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Cardiovascular Research 2003 58(1):136-141; doi:10.1016/S0008-6363(02)00860-X
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Copyright © 2003, European Society of Cardiology

Regional left ventricular deafferentation increases baroreflex sensitivity following myocardial infarction

Anthony J. Minisi*, Trisha B. Nashed and M.Susan Quinn

Department of Internal Medicine (Cardiology), Medical College of Virginia, Campus of Virginia Commonwealth University and Hunter Holmes McGuire Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Richmond, VA 23249, USA

* Corresponding author. Tel.: +1-804-675-5448; fax: +1-804-675-5450. anthony.minisi{at}med.va.gov

Objective: Depressed baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) has been observed following MI and has adverse prognostic implications. The mechanism for this finding is unknown. We tested the hypothesis that depressed BRS following myocardial infarction (MI) is related to augmented input from afferent receptors in the left ventricle. Methods: Conscious, chronically-instrumented dogs were trained to undergo BRS testing. This testing was performed before and 4 weeks after creation of experimental anterior MI. Animals were then randomized to undergo regional deafferentation or sham thoracotomy. One week later, BRS testing was repeated. Results: Animals with reduced BRS post-MI showed slight increases in sensitivity values after regional deafferentation. Following sham thoracotomy, animals with reduced BRS post-MI exhibited further decreases in sensitivity values. The differences in mean BRS values measured after regional or sham deafferentation were significant (17.4±2.0 ms/mmHg vs. 11.7±1.4 ms/mmHg; P<0.05). Conclusions: In animals with reduced BRS post-MI, deafferentation of the infarcted region prevented the progressive decline in sensitivity values that was noted in the control group. These data suggest that depressed BRS following MI is related to augmented afferent input from left ventricular receptors.

KEYWORDS Autonomic nervous system; Baroreflex; Heart rate (variability); Infarction; Receptors


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