Abstract
We describe a unique in vivo technique which addresses the multifactorial function of the heart, i.e., simultaneous measurement of myocardial ion transport (two mini-electrode systems to measure K+cand Ca2+c), energy metabolism (NADH fluorescence to measure NADH redox state), and coronary flow (laser-Doppler perfusion) using a multiprobe assembly (MPA) which contains transducers for all measurements. The MPA (which is 6 mm in diameter) was applied to the external surface of the heart in an open chest dog model. To test MPA function, myocardial ischemia was produced by application of a balloon occluder to the left anterior descending coronary (LAD) artery, and hypoxia was produced by changing the inspired O2-N2ratio until the Pao2was 20-30 torr. The MPA simultaneously monitored changes in ion flux, heart metabolism, and tissue perfusion during pathophysiological intervention.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 97-114 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- NADH
- coronary flow
- hypoxia
- ion flux
- ischemia
- redox state
- tissue perfusion