| In vivo recording of monophasic action potentials in awake dogs--new applications for experimental electrophysiology. | |
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PMID: 11327335 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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INTRODUCTION: Despite enormous developments in the field of clinical and experimental electrophysiology there is still a gap in evaluating repolarization in the awake animal. Numerous previous studies have used monophasic action potentials (MAP) to assess repolarization in vitro and in vivo in anesthetized animal models. However, an approach for recording MAP in awake dogs without interference of anesthesia has not yet been developed. METHODS AND RESULTS: We developed an experimental technique to record MAP in conscious dogs by means of conventional rubber introducers which were implanted into the internal jugular vein. In seven awake dogs, atrial as well as ventricular MAP were simultaneously measured without complications. Pacing thresholds were low and stable over time ranging from 0.2 to 4.0 mA. The MAP amplitudes ranged from 10 to 30 mV for ventricular and from 5 to 15 mV for atrial MAP. Continuous MAP recordings of stable amplitude could be made from the same endocardial site for periods of up to one hour. Antegrade and retrograde AV-nodal conduction properties could be assessed. Programmed stimulation was performed to simultaneously determine local refractory periods and MAP duration at cycle lengths from 500 to 200 ms. CONCLUSION: In awake, unsedated dogs the measurement of MAP via rubber introducers permits safe, long-term recording of MAP. Such recordings may be useful for safety pharmacological studies in evaluating cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular drugs with regard to their effects on repolarization. In various canine in vivo models including in vivo models of long QT syndrome, heart failure or sudden cardiac death, the present technique permits electrophysiological measurements without interference of anesthesia. |
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Authors:
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L Eckardt; A Meissner; P Kirchhof; T Weber; M Borggrefe; G Breithardt; H Van Aken; W Haverkamp |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Basic research in cardiology Volume: 96 ISSN: 0300-8428 ISO Abbreviation: Basic Res. Cardiol. Publication Date: 2001 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-04-30 Completed Date: 2001-08-23 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0360342 Medline TA: Basic Res Cardiol Country: Germany |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 169-74 Citation Subset: IM |
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Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität, Innere Medizin C, Münster, Germany. l.eckardt@uni-muenster.de |
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Action Potentials
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physiology* Animals Consciousness Dogs Electrodes, Implanted Electrophysiology / instrumentation, methods* Female Heart / physiology* Male |
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