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Pecchiari M, Pontikis K, Alevrakis E, Vasileiadis I, Kompoti M, Koutsoukou A. Cardiovascular Responses During Sepsis. Compr Physiol 2021; 11:1605-1652. [PMID: 33792902 DOI: 10.1002/cphy.c190044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Sepsis is the life-threatening organ dysfunction arising from a dysregulated host response to infection. Although the specific mechanisms leading to organ dysfunction are still debated, impaired tissue oxygenation appears to play a major role, and concomitant hemodynamic alterations are invariably present. The hemodynamic phenotype of affected individuals is highly variable for reasons that have been partially elucidated. Indeed, each patient's circulatory condition is shaped by the complex interplay between the medical history, the volemic status, the interval from disease onset, the pathogen, the site of infection, and the attempted resuscitation. Moreover, the same hemodynamic pattern can be generated by different combinations of various pathophysiological processes, so the presence of a given hemodynamic pattern cannot be directly related to a unique cluster of alterations. Research based on endotoxin administration to healthy volunteers and animal models compensate, to an extent, for the scarcity of clinical studies on the evolution of sepsis hemodynamics. Their results, however, cannot be directly extrapolated to the clinical setting, due to fundamental differences between the septic patient, the healthy volunteer, and the experimental model. Numerous microcirculatory derangements might exist in the septic host, even in the presence of a preserved macrocirculation. This dissociation between the macro- and the microcirculation might account for the limited success of therapeutic interventions targeting typical hemodynamic parameters, such as arterial and cardiac filling pressures, and cardiac output. Finally, physiological studies point to an early contribution of cardiac dysfunction to the septic phenotype, however, our defective diagnostic tools preclude its clinical recognition. © 2021 American Physiological Society. Compr Physiol 11:1605-1652, 2021.
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- Matteo Pecchiari
- Dipartimento di Fisiopatologia Medico Chirurgica e dei Trapianti, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Intensive Care Unit, 1st Department of Pulmonary Medicine, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, General Hospital for Diseases of the Chest 'I Sotiria', Athens, Greece
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- 4th Department of Pulmonary Medicine, General Hospital for Diseases of the Chest 'I Sotiria', Athens, Greece
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- Intensive Care Unit, 1st Department of Pulmonary Medicine, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, General Hospital for Diseases of the Chest 'I Sotiria', Athens, Greece
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- Intensive Care Unit, Thriassio General Hospital of Eleusis, Magoula, Greece
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- Intensive Care Unit, 1st Department of Pulmonary Medicine, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, General Hospital for Diseases of the Chest 'I Sotiria', Athens, Greece
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Hernández G, Tapia P, Alegría L, Soto D, Luengo C, Gomez J, Jarufe N, Achurra P, Rebolledo R, Bruhn A, Castro R, Kattan E, Ospina-Tascón G, Bakker J. Effects of dexmedetomidine and esmolol on systemic hemodynamics and exogenous lactate clearance in early experimental septic shock. CRITICAL CARE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CRITICAL CARE FORUM 2016; 20:234. [PMID: 27480413 PMCID: PMC4969982 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-016-1419-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2016] [Accepted: 07/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Persistent hyperlactatemia during septic shock is multifactorial. Hypoperfusion-related anaerobic production and adrenergic-driven aerobic generation together with impaired lactate clearance have been implicated. An excessive adrenergic response could contribute to persistent hyperlactatemia and adrenergic modulation might be beneficial. We assessed the effects of dexmedetomidine and esmolol on hemodynamics, lactate generation, and exogenous lactate clearance during endotoxin-induced septic shock. METHODS Eighteen anesthetized and mechanically ventilated sheep were subjected to a multimodal hemodynamic/perfusion assessment including hepatic and portal vein catheterizations, total hepatic blood flow, and muscle microdialysis. After monitoring, all received a bolus and continuous infusion of endotoxin. After 1 h they were volume resuscitated, and then randomized to endotoxin-control, endotoxin-dexmedetomidine (sequential doses of 0.5 and 1.0 μg/k/h) or endotoxin-esmolol (titrated to decrease basal heart rate by 20 %) groups. Samples were taken at four time points, and exogenous lactate clearance using an intravenous administration of sodium L-lactate (1 mmol/kg) was performed at the end of the experiments. RESULTS Dexmedetomidine and esmolol were hemodynamically well tolerated. The dexmedetomidine group exhibited lower epinephrine levels, but no difference in muscle lactate. Despite progressive hypotension in all groups, both dexmedetomidine and esmolol were associated with lower arterial and portal vein lactate levels. Exogenous lactate clearance was significantly higher in the dexmedetomidine and esmolol groups. CONCLUSIONS Dexmedetomidine and esmolol were associated with lower arterial and portal lactate levels, and less impairment of exogenous lactate clearance in a model of septic shock. The use of dexmedetomidine and esmolol appears to be associated with beneficial effects on gut lactate generation and lactate clearance and exhibits no negative impact on systemic hemodynamics.
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- Glenn Hernández
- Departamento de Medicina Intensiva, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Marcoleta 367, Santiago, 8320000, Chile.
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- Departamento de Medicina Intensiva, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Marcoleta 367, Santiago, 8320000, Chile
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- Departamento de Medicina Intensiva, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Marcoleta 367, Santiago, 8320000, Chile
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- Departamento de Medicina Intensiva, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Marcoleta 367, Santiago, 8320000, Chile
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- Unidad de Pacientes Críticos, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile Santos Dumont 999, Santiago, 8380000, Chile
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- Universidade de Passo Fundo, Av. Brasil Leste, 285 - São José, Passo Fundo, RS, 99052-900, Brazil
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- Departamento de Cirugía Digestiva, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Marcoleta 367, Santiago, 8320000, Chile
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- Departamento de Cirugía Digestiva, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Marcoleta 367, Santiago, 8320000, Chile
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- Departamento de Cirugía Digestiva, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Marcoleta 367, Santiago, 8320000, Chile
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- Departamento de Medicina Intensiva, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Marcoleta 367, Santiago, 8320000, Chile
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- Departamento de Medicina Intensiva, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Marcoleta 367, Santiago, 8320000, Chile
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- Departamento de Medicina Intensiva, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Marcoleta 367, Santiago, 8320000, Chile
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- Intensive Care Medicine Department, Fundación Valle del Lili - Universidad ICESI, Avenida Simón Bolívar Carrera 98, Cali, 76001000, Colombia
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- Departamento de Medicina Intensiva, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Marcoleta 367, Santiago, 8320000, Chile.,Department of Intensive Care Adults, Erasmus University Medical Center, PO Box 2040, Room H625, Rotterdam, CA, 3000, The Netherlands
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Zardi EM, Zardi DM, Dobrina A, Afeltra A. Prostacyclin in sepsis: A systematic review. Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat 2007; 83:1-24. [PMID: 17259068 DOI: 10.1016/j.prostaglandins.2006.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2006] [Revised: 10/24/2006] [Accepted: 12/15/2006] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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According to current literature, infective processes greatly modify both vascular hemodynamics and anti-oxidant properties of affected tissues, causing a change in homeostasis that regulates the correct functioning of all cells responsible for the physiological and metabolic balance of various organs. As a consequence, the response to the infection that has caused the change is also likely to be weaker and, in the case of septic shock, ineffective. In this review, we will take into consideration these mechanisms and then focus on a group of vasodilator drugs (prostacyclin and its analogs) which, though have been used for over 20 years mainly to treat obstructive vascular diseases, have such hemodynamic and anti-inflammatory properties which prevent homeostatic changes. It is obvious that prostacyclin does not definitively have anti-infective characteristics; however, in association with anti-infective drugs (antibiotics, etc.), the effectiveness of the latter appears improved, at least in some circumstances. Similarly, the fact that prostacyclin and its analogs have a cytoprotective effect on the liver and reduce the ischemia-reperfusion damage following liver transplant is not a novelty and evidence that they improve hepatic hemodynamics suggests their use in those pathologies characterized by possible reduced perfusion or ascertained ischemia of the liver.
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- E M Zardi
- Area of Internal Medicine and Immunology, University Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy.
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Burgener D, Laesser M, Treggiari-Venzi M, Oi Y, Jolliet P, Strasser S, Hadengue A, Aneman A. Endothelin-1 blockade corrects mesenteric hypoperfusion in a porcine low cardiac output model. Crit Care Med 2001; 29:1615-20. [PMID: 11505140 DOI: 10.1097/00003246-200108000-00019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To study the importance of endothelin-1-induced vasoconstriction in a model of acute and maintained low cardiac output, by investigating regional changes within the mesenteric and particularly the intestinal mucosal circulation. DESIGN Prospective, controlled animal study. SETTING University-affiliated research laboratory. SUBJECTS Thirteen fasted, anesthetized, mechanically ventilated landrace pigs. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Cardiac output, portal venous blood flow, renal arterial flow, jejunal mucosal microcirculation by laser Doppler flowmetry, jejunal capnotonometry (Pco2 gap), and jejunal mucosal oxygenation (tPo2) were monitored. Cardiac tamponade was established to reduce portal venous blood flow to a preset end point at two thirds of baseline. Measurements were made at baseline, after 90 mins of cardiac tamponade, and 90 mins after the administration of the combined endothelinA/endothelinB antagonist tezosentan at 1 mg.kg-1.hr-1 during tamponade in seven animals. Six animals served as time controls and received only the vehicle. Cardiac tamponade decreased portal venous blood flow, renal arterial flow, and laser Doppler flowmetry, whereas the Pco2 gap increased. The change in tPo2 failed to gain statistical significance (p =.08). Administration of tezosentan during tamponade restored portal venous blood flow and laser Doppler flowmetry to baseline values, increased tPo2 above baseline, and decreased Pco2 gap. No effect on renal arterial flow was observed. Investigated variables remained unchanged in control animals after induction of cardiac tamponade. CONCLUSIONS Endothelin-1 blockade in acute cardiac failure improves mesenteric, but not renal, perfusion, illustrating the regional importance of endothelin-1-induced vasoconstriction. Importantly, endothelin-1 blockade restored mucosal blood flow and oxygenation, which might be particularly interesting considering the implications for maintenance of mucosal barrier integrity in low output states.
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- D Burgener
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Geneva University Hospital, 1211 Geneva 4, Switzerland.
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Matuschak GM, Henry KA, Johanns CA, Lechner AJ. Liver-lung interactions following Escherichia coli bacteremic sepsis and secondary hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2001; 163:1002-9. [PMID: 11282780 DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm.163.4.2003020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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We hypothesized that ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury of the liver during normotensive gram-negative bacteremic sepsis alters the kinetics of circulating endotoxin, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), and coinduced mediators, thereby exacerbating sepsis-induced lung inflammation. Liver and lung dysfunction were studied after hematogenous infection of Sprague-Dawley rats with 10(9) Escherichia coli serotype O55:B5 (EC) and 90 min of secondary hepatic ischemia in EC + I/R and saline-infused (normal saline NS) x I/R rats, followed by brief (1 h) or longer reperfusion (24 h). TNF- alpha:leukotriene interactions in this model were examined using the 5-lipoxygenase-activating protein inhibitor MK-886. Compared with sham-operated EC + Sham animals, peak serum endotoxin, TNF-alpha, alanine aminotransferase, interleukin-6 (IL-6), and hepatic neutrophil (PMN) influx were higher in EC + I/R rats through 24 h (p < 0.05) despite comparable arterial pressure. Lung PMN influx and wet/dry weight ratios were likewise enhanced in EC + I/R versus EC + Sham or NS + I/R rats. MK-886 attenuated TNF-alpha concentrations and ischemic liver injury but not mortality. Thus, focal hepatic I/R augments circulating endotoxin, TNF-alpha, and postbacteremic lung inflammation early after normotensive E. coli bacteremic sepsis.
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- G M Matuschak
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Occupational Medicine, Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center, St. Louis, Missouri 63110-0250, USA.
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Beloucif S, Brienza N, Andreoni K, Ayuse T, Takata M, O'Donnell CP, Robotham JL. Distinct behavior of portal venous and arterial vascular waterfalls in porcine liver. J Crit Care 1995; 10:104-14. [PMID: 7496447 DOI: 10.1016/0883-9441(95)90001-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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PURPOSE Hepatic dysfunction is associated with morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients. Understanding liver hemodynamics in pathological states requires characterization of the normal portal venous and hepatic arterial circulations. Using pressure flow analysis, we tested the hypothesis that vascular waterfalls determine blood flows in the normal liver. METHODS In 14 vascularly isolated porcine livers, steady-state pressure-flow relationships, which defined a slope (incremental resistance) and a zero flow pressure intercept (Po), were generated for each vessel over a range of hepatic venous pressures (Phv). RESULTS Critical closing pressures occurred in the portal venous circulation (Po = 3.8 +/- 0.4 mm Hg) with classical waterfall physiology observed as Phv was raised. The hepatic arterial critical closing pressure (Po = 8.3 +/- 1 mm Hg) showed a constant positive pressure difference of mm Hg versus Phv as the latter was increased from 0 to 28 mm Hg (P < .05). Portal venous resistance decreased when Phv was greater than Po (P < .05), but no effect on hepatic arterial resistance was seen as Phv was increased. CONCLUSION Both critical closing pressures and incremental resistances showed markedly different responses to increased outflow pressures in the portal venous and hepatic arterial circulations. The results provide the physiological basis to analyze hemodynamic changes in the liver under normal and pathological conditions.
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- S Beloucif
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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