The effects of intravenous clonidine on regional myocardial function in a canine model of regional myocardial ischemia.
Anesth Analg
; 78(6): 1047-52, 1994 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
This study was performed to investigate the effects of clonidine on regional myocardial function in a canine model of regional myocardial ischemia. Myocardial systolic shortening (%SS) was used as an index of regional myocardial function. In eight dogs after thoracotomy, the left circumflex coronary artery (LCX) was occluded by screw clamp until regional myocardial function became impaired. After partial occlusion of the LCX, cumulative doses of clonidine (1.25, 2.5, and 5.0 micrograms/kg) were administered intravenously. After administration of clonidine, heart rate, mean arterial blood pressure (MAP), and norepinephrine concentration decreased in a dose-dependent manner. At a dose of 5.0 micrograms/kg of clonidine, the LCX flow and systolic shortening of the LCX area decreased to 76% and 81% of the poststenotic values (P < 0.05, respectively), whereas no significant changes were observed at a dose of 1.25 and 2.5 micrograms/kg. These results suggest that clonidine administration and an associated decrease in arterial blood pressure deteriorates regional myocardial function of the ischemic myocardium.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Clonidina
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Isquemia Miocárdica
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Coração
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Anesth Analg
Ano de publicação:
1994
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Article