Heart failure and carotid body chemoreception

Harold D. Schultz, Noah J. Marcus

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Abstract

There is substantial evidence to implicate a role of the carotid body (CB) chemoreflex in sympathetic and breathing dysregulation in several cardio-respiratory diseases, drawing renewed interest in its potential implications for clinical treatment and management. Evidence from both chronic heat failure (CHF) patients and animal models indicates that the CB chemoreflex is enhanced in CHF and contributes to the tonic elevation in sympathetic nerve activity (SNA) and periodic breathing associated with the disease. Although this maladaptive change likely derives from altered function at all levels of the reflex arc, a change in afferent function of the CB is likely to be a main driving force. This review will focus on recent advances in our understanding of the physiological mechanisms that alter CB function in CHF and their potential translational impact on treatment of CHF.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationArterial Chemoreception
Subtitle of host publicationFrom Molecules to Systems
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media, LLC
Pages387-395
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)9789400745834
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012

Publication series

NameAdvances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
Volume758
ISSN (Print)0065-2598

Keywords

  • Blood flow
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Chemoreflex
  • Exercise
  • Kruppel like factor
  • Sleep apnea
  • Sympathetic nervous system

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

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