Custodiol-HTK (Histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate) Solution as a Cardioplegic Agent
Coronary Artery Disease, Myocardial Ischemia, Coronary Disease
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Coronary Artery Disease focused on measuring Physiological Effects of Drugs, Cardiovascular Agents, Therapeutic Uses, Pharmacologic Actions, Mannitol, Cardiac Surgery, Cardioplegic Solutions, HTK solution, Myocardial protection, Coronary Artery Disease, Myocardial Ischemia, Coronary Disease, Heart Diseases
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients undergoing scheduled cardiac surgery requiring cardioplegic arrest with expected cross clamp time>45 minutes
- Patients age 18 and older
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant women*
- Urgent or emergent cases
- Repeat cardiovascular surgical procedures
- Patients on dialysis
- Any known allergies to components of either cardioplegia solution *All women of child bearing potential must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test.
Sites / Locations
- William Beaumont Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Cardioplegia: Custodiol HTK Solution
Cold Blood Cardioplegia
Custodiol HTK (histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate) cardioplegia: One liter of HTK solution (Custodiol; Koehler Chemi, Alsbach-Haenlien, Germany) contains the following components: 15 mmol/L sodium chloride, 9 mmol/L potassium chloride, 4 mmol/L magnesium chloride, 18 mmol/L histidine hydrochloride, 180 mmol/L histidine, 2 mmol/L tryptophan, 30 mmol/L mannitol, 0.015 mmol/L calcium chloride, 1 mmol/L potassium hydrogen 2-ketoglutarate, osmolarity 310 mOsm/kg, pH 7.02-7.20. Custodiol-HTK was delivered to establish and maintain cardiac arrest. After cross-clamping of the aorta approximately 1-2 L of Custodiol-HTK was infused into the ascending aorta over 6-8 minutes. Additional doses of 100-200 ml were administered as needed. Custodiol-HTK was delivered at a temperature of 4°C - 10°C.
Cold Blood Cardioplegia: One liter of cold blood cardioplegic solution, mixed at a ratio of 4:1 per Beaumont standard of care (blood /cardioplegic solution), contains the following in a 500 cc bag of D5W (dextrose 5% in water): 50meq/L potassium chloride, 37.5 meq/L sodium bicarbonate and 7.5 meq/L magnesium sulfate. After cross-clamping the aorta, at least 1000 mL of a 4:1 mixture of cold blood: cold crystalloid was administered at a pressure of 300 mmHg or less via a twin roller pump. Every 20 minutes an additional > 200 mL was administered as needed. The cardioplegic solution was delivered at a temperature of 4°C - 8°C.