PMID: 7547727May 1, 1995Paper

Noninvasive diagnosis of cardiac allograft rejection: the effect of procainamide

Journal of Investigative Surgery : the Official Journal of the Academy of Surgical Research
J E EverettS Shumway

Abstract

The surface electrocardiogram (ECG) has been used as a noninvasive technique for the diagnosis of cardiac allograft rejection. Alteration in conduction, R-wave amplitude, and rhythm have been associated with rejection. These ECG findings are modulated by the myocyte sodium channel, but are inconsistent and occur only during severe rejection episodes. The purpose of this study was to (1) characterize changes in cardiac electrophysiology during allograft rejection using the highly sensitive intramyocardial electrocardiogram and (2) determine whether pharmacological sodium channel blockade with procainamide enhances subtle ECG changes. Nine mongrel dogs underwent heterotopic heart transplantation in which four intramyocardial leads (one anteriorly and posteriorly on each ventricle) were attached. Leads exited to a subcutaneously placed ECG block which was transcutaneously accessed posttransplant to record direct intramyocardial electrocardiograms. Six animals were treated with procainamide, while three were not and served as controls. Daily measurements included the QRS, QT, and QTc intervals and the R-wave amplitude. Endomyocardial biopsies were performed weekly and also when significant decline in ECG amplitude occurred. Detaile...Continue Reading

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