Influence of oxygen tension on myocardial performance. Evaluation by tissue Doppler imaging |
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Authors: | Ole Frøbert Jacob Moesgaard Egon Toft Steen Hvitfeldt Poulsen Peter Søgaard |
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Institution: | 1. Groupe de recherche en valvulopathies, Institut de cardiologie de Québec, Centre de recherche H?pital Laval, Université Laval, G1V 4G5, 2725 Chemin Sainte-Foy, Sainte-Foy, Québec, Canada
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Abstract: | Background Endothelial function in hypercholesterolemic rabbits is usually evaluated ex vivo on isolated aortic rings. In vivo evaluation requires invasive imaging procedures that cannot be repeated serially. Aim We evaluated a non-invasive ultrasound technique to assess early endothelial function in rabbits and compare data with ex vivo measurements. Methods Twenty-four rabbits (fed with a cholesterol diet (0.5%) for 2 to 8 weeks) were given progressive infusions of acetylcholine (0.05–0.5 μg/kg/min) and their endothelial function was assessed in vivo by transcutaneous vascular ultrasound of the abdominal aorta. Ex vivo endothelial function was evaluated on isolated aortic rings and compared to in vivo data. Results Significant endothelial dysfunction was demonstrated in hypercholesterolemic animals as early as 2 weeks after beginning the cholesterol diet (aortic cross-sectional area variation: -2.9% vs. +4% for controls, p < 0.05). Unexpectedly, response to acetylcholine at 8 weeks was more variable. Endothelial function improved in 5 rabbits while 2 rabbits regained a normal endothelial function. These data corroborated well with ex vivo results. Conclusion Endothelial function can be evaluated non-invasively in vivo by transcutaneous vascular ultrasound of the abdominal aorta in the rabbit and results correlate well with ex vivo data. |
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