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Halothane inhibits calcium accumulation following myocardial ischemia and calcium paradox in guinea pig hearts. 1987

S Hoka, and Z J Bosnjak, and J P Kampine

This study was performed to test the hypothesis that halothane inhibits calcium accumulation associated with myocardial ischemia and calcium paradox. Using a Langendorff preparation in isolated guinea pig hearts, tissue 45Ca was measured after 40 and 60 min of loading with 45Ca, followed by 20 min of washout period. Myocardial ischemia was produced by a 30-min occlusion of the left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD). LAD occlusion caused an increase in 45Ca content in the anterior left ventricular muscle (ischemic area) of 215% compared to that of the posterior left ventricular muscle (normal myocardium). The increase in 45Ca content in the ischemic area was significantly less (P less than 0.05) in the presence of halothane (1%) compared to the non-halothane group. Halothane did not significantly alter 45Ca content in the non-ischemic myocardium. Myocardial injury associated with calcium paradox, which was produced by a 10-min perfusion of the heart with calcium-free Krebs solution followed by normal calcium repletion, caused a significant increase (P less than 0.05) in the 45Ca content compared to control. Addition of halothane (1%) significantly depressed (P less than 0.05) the increase in 45Ca content caused by calcium paradox. It is suggested that halothane might inhibit calcium accumulation associated with myocardial ischemia and calcium paradox under certain experimental situations. The inhibitory effect of halothane on calcium accumulation may be beneficial for the ischemic heart during halothane anesthesia.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008954	Models, Biological	Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of biological processes or diseases. For disease models in living animals, DISEASE MODELS, ANIMAL is available. Biological models include the use of mathematical equations, computers, and other electronic equipment.	Biological Model,Biological Models,Model, Biological,Models, Biologic,Biologic Model,Biologic Models,Model, Biologic
D009206	Myocardium	The muscle tissue of the HEART. It is composed of striated, involuntary muscle cells (MYOCYTES, CARDIAC) connected to form the contractile pump to generate blood flow.	Muscle, Cardiac,Muscle, Heart,Cardiac Muscle,Myocardia,Cardiac Muscles,Heart Muscle,Heart Muscles,Muscles, Cardiac,Muscles, Heart
D002118	Calcium	A basic element found in nearly all tissues. It is a member of the alkaline earth family of metals with the atomic symbol Ca, atomic number 20, and atomic weight 40. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and combines with phosphorus to form calcium phosphate in the bones and teeth. It is essential for the normal functioning of nerves and muscles and plays a role in blood coagulation (as factor IV) and in many enzymatic processes.	Coagulation Factor IV,Factor IV,Blood Coagulation Factor IV,Calcium-40,Calcium 40,Factor IV, Coagulation
D002132	Calcium Radioisotopes	Unstable isotopes of calcium that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. Ca atoms with atomic weights 39, 41, 45, 47, 49, and 50 are radioactive calcium isotopes.	Radioisotopes, Calcium
D003326	Coronary Circulation	The circulation of blood through the CORONARY VESSELS of the HEART.	Circulation, Coronary
D003327	Coronary Disease	An imbalance between myocardial functional requirements and the capacity of the CORONARY VESSELS to supply sufficient blood flow. It is a form of MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA (insufficient blood supply to the heart muscle) caused by a decreased capacity of the coronary vessels.	Coronary Heart Disease,Coronary Diseases,Coronary Heart Diseases,Disease, Coronary,Disease, Coronary Heart,Diseases, Coronary,Diseases, Coronary Heart,Heart Disease, Coronary,Heart Diseases, Coronary
D006168	Guinea Pigs	A common name used for the genus Cavia. The most common species is Cavia porcellus which is the domesticated guinea pig used for pets and biomedical research.	Cavia,Cavia porcellus,Guinea Pig,Pig, Guinea,Pigs, Guinea
D006221	Halothane	A nonflammable, halogenated, hydrocarbon anesthetic that provides relatively rapid induction with little or no excitement. Analgesia may not be adequate. NITROUS OXIDE is often given concomitantly. Because halothane may not produce sufficient muscle relaxation, supplemental neuromuscular blocking agents may be required. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p178)	1,1,1-Trifluoro-2-Chloro-2-Bromoethane,Fluothane,Ftorotan,Narcotan
D006321	Heart	The hollow, muscular organ that maintains the circulation of the blood.	Hearts
D006339	Heart Rate	The number of times the HEART VENTRICLES contract per unit of time, usually per minute.	Cardiac Rate,Chronotropism, Cardiac,Heart Rate Control,Heartbeat,Pulse Rate,Cardiac Chronotropy,Cardiac Chronotropism,Cardiac Rates,Chronotropy, Cardiac,Control, Heart Rate,Heart Rates,Heartbeats,Pulse Rates,Rate Control, Heart,Rate, Cardiac,Rate, Heart,Rate, Pulse