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Ischemic preconditioning improves preservation with crystalloid cardioplegia

R W Illes1, J K Wright, K Inners-McBride

  • 1Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston 77550-0528.

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|November 1, 1994
PubMed
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Ischemic preconditioning improved postischemic function in rabbit hearts undergoing hypothermic cardioplegia. This protective effect was observed despite some initial reduction in peak developed pressure, suggesting its potential clinical relevance.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Physiology

Background:

  • Hypothermic cardioplegia is standard in cardiac surgery.
  • The protective effects of ischemic preconditioning in this context are not well-established.
  • Clinically relevant models are needed to evaluate adjunct therapies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate ischemic preconditioning as an adjunct to hypothermic cardioplegia in an isolated rabbit heart model.
  • To assess the impact of short-term normothermic ischemia on cardiac function during prolonged hypothermic arrest.

Main Methods:

  • Isolated rabbit hearts were perfused using a Langendorff apparatus.
  • Hearts underwent 2.5 hours of hypothermic (15°C) cardioplegia arrest.
  • Ischemic preconditioning was induced by 1 or 5 minutes of normothermic ischemia followed by 5 minutes of reperfusion.

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  • Functional parameters (peak developed pressure, diastolic function) and biochemical markers were analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • Control hearts showed significant decrements in peak developed pressure and diastolic function.
    • Ischemic preconditioning did not significantly alter diastolic function but caused an initial decrease in peak developed pressure.
    • Importantly, ischemic preconditioning significantly improved postischemic peak developed pressure compared to controls.
    • Creatine kinase washout was significantly higher in control hearts, indicating less cellular damage with preconditioning.

    Conclusions:

    • Ischemic preconditioning demonstrates a protective effect in a clinically relevant model of hypothermic cardioplegia arrest.
    • This technique may serve as a valuable adjunct to improve myocardial recovery after cardiac surgery.
    • Further investigation is warranted to optimize preconditioning protocols for clinical application.