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Qin C, Liu R, Gu J, Li Y, Qian H, Shi Y, Meng W. Variation of perioperative plasma mitochondrial DNA correlate with peak inflammatory cytokines caused by cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. J Cardiothorac Surg 2015; 10:85. [PMID: 26104758 PMCID: PMC4479323 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-015-0298-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2015] [Accepted: 06/19/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Backgroud Cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) may cause inflammatory responses, which can deteriorate the outcomes. Inflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-6,–8 and -10, can act as both the effector and the predictor for post-operative inflammatory responses. Plasma mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) was found as a pro-inflammatory agent recently, which was released when cells were insulted. Methods In the present study, we included 38 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) to analyze their perioperative plasma mtDNA and levels of inflammatory cytokines. Blood samples were collected before aortic cross-clamping (T1), at the end of CPB (T2), 6 h post-CPB (T3), 12 h post-CPB (T4), and 24 h post-CPB (T5). Rt-PCR and specific ELISA kits were used to quantify the plasma mtDNA and inflammatory cytokines, respectively. Bivariate correlations analysis was used to check the correlations between plasma mtDNA and inflammatory cytokines respectively. Results Results shown that plasma mtDNA elevated significantly at T2 and peaked at T4. Furthermore, plasma TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-8 levels significantly increased at T2 and peaked at T3 while IL-10 elevated and peaked at T2. Bivariate correlations analysis showed that the peak plasma mtDNA were positively correlated with the peak TNF-α (r = 0.677, P < 0.001), the peak IL-6 (r = 0.706, P < 0.001), the peak IL-8 (r = 0.584, P < 0.001) and the peak IL-10 (r = 0.565, P < 0.001). Conclusion We found that plasma mtDNA might play a key role in CPB-induced post-operative inflammatory responses.
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- Chaoyi Qin
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Cardiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China.
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Han S, Huang W, Liu Y, Pan S, Feng Z, Li S. Does leukocyte-depleted blood cardioplegia reduce myocardial reperfusion injury in cardiac surgery? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Perfusion 2013; 28:474-83. [PMID: 23784875 DOI: 10.1177/0267659113492837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Blood cardioplegia in cardiac surgery contains leukocytes, which causes the inflammatory reaction and promotes myocardial reperfusion injury. The removal of leukocytes from the cardioplegia line, using specialized filters, has been proposed as one of the effective methods in attenuating the inflammatory response. We performed a two-level search to identify randomized, controlled trials concerning the effects of leukocyte-depleted blood cardioplegia on myocardial reperfusion injury. Sixteen studies, comprising 738 patients, met the selection criteria. There are significant reductions in creatinine kinase isoenzyme MB (CK-MB) during 4-8h postoperatively (SMD - 0.577; 95% CI -0.795 to -0.358; p=0.000), CK-MB peak (SMD - 0.713; 95% CI -1.027 to -0.400; p=0.000), troponin in the period of 4-8h postoperatively (SMD - 0.502; 95% CI -0.935 to -0.069; p=0.023), troponin peak (SMD - 0.826; 95% CI -1.373 to -0.279; p=0.003) and inotropic support (RR, 0.500; 95% CI 0.269 to 0.931; p=0.029). Leukocyte-depleted blood cardioplegia may reduce myocardial reperfusion injury in the early postoperative period, but there has been no evidence to support the clinically significant difference. Larger and more precise randomized control trials are needed to further elucidate the cardioprotective effects of cardioplegia leukofiltration.
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- S Han
- 1First College of Clinical Medicine, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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Reznik O, Skvortsov A, Loginov I, Ananyev A, Bagnenko S, Moysyuk Y. Kidney from uncontrolled donors after cardiac death with one hour warm ischemic time: resuscitation by extracorporal normothermic abdominal perfusion "in situ" by leukocytes-free oxygenated blood. Clin Transplant 2010; 25:511-6. [PMID: 20973824 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-0012.2010.01333.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The availability of brain death donors is restricted by many factors. Use of uncontrolled donors after cardiac death could be a promising perspective, but the limiting factor in uncontrolled donation after cardiac death is the warm ischemic time. The purpose of our work was to develop an in situ kidney preservation protocol with application of the extracorporal normothermic abdominal perfusion for organ resuscitation in uncontrolled donors after cardiac death. The main attention was paid to the elimination of leukocytes as the key damaging factor from modified donor oxygenated blood circulating in the device. In 2009, we had 10 uncontrolled donors with warm ischemic time from 45 to 92 min; a normothermic extracorporal perfusion device was applied, providing preservation and restoration of kidney after ischemic damage. In 6 out of 20 kidney recipients, graft function was recovered immediately. All kidney grafts are functioning, and to the end of the third month, the average creatinine was 118.5 ± 19.9 mM. Treatment of ischemically damaged kidney by normothermic extracorporal perfusion with leukocyte depletion before procurement seems to be a challenging protocol for expanding donors' pool and demands further study.
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- Oleg Reznik
- Transplant Department, St. Petersburg State Research Institute for Emergency, St. Petersburg, Russia.
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Reznik O, Bagnenko S, Scvortsov A, Loginov I, Ananyev A, Senchik K, Moysyuk Y. The use of in-situ normothermic extracorporeal perfusion and leukocyte depletion for resuscitation of human donor kidneys. Perfusion 2010; 25:343-8. [DOI: 10.1177/0267659110377817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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The unexploited potential of donors after cardiac death is an actual issue for all countries where organ transplantation is performed. The crucial point in uncontrolled donation after cardiac death is the warm ischemic time. The primary purpose of our work was to define the limits of warm ischemic time. Another purpose was the development of an in situ kidney preservation protocol. In 8 uncontrolled donors with warm ischemic time from 45 to 91 minutes, a normothermic extracorporeal perfusion device was applied, providing preservation and restoration of the kidney after ischemic damage. Main attention was paid to the elimination of leukocytes as the key damaging factor from modified donor blood circulating in the device. In 6 out of 16 kidney recipients, graft function was recovered immediately and, by the end of the third month, the average creatinine was 117.9±21.9 mmol/L. Treatment of ischemically damaged kidneys by normothermic extracorporeal perfusion, with leukocyte depletion before procurement, seems to be a challenging protocol and demands further study. Implementation of perfusion systems in organ procurement practice could lead to a partial solution in the organ deficit problem.
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- Oleg Reznik
- Saint-Petersburg Russian Federation Saint-Petersburg State Research Institute for Emergency, Saint-Petersburg, Russia,
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- Saint-Petersburg Russian Federation Saint-Petersburg State Research Institute for Emergency, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
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- Saint-Petersburg Russian Federation Saint-Petersburg State Research Institute for Emergency, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
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- Saint-Petersburg Russian Federation Saint-Petersburg State Research Institute for Emergency, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
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- Saint-Petersburg Russian Federation Saint-Petersburg State Research Institute for Emergency, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
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- Saint-Petersburg Russian Federation Saint-Petersburg State Research Institute for Emergency, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
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- Shumakov Research Center of Transplantology, Moscow, Russia
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Gourlay T, Olivencia-Yurvati AH, Gunaydin S. STS Blood Conservation Guidelines: The Role of Leukocyte Filtration. Ann Thorac Surg 2008; 85:1138-9; author reply 1139. [DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2007.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2007] [Revised: 05/06/2007] [Accepted: 06/07/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Systemic Leukofiltration Does Not Attenuate Pulmonary Injury after Cardiopulmonary Bypass. ASAIO J 2008; 54:78-88. [DOI: 10.1097/mat.0b013e3181618e9b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Warren O, Darzi A, Athanasiou T. What is the Role of Leukocyte Depletion in Cardiac Surgery? Heart Lung Circ 2007; 16:398-9; author reply 399-400. [PMID: 17660043 DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2007.06.520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2007] [Accepted: 06/13/2007] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Warren O, Wallace S, Massey R, Tunnicliffe C, Alexiou C, Powell J, Meisuria N, Darzi A, Athanasiou T. Does Systemic Leukocyte Filtration Affect Perioperative Hemorrhage in Cardiac Surgery? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. ASAIO J 2007; 53:514-21. [PMID: 17667241 DOI: 10.1097/mat.0b013e31805c15f9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Cardiopulmonary bypass causes a systemic inflammatory reaction. Activation of leukocytes is an important part of this process, and is known to directly contribute to the development of postoperative coagulopathy, and thus hemorrhage. The removal of leukocytes from the cardiopulmonary bypass circulation, using specialized filters, has been proposed as one method for attenuating this inflammatory response. However, there is no consensus on its effectiveness. We used meta-analytical techniques to systematically assess the literature reporting on the potential effect of systemic leukofiltration on perioperative hemorrhage. Random effects modeling was used to calculate overall estimate, and heterogeneity was assessed. Systemic leukofiltration made no significant impact on chest tube drainage in the first 24 hours (weighted mean difference [WMD], x23.9 ml; 95% confidence interval [CI], x95.48-47.61; p = 0.51) or on the total packed red cell transfusion requirements of each patient (WMD, 7.84 ml; 95% CI, x80.13-95.81; p = 0.86). The studies performed in this area thus far are highly heterogeneous, due in part to relatively poor-quality design and inadequate matching of their study groups. Although further high-quality trials on systemic leukofiltration may be appropriate, other strategies to reduce the coagulopathy associated with cardiopulmonary bypass should be sought and evaluated.
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- Oliver Warren
- Department of BioSurgery and Surgical Technology, Imperial College, St. Mary's Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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Warren O, Alexiou C, Massey R, Leff D, Purkayastha S, Kinross J, Darzi A, Athanasiou T. The effects of various leukocyte filtration strategies in cardiac surgery. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2007; 31:665-76. [PMID: 17240156 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcts.2006.12.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2006] [Revised: 11/16/2006] [Accepted: 12/23/2006] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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It is known that cardiopulmonary bypass causes an inflammatory reaction with an associated morbidity and mortality. Several anti-inflammatory strategies have been implemented to reduce this response, including leukocyte removal from the circulation using specialised filters. The aim of this study is to systematically review the available evidence on leukocyte filtration in cardiac surgery, focusing on its effect on systemic inflammation and whether this has influenced clinical outcomes. Five electronic databases were systematically searched for studies reporting the effect of leukocyte filtration at any point within the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit in humans. Reference lists of all identified studies were checked for any missing publications. Two authors independently extracted the data from the included studies. Whilst systemic leukodepleting filters do not appear to consistently lower leukocyte counts, they may preferentially remove activated leukocytes. Small improvements in early post-operative lung function in patients receiving systemic leukodepletion have been reported, but this does not lead to reduced hospital stay or decreased mortality. There is substantial evidence that cardioplegic leukocyte filtration attenuates the reperfusion injury at a cellular level, but this has not been translated into clinical improvements. Finally, whilst various strategies involving multiple leukocyte filters, or the incorporation of pharmacological agents into leukocyte-depleting protocols have been evaluated, the current available results are not conclusive. Our study suggests that there is not enough high quality or consistent evidence to draw guidelines regarding the use of leukocyte-depleting filters within routine cardiac surgical practice.
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- Oliver Warren
- Department of BioSurgery and Surgical Technology, Imperial College, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London, UK.
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Iskesen I, Saribulbul O, Cerrahoglu M, Onur E, Destan B, Sirin BH. Pentoxifylline Affects Cytokine Reaction in Cardiopulmonary Bypass. Heart Surg Forum 2006; 9:E883-7. [PMID: 17060046 DOI: 10.1532/hsf98.20061090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cardiac surgery is associated with an inflammatory response that may cause myocardial dysfunction after cardiopulmonary bypass. We examined the efficacy of pentoxifylline to attenuate the cardiopulmonary bypass-induced inflammatory response during heart operations. METHODS In a prospective, randomized study, 30 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery received either pentoxifylline (group P, n = 15) (continuous infusion of 1.5 mg/kg per hour during operation) or not (group C [control], n = 15). Blood samples for measurements of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha, interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, and IL-10 were taken from the arterial line in both groups at 5 different time points. RESULTS TNF-alpha, IL-6, and IL-8 plasma levels increased in both groups after cardiopulmonary bypass, with a higher increase in the control group (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS Our results indicate that pentoxifylline infusion during cardiac surgery inhibits the proinflammatory cytokine release caused by cardiopulmonary bypass.
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- Ihsan Iskesen
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Celal Bayar University School of Medicine, Manisa, Turkey.
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Salamonsen RF, Anderson J, Anderson M, Bailey M, Magrin G, Rosenfeldt F. Total leukocyte control for elective coronary bypass surgery does not improve short-term outcome. Ann Thorac Surg 2006; 79:2032-8. [PMID: 15919304 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2004.11.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2004] [Revised: 11/17/2004] [Accepted: 11/19/2004] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite early promise as a means of reducing the inflammatory response to surgery and subsequent organ damage, the evidence of the clinical value of leukocyte filtration remains equivocal. METHODS Three hundred patients presenting for routine coronary artery bypass surgery were randomized to a total leukocyte filtration group (filters in five different locations) and a control group with a standard 40-mum filter in the bypass return line only. Data on efficacy and safety of leukocyte filtration were collected by research and postoperative care staff who were blinded to the mode of filtration. RESULTS Leukofiltration achieved a transient fall in white cells immediately after surgery (p = 0.07) and a sustained fall in platelets, which was still significant on the second postoperative day (p = 0.0001). However, there were no significant differences in postoperative hospital stay, the primary outcome variable (p = 0.35), in ICU stay (p = 0.92), or mortality (p = 1.0). There were no differences in postoperative cardiac status including cardiac output (p = 0.16), inotrope (p = 0.93) or balloon pump (p = 0.48) requirement, or 24-hour troponin (p = 0.60). Similarly there were no differences in pulmonary or renal function (intubation time (p = 0.83), respiratory index (p = 0.19) rise in creatinine (p = 0.13) or hemofiltration (1.0)). Leukofitration was not associated with a statistically significant increase in bleeding or requirement for blood or blood products. It was associated with a decrease approaching significance (p = 0.1) in number and severity of postoperative wound infections. Three filters were blocked during use but were changed without incident or compromise to patient safety. CONCLUSIONS Leukocyte filtration is safe but not efficacious in improving short-term outcome.
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Gourlay T. Invited commentary. Ann Thorac Surg 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2004.04.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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