Perioperative myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury

Myocardial I-R injury contributes to adverse cardiovascular outcomes after cardiac surgery. The pathogenesis of I-R injury is complex and involves the activation, coordination, and amplification of several systemic and local proinflammatory pathways (Fig. 4). Treatment and prevention of perioperative morbidity associated with myocardial I-R will ultimately require a multifocal approach. Combining preoperative risk stratification (co-morbidity and surgical complexity), minimizing initiating factors predisposing to SIRS, limiting ischemia duration, and administering appropriate immunotherapy directed toward systemic and local proinflammatory mediators of I-R injury, should all be considered. In addition, the role of the genetic-environmental interactions in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease is also being examined. Thus, in the near future, preoperative screening for polymorphisms of certain inflammatory and coagulation genes should inevitably help reduce morbidity by permitting the identification of high-risk cardiac surgical patients and introducing the opportunity for gene therapy or pharmacogenetic intervention [42,64].     

中性粒细胞与心肌缺血/再灌注损伤

背景 现已明确,炎症过程是心肌缺血/再灌注损伤(ischemia/reperfusion injury,I/RI)最重要的致病因素之一,而中性粒细胞是炎症反应的核心介导者.针对中性粒细胞的这种致病作用,部分研究者提出了抗中性粒细胞治疗,但是治疗效果却不尽相同,甚至大相径庭.更有研究者指出,中性粒细胞在心肌I/RI中尚发挥着一定的有益作用.针对这种现状,我们在此将中性粒细胞与心肌I/RI作一综述. 目的 评价中性粒细胞在心肌I/RI致病机制中的作用,探索抗中性粒细胞治疗的方向.内容 包括中性粒细胞对心肌I/RI的致病作用,抗中性粒细胞治疗的现状及其当前存在矛盾之处. 趋向 通过全面理解中性粒细胞在心肌I/RI中的作用,为今后进行适度的抗中性粒细胞治疗提供参考,并为今后发展多靶向联合措施治疗心肌I/RI提供思路.     

心肌缺血/再灌注损伤的基因治疗

缺血/再灌注损伤是多种心肌疾病重要的病理生理环节,目前主要的治疗措施有缺血预处理及多种药物的预处理,也都显示出了一定的保护效应。近年来应用基因治疗的方法为缺血/再灌注损伤的治疗提供了全新和有效的途径,现就此方面的研究进展作一简介。     

Protection against acute porcine lung ischemia/reperfusion injury by systemic preconditioning via hind limb ischemia

Previous work on various organs and tissues has shown that ischemic preconditioning protects against reperfusion injury in these organs and also against secondary effects in the lung. In contrast, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of preconditioning in a remote organ (hind limb ischemia) on an ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) treatment of the lung itself. A porcine model of in situ left lung ischemia (90 min) and reperfusion (5 h) was used. Systemic preconditioning was induced by clamping the left common femoral artery (3 x 5 min). Lung injury was assessed in terms of pulmonary vascular resistance, pulmonary artery pressure, pulmonary venous and arterial pO(2), and tissue macrophage counts. The zymosan-stimulated release of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in whole blood was determined by a chemiluminometric procedure. Inflammatory cytokines (interleukin-1beta and interleukin-6) were measured in arterial plasma as indicators of a systemic inflammatory reaction. Preconditioning by hind limb ischemia completely prevented the I/R-induced functional impairment of the lung, the pulmonary hypertension and the reduced oxygenation capacity. The plasma levels of interleukin-1beta and the macrophage counts in preconditioned animals were reduced to control values, whereas the levels of interleukin-6 and the release of ROS were not affected by preconditioning. In conclusion, systemic preconditioning by repeated hind limb ischemia protects against acute I/R injury of the lung but not against all indices of reperfusion-associated systemic inflammation.     

Thromboxane A2 release in ischemia and reperfusion of free flaps in rats, studied by microdialysis

Several studies have implicated enhanced eicosanoid production in reperfusion injury. The reported study investigated the use of microdialysis in the in vivo measurement of thromboxane levels during reperfusion in ischemic and reperfused experimental free muscle flaps. Microdialysis probes were inserted, via a guide, into the gracilis and semitendinosus free flap in the rat. The probe was perfused at a flow of 5 microl/min, with samples collected at intervals of 20 min, and analyzed by the ELISA technique. Animals were randomly distributed into three groups. After ischemic periods of 2, 4, and 6 hr, respectively, the free muscle flaps were revascularized on the contralateral femoral vessels. The mean thromboxane level during ischemia was 1785.34 +/- 124.81 pg/ml. The mean levels of thromboxane rose significantly (p < 0.05), compared to base level, with 151.65 percent in the 2-hr ischemia group, 192.33 percent in the 4-hr ischemia group, and 294.69 percent in the 6-hr ischemia group, and correlated well with histologic observations. The results suggest that a microdialysis technique, combined with a sensitive assay for measuring thromboxane, is a useful method for in vivo monitoring of inflammatory processes during ischemia and reperfusion. The evolution of thromboxane release following 6 hr of ischemia indicates that this mediator may be involved in facilitation of cell death, following ischemia and reperfusion, since its tissue level correlates with histologic tissue damage.     

自噬及其与心肌缺血/再灌注损伤的关系

背景 自噬是近年来的医学研究热点之一,研究发现它与心肌缺血/再灌注损伤有着广泛联系.目的 与广大读者交流有关自噬的新近发现.内容 阐述了自噬的分类、各种自噬的相应特征、检测方法及其与心肌缺血/再灌注损伤的关系及机制,包括目前发现的缺血/再灌注损伤中自噬被引发的机制及其对心肌再灌注损伤影响的各种观点等.趋势进一步阐明白噬...     

自噬及其与心肌缺血/再灌注损伤的关系

背景 自噬是近年来的医学研究热点之一,研究发现它与心肌缺血/再灌注损伤有着广泛联系.目的 与广大读者交流有关自噬的新近发现.内容 阐述了自噬的分类、各种自噬的相应特征、检测方法及其与心肌缺血/再灌注损伤的关系及机制,包括目前发现的缺血/再灌注损伤中自噬被引发的机制及其对心肌再灌注损伤影响的各种观点等.趋势进一步阐明白噬与再灌注损伤的关系及其相互影响的潜在机制,如何适当诱发自噬以保护缺血/再灌注损伤心肌将是未来的趋势之一.     

Reduction of myocardial reperfusion injury by aprotinin after regional ischemia and cardioplegic arrest

BACKGROUND: Surgical coronary revascularization with cardiopulmonary bypass and cardioplegia has been associated with reperfusion injury. The serine protease inhibitor aprotinin has been suggested to reduce reperfusion injury, yet a clinically relevant study examining regional ischemia under conditions of cardiopulmonary bypass and cardioplegia has not been performed. METHODS: Pigs were subjected to 30 minutes of regional myocardial ischemia by distal left anterior descending coronary artery occlusion, followed by 60 minutes of cardiopulmonary bypass with 45 minutes of cardioplegic arrest and 90 minutes of post-cardiopulmonary bypass reperfusion. The treatment group (n = 6) was administered aprotinin systemically (40,000 kallikrein-inhibiting units [KIU]/kg intravenous loading dose, 40,000 KIU/kg pump prime, and 10,000 KIU x kg(-1) x h(-1) intravenous continuous infusion). Control animals (n = 6) received crystalloid solution. Global and regional myocardial functions were analyzed by the left ventricular+dP/dt and the percentage segment shortening, respectively. Left ventricular infarct size was measured by tetrazolium staining. Tissue myeloperoxidase activity was measured. Myocardial sections were immunohistochemically stained for nitrotyrosine. Coronary microvessel function was studied by videomicroscopy. RESULTS: Myocardial infarct size was decreased with aprotinin treatment (27.0% +/- 3.5% vs 45.3% +/- 3.0%, aprotinin vs control; P <.05). Myocardium from the ischemic territory showed diminished nitrotyrosine staining in aprotinin-treated animals versus controls, and this was significant by grade (1.3 +/- 0.2 vs 3.2 +/- 0.2, aprotinin vs control; P <.01). In the aprotinin group, coronary microvessel relaxation improved most in response to the endothelium-dependent agonist adenosine diphosphate (44.7% +/- 3.2% vs 19.7% +/- 1.7%, aprotinin vs control; P <.01). No significant improvements in myocardial function were observed with aprotinin treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Aprotinin reduces reperfusion injury after regional ischemia and cardioplegic arrest. Protease inhibition may represent a molecular strategy to prevent postoperative myocardial injury after surgical revascularization with cardiopulmonary bypass.     

Acute coagulopathy in a porcine venous hemorrhage and ischemia reperfusion model

Background

Injury-related coagulopathy is a complex process. We analyzed coagulation in a swine model of shock using rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM).

Methods

Forty-eight swine underwent laparotomy, 35% hemorrhage, supraceliac aortic cross-clamp, then reperfusion and resuscitation. ROTEM measurements and standard labs were taken at baseline and 6 hours into resuscitation.

Results

Clot formation time (98 vs 53 seconds, P = .001) and international normalized ratio (1.67 vs 1.01, P < .001) were prolonged after resuscitation. Maximum clot firmness (61 vs 72 mm, P < .001) and fibrinogen levels (94 vs 165, P < .001) declined significantly during resuscitation. Despite decreased fibrinogen levels, there was no significant increase in fibrinolysis as measured by maximum lysis (3.9% vs 3.8%, P = .99).

Conclusions

ROTEM demonstrated the development of an acute coagulopathy. The most significant impacts on coagulopathy were seen with clot initiation and fibrin polymerization. Clot strength decreased over time, although there was little impact on clot breakdown because of fibrinolysis.     

Cation dysfunction associated with cerebral ischemia followed by reperfusion: a comparison of microdialysis and ion-selective electrode methods

OBJECT: Disruption of ionic homeostasis during ischemia is a well-characterized event and is identified by a rise in the concentration of extracellular potassium [K+]e, with a concomitant reduction in the concentration of extracellular sodium [Na+]e. Results of clinical studies in which microdialysis has been used, however, have shown only modest changes in the levels of extracellular ions. The object of this study was to measure [K+]e and [Na+]e by using ion-selective electrodes (ISEs) and to compare these measurements with those obtained using the well-established method of microdialysis. METHODS: Fifteen Sprague-Dawley rats were separated into three groups. Five animals were subjected to a 15-minute period of ischemia, and another five animals to a 60-minute period of ischemia; animals in both of these groups received K+-free microdialysis perfusate. The third group of five rats underwent a 60-minute period of ischemia and received a reduced-Na+ microdialysis perfusate. Transient forebrain ischemia was produced by bilateral carotid artery occlusion combined with hypotension. A custom-fabricated glass Na+ electrode and a flexible plastic K+ and reference electrodes were used to monitor extracellular ion transients. Microdialysis samples were obtained with the aid of a 2-mm microdialysis probe that was perfused with K+-free mock cerebrospinal fluid at a rate of 2 microl/minute. Baseline measurements of [K+]e and [Na+]e, obtained using ISEs, were 3.41 +/- 0.09 mM and 145 +/- 7.75 mM. respectively. Ischemia resulted in a rapid accumulation of [K+]e (in animals subjected to 15 minutes of ischemia, the concentration was 41.9 +/- 13.7 mM; and in animals subjected to 60 minutes of ischemia, the concentration was 66.9 +/- 11.5 mM), with a concomitant decrease in [Na+]e (in animals subjected to 15 minutes of ischemia, the concentration was 71.7 +/- 2.9 mM; and in animals subjected to 60 minutes of ischemia, the concentration was 74.7 +/- 1.9 mM). A comparison of microdialysis and ISE methods revealed that microdialysis underestimated the [K+]e changes and was insensitive to concomitant [Na+]e alterations that occur during ischemia. CONCLUSIONS: Our results indicate that the flexible ISE is a reliable and accurate tool for monitoring ionic dysfunction that accompanies brain injury.     

Mitochondrial and myocardial performance. Response to ischemia and reperfusion

The relationships between cardiac bioenergy metabolism and myocardial function were examined in a model of global myocardial ischemia and reperfusion. The respiratory activity of distinct populations of subsarcolemmal and interfibrillar mitochondria was correlated with max dP/dt (an index of myocardial contractility with respect to time). Max dP/dt was significantly reduced to 27% of the preischemic value following two hours of cardioplegia-protected, warm, global, ischemia in dogs during the cardiopulmonary bypass period. Reperfusion resulted in improved myocardial function such that by 60 minutes of reperfusion, max dP/dt returned to baseline. Significant declines in both state 3 respiratory rates and respiratory control indexes for subsarcolemmal and interfibrillar mitochondria were noted following the ischemic interval. Mitochondrial function similarly returned to baseline values following 60 minutes of reperfusion. These data demonstrate a close association between mitochondrial and myocardial activity.     

自噬在心肌缺血/再灌注损伤的作用

自噬是哺乳动物细胞降解和回收生物大分子及细胞器,为适应环境和进化的一种基本过程.在心脏生理状态下,自噬维持低水平保持心脏正常功能.在心肌缺血/再灌注时,自噬快速增加,但其分子机制以及作用尚不清楚.现就自噬在心肌缺血/再灌注损伤中的分子机制与作用作一综述.     

微小RNA与心肌缺血/再灌注损伤研究进展

背景 近年研究表明微小RNA(microRNA,miR)参与了心肌缺血/再灌注损伤(ischemia/reperfusion injury,I/RI)的进程. 目的 综述miR参与心肌I/RI的研究进展. 内容 概述miR及与心肌I/RI有关的miR的作用,并作展望.趋势 miR与心肌I/RI密切相关.以miR为靶点的治疗将可能被用于心肌保护.     

Sequence of reperfusion influences ischemia/reperfusion injury and primary graft function following porcine liver transplantation.

The impact of 3 different reperfusion sequences following orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) in pigs were evaluated. The reperfusion technique commonly performed is primary portal in order to shorten warm ischemic times (WITs). Experimental and clinical data, usually comparing 2 out of 3 possible reperfusion sequences, provide controversial results. OLT was performed in 24 pigs randomized into 3 groups: primary arterial (A), simultaneous (SIM), and primary portal (P) reperfusion. Hemodynamics were continuously monitored and reperfusion injury and primary graft function were assessed by standard serum parameters, histopathological findings, immunohistochemistry for heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1), and heat shock protein 70 (HSP 70). Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (gammaGT) following reperfusion were significantly increased for group A when compared to groups SIM and P. Hemodynamics showed significant differences after reperfusion compared to physiological data; differences in group comparisons were not significant. The bile production/100 g liver/hr was significantly higher for group SIM (1.15 mL) compared to group P (0.66 mL) and group A (0.62 mL). Histology and immunohistochemistry significantly correlated with functional results and outcome. Histological score was best for group SIM and worst for group A. HSP 70, being visualized mainly in the hepatocytes, showed higher expression for groups SIM and P. Inversely, HO-1, found in perisinusoidal cells, showed highest expression after primary arterial reperfusion. In conclusion, although associated with a 10-minute longer warm ischemic time, simultaneous reperfusion causes the least reperfusion injury with superior primary transplant function. Primary arterial reperfusion showed the worst overall outcome and highest degree of HO-1 expression.     

Monitoring myocardial reperfusion injury with NADH fluorometry.

Using NADH fluorometry to monitor myocardial metabolism, the mechanism of reperfusion injury was investigated after the delivery of an experimental reperfusate. Using an isolated working heart preparation, rat hearts underwent 15 min of global ischemia at 37 degrees C. Following the ischemic insult, an oxygenated enriched reperfusion solution was given for 5 min. The hearts were then returned to a working state and aortic flow recorded to evaluate recovery. NADH levels were monitored throughout the experiment with a fluorometer and glycogen, AMP, ADP, and ATP were measured biochemically pre- and postischemia, after reperfusion and after recovery. In this study, reperfusion injury was best abated by an enriched reperfusate. Our results indicate the mechanism for this amelioration is not high-energy phosphate replenishment. Rather, as indicated by NADH fluorescence, the hearts attain an intermediate level of metabolism that permits glycogen to be restored and functional recovery to be improved.     

七氟醚对心肌缺血/再灌注损伤的临床研究进展

背景 七氟醚的心肌保护作用得到广泛关注,大量基础研究表明七氟醚对心肌缺血/再灌注损伤(myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury,MI/RI)具有确切的保护作用.然而,临床中关于七氟醚具有心肌保护作用的结论尚未完全统一.目的 通过总结近年的研究进展对七氟醚的心肌保护作用进行阐述.内容 不同心脏手术及非心脏手术中七氟醚药物处理的心肌保护效果.趋向 今后仍需加强对七氟醚心肌保护作用的临床研究,为围手术期患者的心肌保护提供更为可靠的理论依据.