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ArticleBioMed research international2019

Intra-Arrest Administration of Cyclosporine and Methylprednisolone Does Not Reduce Postarrest Myocardial Dysfunction.

Meshe Chonde, Katharyn L Flickinger, Matthew L Sundermann, Allison C Koller, David D Salcido, Cameron Dezfulian, James J Menegazzi, Jonathan Elmer

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Article in BioMed research international, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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  1. Mechanism of post cardiac arrest syndrome based on animal models of cardiac arrest.Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences · 2025
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8 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Meshe ChondeUPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, Department of Cardiology, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-9829-7898
Katharyn L FlickingerUniversity of Pittsburgh, Department of Emergency Medicine, USA.
Matthew L SundermannUniversity of Pittsburgh, Department of Emergency Medicine, USA.
Allison C KollerUniversity of Pittsburgh, Department of Emergency Medicine, USA.
David D SalcidoUniversity of Pittsburgh, Department of Emergency Medicine, USA.
Cameron DezfulianUniversity of Pittsburgh, Department of Critical Care Medicine, USA.
James J MenegazziUniversity of Pittsburgh, Department of Emergency Medicine, USA.
Jonathan ElmerUniversity of Pittsburgh, Department of Emergency Medicine, USA.
University of Pittsburgh · US

Funding

VECTOR CORE FACILITYP30CA047904 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · PI JOHN C. BYRD · 1988 to 2026
$158.0M
Pittsburgh Career Development Program in Emergency Medicine ResearchK12HL109068 · NHLBI · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · PI CALLAWAY, CLIFTON W., YEALY, DONALD M · 2011 to 2015
$3.1M
NCI NIH HHS P30 CA047904NHLBI NIH HHS K12 HL109068
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo determine whether the administration of intra-arrest cyclosporine (CCY) and methylprednisolone (MP) preserves left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and cardiac output (CO) after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC).

methodsEleven, 25-30kg female swine were randomized to receive 10mg/kg CCY + 40mg MP or placebo, anesthetized and given a transthoracic shock to induce ventricular fibrillation. After 8 minutes, standard CPR was started. After two additional minutes, the experimental agent was administered. Animals with ROSC were supported for up to 12h with norepinephrine as needed. Echocardiography was performed at baseline, and 1, 2, 6 and 12h post-ROSC. Analysis was performed using generalized estimating equations (GEE) after downsampling continuously sampled data to 5 minute epochs.

resultsEight animals (64%) achieved ROSC after a median of 7 [IQR 5-13] min of CPR, 2 [ IQR 1-3] doses of epinephrine and 2 [IQR 1-5] defibrillation shocks. Animals receiving CCY+MP had higher post ROSC MAP (GEE coefficient -10.2, P = <0.01), but reduced cardiac output (GEE coefficient 0.8, P = <0.01) compared to placebo. There was no difference in LVEF or vasopressor use between arms.

conclusionsIntra-arrest cyclosporine and methylprednisolone decreased post-arrest cardiac output and increased mean arterial pressure without affecting left ventricular ejection fraction.

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AnimalsCardiac OutputCardiomyopathiesCardiopulmonary ResuscitationCyclosporineEchocardiographyElectric CountershockEpinephrineFemaleHeart ArrestHeart VentriclesMethylprednisoloneSwineVasoconstrictor AgentsVentricular FibrillationCyclosporineEpinephrineMethylprednisoloneVasoconstrictor Agents

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PMCPMC6594305
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