Effects of regional nerve blockade in patients with heart failure
- VernacularTitle:局部阻滞肾神经治疗心力衰竭的临床应用
- Author:
Qiming DAI
;
Genshan MA
;
Yi FENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Heart failure,congestive;
Heart function tests;
Neural inhibition
- From:
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology
1993;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the clinical feasibility and effects of regional nerve blockade in patients with heart failure.Methods The study enrolled a total of 10 patients,age range from 55 to 75 years old(average 64?11 years old).The subject includes 8 males and 2 females,among which 6 cases were ischemic cardiomyopathy and 4 cases were dilated cardiomyopathy.All the patients met the criteria of NYHA class Ⅲ-Ⅳ heart function with heavy fluid load unresponsive to optimal medical therapy.Patients with diabetes and renal failure were ruled out from the study.After application of local anesthesia,15 mL of 0.25% Naropin was injected inside Gerota's fascia to achieve regional nerve blockade under CT guidance.Serum and urine electrolytes,neurohormones,renal clearance of sodium and 24-hour urine volume were recorded 24 h before and after the operation.Variartions in heart rate,blood pressure and symptons of dyspnea and edema were also under monitor.Results After nerve blockade,the 24-hour urine volume and renal sodium clearance increased obviously while the level of neurohormones decreased compared with that before operation.No obvious changes in heart rate and blood pressure were recorded and the symptons of heart failure were improved in the patients after operation. No complication was recorded in the study. Conclusion Regional nerve blockade may be a feasible,safe and effective treatment for congestive heart failure patients who do not respond well to the existing optimal medical therapy.
