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Temporal dependence of coronary collateral development

J R Kersten1, M F McGough, P S Pagel

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 53226, USA.

Cardiovascular Research
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Coronary collateral development requires sufficient time for adaptation. Repetitive coronary occlusions over 3 weeks improved collateral blood flow, unlike those over 1 week, demonstrating a temporal dependency.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular physiology
  • Ischemic heart disease research

Background:

  • Repetitive coronary occlusion can stimulate collateral circulation.
  • Previous studies indicated duration and intensity are key factors for collateral development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the temporal dependency of coronary collateral development.
  • To test if the timing of brief coronary occlusions influences collateral growth.

Main Methods:

  • Chronically instrumented dogs underwent brief (2-min) left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD) occlusions.
  • Occlusion protocols varied: 8 hours/day for 3 weeks vs. 24 hours/day for 1 week.
  • Measurements included collateral perfusion, contractile function, and flow debt repayment.

Main Results:

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  • Dogs with 3-week occlusions showed increased collateral blood flow and improved contractile function.
  • Dogs with 1-week occlusions exhibited minimal collateral growth and persistent dysfunction.
  • Flow debt repayment was reduced in the 3-week group, indicating better collateral function.

Conclusions:

  • Coronary collateral development is time-dependent.
  • Sufficient time is crucial for adaptive growth of the collateral circulation.
  • The temporal pattern of ischemia influences the effectiveness of collateralization.