Sevoflurane preconditioning during myocardial ischemia-reperfusion reduces infarct size and preserves autonomic control of circulation in rats.

PURPOSE: To investigate the myocardial ischemia-reperfusion with sevoflurane anesthetic preconditioning (APC) would present beneficial effects on autonomic and cardiac function indexes after the acute phase of a myocardial ischemia-reperfusion. METHODS: Twenty Wistar rats were allocated in three groups: control (CON, n=10), myocardial infarction with sevoflurane (SEV, n=5) and infarcted without sevoflurane (INF, n=5). Myocardial ischemia (60 min) and reperfusion were performed by temporary coronary occlusion. Twenty-one days later, the systolic and diastolic function were evaluated by echocardiography; spectral analysis of the systolic arterial pressure (SAPV) and heart rate variability (HRV) were assessed. After the recording period, the infarct size (IS) was evaluated. RESULTS: The INF group presented greater cardiac dysfunction and increased sympathetic modulation of the SAPV, as well as decreased alpha index and worse vagal modulation of the HRV. The SEV group exhibited attenuation of the systolic and diastolic dysfunction and preserved vagal modulation (square root of the mean squared differences of successive R-R intervals and high frequency) of HRV, as well as a smaller IS. CONCLUSION: Sevoflurane preconditioning better preserved the cardiac function and autonomic modulation of the heart in post-acute myocardial infarction period.

Sevoflurane preconditioning during myocardial ischemia-reperfusion reduces infarct size and preserves autonomic control of circulation in rats

ABSTRACT PURPOSE: To investigate the myocardial ischemia-reperfusion with sevoflurane anesthetic preconditioning (APC) would present beneficial effects on autonomic and cardiac function indexes after the acute phase of a myocardial ischemia-reperfusion. METHODS: Twenty Wistar rats were allocated in three groups: control (CON, n=10), myocardial infarction with sevoflurane (SEV, n=5) and infarcted without sevoflurane (INF, n=5). Myocardial ischemia (60 min) and reperfusion were performed by temporary coronary occlusion. Twenty-one days later, the systolic and diastolic function were evaluated by echocardiography; spectral analysis of the systolic arterial pressure (SAPV) and heart rate variability (HRV) were assessed. After the recording period, the infarct size (IS) was evaluated. RESULTS: The INF group presented greater cardiac dysfunction and increased sympathetic modulation of the SAPV, as well as decreased alpha index and worse vagal modulation of the HRV. The SEV group exhibited attenuation of the systolic and diastolic dysfunction and preserved vagal modulation (square root of the mean squared differences of successive R-R intervals and high frequency) of HRV, as well as a smaller IS. CONCLUSION: Sevoflurane preconditioning better preserved the cardiac function and autonomic modulation of the heart in post-acute myocardial infarction period.

Proteção miocárdica pelo pré- e pós-condicionamento anestésico: [revisão] / Protección miocárdica por el pre y el poscondicionamiento anestésico: [revisión] / Myocardial protection by pre- and post-anesthetic conditioning: [review]

JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVO: A isquemia miocárdica perioperatória é um evento comumente observado no período perioperatório podendo aumentar significativamente a morbimortalidade pós-cirúrgica. As propriedades cardioprotetoras dos anestésicos voláteis e dos opióides têm sido estudadas durante algumas décadas e hoje constituem poderosas ferramentas no manuseio de pacientes com doença coronariana isquêmica. O objetivo desta revisão foi fornecer fundamentos da proteção miocárdica por precondicionamento. CONTEÚDO: Serão discutidos os conceitos sobre lesão celular decorrente de isquemia e reperfusão, precondicionamento isquêmico (PCI), precondicionamento anestésico (PCA), assim como os mecanismos de proteção miocárdica. Estudos recentes em cirurgia cardíaca demonstram que a aplicação de curtos períodos de isquemia, durante a reperfusão, podem reduzir a área de infarto do miocárdio. Os anestésicos voláteis também podem apresentar efeito protetor na reperfusão miocárdica. Independentemente da via de sinalização que leva ao precondicionamento, tanto aqueles que envolvem anestésicos quanto o isquêmico, considera-se que os canais de KATP dependentes mitocondriais sejam os mediadores finais de cardioproteção por controlarem o influxo de cálcio na mitocôndria e prevenirem a indução da necrose e apoptose. Apesar do PCI e PCA efetivamente reduzirem a área de infarto do miocárdio e melhorarem a função ventricular pós-operatória, é importante salientar que esses tratamentos devem ser anteriores ao evento isquêmics no sentido de justificar sua aplicabilidade clínica. CONCLUSÕES: Os fenômenos conhecidos como precondicionamento isquêmico e precondicionamento anestésico do miocárdi, são bem conhecidos, sendo o mecanismo de proteção similar em ambas as situações, porém nem todos os passos que levam a esta proteção foram completamente esclarecidos. Mais investigações são necessária, para que as propriedades cardioprotetoras dos agentes anestésicos possam ter...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Perioperative myocardial ischemia is commonly observed, and it can increase significantly postoperative morbidity and mortality. The cardioprotective properties of volatile anesthetics and opioids have been studied during several decades and currently constitute powerful tools in the management of patients with ischemic coronariopathy. The objective of this review was to provide the fundaments of myocardial protection by preconditioning. CONTENTS: The concepts of cellular damage secondary to ischemia and reperfusion, ischemic preconditioning (IPC), and anesthetic preconditioning (APC), as well as the mechanisms of myocardial protection, are discussed. Recent studies in cardiac surgery demonstrated that the use of short periods of ischemia during reperfusion can reduce the area of myocardial infarction. Volatile anesthetic can also have a protective effect in myocardial reperfusion. Independently of the signaling pathway that leads to preconditioning, both anesthetic and ischemic, mitochondrial dependent KATP channels are considered the final mediators of cardioprotection by controlling the mitochondrial influx of calcium and, therefore, preventing the induction of necrosis and apoptosis. Although IPC and APC effectively reduce the area of myocardial infarction and improve postoperative ventricular function, it is important to stress that those treatments should be instituted before ischemic events to justify their clinical applicability. CONCLUSIONS: Phenomena known as myocardial ischemic preconditioning and anesthetic preconditioning are well known, and the mechanism of protection is similar in both situations; however, not every step that leads to this protection has been fully explained. Further studies are necessary to increase the clinical applicability of the cardioprotective properties of anesthetics.

JUSTIFICATIVA Y OBJETIVO: La isquemia miocárdica perioperatoria es un evento generalmente observado en el período perioperatorio pudiendo aumentar significativamente para la morbi-mortalidad posquirúrgica. Las propiedades cardioprotectoras de los anestésicos volátiles y de los opioides, han sido estudiadas durante algunas décadas y hoy por hoy se han convertido en poderosas herramientas para el manejo de pacientes con enfermedad coronaria isquémica. El objetivo de esta revisión fue el de ofrecer bases sobre la protección miocárdica por precondicionamiento. CONTENIDO: Se discutirán los conceptos sobre lesión celular proveniente de la isquemia y de la reperfusión, precondicionamiento isquémico (PCI), precondicionamiento anestésico (PCA), como también los mecanismos de Protección miocárdica. Recientes estudios en cirugía cardíaca demostraron que la aplicación de cortos períodos de isquemia, durante la reperfusión, puede reducir el área de infarto del miocardio. Los anestésicos volátiles también pueden presentar un efecto protector en la reperfusión miocárdica. Independientemente de la vía de señalización que conlleva al precondicionamiento, tanto los que envuelven anestésicos como el isquémico, se considera que los canales de KATP dependientes mitocondriales sean los mediadores finales de la cardio protección por controlar el influjo de calcio en la mitocondria y prevenir la inducción de la necrosis y de la apoptosis. A pesar de que el PCI y el PCA de hecho reduzcan el área de infarto del miocardio y mejoren la función ventricular postoperatoria, es importante destacar que esos tratamientos deben ser anteriores al evento isquémico en el sentido de justificar su aplicabilidad clínica. CONCLUSIONES: Los fenómenos conocidos como precondicionamiento isquémico y precondicionamiento anestésico del miocardio, son muy conocidos, siendo el mecanismo de protección similar en ambas situaciones, sin embargo no todos los pasos que conllevan a esa protección...

Myocardial protection by pre- and post-anesthetic conditioning.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Perioperative myocardial ischemia is commonly observed, and it can increase significantly postoperative morbidity and mortality. The cardioprotective properties of volatile anesthetics and opioids have been studied during several decades and currently constitute powerful tools in the management of patients with ischemic coronariopathy. The objective of this review was to provide the fundaments of myocardial protection by preconditioning. CONTENTS: The concepts of cellular damage secondary to ischemia and reperfusion, ischemic preconditioning (IPC), and anesthetic preconditioning (APC), as well as the mechanisms of myocardial protection, are discussed. Recent studies in cardiac surgery demonstrated that the use of short periods of ischemia during reperfusion can reduce the area of myocardial infarction. Volatile anesthetic can also have a protective effect in myocardial reperfusion. Independently of the signaling pathway that leads to preconditioning, both anesthetic and ischemic, mitochondrial dependent KATP channels are considered the final mediators of cardioprotection by controlling the mitochondrial influx of calcium and, therefore, preventing the induction of necrosis and apoptosis. Although IPC and APC effectively reduce the area of myocardial infarction and improve postoperative ventricular function, it is important to stress that those treatments should be instituted before ischemic events to justify their clinical applicability. CONCLUSIONS: Phenomena known as myocardial ischemic preconditioning and anesthetic preconditioning are well known, and the mechanism of protection is similar in both situations; however, not every step that leads to this protection has been fully explained. Further studies are necessary to increase the clinical applicability of the cardioprotective properties of anesthetics.

Evaluation of the positioning of the tip of the Veress needle during creation of closed pneumoperitoneum in pigs.

PURPOSE: Erroneous punctures and insufflations are frequent with the use of the Veress needle. Mistaken injections of gas in the preperitoneal space are not rare. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the correct positioning of the tip of the needle during creation of pneumoperitoneum. METHODS: The needle was inserted into the peritoneal cavity. Tests to assess the positioning of the needle tip were carried out. Pressure, flow rate and volume were periodically recorded and the needle was removed, being immediately reinserted into the right hypochondrium and placed in the preperitoneal space. RESULTS: The liquid flow test was always positive in the peritoneal cavity. No resistance to saline injection into the peritoneal cavity was observed, but increased resistance to saline injection into the preperitoneal space was observed in 45.5% of the cases. Some saline was recovered in 63.5% of the cases in the peritoneal cavity, and in 54.5% in the preperitoneal space. Saline drop test was positive in 66.6% of the cases in the peritoneal cavity and in 45.5% in the preperitoneal space. In the peritoneal cavity, initial pressure lower than 5 mm Hg was observed, and this pressure gradually increased during 123 seconds until reaching 15 mm Hg. In the preperitoneal space, initial pressure was 15 mm Hg. CONCLUSIONS: Aspiration, liquid flow and saline drop tests are important, whereas recovery test is inconclusive. Initial pressure of approximately 5 mm Hg indicates that the tip of the needle is in the peritoneal cavity. The peritoneal cavity should hold ten times as much volume of gas as the preperitoneal space. The increase in pressure and volume in the peritoneal cavity can be predicted by statistics.

Evaluation of the positioning of the tip of the Veress needle during creation of closed pneumoperitoneum in pigs

OBJETIVO: Estabelecer parâmetros fidedignos do posicionamento adequado da agulha de Veress na cavidade peritoneal durante o estabelecimento do pneumoperitônio pela técnica fechada. MÉTODOS: Em 11 porcos a agulha foi introduzida na cavidade peritoneal através do hipocôndrio esquerdo. Provas de posicionamento da ponta do instrumento foram efetuadas. Insuflou-se CO2 e registraram-se periodicamente pressões, fluxos e volumes. A posição intraperitoneal da agulha foi confirmada e esta foi retirada, sendo re-introduzida no hipocôndrio direito e posicionada sob visão direta no espaço pré-peritoneal. Os mesmos parâmetros foram aferidos. RESULTADOS: A prova do escoamento foi sempre positiva no peritônio. Não se encontrou resistência à introdução de soro no peritônio em nenhum caso, mas sim em 45,5% dos casos no pré-peritônio. Soro algum foi recuperado em 63,5% no peritônio e em 54,5% no pré-peritônio. O gotejamento fluiu livremente em 66,6% das vezes no peritônio e em 45,5% dos casos no pré-peritônio. No peritônio, pressões iniciais de 5,20 mmHg aumentaram progressivamente durante 123 segundos até atingir 15 mmHg. No pré-peritônio a pressão inicial foi de 15,60 mmHg e oscilou entre 12 e 15,60 mmHg. O volume de gás injetado no peritônio foi de 1500 ml e de 100 ml no pré-peritônio. CONCLUSÕES: Aspiração e observação do escoamento e do gotejamento são importantes; recuperar ou não o soro é inconclusivo. Pressão inicial d" 5 mm é indicativo da ponta da agulha no peritônio, onde devem caber dez vezes mais gás que no pré-peritônio. No peritônio os aumentos das pressões e dos volumes pode ser previstos mediante estatísticas.