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The optimal cardioplegic temperature

N Hayashida1, J S Ikonomidis, R D Weisel

  • 1Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Toronto Hospital, Ontario, Canada.

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|October 1, 1994
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Warm antegrade cardioplegia enhances aerobic metabolism and preserves heart function during coronary artery bypass grafting. Tepid antegrade cardioplegia reduces anaerobic metabolism and maintains cardiac function.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Cardiothoracic Anesthesia

Background:

  • Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) requires myocardial protection.
  • Blood cardioplegia is a common method for myocardial protection during CABG.
  • Optimizing cardioplegia temperature and delivery method is crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effects of cold, tepid, and warm antegrade versus retrograde blood cardioplegia on myocardial metabolism and cardiac function in CABG patients.
  • To determine the optimal cardioplegia strategy for preserving myocardial function and reducing metabolic stress.

Main Methods:

  • Seventy-two patients undergoing CABG were randomized into six groups (n=12 each) receiving cold (8°C), tepid (29°C), or warm (37°C) antegrade or retrograde blood cardioplegia.

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  • Intraoperative assessment included myocardial oxygen utilization, lactate, and acid metabolism.
  • Postoperative assessment evaluated cardiac function, including left and right ventricular stroke work indices.

    • Main Results:

    • Myocardial oxygen consumption and anaerobic lactate release were highest with warm, intermediate with tepid, and lowest with cold cardioplegia.
    • Retrograde cardioplegia led to underestimation of myocardial metabolism due to aortic root sample contamination.
    • Warm and tepid antegrade cardioplegia preserved left and right ventricular function better than cold antegrade cardioplegia.

    Conclusions:

    • Warm antegrade cardioplegia supports aerobic metabolism and preserves biventricular function during CABG.
    • Tepid antegrade cardioplegia effectively reduces anaerobic metabolism and preserves cardiac function.
    • Cardioplegia temperature and delivery strategy significantly impact myocardial protection and recovery.