Objectives: Microdialysis allows the in vivo biochemical analysis of interstitial fluids. Our aim was to reveal in vivo reliable data of the myocardium during open beating heart surgery.
Design: In ten patients undergoing routine beating coronary artery bypass grafting a microdialysis catheter was inserted into the left ventricle. Measurements were performed up to 45 min after anastomosis. Data were retrospectively compared with standard on-pump procedures.
Results: The myocardial lactate remained stable during anastomosis, followed by a significant decrease of lactate after revascularisation. Myocardial glucose levels showed a slight decrease, followed by a significant increase after revascularisation. Myocardial purines showed a slight increase during anastomosis, followed by a sharp decrease during reperfusion period.
Conclusions: In contrast to on-pump procedures myocardial lactate and purines showed less increasing trend during the ischemic period, while myocardial glucose remained stable as a sign of preserved tissue blood flow. Myocardial microdialysis showed different values compared to the elective on-pump CABG and previous animal studies. This technique allows bedside monitoring of biochemical changes, suggesting its possible role as a clinical monitoring tool.
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