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Ejecting deactivation does not affect O2 consumption-pressure-volume area relation in dog hearts

O Kawaguchi1, Y Goto, S Futaki

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Dynamics, National Cardiovascular Center Research Institute, Osaka, Japan.

The American Journal of Physiology
|September 1, 1993
PubMed
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Increased ejection velocity in the left ventricle (LV) reduces myocardial oxygen consumption (VO2) by suppressing energy generation, not through energy loss, due to faster deactivation during ejection.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Cardiac Mechanics
  • Myocardial Metabolism

Background:

  • Left ventricular (LV) ejection velocity and its impact on myocardial oxygen consumption (VO2) are critical for cardiac function.
  • Understanding the relationship between mechanical energy and oxygen use is essential for diagnosing and treating heart conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of varying ejection velocities on myocardial oxygen consumption (VO2) in isolated canine hearts.
  • To determine whether pressure-volume area (PVA) deficits during rapid ejection are due to energy dissipation or suppressed energy generation.

Main Methods:

  • Studied 13 excised cross-circulated dog hearts under controlled conditions.
  • Manipulated peak ejection velocity (-dV/dt) while keeping end-diastolic volume (EDV) constant.

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  • Measured pressure-volume area (PVA) and myocardial oxygen consumption (VO2).

    • Main Results:

    • Increased ejection velocity led to a systolic pressure deficit, decreasing PVA and LV end-systolic elastance (Emax).
    • Despite reduced PVA, VO2 decreased proportionally, similar to control runs, negating energy-losing mechanisms.
    • Results were consistent regardless of Emax changes, indicating suppressed energy generation.

    Conclusions:

    • Rapid ejection deactivates the ventricle, suppressing mechanical energy generation rather than causing energy loss.
    • The observed decrease in VO2 is primarily due to this suppressed energy generation process.
    • This finding clarifies the metabolic consequences of rapid ventricular ejection.