Influence of Isoflurane on Left Atrial Function in Dogs With Pacing-Induced Cardiomyopathy: Evaluation With Pressure-Volume Relationships

Authors

Franz Kehl, Medical College of Wisconsin
John F. LaDisa, Marquette UniversityFollow
Douglas Anthony Hettrick, Marquette University
Judy R. Kersten, Medical College of Wisconsin
David C. Warltier, Medical College of Wisconsin
Paul S. Pagel, Medical College of Wisconsin

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Format of Original

6 p.

Publication Date

12-2003

Publisher

Elsevier

Source Publication

Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia

Source ISSN

1053-0770

Original Item ID

doi: 10.1053/j.jvca.2003.09.006

Abstract

Objective

The actions of volatile anesthetics on left ventricular (LV) function in normal and failing hearts have been previously evaluated, but the effects of these agents on left atrial (LA) function in the presence of LV dysfunction are unknown. The hypothesis was tested that isoflurane alters LA mechanics evaluated with pressure-volume relations.

Design

Prospective.

Setting

Laboratory.

Participants

Barbiturate-anesthetized dogs (n = 8) were instrumented for measurement of aortic, LA, and LV pressures (micromanometers), and LA volume (epicardial orthogonal sonomicrometers) after 3 weeks of rapid ventricular pacing (220 beats/min).

Interventions

LA myocardial contractility (E_es) was assessed with end-systolic pressure-volume relations. LA stroke work and reservoir function were assessed by A and V loop area, respectively, from the steady-state pressure-volume diagram. LA-LV coupling was determined by the ratio of E_es to LV elastance (E_LV). Dogs received 0.6, 0.9, and 1.2 minimum alveolar concentration isoflurane in a random manner, and LA function was determined after a 20-minute equilibration at each dose.

Measurements and main results

Isoflurane significantly (p < 0.05) decreased heart rate, mean arterial pressure, LV end-systolic pressure, and LV +dP/dt_max. Isoflurane produced dose-related reductions in E_es and E_es/E_LV. Declines in LA stroke work, emptying fraction, reservoir volume, V loop area, and the active LA contribution to LV filling also occurred.

Conclusions

The results indicate that isoflurane depresses LA myocardial contractility, impairs LA-LV coupling, and reduces active LA contribution to LV filling in dogs with pacing-induced cardiomyopathy. The impact of isoflurane on LA function in the presence of LV dysfunction has profound effects on cardiac performance.

Comments

Accepted version. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, Vol. 17, No. 6 (December 2003): 709-714. DOI. © 2003 Elsevier. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Kehl, Franz; LaDisa, John F.; Hettrick, Douglas Anthony; Kersten, Judy R.; Warltier, David C.; and Pagel, Paul S., "Influence of Isoflurane on Left Atrial Function in Dogs With Pacing-Induced Cardiomyopathy: Evaluation With Pressure-Volume Relationships" (2003). Biomedical Engineering Faculty Research and Publications. 221.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bioengin_fac/221