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Claire Maufrais1, Matthieu Josse1, Laure Patrier2,3
1UPR4278 Laboratory of experimental cardiovascular physiology, Avignon University, Avignon, France.
Background And Hypothesis:
Left ventricular (LV) regional wall motion abnormalities (RWMAs) related to transient ischemic events are well documented during hemodialysis (HD). Intradialytic exercise (IDE) reduces the global occurrence of HD-induced RWMAs. However, the regionalization of its cardioprotective effects within the LV wall, and its underlying mechanisms remain unclear.
Methods:
We conducted a prospective, crossover, randomized trial: 72 patients underwent two sessions of standard HD (HD-CONT) and HD with 30 minutes of aerobic exercise (HD-EX). Segmental longitudinal strains (LS) were measured before (T0) and at peak stress (30 min before HD ending, Tpeak). An 18-segment model identified RWMAs, defined as a 20% LS reduction at Tpeak compared to T0. To evaluate the impact of circulating factors, we measured fractional shortening, Ca2+ transients and spontaneous Ca2+ waves (SCaW) following anoxia/reoxygenation (A/R) in isolated rat cardiomyocytes pre-treated with human plasma ultrafiltrates (obtained at Tpeak in both sessions).
Results:
IDE significantly reduced RWMAs during HD-EX compared to HD-CONT (estimated difference: 1.1 segment, 95%CI: 0.33/1.90, P = .009). A baso-apical gradient of RWMAs was observed during HD-CONT, with higher prevalence at the apex compared to the base (P = .03). This gradient was abolished during HD-EX, suggesting greater apical cardioprotection. Pre-treatment of cardiomyocytes with ultrafiltrates from HD-EX improved fractional shortening, Ca2+ handlings and SCaW following A/R compared to cells pre-treated with ultrafiltrates from HD-CONT.
Conclusions:
IDE limits HD-induced RWMAs, and circulating humoral factors may contribute to this cardioprotection. IDE-induced benefits on RWMAs were greater at the apex. Further studies are needed to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the heterogeneous benefits of IDE on regional myocardial function.
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