Meyronet D, Ducray F, Honnorat J, Eker O, Guyotat J, Lukaszewicz AC, Cotton F. Alterations of cerebral microcirculation in peritumoral edema: feasibility of in vivo sidestream dark-field imaging in intracranial meningiomas. Neurooncol Adv 2020; 2:vdaa108. [PMID: 33063011 PMCID: PMC7542984 DOI: 10.1093/noajnl/vdaa108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Intracranial meningiomas display a variable amount of peritumoral brain edema (PTBE), which can significantly impact perioperative morbidity. The role of microcirculatory disturbances in the pathogenesis of PTBE is still debated. The aim of this study was to microscopically demonstrate and intraoperatively quantify, for the first time, the alterations to microcirculation in PTBE using sidestream dark-field (SDF) imaging. Methods Adult patients with WHO grade I meningiomas were recruited over a 9-month period and divided into 2 groups depending on the absence (NE group) or the presence (E group) of PTBE. In vivo intraoperative microcirculation imaging was performed in the peritumoral area before and after microsurgical resection. Results Six patients were included in the NE group and 6 in the E group. At the baseline in the NE group, there was a minor decrease in microcirculatory parameters compared to normal reference values, which was probably due to the mass effect. In contrast, microcirculatory parameters in the E group were significantly altered, affecting both vessel density and blood flow values, with a drop of approximately 50% of normal values. Surgical resection resulted in a quasi-normalization of microcirculation parameters in the NE group, whereas in the E group, even if all parameters statistically significantly improved, post-resection values remained considerably inferior to those of the normal reference pattern. Conclusion Our study confirmed significant alterations of microcirculatory parameters in PTBE in meningiomas. Further in vivo SDF imaging studies may explore the possible correlation between the severity of these microcirculatory alterations and the postoperative neurological outcome.
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- Moncef Berhouma
- Department of Neurosurgical Oncology and Vascular Neurosurgery, Pierre Wertheimer Neurological and Neurosurgical Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France.,Creatis Lab, CNRS UMR 5220, INSERM U1206, Lyon 1 University, INSA Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Department of Neurosurgical Oncology and Vascular Neurosurgery, Pierre Wertheimer Neurological and Neurosurgical Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Department of Neurosurgical Oncology and Vascular Neurosurgery, Pierre Wertheimer Neurological and Neurosurgical Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Department of Neurosurgical Oncology and Vascular Neurosurgery, Pierre Wertheimer Neurological and Neurosurgical Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Department of Pathology, Pierre Wertheimer Neurological and Neurosurgical Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France.,Centre de Recherche en Cancérologie de Lyon INSERM U1052 CNRS 5286, Lyon 1 University, Lyon, France
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- Department of Neurooncology, Pierre Wertheimer Neurological and Neurosurgical Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Department of Neurooncology, Pierre Wertheimer Neurological and Neurosurgical Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Creatis Lab, CNRS UMR 5220, INSERM U1206, Lyon 1 University, INSA Lyon, Lyon, France.,Department of Neuroradiology, Pierre Wertheimer Neurological and Neurosurgical Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Department of Neurosurgical Oncology and Vascular Neurosurgery, Pierre Wertheimer Neurological and Neurosurgical Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Department of Neuroanesthesia and Neurocritical Care, Pierre Wertheimer Neurological and Neurosurgical Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Creatis Lab, CNRS UMR 5220, INSERM U1206, Lyon 1 University, INSA Lyon, Lyon, France.,Department of Neuroimaging, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Pierre-Bénite, France
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The Effect of Fluid Loading and Hypertonic Saline Solution on Cortical Cerebral Microcirculation and Glycocalyx Integrity. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol 2020; 31:434-443. [PMID: 30015696 DOI: 10.1097/ana.0000000000000528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Fluid loading and hyperosmolar solutions can modify the cortical brain microcirculation and the endothelial glycocalyx (EG). This study compared the short-term effects of liberal fluid loading with a restrictive fluid intake followed by osmotherapy with hypertonic saline (HTS) on cerebral cortical microcirculation and EG integrity in a rabbit craniotomy model. METHODS The experimental rabbits were allocated randomly to receive either <2 mL/kg/h (group R, n=14) or 30 mL/kg/h (group L, n=14) of balanced isotonic fluids for 1 hour. Then, the animals were randomized to receive 5 mL/kg intravenous infusion of either 3.2% saline (group HTS, n=14) or 0.9% saline (group normal saline, n=13) in a 20-minute infusion. Microcirculation in the cerebral cortex based on sidestream dark-field imaging, a morphologic index of glycocalyx damage to sublingual and cortical brain microcirculation (the perfused boundary region), and serum syndecan-1 levels were evaluated. RESULTS Lower cortical brain perfused small vessel density (P=0.0178), perfused vessel density (P=0.0286), and total vessel density (P=0.0447) were observed in group L, compared with group R. No differences were observed between the HTS and normal saline groups after osmotherapy. Cerebral perfused boundary region values (P=0.0692) and hematocrit-corrected serum syndecan-1 levels (P=0.0324) tended to be higher in group L than in group R animals. CONCLUSIONS Liberal fluid loading was associated with altered cortical cerebral microcirculation and EG integrity parameters. The 3.2% saline treatment did not affect cortical cerebral microcirculation or EG integrity markers.
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Astapenko D, Dostalova V, Dostalova V, Kraus J, Radochova V, Dostal P, Ticha A, Hyspler R, Lehmann C, Cerny V. Effect of acute hypernatremia induced by hypertonic saline administration on endothelial glycocalyx in rabbits. Clin Hemorheol Microcirc 2019; 72:107-116. [PMID: 30400083 DOI: 10.3233/ch-189907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The endothelial glycocalyx (EG) is fragile and sensitive to damage such as exposure to hypernatremia. Our aim was to describe the influence of hypernatremia on the EG in sublingual and brain microcirculation in rabbits. METHODS Hypernatremia was induced by intravenous administration of 10% NaCl solution. The sublingual and brain microcirculation were evaluated by the Side-stream Dark Field imaging before (T1) and 20 minutes after infusion of 10% saline (T2). Damage to the EG was quantified by automated analysis of Perfused Boundary Region (PBR) indicating the amount of penetration of red blood cells into the EG. Syndecan-1 levels were also measured. RESULTS Hypernatremia was reached in all 20 animals, the PBR values of the sublingual area raised from 1,98 (0,3) to 2,17 (0,18) μm (p = 0,05). The levels of syndecan-1 (1,23 (0,36); 1,31 (0,33) ng/l, p = 0,3) did not mirror PBR changes. CONCLUSIONS Hypernatremia increased the PBR within the sublingual microcirculation in our animal model, probably due to compression of the EG related to temporary intravascular hypervolemia and changes of the EG charge in RBC instead of direct damaging effect on EG, which has been excluded by rather unchanged levels of syndecan-1.
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- David Astapenko
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Medicine Hradec Kralove, University Hospital Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Medicine Hradec Kralove, University Hospital Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Medicine Hradec Kralove, University Hospital Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Medicine Hradec Kralove, University Hospital Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- University of Defence in Brno, Faculty of Military Health in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Medicine Hradec Kralove, University Hospital Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Diagnostics, University Hospital Hradec Kralove, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Diagnostics, University Hospital Hradec Kralove, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Departments of Anaesthesia, Pain Management and Perioperative Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.,Department of Pharmacology, Microbiology and Immunology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Medicine Hradec Kralove, University Hospital Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic.,Departments of Anaesthesia, Pain Management and Perioperative Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.,Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine and Intensive Care, J.E. Purkinje University, Masaryk Hospital, Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic.,Department of Research and Development, University Hospital Hradec Kralove, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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Miao Y, Wang R, Wu H, Yang S, Qiu Y. CPCGI confers neuroprotection by enhancing blood circulation and neurological function in cerebral ischemia/reperfusion rats. Mol Med Rep 2019; 20:2365-2372. [PMID: 31322214 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2019.10472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2018] [Accepted: 05/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The current study used a rat middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) model with the aim to explore the effects of compound porcine cerebroside and ganglioside injection (CPCGI) on brain ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats. Improvement in the infarct‑side microcirculation and the overall recovery of neurological function were detected by triphenyltetrazolium chloride staining, laser speckle blood flow monitoring, latex perfusion, immunofluorescence and immunoblotting. The results revealed that administration of CPCGI for 7 consecutive days following ischemic stroke contributed to the recovery of neurological function and the reduction of cerebral infarct volume in rats. Blood flow monitoring results demonstrated that the administration of CPCGI effectively promoted cerebral blood flow following stroke, and contributed to the protection of the ischemic side blood vessels. In addition, CPCGI treatment increased the numbers of new blood vessels in the peripheral ischemic region, and upregulated the expression levels of vascular endothelial growth factor, angiopoietin 1 and its receptor TEK receptor tyrosine kinase, fibroblast growth factor and Wnt signaling pathway‑associated proteins. Taken together, the present results indicated that CPCGI improved the blood circulation and neurological function following cerebral ischemia/reperfusion in rats.
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- Yifeng Miao
- Department of Neurosurgery, Renji Hospital, South Campus, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 201112, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Renji Hospital, South Campus, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 201112, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Renji Hospital, South Campus, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 201112, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Renji Hospital, South Campus, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 201112, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Renji Hospital, South Campus, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 201112, P.R. China
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Zhang W, Neal J, Lin L, Dai F, Hersey DP, McDonagh DL, Su F, Meng L. Mannitol in Critical Care and Surgery Over 50+ Years: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials and Complications With Meta-Analysis. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol 2019; 31:273-284. [DOI: 10.1097/ana.0000000000000520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Effects of Hypertonic Saline and Sodium Lactate on Cortical Cerebral Microcirculation and Brain Tissue Oxygenation. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol 2018; 30:163-170. [PMID: 28338505 DOI: 10.1097/ana.0000000000000427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hyperosmolar solutions have been used in neurosurgery to modify brain bulk. The aim of this animal study was to compare the short-term effects of equivolemic, equiosmolar solutions of hypertonic saline (HTS) and sodium lactate (HTL) on cerebral cortical microcirculation and brain tissue oxygenation in a rabbit craniotomy model. METHODS Rabbits (weight, 1.5 to 2.0 kg) were anesthetized, ventilated mechanically, and subjected to a craniotomy. The animals were allocated randomly to receive a 3.75 mL/kg intravenous infusion of either 3.2% HTS (group HTS, n=9), half-molar sodium lactate (group HTL, n=10), or normal saline (group C, n=9). Brain tissue partial pressure of oxygen (PbtO2) and microcirculation in the cerebral cortex using sidestream dark-field imaging were evaluated before, 20 and 40 minutes after 15 minutes of hyperosmolar solution infusion. Global hemodynamic data were recorded, and blood samples for laboratory analysis were obtained at the time of sidestream dark-field image recording. RESULTS No differences in the microcirculatory parameters were observed between the groups before and after the use of osmotherapy. Brain tissue oxygen deteriorated over time in groups C and HTL, this deterioration was not significant in the group HTS. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that equivolemic, equiosmolar HTS and HTL solutions equally preserve perfusion of cortical brain microcirculation in a rabbit craniotomy model. The use of HTS was better in preventing the worsening of brain tissue oxygen tension.
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A comparison of anticonvulsant efficacy and action mechanism of Mannitol vs Phenytoin in adult rat neocortical slices. IBRO Rep 2018; 3:55-64. [PMID: 30135942 PMCID: PMC6084822 DOI: 10.1016/j.ibror.2017.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2017] [Revised: 08/21/2017] [Accepted: 09/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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We show that, in adult rat neocortical slices, an anticonvulsant effect comparable to that of Phenytoin can be obtained through a Mannitol-induced increase in extracellular osmolarity of only 30 mOsm/L. The anticonvulsant action of extracellular hyperosmolarity has been known for decades but has not found a feasible therapeutic application, yet. A 30 mOsm/L increase in extracellular osmolarity is already utilized in neurocritical care though not as an anticonvulsant agent: the data suggest a possible effective anticonvulsant use, too, in this setting. We used multiple electrode arrays to characterize and compare the anticonvulsant mechanisms of Mannitol and Phenytoin. Phenytoin decreased the voltage, duration and spatial spread of rhythmic repetitive, ictal-like activity. In contrast, Mannitol did not significantly affect voltage, duration and spatial spread of rhythmic repetitive, ictal-like activity but rather it inhibited the rate of epileptiform discharges.
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Jiang Z, Xu H, Wang M, Li Z, Su X, Li X, Li Z, Han X. Effect of infusion speed of 7.5% hypertonic saline on brain edema in patients with craniocerebral injury: An experimental study. Gene 2018; 665:201-207. [PMID: 29729380 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2018.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2018] [Revised: 04/27/2018] [Accepted: 05/02/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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This study firstly used a rat traumatic brain injury model to compare the therapeutic effects of different intravenous infusion speed of 7.5% hypertonic saline (HS). Then the authors applied different delivery rate of 7.5% HS to two groups of patients to figure out the optimal infusion rates. A total of 100 rats were randomly divided into control group, group A (7.5% HS 6 mL/h), group B (7.5% HS 3 mL/h), and group C (7.5% HS 2 mL/h). All rats were established for the brain injury model. A total of 30 patients were selected and randomly divided into group A (250 mL/h) and group B (125 mL/h), with 15 cases in each group. Urine amount was recorded per hour; furthermore, blood was extracted from the patients to measure the levels of AQP4, NKCC1, tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-a), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and interleukin-6 (IL-6). Compared with other groups, the expression levels of NKCC1 and AQP4 mRNA in group A was the lowest (P < 0.05). NKCC1 and AQP4 protein expression levels were the lowest in all the groups (P < 0.05). On the aspect of patients, group A displayed more significant difference compared with B group in terms of AQP4, NKCC1, TNF-a, IL-1β, and IL-6 (P < 0.05). In the two groups, a significant difference was noted in the urine amount at 4 h after administration (P < 0.05). In our study, infusion of hypertonic saline (250 mL/h) at the optimal rate of 7.5% HS decreased the intracranial pressure, brain tissue edema, and inflammatory cytokine expression; moreover, it can promote brain tissue protection.
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- Zhenzhen Jiang
- Department of Nursing, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China
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- Department of Hospital Infections Office, Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou, China.
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- Department of Nursing Department, Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing Department, Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou, China
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Fang J, Yang Y, Wang W, Liu Y, An T, Zou M, Cheng G. Comparison of equiosmolar hypertonic saline and mannitol for brain relaxation during craniotomies: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Neurosurg Rev 2017; 41:945-956. [DOI: 10.1007/s10143-017-0838-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2016] [Revised: 02/15/2017] [Accepted: 02/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Bischoff SJ, Schmidt M, Lehmann T, Irintchev A, Schubert H, Jung C, Schwab M, Huber O, Matziolis G, Schiffner R. Increase of cortical cerebral blood flow and further cerebral microcirculatory effects of Serelaxin in a sheep model. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2016; 311:H613-20. [PMID: 27402664 DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00118.2016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2016] [Accepted: 07/02/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Serelaxin, recombinant human relaxin-2, modulates endothelial vasodilatory functionality and is under evaluation for treatment of acute heart failure. Little is known about acute effects on cerebral perfusion. We tested the hypothesis that Serelaxin might also have effects on the cerebral microcirculation in a sheep model, which resembles human brain structure quite well. We used laser Doppler flowmetry and sidestream dark-field (SDF) imaging techniques, which are reliable tools to continuously assess dynamic changes in cerebral perfusion. Laser Doppler flowmetry shows that bolus injection of 30 μg Serelaxin/kg body wt induces an increase (P = 0.006) to roughly 150% of cortical cerebral blood flow (CBF), whereas subcortical CBF remains unchanged (P = 0.688). The effects on area-dependent CBF were significantly different after the bolus injection (P = 0.042). Effects on cortical CBF were further confirmed by SDF imaging. The bolus injection of Serelaxin increased total vessel density to 127% (P = 0.00046), perfused vessel density to 145% (P = 0.024), and perfused capillary density to 153% (P = 0.024). Western blotting confirmed the expression of relaxin receptors RXFP1 and truncated RXFP2-variants in the respective brain regions, suggesting a possible contribution of RXFP1 on the effects of Serelaxin. In conclusion, the injection of a high dose of Serelaxin exerts quick effects on the cerebral microcirculation. Therefore, Serelaxin might be suitable to improve cortical microcirculation and exert neuroprotective effects in clinically relevant scenarios that involve cortical hypoperfusion. These findings need to be confirmed in relevant experimental settings involving cerebral cortical hypoperfusion and can possibly be translated into clinical practice.
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- Sabine J Bischoff
- Institute for Laboratory Animal Science and Welfare, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany
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- Institute for Biochemistry II, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Statistics, Computer Sciences and Documentation Science, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany
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- Institute for Laboratory Animal Science and Welfare, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany
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- Division of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Vascular Medicine, University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany; and
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- Institute for Biochemistry II, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany
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- Orthopaedic Department, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany; and Orthopaedic Department, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany
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