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Ann Thorac Surg 2000;69:1425-1430
© 2000 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Original aritcles: Cardiovascular

Hydrodynamics of aortic arch vessels during perfusion through the right subclavian artery

^a Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany

Address reprint requests to Dr Sievers, Klinik für Herzchirurgie, Medizinische Universität zu Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, D-23538 Lübeck, Germany
e-mail: herzchir{at}medinf.mu-luebeck.de

Abstract

Background. Performing subclavian artery cannulation in patients with an atherosclerotic ascending aorta or acute aortic dissection is of growing interest. To increase knowledge about pressure and flow distribution in the arch vessels, we investigated the in vitro perfusion characteristics in right subclavian artery cannulation.

Methods. Pressures and flow rates in the arch vessels of an aortic arch model were measured during perfusion through the right subclavian artery with different geometries and varying flow rates. Flow visualization was performed by laser light.

Results. In normal subclavian artery geometries, pressure and flow showed a significant increase in only the right common carotid artery (8 mm Hg and 25.5 mL/min, respectively, at 5.5 L/min pump flow). In cases of 50% stenosis at the right subclavian artery origin, a reduction of pressure and flow (6 mm Hg and 22.5 mL/min, respectively, at 5.5 L/min pump flow) in the right carotid artery caused by a suction effect was observed.

Conclusions. Right subclavian artery cannulation provides a valuable alternative for ascending aortic cannulation, enabling nearly balanced arch vessel perfusion. Stenosis at the right subclavian artery origin carries the potential risk of slightly reduced perfusion of the right common carotid artery with questionable clinical relevance.

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