ISSN:
1615-2573
Keywords:
NADH fluorescence
;
Isolated heart perfusion
;
Technical failures
;
ischemia
;
Reperfusion
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary This study documents the value of continuous observation of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) fluorescence (NADH-F). NADH-F monitoring is used to identify ischemic regions for the recognition of minor technical failures associated with ischemia and reperfusion experiments in the isolated perfused heart system. The visualization of NADH-F is possible by simply irradiating the heart with ultraviolet light. Rat hearts, in the working-heart mode, were subjected to occlusion/reperfusion of the left coronary artery, and analyzed. The perfusate was filtered through a 5 µm pore membrane. Out of 281 hearts which were judged to be free of technical failures by conventional physiological indices (heart rate 〉200/min, cardiac output 〉34 ml/min, and coronary flow 9–14 ml/min), 43 (15%) disclosed an abnormal NADH-F area prior to the coronary intervention. During coronary intervention, 29 technical failures were detected as indicated by sparse NADH-F distribution with occlusion, delayed disappearance of NADH-F upon reperfusion, or the exhibition of an abnormal NADH-F region unassociated with the coronary artery supply area. These technical failures are not detectable without the use of NADH-F, although the actual number of failures detected may depend on the skill of the operator. We recommend NADH-F monitoring for any preparations which do not contain hemoglobin, since NADH-F is an intrinsic probe for ischemia and is easily applicable to a variety of experiments.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02058689
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