Peroxynitrite, the Breakdown Product of Nitric Oxide, Is Beneficial in Blood Cardioplegia but Injurious in Crystalloid Cardioplegia

Abstract

We conclude that (1) the postcardioplegic cardiodynamic effects of ONOO(-) depend on its environment and (2) ONOO(-) in crystalloid solution impairs postcardioplegia systolic and diastolic functional recovery, whereas (3) ONOO(-) in BCP increases functional recovery. This environment-dependent dichotomy in the effect of ONOO(-) may affect the benefits of NO-related adjuncts to crystalloid or BCP solutions (*P<0.05 versus group without ONOO(-)). :II-384-II-391.)