G Falck1, M Bruvold, J Schjøtt, P Jynge. 1. Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Medisinsk Teknisk Senter, Trondheim. Geir.Falck@medisin.ntnu.no
Abstract
PURPOSE: Despite detailed knowledge of the effects of X-ray contrast media on cardiac function, no studies have examined the effect of contrast media injections on the subsequent tolerance to ischemia in the heart. METHODS: Isolated perfused rat hearts were exposed to repetitive injections of iohexol, iodixanol, or ioxaglate before 30 min of global ischemia and 120 min of reperfusion. These groups were compared with control (no pretreatment) and ischemic preconditioning known to reduce infarct size. Physiologic variables and infarct size were measured RESULTS: Pretreatment with iodixanol reduced infarct size significantly compared with control and thus afforded protection against ischemia. Injections with iohexol and ioxaglate reduced infarct size, although not significantly, compared with control. CONCLUSION: Pretreatment of the isolated rat heart with commonly used contrast media enhances the cardiac tolerance to subsequent ischemia. The mechanism behind this protective effect could not be determined, but could involve stretching of the heart and/or generation of nitric oxide.
PURPOSE: Despite detailed knowledge of the effects of X-ray contrast media on cardiac function, no studies have examined the effect of contrast media injections on the subsequent tolerance to ischemia in the heart. METHODS: Isolated perfused rat hearts were exposed to repetitive injections of iohexol, iodixanol, or ioxaglate before 30 min of global ischemia and 120 min of reperfusion. These groups were compared with control (no pretreatment) and ischemic preconditioning known to reduce infarct size. Physiologic variables and infarct size were measured RESULTS: Pretreatment with iodixanol reduced infarct size significantly compared with control and thus afforded protection against ischemia. Injections with iohexol and ioxaglate reduced infarct size, although not significantly, compared with control. CONCLUSION: Pretreatment of the isolated rat heart with commonly used contrast media enhances the cardiac tolerance to subsequent ischemia. The mechanism behind this protective effect could not be determined, but could involve stretching of the heart and/or generation of nitric oxide.
Authors: Soo Yong Lee; Young Ho Jang; Mi Young Lee; Jongmin Hwang; Sang Hyun Lee; Min Ku Chon; Sun Ae Hwang; Jeong Su Kim; Yong Hyun Park; Kook Jin Chun; June Hong Kim Journal: Korean Circ J Date: 2014-11-25 Impact factor: 3.243