scholarly journals Effects of Polyethylene Glycol‐20k on Coronary Perfusion Pressure and Postresuscitation Myocardial and Cerebral Function in a Rat Model of Cardiac Arrest

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Weiwei Ge ◽  
Guanghui Zheng ◽  
Xianfei Ji ◽  
Fenglian He ◽  
Juntao Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Polyethylene Glycol ◽  
Rat Model ◽  
Perfusion Pressure ◽  
Coronary Perfusion Pressure ◽  
Coronary Perfusion ◽  
Cerebral Function

Abstract 194: Effects of PEG-20k on Coronary Perfusion Pressure and Post-Resuscitation Myocardial and Cerebral Function in a Rat Model of Cardiac Arrest

Circulation ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 140 (Suppl_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Weiwei Ge ◽  
Christine Moore ◽  
Guanghui Zheng ◽  
Xianfei Ji ◽  
Fenglian He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Rat Model ◽  
Perfusion Pressure ◽  
Coronary Perfusion Pressure ◽  
Coronary Perfusion ◽  
Cerebral Function ◽  
Sprague Dawley ◽  
Total Blood ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
Significant Difference

Introduction: Epinephrine is the primary drug given during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), when given early, to reverse cardiac arrest (CA) by stimulation of α-adrenergic receptors in vascular smooth muscle. This increases coronary perfusion pressure (CPP) and increases rate of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). However, the use of epinephrine is not associated with a significant difference in long-term survival or favorable neurologic outcome when given late after arrest onset. In the present study, we compared the effects of aortic injection of polyethylene glycol-20k (PEG-20k) vs. epinephrine during CPR on CPP and postresuscitation myocardial and cerebral function in a rat model of CA. Hypothesis: Aortic injection of PEG-20k during CPR will increase CPP to the same extent as epinephrine without adversely affecting post-resuscitation myocardial and cerebral function. Methods: Twenty four male Sprague-Dawley rats weighing between 450-550 g were randomized into four groups: 1) PEG-20k 2) epinephrine 3) saline placebo 4) saline-intra-aorta (IA). Eight minutes of CPR was initiated after 6 minutes of untreated ventricular fibrillation. PEG-20k IA (10% est. total blood volume [1.8ml]), saline IA, saline IV or epinephrine IV (20ug/kg) was given after 4 minutes of CPR by continuous infusion over 3 minutes. CPP was recorded continuously and resuscitation was attempted with 4 Joule defibrillation. Myocardial function was measured at baseline, 2, 4, and 6 hours after ROSC by echocardiography and neurologic deficit scores (NDS) were recorded at 24, 48, and 72 hours after ROSC. Results: In both saline groups, CPP did not change. However, aortic injection of PEG-20k increased CPP significantly to the same extent as epinephrine (Fig 1). Post-resuscitation ejection fraction was significantly greater in PEG-20k compared to epinephrine (64 + 1 vs 45 + 3, p<0.05) and NDS was significantly improved in PEG-20k compared to epinephrine (100 + 50 vs 450 + 50, p<0.05).

scholarly journals Cardiac arrest complicating cardiogenic shock: from pathophysiological insights to Impella-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a pheochromocytoma-induced Takotsubo cardiomyopathy—a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Filippo Zilio ◽  
Simone Muraglia ◽  
Roberto Bonmassari
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Left Ventricle ◽  
Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy ◽  
Perfusion Pressure ◽  
Coronary Perfusion Pressure ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Coronary Perfusion ◽  
Refractory Cardiac Arrest

Abstract Background A ‘catecholamine storm’ in a case of pheochromocytoma can lead to a transient left ventricular dysfunction similar to Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. A cardiogenic shock can thus develop, with high left ventricular end-diastolic pressure and a reduction in coronary perfusion pressure. This scenario can ultimately lead to a cardiac arrest, in which unloading the left ventricle with a peripheral left ventricular assist device (Impella®) could help in achieving the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). Case summary A patient affected by Takotsubo cardiomyopathy caused by a pheochromocytoma presented with cardiogenic shock that finally evolved into refractory cardiac arrest. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed but ROSC was achieved only after Impella® placement. Discussion In the clinical scenario of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy due to pheochromocytoma, when cardiogenic shock develops treatment is difficult because exogenous catecholamines, required to maintain organ perfusion, could exacerbate hypertension and deteriorate the cardiomyopathy. Moreover, as the coronary perfusion pressure is critically reduced, refractory cardiac arrest could develop. Although veno-arterial extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (va-ECMO) has been advocated as the treatment of choice for in-hospital refractory cardiac arrest, in the presence of left ventricular overload a device like Impella®, which carries fewer complications as compared to ECMO, could be effective in obtaining the ROSC by unloading the left ventricle.

Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles N. Pozner ◽  
Jennifer L Martindale
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Ventricular Arrhythmias ◽  
Perfusion Pressure ◽  
Pulseless Electrical Activity ◽  
Coronary Perfusion Pressure ◽  
Spontaneous Circulation ◽  
Coronary Perfusion ◽  
Chest Compressions ◽  
Cardiac Resuscitation ◽  
Neurologic Function

The most effective treatment for cardiac arrest is the administration of high-quality chest compressions and early defibrillation; once spontaneous circulation is restored, post–cardiac arrest care is essential to support full return of neurologic function. This review summarizes the pathophysiology, stabilization and assessment, diagnosis and treatment, and disposition and outcomes of cardiac arrest and resuscitation. Figures show the foundations of cardiac resuscitation, ventricular arrhythmias, coronary perfusion pressure as a function of time, an algorithm for initial treatment of cardiac arrest, sample capnographs, and the electrocardiographic appearance of varying degrees of hyperkalemia. Tables include components of suboptimal cardiac resuscitation and corrective actions, recommended doses of medications commonly used in cardiac resuscitation, causes of pulseless electrical activity/asystolic arrest to consider, immediate post–return of spontaneous circulation checklist, and resuscitation goals during post–cardiac arrest care. This review contains 6 highly rendered figures, 5 tables, and 142 references.

REPEATED DOSES OF EPINEPHRINE DO NOT IMPROVE CORONARY PERFUSION PRESSURE AFTER 5 MIN CARDIAC ARREST IN PIGS

1999 ◽  
Vol 27 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. 45A
Author(s):  
Wilhelm Behringer ◽  
Michael Holzer ◽  
Fritz Sterz ◽  
Elisabeth Oschatz ◽  
Julia Kofler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Perfusion Pressure ◽  
Coronary Perfusion Pressure ◽  
Coronary Perfusion ◽  
Repeated Doses

Abstract 16154: Head and Shoulder Elevation Improves Cerebral Perfusion Pressure During Active Compression-decompression CPR and Conventional CPR in a Porcine Cardiac Arrest Model

Circulation ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 132 (suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna C Moore ◽  
Ryu Hyun Ho ◽  
Michael Lick ◽  
Adamantios Tsangaris ◽  
Scott McKnite ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure ◽  
Cerebral Perfusion ◽  
Perfusion Pressure ◽  
Coronary Perfusion Pressure ◽  
Coronary Perfusion ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Background: Chest compressions during conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (C-CPR) increase arterial and venous pressures simultaneously, delivering bidirectional high pressure compression waves to the brain. It is possible that this may be detrimental neurologically and could be partially overcome by elevating the head during CPR. Previous animal study work using a tilt table has shown that a 30° head up position for the entire body during CPR significantly increases cerebral blood flow and cerebral perfusion pressure (CerPP) over a period of 5 minutes. We hypothesize that elevating the head and shoulders only will increase CerPP over a prolonged period of time with two different CPR techniques. Methods: Female farm pigs were sedated, intubated, anesthetized, and placed on a table designed to elevate the head and shoulders to 30°. After 8 min of untreated ventricular fibrillation and 2 min of automated C-CPR in the supine position, pigs were randomized to head up (HUP) or supine (SUP) CPR for 20 more min. In Group A, pigs were treated after 2 min of C-CPR with automated active compression decompression (ACD) CPR at 100 cycles/min plus an impedance threshold device (ITD), randomized to HUP (n=8) or SUP (n=8). In Group B, pigs were randomized after 2 min of C-CPR to treatment with HUP (n=7) or SUP (n=7) automated C-CPR. After 22 total min of CPR, defibrillation was performed. The primary outcome of the study was the comparison of CerPP at 22 min between HUP and SUP positions within each group. Results: After 22 min of CPR, CerPP (mmHg) was 39±7 with HUP versus 14±4 with SUP CPR (p=0.013) in Group A and 3.4±2.2 with HUP versus -6.3±2.6 with SUP CPR (p = 0.014) in Group B. There was no significant difference within groups for coronary perfusion pressure (CPP) after 22 min, but CPP trended higher with HUP in Group A (32.0 ± 4.9) versus SUP (18.8 ± 4.7)(p=0.072). The CPPs in Group B were 5.8 ± 1.1 with HUP versus 3.3±1.8 with SUP CPR, p=0.26). In Group A, 6/8 pigs were resuscitated in both positions where no pigs could be resuscitated in Group B. Conclusions: The HUP position using two different CPR techniques significantly improved CerPP over a prolonged period of time. This simple maneuver has the potential to improve neurological outcomes after cardiac arrest.

scholarly journals Comparing anesthesia with isoflurane and fentanyl/fluanisone/midazolam in a rat model of cardiac arrest

2017 ◽  
Vol 123 (4) ◽  
pp. 867-875 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niels Secher ◽  
Christian Lind Malte ◽  
Else Tønnesen ◽  
Leif Østergaard ◽  
Asger Granfeldt
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Reperfusion Injury ◽  
Perfusion Pressure ◽  
Ischemia Reperfusion Injury ◽  
Ischemia Reperfusion ◽  
Coronary Perfusion Pressure ◽  
Spontaneous Circulation ◽  
Coronary Perfusion ◽  
Return Of Spontaneous Circulation ◽  
Arterial Blood

Only one in ten patients survives cardiac arrest (CA), underscoring the need to improve CA management. Isoflurane has shown cardio- and neuroprotective effects in animal models of ischemia-reperfusion injury. Therefore, the beneficial effect of isoflurane should be tested in an experimental CA model. We hypothesize that isoflurane anesthesia improves short-term outcome following resuscitation from CA compared with a subcutaneous fentanyl/fluanisone/midazolam anesthesia. Male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized to anesthesia with isoflurane ( n = 11) or fentanyl/fluanisone/midazolam ( n = 11). After 10 min of asphyxial CA, animals were resuscitated by mechanical chest compressions, ventilations, and epinephrine and observed for 30 min. Hemodynamics, including coronary perfusion pressure, systemic O2 consumption, and arterial blood gases, were recorded throughout the study. Plasma samples for endothelin-1 and cathecolamines were drawn before and after CA. Compared with fentanyl/fluanisone/midazolam anesthesia, isoflurane resulted in a shorter time to return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), less use of epinephrine, increased coronary perfusion pressure during cardiopulmonary resusitation, higher mean arterial pressure post-ROSC, increased plasma levels of endothelin-1, and decreased levels of epinephrine. The choice of anesthesia did not affect ROSC rate or systemic O2 consumption. Isoflurane reduces time to ROSC, increases coronary perfusion pressure, and improves hemodynamic function, all of which are important parameters in CA models. NEW & NOTEWORTHY The preconditioning effect of volatile anesthetics in studies of ischemia-reperfusion injury has been demonstrated in several studies. This study shows the importance of anesthesia in experimental cardiac arrest studies as isoflurane raised coronary perfusion pressure during resuscitation, reduced time to return of spontaneous circulation, and increased arterial blood pressure in the post-cardiac arrest period. These effects on key outcome measures in cardiac arrest research are important in the interpretation of results from animal studies.

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