Name: real-time pressure-volume analysis of acute myocardial infarction in mice
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The authors acknowledge the following funding sources: Else Kr&#246;ner-Fresenius-Stiftung (Tienush Rassaf); Hans und Gertie Fischer Stiftung (Tienush Rassaf), grant from the medical faculty, University Duisburg-Essen, Germany (Tienush Rassaf, Lars Michel); Ernst- und Berta Grimmke-Stiftung (Christos Rammos).

All experiments were completed in accordance and compliance with all relevant regulations&#160;(&#8216;European Convention for the Protection of Vertebrate Animals used for Experimental and other Scientific Purposes&#8217; (Directive 2010/63/EU) and animal care was in accordance with institutional guidelines. All experiments have been performed with male C57BL/6JRj mice at the age of 6 months.
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PV monitoring of LV hemodynamics in acute myocardial infarction serves as a novel method for real-time in vivo assessment of cardiogenic shock and impaired LV function in I/R injury. PV catheterization can provide a broad spectrum of parameters with regard to LV systolic and diastolic function. In addition to the LV volumetric parameters typically obtained by echocardiography or MRI (chamber volumes, EF, stroke volume, and cardiac output), PV analysis yields a more complete profile of LV function by simultaneous...

Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in western civilization1. Acute myocardial infarction is a critical event, which is associated with high acute and chronic mortality2. Even if revascularization is achieved via emergency percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), mortality remains high, particularly within the first 48 h after onset of symptoms in patients with acute myocardial infarction3. Cardiogenic shock caused by acute reduction in left ventricular (LV) function is a major cause for in-hospital mortality in these patients3. This early reduction in LV function is caused by myocardial damage following ischemia and reperfusion. This so-called ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury is mediated by changes in cellular metabolome such as exaggerated generation of reactive oxygen species4,5.
To explore possible protective mechanisms leading to a decrease in myocardial damage in a preclinical setting, reliable mouse models are essential including methods for evaluation of post-I/R LV function6. In this setting, transthoracic echocardiography7 and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)6 are widely used for functional phenotyping8,9. However, these methods are not suitable for the assessment of severe LV dysfunction and cardiogenic shock in an ongoing acute myocardial infarction and cannot directly show data on LV pressure. The Langendorff apparatus using isolated heart in an ex vivo assay provides information about the underlying pathomechanisms of early-phase I/R injury10. This method is limited due to its inability to reproduce in vivo adaptive mechanisms such as regulation of the autonomous nervous system or hormonal regulation and acid-base homeostasis. There is currently no method available for a complete functional phenotyping of cardiogenic shock and left ventricular dysfunction during an ongoing myocardial I/R injury.
A synchronized approach with combination of pressure-volume (PV) catheterization and transient surgical left main coronary artery (LCA) occlusion could be beneficial but technically challenging. Stable extracardiac hemodynamics during I/R injury are essential for valid results since unstable anesthesia or blood loss could heavily influence the results. A novel approach for hemodynamic phenotyping of I/R injury via LV PV catheterization and transient LCA occlusion could bring new insights on cardiogenic shock and LV dysfunction in acute myocardial infarction and serve as a method for future analysis on cardioprotection.

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real-time pressure-volume analysis of acute myocardial infarction in mice

Acute myocardial infarction can lead to acute heart failure and cardiogenic shock. The evaluation of hemodynamics is critical for the evaluation of any potential therapeutic approach directed against acute left ventricular (LV) dysfunction. Current imaging modalities (e.g., echocardiography and magnetic resonance imaging) have several limitations since data on LV pressure cannot directly be measured. LV catheterization in mice undergoing coronary artery occlusion could serve as a novel method for a real-time evaluation of LV function.
At the beginning of the procedure, mice were anesthetized followed by endotracheal intubation. For LV catheterization, the right carotid artery was exposed via middle-neck incision. The catheter was introduced and placed into the LV cavity. Left thoracotomy was conducted and the left main coronary artery (LCA) was ligated. To induce reperfusion, the suture was released after 45 min. Pressure-volume data was recorded at all times.
Ligation of the LCA caused a decrease in LV systolic function as evidenced by a 30% reduction in stroke volume, LV ejection fraction (EF), and cardiac output. Maximum dP/dt as a parameter for LV contractility was also significantly reduced and diastolic function was severely impaired (minimum dP/dt -40%). Reperfusion over a period of 20 min did not lead to a complete recovery of LV function.
Real-time pressure-volume analysis served as a valid procedure for monitoring cardiac function during acute myocardial infarction in mice. Maintaining stable anesthesia and a standardized surgical approach was crucial to ensure valid results. As the early phase of acute myocardial infarction is critical for morbidity and mortality, the delineated method could be beneficial for preclinical evaluation of new strategies for cardioprotection.

After LV catheterization, reversible LCA ligation was performed for 45 min followed by 10 min of reperfusion. PV data was recorded at all times (Figure 1).
Correct placement of the PV catheter was confirmed by obtaining the characteristic LV PV graph (Figure 2A). LV catheter placement showed the typical ventricular pressure range with a minimum of 0 - 20 mmHg whereas fa...

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Real-time Pressure-volume Analysis of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Mice

Acute myocardial infarction in mice induces acute but incompletely characterized changes in left ventricular (LV) function. LV catheterization in mice undergoing coronary artery occlusion serves as a novel method for a real-time evaluation of LV function.

Acute myocardial infarction can lead to acute heart failure and cardiogenic shock. The evaluation of hemodynamics is critical for the evaluation of any ...

This method can help answer key questions in the field of cardiovascular research such as identifying early protective mechanisms in acute myocardia infraction. The main advantage of this technique is that an advanced hemodynamic characterization can be performed real time in mice undergoing myocardial infarction followed up by reperfusion. Endotracheal intubation and ischemia reperfusion surgery will be performed by Pia Stock, a biologist from our laboratory.After anesthetizing the animal, remove the neck and chest hair using electric clippers. Next, clean the skin with three alternating scrubs of Betadine and 70%alcohol. Now, using small surgical scissors, make a 10-millimeter longitudinal median incision five millimeters beneath the bottom lip and towards the sternum.Next, bluntly dissect the left and right part of the submandibular gland using forceps. Then, separate the muscle and fat tissue in the right paratracheal region to access the right commune corroded artery. Using curved forceps, carefully bluntly dissect the vessel to mobilize and separate five to 10 millimeters of it.Always avoid moving the vagus nerve in the corroded body, as this can lead to severe hypotension and bradycardia. After the vessel mobilization, pass the two prepared 5/0 silk sutures under the vessel. Then ligate the distal vessel using a tight knot, and place a loose knot on the proximal suture where the catheter will go.Next, place a hemostat vascular clamp on the proximal end of the exposed vessel, proximal to the suture. This will be used to reversibly block blood flow. Now, using microscissors, open the vessel with the wedge-shaped incision one millimeter proximal to the cranial knot.A small drop of blood should be seen. Then, stretch the incision and insert the catheter 10 millimeters into the vessel. Now, start recording the data collected by the catheter probe.Next, extract the vascular clamp, then add one or two drops of saline into the incision to help slide the catheter another 10 millimeters down the vessel. Then, tighten the knot to prevent blood reflux alongside the catheter without locking the catheter in place. Now, gently continue advancing the catheter until the pressure analysis shows an arterial blood pressure profile when the catheter has reached the aorta.At the aortic valve, light resistance and pull synchronized movement should also be felt. When trying to advance the catheter through the aortic valve, it can help to pull it back five millimeters and advance again. Proper left ventricular catheterization will be indicated by a change in diastolic pressure.Any change in volume is also an indicator of advancing the sensor to the left ventricle. Once certain that the catheter is in the left ventricle, fasten the proximal knot more tightly to prevent it from moving. After the catheterization, prepare the 45 minute ischemia.First, incise the skin from the caudal sternum to the left axilla. Then proceed with the blunt preparation of the two muscle layers to expose the ribs. Next, open the thorax with an incision between the third and fourth left rib.Make use of surgical hooks to access the pericardium, and then resect the pericardium covering the heart. Before continuing with the left main coronary artery ligation, wait 30 seconds without touching the animal to record pressure and volume data for a valid analysis. Now, identify the left main coronary artery.It emerges under the left oracle and descends at the left side of the heart towards the apex. Then, loop a 6/0 polypropylene suture around the artery two millimeters under the left oracle. Next, place a small silicon tube under the loop and secure it with a knot.If the distal myocardium starts to turn gray, then the left main coronary artery has been occluded. To proceed, cut the suture at one millimeter length, and then release the surgical hooks and manually close the muscle layers above the incision. Then wait 45 minutes while continuously recording pressure and volume data.After 45 minutes, reopen the incision and remove the silicon tube to induce reperfusion. Then record data for another 20 minutes. When the heart turns back to being red, the reperfusion is successful.After the reperfusion period, loosen the knot and extract the catheter while quickly fastening the knot again to prevent loss of blood if blood is needed for further studies. After completing the calibration steps, which are detailed in the text protocol, perform a software-guided data analysis. For the baseline data, highlight at least 10 cycles taken before the passing of the catheter into the aortic valve.As needed, exclude any cycles with deviations due to ventilation or manipulation. Next, analyze 10 cycle blocks on five minute intervals through the ischemia and reperfusion. The various parameters calculated by this analysis are sufficient for characterization of the left ventricular function.At the end of the experiment, after the catheter has been retracted from the left ventricle, take a final analysis of the pressure data. Following the protocol, after the left ventricular catheterization, reversible left main coronary artery ligation was performed for 45 minutes followed by 20 minutes of reperfusion. Correct placement of the volume and pressure catheter was confirmed by obtaining the characteristic left ventricular pressure-volume graph.Successful occlusion of the left main coronary artery was visually confirmed by blanching of the distal left ventricular myocardium. After the left main coronary artery occlusion, pressure and volume data was analyzed on five minute intervals. Pressure data showed no changes in maximum left ventricular systolic pressure, indicating preserved peripheral perfusion and stable anesthesia.Analysis of left ventricular volume revealed that during the early phase of the ischemia, there was a significant decrease in ejection fraction and in absolute stroke volume. The maximum change in pressure, a parameter of left ventricular contractility, showed a 30%reduction in mice undergoing myocardial ischemia. The minimum change in pressure significantly decreased as well, indicating impaired left ventricular compliance.After watching this video, you should have a good understanding on how to characterize left ventricular systolic and diastolic function in mice undergoing acute myocardial infarction using pressure-volumes catheter technique.

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Acute Myocardial Infarction in Rats

With heart failure leading the cause of death in the USA (Hunt), biomedical research is fundamental to advance medical treatments for cardiovascular diseases. Animal models that mimic human cardiac disease, such as myocardial infarction (MI) and ischemia-reperfusion (IR) that induces heart failure as well as pressure-overload (transverse aortic constriction) that induces cardiac hypertrophy and heart failure (Goldman and Tarnavski), are useful models to study cardiovascular disease. In particular, myocardial ischemia (MI) is a leading cause for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality despite controlling certain risk factors such as arteriosclerosis and treatments via surgical intervention (Thygesen). Furthermore, an acute loss of the myocardium following myocardial ischemia (MI) results in increased loading conditions that induces ventricular remodeling of the infarcted border zone and the remote non-infarcted myocardium. Myocyte apoptosis, necrosis and the resultant increased hemodynamic load activate multiple biochemical intracellular signaling that initiates LV dilatation, hypertrophy, ventricular shape distortion, and collagen scar formation. This pathological remodeling and failure to normalize the increased wall stresses results in progressive dilatation, recruitment of the border zone myocardium into the scar, and eventually deterioration in myocardial contractile function (i.e. heart failure). The progression of LV dysfunction and heart failure in rats is similar to that observed in patients who sustain a large myocardial infarction, survive and subsequently develops heart failure (Goldman). The acute myocardial infarction (AMI) model in rats has been used to mimic human cardiovascular disease; specifically used to study cardiac signaling mechanisms associated with heart failure as well as to assess the contribution of therapeutic strategies for the treatment of heart failure. The method described in this report is the rat model of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). This model is also referred to as an acute ischemic cardiomyopathy or ischemia followed by reperfusion (IR); which is induced by an acute 30-minute period of ischemia by ligation of the left anterior descending artery (LAD) followed by reperfusion of the tissue by releasing the LAD ligation (Vasilyev and McConnell). This protocol will focus on assessment of the infarct size and the area-at-risk (AAR) by Evan's blue dye and triphenyl tetrazolium chloride (TTC) following 4-hours of reperfusion; additional comments toward the evaluation of cardiac function and remodeling by modifying the duration of reperfusion, is also presented. Overall, this AMI rat animal model is useful for studying the consequence of a myocardial infarction on cardiac pathophysiological and physiological function.

The rat model of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is useful to study the consequence of a MI on cardiac pathophysiological and physiological function.

With heart failure leading the cause of death in the USA (Hunt), biomedical research is fundamental to advance medical treatments for cardiovascular ...

Induction of Myocardial Infarction in Adult Zebrafish Using Cryoinjury

The mammalian heart is incapable of significant regeneration following an acute injury such as myocardial infarction1. By contrast, urodele amphibians and teleost fish retain a remarkable capacity for cardiac regeneration with little or no scarring throughout life2,3. It is not known why only some non-mammalian vertebrates can recreate a complete organ from remnant tissues4,5. To understand the molecular and cellular differences between regenerative responses in different species, we need to use similar approaches for inducing acute injuries.
In mammals, the most frequently used model to study cardiac repair has been acute ischemia after a ligation of the coronary artery or tissue destruction after cryoinjury6,7. The cardiac regeneration in newts and zebrafish has been predominantly studied after a partial resection of the ventricular apex2,3. Recently, several groups have established the cryoinjury technique in adult zebrafish8-10. This method has a great potential because it allows a comparative discussion of the results obtained from the mammalian and non-mammalian species.
Here, we present a method to induce a reproducible disc-shaped infarct of the zebrafish ventricle by cryoinjury. This injury model is based on rapid freezing-thawing tissue, which results in massive cell death of about 20% of cardiomyocytes of the ventricular wall. First, a small incision was made through the chest with iridectomy scissors to access the heart. The ventricular wall was directly frozen by applying for 23-25 seconds a stainless steel cryoprobe precooled in liquid nitrogen. To stop the freezing of the heart, fish water at room temperature was dropped on the tip of the cryoprobe. The procedure is well tolerated by animals, with a survival rate of 95%.
To characterize the regenerative process, the hearts were collected and fixed at different days after cryoinjury. Subsequently, the specimen were embedded for cryosectioning. The slides with sections were processed for histological analysis, in situ hybridization and immunofluorescence. This undertaking enhances our understanding of the factors that are required for the regenerative plasticity in the zebrafish, and provide new insights into the machinery of cardiac regeneration. A conceptual and molecular understanding of heart regeneration in zebrafish will impact both developmental biology and regenerative medicine.

Zebrafish represents a valuable model to study the mechanisms of heart regeneration in vertebrates. Here, we present a protocol for induction of a heart infarct in adult zebrafish using cryoinjury. This method results in massive cell death within 20% of the ventricular wall, similar to that observed in mammalian infarcts.

The mammalian heart is incapable of significant regeneration following an acute injury such as myocardial infarction1. By contrast, urodele amphibians and ...

MRI and PET in Mouse Models of Myocardial Infarction

Myocardial infarction is one of the leading causes of death in the Western world. The similarity of the mouse heart to the human heart has made it an ideal model for testing novel therapeutic strategies.
In vivo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) gives excellent views of the heart noninvasively with clear anatomical detail, which can be used for accurate functional assessment. Contrast agents can provide basic measures of tissue viability but these are nonspecific. Positron emission tomography (PET) is a complementary technique that is highly specific for molecular imaging, but lacks the anatomical detail of MRI. Used together, these techniques offer a sensitive, specific and quantitative tool for the assessment of the heart in disease and recovery following treatment.
In this paper we explain how these methods are carried out in mouse models of acute myocardial infarction. The procedures described here were designed for the assessment of putative protective drug treatments. We used MRI to measure systolic function and infarct size with late gadolinium enhancement, and PET with fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) to assess metabolic function in the infarcted region. The paper focuses on practical aspects such as slice planning, accurate gating, drug delivery, segmentation of images, and multimodal coregistration. The methods presented here achieve good repeatability and accuracy maintaining a high throughput.

We describe how to perform MRI and PET imaging of the mouse heart. The protocol is tailored to assess treatment efficacy in models of myocardial infarction and heart failure.

Myocardial infarction is one of the leading causes of death in the Western world. The similarity of the mouse heart to the human heart has made it an ...

Myocardial Infarction and Functional Outcome Assessment in Pigs

Introduction of newly discovered cardiovascular therapeutics into first-in-man trials depends on a strictly regulated ethical and legal roadmap. One important prerequisite is a good understanding of all safety and efficacy aspects obtained in a large animal model that validly reflect the human scenario of myocardial infarction (MI). Pigs are widely used in this regard since their cardiac size, hemodynamics, and coronary anatomy are close to that of humans. Here, we present an effective protocol for using the porcine MI model using a closed-chest coronary balloon occlusion of the left anterior descending artery (LAD), followed by reperfusion. This approach is based on 90 min of myocardial ischemia, inducing large left ventricle infarction of the anterior, septal and inferoseptal walls. Furthermore, we present protocols for various measures of outcome that provide a wide range of information on the heart, such as cardiac systolic and diastolic function, hemodynamics, coronary flow velocity, microvascular resistance, and infarct size. This protocol can be easily tailored to meet study specific requirements for the validation of novel cardioregenerative biologics at different stages (i.e. directly after the acute ischemic insult, in the subacute setting or even in the chronic MI once scar formation has been completed). This model therefore provides a useful translational tool to study MI, subsequent adverse remodeling, and the potential of novel cardioregenerative agents.

This protocol describes the porcine myocardial infarction (MI) model using a 90 min closed-chest coronary balloon occlusion of the left anterior descending artery (LAD), followed by reperfusion. Furthermore, the protocol for several outcome parameters, such as cardiac function, hemodynamics, microvascular resistance, and infarct size, are also presented.

Introduction of newly discovered cardiovascular therapeutics into first-in-man trials depends on a strictly regulated ethical and legal roadmap. One ...

Minimal Invasive Surgical Procedure of Inducing Myocardial Infarction in Mice

Myocardial infarction still remains the main cause of death in western countries, despite considerable progress in the stent development area in the last decades. For clarification of the underlying mechanisms and the development of new therapeutic strategies, the availability of valid animal models are mandatory. Since we need new insights into pathomechanisms of cardiovascular diseases under in vivo conditions to combat myocardial infarction, the validity of the animal model is a crucial aspect. However, protection of animals are highly relevant in this context. Therefore, we establish a minimally invasive and simple model of myocardial infarction in mice, which assures a high reproducibility and survival rate of animals. Thus, this models fulfils the requirements of the 3R principle (Replacement, Refinement and Reduction) for animal experiments and assure the scientific information needed for further developing of therapeutical strategies for cardiovascular diseases.

A highly reproducible model for myocardial infarction in mice with minimal invasive manipulations is described. The model can be easily performed, resulting in a high reproducibility and survival rate. Thus, the described model will reduce the number of required animals as requested by the 3R principle (Replacement, Refinement and Reduction).

Myocardial infarction still remains the main cause of death in western countries, despite considerable progress in the stent development area in the last ...

Primary Outcome Assessment in a Pig Model of Acute Myocardial Infarction

Mortality after acute myocardial infarction remains substantial and is associated with significant morbidity, like heart failure. Novel therapeutics are therefore required to confine cardiac damage, promote survival and reduce the disease burden of heart failure. Large animal experiments are an essential part in the translational process from experimental to clinical therapies. To optimize clinical translation, robust and representative outcome measures are mandatory. The present manuscript aims to address this need by describing the assessment of three clinically relevant outcome modalities in a pig acute myocardial infarction (AMI) model: infarct size in relation to area at risk (IS/AAR) staining, 3-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and admittance-based pressure-volume (PV) loops. Infarct size is the main determinant driving the transition from AMI to heart failure and can be quantified by IS/AAR staining. Echocardiography is a reliable and robust tool in the assessment of global and regional cardiac function in clinical cardiology. Here, a method for three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (3D-TEE) in pigs is provided. Extensive insight into cardiac performance can be obtained by admittance-based pressure-volume (PV) loops, including intrinsic parameters of myocardial function that are pre- and afterload independent. Combined with a clinically feasible experimental study protocol, these outcome measures provide researchers with essential information to determine whether novel therapeutic strategies could yield promising targets for future testing in clinical studies.

Reliable and accurate outcome assessment is the key for translation of preclinical therapies into clinical treatment. The current paper describes how to assess three clinically relevant primary outcome parameters of cardiac performance and damage in a pig acute myocardial infarction model.

Mortality after acute myocardial infarction remains substantial and is associated with significant morbidity, like heart failure. Novel therapeutics are ...

Myocardial Infarction in Neonatal Mice, A Model of Cardiac Regeneration

Myocardial infarction induced by coronary artery ligation has been used in many animal models as a tool to study the mechanisms of cardiac repair and regeneration, and to define new targets for therapeutics. For decades, models of complete heart regeneration existed in amphibians and fish, but a mammalian counterpart was not available. The recent discovery of a postnatal window during which mice possess regenerative capabilities has led to the establishment of a mammalian model of cardiac regeneration. A surgical model of mammalian cardiac regeneration in the neonatal mouse is presented herein. Briefly, postnatal day 1 (P1) mice are anesthetized by isoflurane and placed on an ice pad to induce hypothermia. After the chest is opened, and the left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD) is visualized, a suture is placed around the LAD to inflict myocardial ischemia in the left ventricle. The surgical procedure takes 10-15 min. Visualizing the coronary artery is crucial for accurate suture placement and reproducibility. Myocardial infarction and cardiac dysfunction are confirmed by triphenyl-tetrazolium chloride (TTC) staining and echocardiography, respectively. Complete regeneration 21 days post myocardial infarction is verified by histology. This protocol can be used to as a tool to elucidate mechanisms of mammalian cardiac regeneration after myocardial infarction.

This protocol describes a highly reproducible model of cardiac regeneration by surgical induction of myocardial infarction in the left ventricle of postnatal day 1 mice. The method involves induction of hypothermic anesthesia and ligation of the left anterior descending coronary artery.

Myocardial infarction induced by coronary artery ligation has been used in many animal models as a tool to study the mechanisms of cardiac repair and ...

Digital PCR for Quantifying Circulating MicroRNAs in Acute Myocardial Infarction and Cardiovascular Disease

Circulating serum microRNAs (miRNAs) have shown promise as biomarkers for the cardiovascular disease and acute myocardial infarction (AMI), being released from the cardiovascular cells into the circulation. Circulating miRNAs are highly stable and can be quantified. The quantitative expression of specific miRNAs can be linked to the pathology, and some miRNAs show high tissue and disease specificity. Finding novel biomarkers for cardiovascular diseases is of importance for medical research. Quite recently, digital polymerase chain reaction (dPCR) has been invented. dPCR, combined with fluorescent hydrolysis probes, enables specific direct absolute quantification. dPCR exhibits superior technical qualities, including a low variability, high linearity, and high sensitivity compared to the quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). Thus, dPCR is a more accurate and reproducible method for directly quantifying miRNAs, particularly for the use in large multi-center cardiovascular clinical trials. In this publication, we describe how to effectively perform digital PCR in order to assess the absolute copy number in serum samples.

Circulating microRNAs have shown promise as biomarkers for cardiovascular diseases and acute myocardial infarctions. In this study, we describe a protocol for miRNA extraction, reverse transcription, and digital PCR for the absolute quantification of miRNAs in the serum of patients with cardiovascular disease.

Circulating serum microRNAs (miRNAs) have shown promise as biomarkers for the cardiovascular disease and acute myocardial infarction (AMI), being released ...

Utilizing Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Devices in Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock

Cardiogenic shock is defined as persistent hypotension, accompanied by evidence of end organ hypo-perfusion. Percutaneous ventricular assist devices (PVADs) are used for the treatment of cardiogenic shock in an effort to improve hemodynamics. Impella is currently the most common PVAD and actively pumps blood from the left ventricle into the aorta. PVADs unload the left ventricle, increase cardiac output and improve coronary perfusion. PVADs are typically placed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory under fluoroscopic guidance via the femoral artery when feasible. In cases of severe peripheral arterial disease, PVADs can be implanted through an alternative access. In this article, we summarize the mechanism of action of PVAD and the data supporting their use in the treatment of cardiogenic shock.

Percutaneous ventricular assist devices are increasingly being utilized in patients with acute myocardial infarction and cardiogenic shock. Herein, we discuss the mechanism of action and hemodynamic effects of such devices. We also review algorithms and best practices for the implantation, management and weaning of these complex devices.

Cardiogenic shock is defined as persistent hypotension, accompanied by evidence of end organ hypo-perfusion. Percutaneous ventricular assist devices ...

A Modified Simple Method for Induction of Myocardial Infarction in Mice

Myocardial infarction (MI) represents one of the leading causes of death. MI models are widely used for investigating the pathomechanisms of post-MI remodeling and evaluation of novel therapeutics. Different methods (e.g., isoproterenol treatment, cryoinjury, coronary artery ligation, etc.) have been used to induce MI. Compared with isoproterenol treatment and cryoinjury, coronary artery ligation may better reflect the ischemic response and chronic remodeling after MI. However, traditional methods for coronary ligation in mice are technically challenging. The current study describes a simple and efficient process for induction of MI in mice with readily available materials. The mouse chest skin was cut open under stable anesthesia. The heart was immediately externalized through the intercostal space after blunt separation of the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor. The left anterior descending branch (LAD) was ligated with a 6-0 suture 3 mm from its origin. Following LAD ligation, staining with 2,3,5-Triphenyltetrazolium chloride (TTC) indicated successful induction of MI and temporal changes of post-MI scar size. Meanwhile, survival analysis results showed overt mortality within 7 days after MI, mainly due to cardiac rupture. Moreover, post-MI echocardiographic assessment demonstrated successful induction of contractile dysfunction and ventricular remodeling. Once mastered, an MI model can be established in mice within 2-3 min with readily available materials.

Under adequate anesthesia, the mouse heart was externalized through the intercostal space, and myocardial infarction was successfully induced by ligating the left anterior descending artery (LAD) using materials readily available in most laboratories.

Myocardial infarction (MI) represents one of the leading causes of death. MI models are widely used for investigating the pathomechanisms of post-MI ...