Effect of different anesthetic agents on left ventricular systolic function assessed by echocardiography in hamsters

Determination of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) using in vivo imaging is the cardiac functional parameter most frequently employed in preclinical research. However, there is considerable conflict regarding the effects of anesthetic agents on LVEF. This study aimed at assessing the effects...

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Published in:Brazilian journal of medical and biological research 2016-08, Vol.49 (10)
Main Authors: D.M. Tanaka, M.M.D. Romano, E.E.V. Carvalho, L.F.L. Oliveira, H.C.D. Souza, B.C. Maciel, H.C. Salgado, R. Fazan-Júnior, M.V. Simões
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Language:English
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Anesthetics
Echocardiography
Hamsters
Systolic function
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Summary:Determination of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) using in vivo imaging is the cardiac functional parameter most frequently employed in preclinical research. However, there is considerable conflict regarding the effects of anesthetic agents on LVEF. This study aimed at assessing the effects of various anesthetic agents on LVEF in hamsters using transthoracic echocardiography. Twelve female hamsters were submitted to echocardiography imaging separated by 1-week intervals under the following conditions: 1) conscious animals, 2) animals anesthetized with isoflurane (inhaled ISO, 3 L/min), 3) animals anesthetized with thiopental (TP, 50 mg/kg, intraperitoneal), and 4) animals anesthetized with 100 mg/kg ketamine plus 10 mg/kg xylazine injected intramuscularly (K/X). LVEF obtained under the effect of anesthetics (ISO=62.2±3.1%, TP=66.2±2.7% and K/X=75.8±1.6%) was significantly lower than that obtained in conscious animals (87.5±1.7%, P
ISSN:1414-431X
DOI:10.1590/1414-431x20165294