Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization with the Holmium:YAG Laser Does Not Improve Myocardial Perfusion in the Acutely Ischemic Heart: an Experimental Study Measuring Myocardial Perfusion by a Thermal Imaging Camera

Eckstein, Friedrich S.; Scheule, Albertus M.; Pauncz, Y; Schmid, Sophie; Zucker, Melinda; Ziemer, Gerhard

doi:10.1055/s-2007-1013161

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“…There was scar contracture over time and at 6 weeks there was little difference between the groups. Moving beyond these histologic reports, Eckstein et al [14] concluded from their trial that a Ho:YAG laser did not provide acute improvement of myocardial perfusion.…”

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Does laser type impact myocardial function following transmyocardial laser revascularization?

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Background Transmyocardial laser revascularization (TMR) is currently clinically performed with either a CO2 or Ho:YAG laser for the treatment of severe angina. While both lasers provide symptomatic relief, there are significant differences in the laser–tissue interactions specific to each device that may impact their ability to enhance the perfusion of myocardium and thereby improve contractile function of the ischemic heart. Methods A porcine model of chronic myocardial ischemia was employed. After collecting baseline functional data with cine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and dobutamine stress echo (DSE), 14 animals underwent TMR with either a CO2 or Ho:YAG laser. Transmural channels were created with each laser in a distribution of 1/cm2 in the ischemic zone. Six weeks post-treatment repeat MRI as well as DSE were obtained after which the animals were sacrificed. Histology was preformed to characterize the laser–tissue interaction. Results CO2 TMR led to improvement in wall thickening in the ischemic area as seen with cine MRI (40.3% vs. baseline, P < 0.05) and DSE (20.2% increase vs. baseline, P < 0.05). Ho:YAG treated animals had no improvement in wall thickening by MRI (−11.6% vs. baseline, P = .67) and DSE (−16.7% vs. baseline, P = 0.08). Correlative semi-quantitative histology revealed a significantly higher fibrosis index in Ho:YAG treated myocardium versus CO2 (1.81 vs. 0.083, P < 0.05). Conclusions In a side-by-side comparison CO2 TMR resulted in improved function of ischemic myocardium as assessed by MRI and echocardiography. Ho:YAG TMR led to no improvement in regional function likely due to concomitant increase in fibrosis in the lasered area.

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Animal Models of Acute and Chronic Coronary Ischemia: Effects of TMR on Perfusion and Left Ventricular Function

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Lowe²

2004

Myocardial Laser Revascularization

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The Impact of Various Wavelength Lasers on Myocardial Function following Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization

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Militaru

2015

Lasers in Cardiovascular Interventions

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Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization with the Holmium:YAG Laser Does Not Improve Myocardial Perfusion in the Acutely Ischemic Heart: an Experimental Study Measuring Myocardial Perfusion by a Thermal Imaging Camera

Abstract: In the presented sheep model, laser revascularization could not improve myocardial perfusion after acute ischemia as seen by the infrared thermal imaging system.

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Does laser type impact myocardial function following transmyocardial laser revascularization?

Does laser type impact myocardial function following transmyocardial laser revascularization?

Animal Models of Acute and Chronic Coronary Ischemia: Effects of TMR on Perfusion and Left Ventricular Function

The Impact of Various Wavelength Lasers on Myocardial Function following Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization

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