Fractionated infusions of cryopreserved stem cells may prevent DMSO-induced major cardiac complications in graft recipients

Haematologica. 1996 Jan-Feb;81(1):59-61.

Abstract

The amount of transfused dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is indicated as the major cause of the cryoprotectant-related toxicity in autologous stem cell recipients, with a high incidence of major cardiac side effects. In this study we tried to discover whether fractionated infusion of the total graft volume could prevent the DMSO-related major cardiovascular side effects. We conclude that continuous cardiac monitoring during and after fractionated infusions of DMSO-containing graft documented no major arrhythmias, with only seven episodes of asymptomatic sinus bradycardia.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / chemically induced
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Chemical Fractionation
  • Cryopreservation*
  • Dimethyl Sulfoxide / adverse effects*
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Transplantation, Autologous

Substances

  • Dimethyl Sulfoxide