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[Perftoran infusion in acute myocardial infarction]
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Perfluorane infusion improved microcirculation in acute myocardial infarction patients by increasing capillaries and correcting coagulation. This study highlights perfluorane
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Pharmacology
Context:
- Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) presents significant microcirculatory challenges.
- Assessing microvascular function is crucial for managing AMI.
- Current therapeutic options for AMI microcirculation are limited.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the effect of perfluorane infusion on myocardial and microcirculatory status in patients with acute myocardial infarction.
- To assess changes in conjunctival capillary microcirculation using biomicroscopy and B-Ditcel classification.
- To investigate the impact of perfluorane on myocardial contractility and coagulogram parameters.
Summary:
- Fifty AMI patients received perfluorane infusion.
- Microcirculation was assessed via conjunctival capillary biomicroscopy (B-Ditcel classification).
- Myocardial status (ECG, EchoCG, contractility) and coagulogram were analyzed post-infusion.
Impact:
- Perfluorane increased the number of functioning capillaries.
- Venous congestion decreased, and arteriolar/venular diameters increased.
- Hypercoagulation associated with AMI was corrected, improving overall hemodynamics.
Abstract:
Fifty patients with acute myocardial infarction were examined after infusion of perfluorane. Microcirculatory status was evaluated by biomicroscopy of the eye conjunctival capillaries. Changes in the capillaries were evaluated by B-Ditcel classification. Myocardial status was studied by ECG and EchoCG. Myocardial contractility was assessed by the degree of shortening of the anteroposterior size and ejection fraction. Changes in coagulogram were studied. After the infusion of perfluorane, the number of functioning capillaries increased, venous congestion decreased, arteriolar and venular diameters increased, and hypercoagulation was corrected.