: Hemodialysis-induced myocardial stunning (HIMS) is a frequent complication in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis, characterized by transient left ventricular dysfunction due to ischemic episodes. Mitochondrial dysfunction and fluctuations in key ions such as potassium (K) and calcium (Ca) are implicated in the pathogenesis of HIMS. This study aims to investigate the role of mitochondrial dysfunction and the protective potential of mitochondrial ATP-sensitive potassium channels (mitoK) in mitigating HIMS. : A 5/6 nephrectomy rat model was established to mimic chronic kidney disease and the subsequent HIMS. The effects of mitoK channel modulators were evaluated by administering diazoxide (DZX), a mitoK opener, and 5-hydroxydecanoate (5-HD), a mitoK blocker, before hemodialysis. Mitochondrial function was assessed by measuring membrane potential, ATP synthase activity, and intramitochondrial Ca levels. Myocardial function was evaluated using speckle tracking echocardiography. : Rats undergoing hemodialysis exhibited significant reductions in left ventricular strain and synchrony. DZX administration significantly improved mitochondrial function and reduced myocardial strain compared to controls. Conversely, 5-HD worsened mitochondrial swelling and disrupted myocardial function. Higher K and Ca concentrations in the dialysate were associated with improved mitochondrial energy metabolism and myocardial strain. : Mitochondrial dysfunction and ion imbalances during hemodialysis are key contributors to HIMS. The activation of mitoK channels provides mitochondrial protection and may serve as a potential therapeutic strategy to mitigate HIMS.
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