2010
Pharmacodynamics and Cardiopulmonary Side Effects of CW002, a Cysteine-reversible Neuromuscular Blocking Drug in Dogs
Heerdt PM, Malhotra JK, Pan BY, Sunaga H, Savarese JJ. Pharmacodynamics and Cardiopulmonary Side Effects of CW002, a Cysteine-reversible Neuromuscular Blocking Drug in Dogs. Anesthesiology 2010, 112: 910-916. PMID: 20234311, DOI: 10.1097/aln.0b013e3181d31f71.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsX ED95Neuromuscular blocking drugsCardiopulmonary side effectsVascular resistanceArterial pressureBlocking drugsCardiac outputHistamine releaseSide effectsMean pulmonary artery pressurePulmonary artery pressurePulmonary vascular resistanceSystemic vascular resistanceMean arterial pressurePulmonary arterial pressureArtery pressureHemodynamic effectsPulmonary complianceVentricular contractilityInspiratory pressureNeuromuscular blockadeVentricular pressureED95Large dosesCW002Cysteine Reversal of the Novel Neuromuscular Blocking Drug CW002 in Dogs
Sunaga H, Malhotra JK, Yoon E, Savarese JJ, Heerdt PM. Cysteine Reversal of the Novel Neuromuscular Blocking Drug CW002 in Dogs. Anesthesiology 2010, 112: 900-909. PMID: 20234310, DOI: 10.1097/aln.0b013e3181d31f8c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOrgan toxicityHeart rateIsoflurane-nitrous oxide anesthesiaAcute cardiovascular effectsNeuromuscular blocking drugsDose-response relationshipDose-dependent mannerEndogenous L-cysteineCardiovascular effectsHemodynamic effectsMedian durationArterial pressureBlood pressureBlocking drugsHistologic evidenceNeuromuscular blockadeOxide anesthesiaTwitch recoveryMuscle recoveryHistopathologic analysisMuscle twitchLarge doseCW002Additional groupDose
2009
Case report: paradoxical ventricular septal motion in the setting of primary right ventricular myocardial failure
Maslow A, Schwartz C, Mahmood F, Singh A, Heerdt PM. Case report: paradoxical ventricular septal motion in the setting of primary right ventricular myocardial failure. Journal Canadien D'anesthésie 2009, 56: 510-517. PMID: 19475470, DOI: 10.1007/s12630-009-9108-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRV myocardial tissueRV ejectionSystemic hypotensionSeptal motionParadoxical ventricular septal motionMyocardial tissueRV fractional areaVentricular septal motionEnd-organ dysfunctionRight heart failureRight ventricular failureMitral valve replacementVentricular systolic functionEarly postoperative periodSystemic organ failureSystemic organ functionSystolic septal motionMultiple inotropesVasopressor administrationVentricular failureEchocardiographic evaluationHemodynamic instabilityInotropic medicationsPostoperative periodSystolic function
2001
Comparison of Right and Left Ventricular Responses to Left Ventricular Assist Device Support in Patients With Severe Heart Failure
Barbone A, Holmes J, Heerdt P, The’ A, Naka Y, Joshi N, Daines M, Marks A, Oz M, Burkhoff D. Comparison of Right and Left Ventricular Responses to Left Ventricular Assist Device Support in Patients With Severe Heart Failure. Circulation 2001, 104: 670-675. PMID: 11489773, DOI: 10.1161/hc3101.093903.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge FactorsAgedBlood PressureCalcium-Transporting ATPasesCardiac OutputFemaleFibrosisHeart FailureHeart TransplantationHeart VentriclesHeart-Assist DevicesHemodynamicsHumansIn Vitro TechniquesLungMaleMiddle AgedSarcoplasmic Reticulum Calcium-Transporting ATPasesTime FactorsVenous PressureConceptsSevere heart failureLVAD supportRight ventricleLeft ventricleReverse remodelingHeart failureHigh central venous pressurePulmonary artery diastolic pressureVentricular assist device supportLV myocyte diameterCentral venous pressureAssist device supportHigh cardiac outputHearts of patientsForce-frequency relationVentricular assist deviceComparison of rightPossible primary roleRV trabeculaeVenous pressureVentricular responseDiastolic pressureHemodynamic unloadingCardiac outputNeurohormonal factors
1998
Disparity of isoflurane effects on left and right ventricular afterload and hydraulic power generation in swine.
Heerdt P, Gandhi C, Dickstein M. Disparity of isoflurane effects on left and right ventricular afterload and hydraulic power generation in swine. Anesthesia & Analgesia 1998, 87: 511-21. PMID: 9728819, DOI: 10.1097/00000539-199809000-00002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreload recruitable stroke work slopeDose-related decreaseRight ventricleLeft ventricleISO groupMinimum alveolar anesthetic concentration (MAC) isofluraneIso animalsPulmonary arterial blood flowIsoflurane-induced alterationsRight ventricular afterloadTotal arterial resistanceDose-related effectsEffects of isofluranePeak systolic pressureAutonomic nervous activityArterial blood flowGroups of swineRegional segment lengthVolatile Anesthetic EffectsEjection of bloodBiventricular contractilityRV contractilityVascular effectsVentricular afterloadSystolic pressureDisparity of Isoflurane Effects on Left and Right Ventricular Afterload and Hydraulic Power Generation in Swine
Heerdt P, Gandhi C, Dickstein M. Disparity of Isoflurane Effects on Left and Right Ventricular Afterload and Hydraulic Power Generation in Swine. Anesthesia & Analgesia 1998, 87: 511-521.. DOI: 10.1213/00000539-199809000-00002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreload recruitable stroke work slopeDose-related decreaseRight ventricleLeft ventricleISO groupMinimum alveolar anesthetic concentration (MAC) isofluraneIso animalsPulmonary arterial blood flowIsoflurane-induced alterationsTotal arterial resistanceDose-related effectsEffects of isofluranePeak systolic pressureAutonomic nervous activityArterial blood flowGroups of swineRegional segment lengthVolatile Anesthetic EffectsEjection of bloodBiventricular contractilityRV contractilityVascular effectsVentricular afterloadSystolic pressureLV afterload