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Transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation effect on the degree of microvascular perfusion in autonomically denervated rat skeletal muscle. 1996

F R Clemente, and K W Barron
Department of Physical Therapy, John G. Rangos, Sr., School of Health Sciences, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 15282, USA.

OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation (TNMES) on the degree of microvascular perfusion in autonomically denervated skeletal muscle. METHODS A completely randomized experimental design was used to compare the effects of TNMES on the degree of microvascular perfusion in the tibialis anterior (TA) and extensor digitorum longus (EDL) muscles from autonomically denervated rats (Ch-TES) to the degree of microvascular perfusion in the same muscles of untreated controls, rats receiving only TNMES (TES), and rats receiving only autonomic denervation (shams). METHODS All electrical stimulation treatments were delivered via carbon silicone surface electrodes, and evoked sustained tetanic contraction of the TA and EDL muscles. Autonomic denervation was achieved by the application of chlorisondamine. METHODS The degree of microvascular perfusion was determined for the deep (DTA) and superficial (STA) region of the TA muscle and the EDL muscle by calculating their perfused microvessel/muscle fiber (PV/F) ratio. RESULTS The PV/F ratio in the DTA from Ch-TES animals was greater (p < or = .05) than that in the same muscle from control and sham animals. The PV/F ratios in the STA and EDL from Ch-TES animals were not significantly (p > .05) different from the PV/F ratio in the respective muscles of shams. CONCLUSIONS The response of the microvasculature in autonomically denervated skeletal muscle to TNMES that evokes muscle contraction is variable, and (2) mechanisms other than autonomic regulation may be involved in this hyperemic response.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008833 Microcirculation The circulation of the BLOOD through the MICROVASCULAR NETWORK. Microvascular Blood Flow,Microvascular Circulation,Blood Flow, Microvascular,Circulation, Microvascular,Flow, Microvascular Blood,Microvascular Blood Flows,Microvascular Circulations
D009119 Muscle Contraction A process leading to shortening and/or development of tension in muscle tissue. Muscle contraction occurs by a sliding filament mechanism whereby actin filaments slide inward among the myosin filaments. Inotropism,Muscular Contraction,Contraction, Muscle,Contraction, Muscular,Contractions, Muscle,Contractions, Muscular,Inotropisms,Muscle Contractions,Muscular Contractions
D009121 Muscle Denervation The resection or removal of the innervation of a muscle or muscle tissue. Denervation, Muscle,Denervations, Muscle,Muscle Denervations
D004561 Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation The use of specifically placed small electrodes to deliver electrical impulses across the SKIN to relieve PAIN. It is used less frequently to produce ANESTHESIA. Analgesic Cutaneous Electrostimulation,Electric Stimulation, Transcutaneous,Electroanalgesia,Percutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation,TENS,Transdermal Electrostimulation,Electrical Stimulation, Transcutaneous,Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation,Percutaneous Electrical Neuromodulation,Percutaneous Neuromodulation Therapy,Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation,Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation,Cutaneous Electrostimulation, Analgesic,Electrical Neuromodulation, Percutaneous,Electrical Neuromodulations, Percutaneous,Electroanalgesias,Electrostimulation, Analgesic Cutaneous,Electrostimulation, Transdermal,Nerve Stimulation, Transcutaneous,Neuromodulation Therapy, Percutaneous,Neuromodulation, Percutaneous Electrical,Neuromodulations, Percutaneous Electrical,Percutaneous Electrical Neuromodulations,Percutaneous Neuromodulation Therapies,Stimulation, Transcutaneous Electric,Stimulation, Transcutaneous Nerve,Therapy, Percutaneous Neuromodulation,Transcutaneous Electric Stimulation,Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation
D000704 Analysis of Variance A statistical technique that isolates and assesses the contributions of categorical independent variables to variation in the mean of a continuous dependent variable. ANOVA,Analysis, Variance,Variance Analysis,Analyses, Variance,Variance Analyses
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D013746 Tetany A disorder characterized by muscle twitches, cramps, and carpopedal spasm, and when severe, laryngospasm and seizures. This condition is associated with unstable depolarization of axonal membranes, primarily in the peripheral nervous system. Tetany usually results from HYPOCALCEMIA or reduced serum levels of MAGNESIUM that may be associated with HYPERVENTILATION; HYPOPARATHYROIDISM; RICKETS; UREMIA; or other conditions. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1490) Spasmophilia,Tetany, Neonatal,Tetanilla,Neonatal Tetanies,Neonatal Tetany,Spasmophilias,Tetanies,Tetanies, Neonatal,Tetanillas
D017207 Rats, Sprague-Dawley A strain of albino rat used widely for experimental purposes because of its calmness and ease of handling. It was developed by the Sprague-Dawley Animal Company. Holtzman Rat,Rats, Holtzman,Sprague-Dawley Rat,Rats, Sprague Dawley,Holtzman Rats,Rat, Holtzman,Rat, Sprague-Dawley,Sprague Dawley Rat,Sprague Dawley Rats,Sprague-Dawley Rats
D017763 Autonomic Denervation The removal or interruption of some part of the autonomic nervous system for therapeutic or research purposes. Denervation, Autonomic,Autonomic Denervations,Denervations, Autonomic

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