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Topic: Myocardial Protection (11A?) Flashcards

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Qb stands for what?

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Coronary Blood Flow

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Coronary Blood Flow is determined by what?

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is determined by hemodynamic factors such as perfusion pressure (P) and coronary vascular resistance (R)

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The delivery of oxygen (DO2) to the myocardium (oxygen supply) is determined by two factors:

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  • coronary blood flow (CBF)

* oxygen content of blood(CaO2).

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O2 delivery equation

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O2 Delivery = CBF × CaO2

where CBF = ml/min and CaO2= ml O2/ml blood

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The two terms are often used interchangeably although they are not equivalent

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Oxygen Consumption and Oxygen Demand

Demand =Need
Consumption= Actual amount of oxygen consumed per minute.

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Oxygen consumption will: (2)

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•regenerate ATP used by membrane
transport (Na+/K+-ATPase pump) and by
•Myocyte contraction and relaxation (myosin ATPase)

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  • MVO2 (ml O2/min per 100gram)

Cardiac State:Arrested heart

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  • MVO2 (ml O2/min per 100gram)

Cardiac State: Resting Beating Heart

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  • MVO2 (ml O2/min per 100gram)

Cardiac State:Heavy Exercise

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70

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Fick Principle

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MVO2= CBF×(CaO2− CvO2)

CBF= coronary blood flow (ml/min), and (CaO2–CvO2) is the arterial-venous oxygen content difference (ml O2/ml blood)

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The unique relationship between MVO2, coronary blood flow (CBF), and the extraction of oxygen from the blood (A-V O2 difference) is

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The Fick Principle

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2 points during cardiopulmonary bypass the heart is prone to fibrillate?

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  • Cooling

* Post cross clamp (post ischemic episodes)

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What are the dangers during the cooling or post cross clamp periods during CPB?

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  • Distension/Overfilling
  • Muscular/cellular damage
  • Starlings Curve
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When is cardiac oxygen consumption (MVO2) at its Lowest level

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•When heart is arrested

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When is cardiac oxygen consumption (MVO2) at its Highest level

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•Shortly after weaning from bypass–Heart is repaying oxygen debt
(catch up period-the heart needs time)

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An imbalance of oxygen delivery and demand leads to what?

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ANAEROBIC metabolism and the production of lactic acid

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Decreased intracellular pH decreases the stability of what membranes?

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cellular and mitochondrial membranes

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Decreased intracellular pH also impairs what influx and overload?

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Na-> K ATPase leading to calcium influx and calcium overload

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ATP generated from AEROBIC metabolism is used preferentially for

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myocardial contraction

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anaerobically produced ATP is used for

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cell survival and repair

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% of O2 Cardiac muscle extracts

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> 70%

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True Coronary Perfusion Pressure

CoPP=

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DBP–LVEDP

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Coronary blood flow is dependent on what gradient?

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the transmural gradient

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increased myocardial oxygen demand is met primarily by ?

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an increase in coronary blood flow

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A diastolic aortic pressure of 80 and a | LVEDP pressure of 14 would get what value?
CPP of 66 (normal 60-80mmHg)
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During cardiac arrest, CPP is one of the most important variables in achieving what?
the return of spontaneous circulation | which is why CPR compressions are important > respiration
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A pressure gradient of what may be necessary for survival ? (mmHg)
15 mmHg at a minimum
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Pre-Ischemic Intervention
Minimize on-going ischemia (i.e. NTG) •Prevent ventricular distension •Wall tension increases MVO2 and increases LVEDP •Vent !
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Myocardial preconditioning can be achieved by (2)
* Ischemia * Drugs * Bradykinin, nitric oxide, phenylephrine (neosynephrine), endotoxin, adenosine, Sevoflurane, desflurane, isoflurane
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Myocardial preconditioning can be achieved by what drugs?
``` Bradykinin nitric oxide phenylephrine (neosynephrine) endotoxin adenosine Sevoflurane desflurane isoflurane ```
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What may be the “best” preconditioning tool and override ischemia and drugs?
Cardiopulmonary bypass
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Why give cardiplegia?
- Cardiac quiescence - Bloodless field - Preservation of myocardial function - Induces myocardial hypothermia
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Four Main Objectives of Hypothermic Cardioplegia (4) KNOW!
- Immediate/sustained electromechanical arrest - Rapid/sustained homogenous myocardial cooling - Maintenance of therapeutic additives in effective concentrations - Periodic washout of metabolic inhibitors
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advocated the use of high potassium solutions to induce cardiac quiescence. Caused permanent myocardial injury
Melrose 1955
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Buckberg & Follette
introduced 4:1 blood cardioplegia
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Without cardioplegic arrest, irreversible ischemic injury to the myocardium would occur within how many minutes?
20 minutes
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When myocardial protection strategies are | used, irreversible ischemic injury can be prolonged for how long without irreversible damage?
4-5 hours
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Cardiac Action Potential Phase 0 ?
0–Na+influx
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Cardiac Action Potential Phase 1?
1-Transient K+efflux
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Cardiac Action Potential Phase 2?
2–Ca++influx
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Cardiac Action Potential Phase 3?
3–K+efflux
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Cardiac Action Potential Phase 4?
4–Na/K ATPase
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Mechanism of Depolarizing Potassium Arrest
Disrupt Phase 3–K+efflux
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(Mechanism of Depolarizing Potassium Arrest) | sodium gates_____
sodium gates do not reset:
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(Mechanism of Depolarizing Potassium Arrest) | fast-gates _____
fast-gates remain open;
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(Mechanism of Depolarizing Potassium Arrest) | slow gates _____
slow gates remain closed
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sodium gates ____: fast-gates ____; slow gates _____ (Mechanism of Depolarizing Potassium Arrest)
sodium gates do not reset: fast-gates remain open; slow gates remain closed
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(Mechanism of Depolarizing Potassium Arrest) Because the extracellular potassium is so high the cell cannot what?
cannot repolarize and the sodium remains inside the cell.
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Mechanism of Sodium Arrest
Low sodium environment | Disrupts Na+ gates and influx
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(Mechanism of Sodium Arrest) | •sodium gates ___
-- sodium gates disrupted -- | Because the extracellular sodium is low the cell cannot depolarize.
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Mechanism of Sodium Arrest - which phase is disrupted ?
Phase 0
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Gauge and size are related how?
inversely
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Smaller Gauge= ___ diameter
greater
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French size and diameter are related how?
directly;
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Larger French= ___ diameter
larger
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French= to determine diameter size (mm)
divide by 3
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Gauge= to determine diameter size (mm)
1/gauge
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Antegrade Delivery initial dose adults
Initial dose = ~10-15 mL/kg Keep in mind that if blood cardioplegia is used, a 1000mL dose would only be 200mL of crystalloid at a ratio of 4:1
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Antegrade Delivery in pediatrics initial dose
Up to 30mL/kg in pediatric patients.
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Antegrade Flow generally? | ml/min and in ml/min/m2
Flow is generally 250-400mL/min | •150 ml/minute/m2
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Antegrade Flow the goal is to maintain root pressure of what?
the goal is to maintain root pressure 50-100mmHg
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Antegrade Delivery Benefits (5)
``` •Easy •Physiological flow pattern •Quick arrest •Appropriate distribution to the right and left heart. •Root is tolerant of higher pressures ```
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Antegrade Delivery Disadvantages (3)
* Requires competent aortic valve * Poor distal perfusion in diseased arteries * Poor subendocardial perfusion (especially in LVH)
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Retrograde Cardioplegia delivery flow? ml/min
Flow is ~ 150-200 mL/min
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Retrograde Cardioplegia flow should be titrated to maintain coronary sinus pressure of what?
Flow should be titrated to maintain a coronary sinus pressure 40 mmHg
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Retrograde Delivery Benefits (5)
* Ideal for aortic valve regurgitation * Good distal perfusion of obstructed arteries * Good subendocardial perfusion * Retrograde flushing of emboli–augments de-airing * Does not impede conduct of case-can run continuously (ie, warm)
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Which cardioplegia delivery is ideal for aortic valve regurgitation?
Retrograde delivery
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Retrograde Delivery Disadvantages (6)
* Catheter placement can be difficult * Impaired right heart protection * Right coronary veins drain into the right atrium * Surgical skill required for placement of cannula * Distracting to perfusionist * Possible coronary sinus rupture
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Which cardioplegia delivery method does not impede conduct of case-can run continuously (ie, warm)?
Retrograde Delivery
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Cardioplegia delivery that gives Appropriate distribution to the right and left heart?
Antegrade Delivery
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Which cardioplegia delivery method: - Requires competent aortic valve - Can interrupt and delay surgery
Antegrade Delivery
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Which is the most complex of the Cardioplegia Delivery methods?
Integrated Delivery
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CPG delivery method that you cannot use if patient has advanced CAD?
Antegrade
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Direct Ostial Delivery
Hand-held cannula directly perfuse ostia | Not as common as other methods
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Direct Ostial Delivery circuit pressure required?
Approximately 250 mmHg required (circuit pressure) | •high pressures due to small cannula orifice
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Direct Ostial Delivery Normal Flow? mL/min
50-150 mL/min flow seen on delivery •Variable with disease and technique •Normal perfusion is 5-8% of cardiac output
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Doing distal anastamosis first allows what type of cardioplegia to be given?
allows Vein Graft cardioplegia to be given
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Delivery through vein graft infusion pressure of what?
•Infusion pressure of 50 mmHg
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Delivery through vein graft flow rate range of what? mL/min
Flow rate of 50-100 mL/min
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Delivery through vein graft allows the surgeon to check what?
allows the surgeon to check the anastomosis and adequacy of flow, and also allows flow to previously underperfused areas
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Delivery Through Grafts Benefits (3)
* Allows antegrade protection of areas of coronary artery disease * Obviates limitations from aortic insufficiency and coronary artery disease * Allows delivery without need to pressurize aortic root or interrupt surgery
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Delivery Through Grafts Disadvantages (3)
* Requires graft placement * Complexity * Distribution only to those areas perfused by graft
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Cardioplegia method that obviates limitations from aortic insufficiency and coronary artery disease?
Cardioplegia delivery through vein graft
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Integrated Cardioplegia Delivery Doses?
It is common to give a large arresting dose of antegrade cardioplegia 1-1.5 L, followed by a smaller dose of retrograde cardioplegia 0.5 L.
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Pressure Drop and CArdioplegia Delivery main determinant
The main determinant: velocity and viscosity
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Pressure drop _______ to shear forces
increases proportionally
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High flow velocities and fluid viscosities result in what kind of pressure drop during cpg delivery ?
in a larger pressure drop
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A lower pressure drop across a cpg cannula results from what?
a low velocity of CPG

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