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Ventricular function after atrial cardioplegia.

D R Salter1, J P Goldstein, A Abd-Elfattah

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Continuous retrograde coronary sinus cardioplegia (CSCP) preserved biventricular function, unlike atrial cardioplegia which caused significant right ventricular dysfunction. Atrial cardioplegia may lead to postoperative right ventricular issues, especially without topical cooling.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Cardiovascular Physiology

Background:

  • Continuous retrograde coronary sinus cardioplegia (CSCP) is effective during ischemia, even with coronary lesions or hypertrophy.
  • A novel atrial cardioplegia technique via the right atrium has shown clinical success.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate right ventricular function following atrial cardioplegia and acute passive right ventricular distension.
  • To compare CSCP with continuous and intermittent atrial cardioplegia delivery methods.

Main Methods:

  • Comparison of CSCP (n=10) with continuous (n=10) and intermittent (n=8) atrial cardioplegia.
  • Assessment of ventricular function using stroke work vs. end-diastolic length relationship.
  • Measurement of right and left ventricular ATP levels.

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Main Results:

  • Profound right ventricular dysfunction (44% and 37% of control) observed in atrial cardioplegia groups after 1 hour reperfusion.
  • Biventricular function fully preserved in the CSCP group.
  • Left ventricular function preserved in all groups; RV ATP depressed in all, LV ATP depressed in atrial groups.

Conclusions:

  • Atrial cardioplegia leads to significant right ventricular dysfunction, potentially due to inadequate myocardial cooling below 16°C.
  • CSCP fully preserves biventricular function.
  • Postoperative right ventricular dysfunction may be underestimated with atrial cardioplegia, particularly without topical cooling.