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Abstract Objective: The present study aimed the functional recovery evaluation after long term of cardiac arrest induced by Custodiol (crystalloid-based) versus del Nido (blood-based) solutions, both added lidocaine and pinacidil as cardioplegic agents. Experiments were performed in isolated rat heart perfusion models. Methods: Male rat heart perfusions, according to Langendorff technique, were induced to cause 3 hours of cardiac arrest with a single dose. The hearts were assigned to one of the following three groups: (I) control; (II) Custodiol-LP; and (III) del Nido-LP. They were evaluated after ischemia throughout 90 minutes of reperfusion. Left ventricular contractility function was reported as percentage of recovery, expressed by developed pressure, maximum dP/dt, minimum dP/dt, and rate pressure product variables. In addition, coronary resistance and myocardial injury marker by alpha-fodrin degradation were also evaluated. Results: At 90 minutes of reperfusion, both solutions had superior left ventricular contractile recovery function than the control group. Del Nido-LP was superior to Custodiol-LP in maximum dP/dt (46%±8 vs. 67%±7, P<0.05) and minimum dP/dt (31%±4 vs. 51%±9, P<0.05) variables. Coronary resistance was lower in del Nido-LP group than in Custodiol-LP (395%±50 vs. 307%±13, P<0.05), as well as alpha-fodrin degradation, with lower levels in del Nido-LP group (P<0.05). Conclusion: Del Nido-LP cardioplegia showed higher functional recovery after 3 hours of ischemia. The analysis of alpha-fodrin degradation showed del Nido-LP solution provided greater protection against myocardial ischemia and reperfusion (IR) in this experimental model.
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Animals , Male , Cardioplegic Solutions/pharmacology , Myocardial Reperfusion/methods , Potassium Compounds/pharmacology , Pinacidil/pharmacology , Heart Arrest, Induced/methods , Lidocaine/pharmacology , Time Factors , Vascular Resistance/physiology , Cardioplegic Solutions/chemistry , Carrier Proteins/analysis , Blotting, Western , Rats, Wistar , Coronary Vessels/physiopathology , Glucose/pharmacology , Glucose/chemistry , Heart/drug effects , Mannitol/pharmacology , Mannitol/chemistry , Microfilament Proteins/analysisABSTRACT
Fundamento: Estimulação elétrica neuromuscular (EENM) utilizando protocolo de estimulação por 5 dias/semana durante 8 semanas tem sido usada como opção de tratamento para pacientes com insuficiência cardíaca congestiva (ICC) incapazes de tolerar exercícios aeróbicos. Objetivo: Nós avaliamos o impacto de um protocolo de EENM mais curto, utilizando uma corrente russa (CR) sobre a capacidade funcional, qualidade de vida (QV) e perfil inflamatório de pacientes com ICC em estágio final. Métodos: Vinte e oito pacientes com ICC grave (53 ± 11 anos) foram randomizados em grupo tratamento (EENM) e grupo placebo. O grupo EENM foi submetido a tratamento com CR aplicada por 50 minutos no quadríceps, bilateralmente, duas vezes por semana, por 7 semanas. No grupo EENM a estimulação foi aplicada promovendo contração muscular visível e para o grupo placebo a aplicação da corrente não promoveu contração muscular. A distância no teste de caminhada de 6 minutos (TC6) e a pontuação de QV pelo Questionário Minnesota Living with Cardiac Insufficiency foram avaliadas antes, imediatamente após e um mês após a conclusão do protocolo aplicado. Os leucócitos periféricos foram obtidos para medir os níveis de expressão gênica de citocinas inflamatórias. Resultados : O grupo EENM apresentou aumento na distância percorrida no TC6 (324 ± 117 vs 445 ± 100 m; p = 0,02) e QV (64 ± 22 versus 45 ± 17; p < 0,01) imediatamente após o programa de tratamento, mas não um mês após a conclusão do protocolo. Assim como, o aumento nos níveis de expressão de IL-1 ß , IL-6 e IL-8 após a conclusão do protocolo. Conclusão: O uso da EENM aplicada duas vezes por semana melhora a qualidade de vida e a capacidade funcional de pacientes com IC grave. Esta melhora clínica foi acompanhada pelo aumento da expressão gênica de algumas citocinas nos leucócitos periféricos. Este protocolo mais curto de EENM é capaz de produzir efeitos clínicos benéficos semelhantes a protocolos mais intensos e longos, bem como modular a resposta inflamatória. Este protocolo pode ser uma boa alternativa para pacientes com ICC grave e limitações na adesão ao protocolo
Background: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) using a stimulation wave for 5 days/week over 8 weeks has been used as a treatment option for congestive heart failure (CHF) patients who are unable to tolerate aerobic exercise. Objective: We assessed the impact of a shorter NMES protocol using a Russian stimulation wave on the functional status, quality of life (QoL) and inflammatory profile of end-stage CHF patients. Methods: Twenty-eight patients with end-stage CHF (53 ± 11 years) were randomized to the NMES or control group. Treatment was an NMES training program with Russian stimulation wave, applied for 50 minutes to both quadriceps femoral muscles twice weekly over seven weeks. The stimulation intensity was chosen to elicit muscle contractions in the NMES group and current input up to sensory threshold in the control group. Distance in the 6-minute walk test (6MWD) and QoL score by the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire were evaluated before, immediately after and one month after NMES protocol completion. Peripheral leukocytes were obtained to measure the gene expression levels of inflammatory cytokines. Results: The NMES group showed increases in the 6MWD (324 ± 117 vs. 445 ± 100 m; p = 0.02) and QoL score (64 ± 22 vs. 45 ± 17; p < 0.01) immediately but not 1 month after protocol completion, as well as increased gene expression levels of IL-1ß, IL-6 and IL-8 after protocol completion. Conclusion: Using a shorter and fewer sessions NMES protocol improved the QoL score and functional class of severe CHF patients, and modulated the gene expression levels of some cytokines. This protocol might be a good alternative for patients with severe CHF and limitations in protocol adherence