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The effects of biphasic waveform design on post-resuscitation myocardial function.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15063435     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVES: This study examined the effects of biphasic truncated exponential waveform design on survival and post-resuscitation myocardial function after prolonged ventricular fibrillation (VF). BACKGROUND: Biphasic waveforms are more effective than monophasic waveforms for successful defibrillation, but optimization of energy and current levels to minimize post-resuscitation myocardial dysfunction has been largely unexplored. We examined a low-capacitance waveform typical of low-energy application (low-energy biphasic truncated exponential [BTEL]; 100 microF, < or =200 J) and a high-capacitance waveform typical of high-energy application (high-energy biphasic truncated exponential [BTEH]; 200 microF, > or =200 J). METHODS: Four groups of anesthetized 40- to 45-kg pigs were investigated. After 7 min of electrically induced VF, a 15-min resuscitation attempt was made using sequences of up to three defibrillation shocks followed by 1 min of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Animals were randomized to BTEL at 150 J or 200 J or to BTEH at 200 J or 360 J. RESULTS: Resuscitation was unsuccessful in three of the five animals treated with BTEH at 200 J. All other attempts were successful. Significant therapy effects were observed for survival (p = 0.035), left ventricular ejection fraction (p < 0.001), stroke volume (p < 0.001), fractional area change (p < 0.001), cardiac output (p = 0.044), and mean aortic pressure (p < 0.001). Hemodynamic outcomes were negatively associated with energy and average current but positively associated with peak current. Peak current was the only significant predictor of survival (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Maximum survival and minimum myocardial dysfunction were observed with the low-capacitance 150-J waveform, which delivered higher peak current while minimizing energy and average current.
Authors:
Wanchun Tang; Max Harry Weil; Shijie Sun; Dawn Jorgenson; Carl Morgan; Kada Klouche; David Snyder
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of the American College of Cardiology     Volume:  43     ISSN:  0735-1097     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Am. Coll. Cardiol.     Publication Date:  2004 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2004-04-05     Completed Date:  2004-05-25     Revised Date:  2007-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8301365     Medline TA:  J Am Coll Cardiol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1228-35     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Insitute of Critical Care Medicine, Palm Springs, California 92262-5309, USA. drsheart@aol.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation*
Disease Models, Animal
Electric Countershock
High-Energy Shock Waves / therapeutic use*
Male
Models, Cardiovascular
Myocardium / pathology*
Swine
Treatment Outcome
Ventricular Fibrillation / physiopathology,  therapy
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
R01HL 54322/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS

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