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INTRODUCTION: Heart transplantation is the gold standard for advanced heart failure treatment. This study examines the survival rates and risk factors for early mortality in adult heart transplant recipients at a Brazilian center. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study involved 255 adult heart transplant patients from a single center in Brazil. Data were collected from medical records and databases including three defined periods (2012-2015, 2016-2019, and 2020-2022). Statistical analysis employed Kaplan-Meier survival curves, Cox proportional hazards analysis for 30-day mortality risk factors, and Log-rank tests. RESULTS: The recipients were mostly male (74.9%), and the mean age was 46.6 years. Main causes of heart failure were idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (33.9%), Chagas cardiomyopathy (18%), and ischemic cardiomyopathy (14.3%). The study revealed an overall survival of 68.1% at one year, 58% at five years, and 40.8% at 10 years after heart transplantation. Survivalimproved significantly over time, combining the most recent periods (2016 to 2022) it was 73.2% in the first year and 63% in five years. The main risk factors for 30-day mortality were longer time on cardiopulmonary bypass, the initial period of transplants (2012 to 2015), older age of the donor, and nutritional status of the donor (overweight or obese). The main causes of death within 30 days post-transplant were infection and primary graft dysfunction. CONCLUSION: The survival analysis by period demonstrated that the increased surgical volume, coupled with the team's experience and modifications to the immunosuppression protocol, contributed to the improved early and mid-term outcomes.
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Insuficiencia Cardíaca , Trasplante de Corazón , Humanos , Masculino , Trasplante de Corazón/mortalidad , Femenino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios Retrospectivos , Brasil/epidemiología , Adulto , Factores de Riesgo , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/mortalidad , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/cirugía , Estimación de Kaplan-Meier , Tasa de Supervivencia , Análisis de Supervivencia , Factores de Tiempo , Modelos de Riesgos ProporcionalesRESUMEN
Since 2022, the mechanical left ventricular support system Impella 5.5® has been used in Austria for patients with cardiogenic shock, advanced heart failure, post-cardiotomy and low output syndrome. The surgical insertion of the Impella 5.5 via the subclavian artery or alternatively via the ascending aorta has become an established procedure for medium-term treatment in patients with cardiogenic shock and bridging scenarios, such as bridge to recovery, bridge to left ventricular assist device (LVAD), bridge to decision, and bridge to heart transplant (HTx) in Austria. All Impella left ventricular heart pumps share the common feature of unloading the left ventricle, with the Impella 5.5 achieving a full cardiac output of 5.5 l/min. The stable positioning via transaxillary or transaortic insertion enables rapid extubation and mobilization of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), leading to a significantly shorter ICU stay. The combined support of Impella 5.5 with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has also proven effective in certain scenarios. Several nonrandomized studies demonstrated the effectiveness and safety of the Impella 5.5 in practice, which have been included in multiple international guidelines. The advantages of the Impella 5.5 in practice include the easy handling with high positional stability, and low complications rates. This article describes the significance of surgical Impella treatment in Austria from the perspective of Austrian clinical experts.
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Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Cardíacos , Corazón Auxiliar , Humanos , Austria , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Cardíacos/métodos , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/cirugía , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/terapia , Resultado del Tratamiento , Choque Cardiogénico/terapia , Choque Cardiogénico/cirugía , Medicina Basada en la Evidencia , Oxigenación por Membrana Extracorpórea/métodosRESUMEN
Since 2022, the mechanical left ventricular support system Impella 5.5® has been used in Austria for patients with cardiogenic shock, advanced heart failure, post-cardiotomy and low output syndrome. The surgical insertion of the Impella 5.5 via the subclavian artery or alternatively via the ascending aorta has become an established procedure for medium-term treatment in patients with cardiogenic shock and bridging scenarios, such as bridge to recovery, bridge to left ventricular assist device (LVAD), bridge to decision, and bridge to heart transplant (HTx) in Austria. All Impella left ventricular heart pumps share the common feature of unloading the left ventricle, with the Impella 5.5 achieving a full cardiac output of 5.5 l/min. The stable positioning via transaxillary or transaortic insertion enables rapid extubation and mobilization of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), leading to a significantly shorter ICU stay. The combined support of Impella 5.5 with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has also proven effective in certain scenarios. Several nonrandomized studies demonstrated the effectiveness and safety of the Impella 5.5 in practice, which have been included in multiple international guidelines. The advantages of the Impella 5.5 in practice include the easy handling with high positional stability, and low complications rates. This article describes the significance of surgical Impella treatment in Austria from the perspective of Austrian clinical experts.
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Corazón Auxiliar , Austria , Humanos , Resultado del Tratamiento , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Cardíacos/métodos , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/cirugía , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/terapia , Medicina Basada en la Evidencia , Choque Cardiogénico/terapia , Choque Cardiogénico/cirugíaRESUMEN
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Mechanical circulatory support is used frequently as a method of stabilizing patients with end stage heart failure who are unable to safely await allograft availability. While this technology has been fundamentally important in supporting patients with normal cardiac anatomy, it is still used infrequently in adult patients with congenital heart disease and end-stage heart failure. Here, we review the data on mechanical circulatory support technology in this small but growing population of patients with chronic heart disease prone to the development of circulatory failure. RECENT FINDINGS: Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) has been increasingly employed in adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) as a bridge to transplant. The new United Network for Organ Sharing listing system favoring temporary MCS use with a higher listing status offers another tool to stabilize ACHD patients and potentially shorten wait times. Both temporary and Durable MCS could help improve transplant candidacy and posttransplant outcomes in select groups of ACHD patients. SUMMARY: Durable and temporary MCS have the potential to significantly improve access to transplant and overall transplant outcomes in ACHD patients.
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Cardiopatías Congénitas , Insuficiencia Cardíaca , Trasplante de Corazón , Corazón Auxiliar , Listas de Espera , Humanos , Cardiopatías Congénitas/cirugía , Cardiopatías Congénitas/terapia , Cardiopatías Congénitas/fisiopatología , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/terapia , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/cirugía , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/fisiopatología , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/diagnóstico , Adulto , Resultado del Tratamiento , Factores de Riesgo , Factores de TiempoRESUMEN
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: With advances in the field of congenital cardiac surgery and in the management of congenital heart defects in early life, the population of adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients is increasing. End-stage heart failure is currently the main cause of cardiovascular mortality and is expected to increase in the coming years. This review summarizes recent innovations in transplant techniques, with special attention to what is known in the population of ACHD recipients. RECENT FINDINGS: The use of machine perfusion for heart preservation enables longer preservation times. Normothermic (organ care system - OCS) and hypothermic (hypothermic oxygenated perfusion - HOPE) machine perfusion will alleviate the time pressure associated with heart transplantation in the ACHD population, may allow for expansion of the geographical range in which donors can be matched and may improve graft quality. Donation after circulatory death (DCD) heart transplantation, either through direct procurement-machine perfusion (DP-MP) or thoraco-abdominal normothermic regional perfusion (TA-NRP) is a viable strategy to further expand the donor pool. SUMMARY: The use of machine perfusion and DCD donors in ACHD is feasible and shows promise. Time pressure and shortage of donors is even more critical in ACHD than in other patient populations, making these innovations particularly relevant. Further clinical experience and research is needed to elucidate their impact.
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Cardiopatías Congénitas , Trasplante de Corazón , Preservación de Órganos , Perfusión , Humanos , Preservación de Órganos/métodos , Preservación de Órganos/efectos adversos , Trasplante de Corazón/métodos , Cardiopatías Congénitas/cirugía , Perfusión/métodos , Perfusión/efectos adversos , Resultado del Tratamiento , Donantes de Tejidos/provisión & distribución , Selección de Donante , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/cirugía , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/fisiopatologíaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: It is controversial whether pulmonary function testing should be performed routinely in cardiac surgery patients. The aim of our study was to focus on patients who have congestive heart failure, caused by left ventricular dysfunction or left-sided heart valve disease, and study the prognostic value of performing preoperative pulmonary function testing on their postoperative outcomes. METHODS: This is a retrospective propensity score matched study that included 366 patients with congestive heart failure who underwent cardiac surgery and had preoperative pulmonary function test. The patients were divided into two groups: Group 1 who had a normal or mild reduction in pulmonary function tests and group 2 who had moderate to severe reduction in pulmonary function tests. The postoperative outcomes, including pulmonary complications, were compared between the two groups. RESULTS: Pulmonary function tests were normal or mildly reduced in 190 patients (group 1) and moderately to severely reduced in 176 patients (group 2). Propensity matching identified 111 matched pairs in each group with balanced preoperative and operative characteristics. Compared to group 1, Group 2 had longer duration of mechanical ventilation [12 (7.5-16) vs. 9 (6.5-13) hours, p < 0.001], higher postoperative Creatinine [111 (90-142) vs. 105 (81-128) µmol/dl, p = 0.02] and higher hospital mortality (6.31% vs. 0%, p = 0.02). CONCLUSION: Routine Pulmonary Function Testing should be performed in patients with Left ventricular dysfunction and/or congestive heart failure undergoing cardiac surgery since moderate to severe reduction in those patients was associated with longer duration of mechanical ventilation and higher hospital mortality.
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Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Cardíacos , Insuficiencia Cardíaca , Puntaje de Propensión , Pruebas de Función Respiratoria , Disfunción Ventricular Izquierda , Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Estudios Retrospectivos , Disfunción Ventricular Izquierda/fisiopatología , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/fisiopatología , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/cirugía , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/complicaciones , Persona de Mediana Edad , Anciano , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/fisiopatologíaRESUMEN
Background: In the early postoperative stage after heart transplantation, there is a lack of predictive tools to guide postoperative management. Whether the vasoactive-inotropic score (VIS) can aid this prediction is not well illustrated. Methods: In total, 325 adult patients who underwent heart transplantation at our center between January 2015 and December 2018 were included. The maximum VIS (VISmax) within 24 h postoperatively was calculated. The Kaplan-Meier method was used for survival analysis. A logistic regression model was established to determine independent risk factors and to develop a nomogram for a composite severe adverse outcome combining early mortality and morbidity. Results: VISmax was significantly associated with extensive early outcomes such as early death, renal injury, cardiac reoperation and mechanical circulatory support in a grade-dependent manner, and also predicted 90-day and 1-year survival (p < 0.05). A VIS-based nomogram for the severe adverse outcome was developed that included VISmax, preoperative advanced heart failure treatment, hemoglobin and serum creatinine. The nomogram was well calibrated (Hosmer-Lemeshow p = 0.424) with moderate to strong discrimination (C-index = 0.745) and good clinical utility. Conclusion: VISmax is a valuable prognostic index in heart transplantation. In the early post-transplant stage, this VIS-based nomogram can easily aid intensive care clinicians in inferring recipient status and guiding postoperative management.
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Trasplante de Corazón , Nomogramas , Humanos , Trasplante de Corazón/efectos adversos , Femenino , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Adulto , Estudios Retrospectivos , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/etiología , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/diagnóstico , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/cirugía , Factores de Riesgo , Cuidados Posoperatorios/métodos , Estimación de Kaplan-Meier , Anciano , PronósticoRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Both atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure (HF) are common cardiovascular diseases. If the two exist together, the risk of stroke, hospitalization for HF and all-cause death is increased. Currently, research on left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) in patients with AF and HF is limited and controversial. This study was designed to investigate the safety and effectiveness of LAAC in AF patients with different types of HF. METHODS: Patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) and HF who underwent LAAC in the First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University from August 2014 to July 2021 were enrolled. According to left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), the study divided into HF with reduced ejection fraction (LVEF < 50%, HFrEF) group and HF with preserved ejection fraction (LVEF ≥ 50%, HFpEF) group. The data we collected from patients included: gender, age, comorbid diseases, CHA2DS2-VASc score, HAS-BLED score, NT-proBNP level, residual shunt, cardiac catheterization results, occluder size, postoperative medication regimen, transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) results and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) results, etc. Patients were followed up for stroke, bleeding, device related thrombus (DRT), pericardial tamponade, hospitalization for HF, and all-cause death within 2 years after surgery. Statistical methods were used to compare the differences in clinical outcome of LAAC in AF patients with different types of HF. RESULTS: Overall, 288 NVAF patients with HF were enrolled in this study, including 142 males and 146 females. There were 74 patients in the HFrEF group and 214 patients in the HFpEF group. All patients successfully underwent LAAC. The CHA2DS2-VASc score and HAS-BLED score of HFrEF group were lower than those of HFpEF group. A total of 288 LAAC devices were implanted. The average diameter of the occluders was 27.2 ± 3.5 mm in the HFrEF group and 26.8 ± 3.3 mm in the HFpEF group, and there was no statistical difference between the two groups (P = 0.470). Also, there was no statistically significant difference in the occurrence of residual shunts between the two groups as detected by TEE after surgery (P = 0.341). LVEF was significantly higher in HFrEF group at 3 days, 3 months and 1 year after operation than before (P < 0.001). At 45-60 days after surgery, we found DRT in 9 patients and there were 4 patients (5.4%) in HFrEF group and 5 patients (2.3%) in HFpEF group, with no significant difference between the two groups (P = 0.357). One patient with DRT had stroke. The incidence of stroke was 11.1% in patients with DRT and 0.7% in patients without DRT (P = 0.670). There was one case of postoperative pericardial tamponade, which was improved by pericardiocentesis at 24 h after surgery in the HFpEF group, and there was no significant difference between the two groups (P = 1.000). During a mean follow-up period of 49.7 ± 22.4 months, there were no significant differences in the incidence of stroke, bleeding, DRT and HF exacerbation between the two groups. We found a statistical difference in the improvement of HF between HFrEF group and HFpEF group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: LAAC is safe and effective in AF patients with different types of HF. The improvement of cardiac function after LAAC is more pronounced in HFrEF group than in HFpEF group.
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Fibrilación Atrial , Función del Atrio Izquierdo , Insuficiencia Cardíaca , Cierre del Apéndice Auricular Izquierdo , Accidente Cerebrovascular , Función Ventricular Izquierda , Anciano , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Apéndice Atrial/diagnóstico por imagen , Apéndice Atrial/fisiopatología , Apéndice Atrial/cirugía , Fibrilación Atrial/complicaciones , Fibrilación Atrial/diagnóstico , Fibrilación Atrial/fisiopatología , Fibrilación Atrial/cirugía , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/complicaciones , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/diagnóstico , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/fisiopatología , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/cirugía , Cierre del Apéndice Auricular Izquierdo/efectos adversos , Recuperación de la Función , Estudios Retrospectivos , Medición de Riesgo , Factores de Riesgo , Accidente Cerebrovascular/epidemiología , Accidente Cerebrovascular/etiología , Accidente Cerebrovascular/prevención & control , Volumen Sistólico , Factores de Tiempo , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: More women of childbearing age are surviving after heart transplantation (HT), many of whom have a desire to become pregnant. Limited data exist evaluating patients' perspectives, receipt of counseling, and knowledge surrounding contraception, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and medication safety after HT. METHODS: We conducted a voluntary, confidential, web-based cross-sectional survey of women who were childbearing age (defined as 18-45 years) at the time of HT. Transplants occurred between January 2005 and January 2020. Surveys were conducted across 6 high-volume HT centers in the United States. RESULTS: There were 64 responses from women who were of childbearing age at the time of HT. Twenty-five women (39.1%) were pregnant before HT, and 6 (9.4%) women reported at least 1 pregnancy post-transplant. Fifty-three percent (n=34) reported they did not receive enough information on post-HT pregnancy before listing for HT, and 26% (n=16) did not discuss their ability to become pregnant with their care team before proceeding with HT. Following HT, 44% (n=28) still felt that they had not received enough information regarding pregnancy. The majority of women (n=49, 77%) had discussed contraception to prevent unplanned pregnancy with their transplant team. Twenty percent (n=13) reported that pregnancy was never safe after transplantation based on the information they had received from their transplant providers. CONCLUSIONS: Many women feel they are not receiving adequate counseling with regard to posttransplant reproductive health. This survey highlights an opportunity to improve both provider education and patient communication to better support women with HT desiring posttransplant pregnancy.
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Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud , Trasplante de Corazón , Humanos , Femenino , Embarazo , Adulto , Estudios Transversales , Persona de Mediana Edad , Adulto Joven , Adolescente , Estados Unidos , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/cirugía , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/psicología , Anticoncepción/métodos , Educación del Paciente como Asunto , Complicaciones Cardiovasculares del EmbarazoRESUMEN
Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are increasingly implanted in patients with advanced heart failure. Currently, LVAD care is predominantly concentrated at specialized tertiary care hospitals. However, the increasing workload and logistical burden for implanting centres pose significant challenges to accessing care for individual patients in remote areas. An emerging approach to LVAD patient management is the use of a shared care model (SCM), which facilitates collaboration between implanting centres and local non-implanting hospitals. This scoping review explores and synthesizes the current scientific evidence on the use of SCMs in LVAD care management. Eligible studies were identified in EMBASE, PubMed MEDLINE, Web of Science, Cochrane and Google Scholar. Findings were synthesized in accordance with PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Of the 950 records screened, five articles met the inclusion criteria. Four review articles focused on the proposed benefits and challenges of using SCMs. Main benefits included improved patient satisfaction and continuity of care. Important challenges were initial education of non-implanting centre staff and maintaining competency. One prospective study showed that absence of LVAD-specific care was associated with impaired survival and higher rates of pump thrombosis and LVAD-related infections. The use of SCMs is a promising approach in the long-term management of LVAD patients. However, sufficient evidence about the impact of SCMs on patients and the healthcare system is not currently available. Standardized protocols based on prospective studies are needed to develop safe and effective shared care for LVAD patients.
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Insuficiencia Cardíaca , Corazón Auxiliar , Humanos , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/terapia , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/cirugíaRESUMEN
Severe systemic right ventricular failure with tricuspid regurgitation is associated with poor prognosis. Here, we report a case of 49-year-old patient who experienced severe systemic right ventricular failure following atrial switch. We chose the surgical strategy for this challenging case using comprehensive four-dimensional imaging. The patient underwent tricuspid valve repair and cardiac resynchronization therapy and recovered with improved cardiac function and regulated tricuspid valve regurgitation.
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Terapia de Resincronización Cardíaca , Insuficiencia Cardíaca , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide , Disfunción Ventricular Derecha , Función Ventricular Derecha , Humanos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/cirugía , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/fisiopatología , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Tricúspide/etiología , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/fisiopatología , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/etiología , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/cirugía , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/diagnóstico por imagen , Resultado del Tratamiento , Disfunción Ventricular Derecha/fisiopatología , Disfunción Ventricular Derecha/etiología , Disfunción Ventricular Derecha/diagnóstico por imagen , Disfunción Ventricular Derecha/cirugía , Válvula Tricúspide/cirugía , Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Válvula Tricúspide/fisiopatología , Recuperación de la Función , Masculino , Índice de Severidad de la Enfermedad , Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas , Anuloplastia de la Válvula Cardíaca , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos CardíacosRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: There are diverse indications for heart transplantation (HTx), often categorized into ischemic (ICM) and nonischemic (NICM) cardiomyopathy. Although there is extensive research comparing the outcomes for these disease processes following certain therapeutic interventions, there are limited data on how recipient etiology impacts post-HTx survival. Our investigation seeks to identify this relationship. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective analysis using adult HTx patients from the United Network for Organ Sharing database between 2000 and 2021. Patients with a combined heart-lung transplant or previous HTx were excluded. ICM included coronary artery disease (CAD) and ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy. NICM included nonischemic dilated (NIDCM), hypertrophic (HCM), and restrictive (RCM) cardiomyopathy. Overall survival was analyzed using Kaplan-Meier curves, log-rank tests, and multivariable Cox regression models. RESULTS: A total of 42 268 patients were included in our study. Recipients with ICM were older and more likely to be males, obese, diabetics, and smokers. We found that patients with ICM had an increased incidence of transplant CAD (OR = 1.23, p < 0.001) and risk of mortality (hazard ratio [HR] = 1.22, p < 0.001) compared to NICM. When NICM was expanded, RCM had a similar hazard risk compared to ICM (HR = 1.03, p = 0.650), whereas both NIDCM (HR = 0.81, p < 0.001) and HCM (HR = 0.70, p < 0.001) had improved survival. CONCLUSION: Our study provides evidence to suggest that ICM has decreased survival when compared to NICM. When NICM was expanded, RCM was found to have an increased mortality risk similar to ICM, whereas NIDCM and HCM both had superior outcomes. The clinical implication of this investigation will allow clinicians to better understand the prognosis of certain patient groups.
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Insuficiencia Cardíaca , Trasplante de Corazón , Humanos , Trasplante de Corazón/efectos adversos , Trasplante de Corazón/mortalidad , Masculino , Femenino , Estudios Retrospectivos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/cirugía , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/etiología , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/mortalidad , Estudios de Seguimiento , Tasa de Supervivencia , Pronóstico , Factores de Riesgo , Adulto , Complicaciones Posoperatorias , Anciano , Supervivencia de InjertoRESUMEN
Heart failure (HF) is a progressive disease. It is estimated that more than 250,000 patients suffer from advanced HF with reduced ejection fraction refractory to medical therapy. With limited donor pool for heart transplant, continue flow left ventricle assist device (LVAD) is a lifesaving treatment option for patients with advanced HF. This review will provide an update on indications, contraindications, and associated adverse events for LVAD support with a summary of the current outcomes data.
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Insuficiencia Cardíaca , Corazón Auxiliar , Humanos , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/terapia , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/cirugía , Ventrículos Cardíacos/fisiopatologíaRESUMEN
Fusion imaging (FI) technology using EchoNavigator that integrates live transesophageal echocardiogram and overlays on real-time fluoroscopy. We present our experience placing a right ventricular (RV) support device, a ProtekDuo, in our patient with post-operative RV failure using FI to guide the implantation.
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Ecocardiografía Transesofágica , Insuficiencia Cardíaca , Corazón Auxiliar , Disfunción Ventricular Derecha , Humanos , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/cirugía , Ecocardiografía Transesofágica/métodos , Disfunción Ventricular Derecha/diagnóstico por imagen , Disfunción Ventricular Derecha/fisiopatología , Disfunción Ventricular Derecha/cirugía , Masculino , Ventrículos Cardíacos/diagnóstico por imagen , Ventrículos Cardíacos/fisiopatología , Complicaciones Posoperatorias , Fluoroscopía , Persona de Mediana Edad , Resultado del Tratamiento , Implantación de Prótesis/métodos , Cirugía Asistida por Computador/métodos , Enfermedad AgudaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Positive T-wave polarity in the augmented vector right lead (Tw-aVR) and ST-segment deviation in the augmented vector right lead (STaVR) have been identified as potential predictors of adverse outcomes in various cardiac conditions. AIM: The aim of the study was to examine the effect of positive Tw-aVR and STaVR on in-hospital mortality after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). METHODS: A five-year retrospective study was conducted on 250 HFrEF patients who underwent CABG at a tertiary care hospital between January 2018 and December 2022. The primary outcome was in-hospital mortality, and the main exposures were positive Tw-aVR and STaVR on preoperative electrocardiograms. Logistic regression models were used to assess the factors associated with in-hospital mortality. RESULTS: Two hundred and fifty patients with a mean age of 67.4 ± 8.1 years were studied. Males constituted 68% of the participants. Among the participants, 60 (24%) had positive Tw-aVR, and 96 (38.4%) had STaVR. The overall in-hospital mortality rate was 7.6%, and patients with positive Tw-aVR and STaVR had significantly higher mortality rates than those without (odds ratio: 3.62 and 2.87, respectively, P < 0.01). These associations remained significant even after controlling for potential confounders such as age (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 1.11; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.03-1.20; P = 0.008), sex (AOR: 0.82; 95% CI: 0.31-2.18; P = 0.684), diabetes mellitus (AOR: 2.12; 95% CI: 0.88-5.12; P = 0.091), and chronic kidney disease (AOR: 1.79; 95% CI: 0.75-4.27; P = 0.194). CONCLUSION: Positive Tw-aVR and STaVR were found to be associated with in-hospital mortality in HFrEF patients after CABG. These findings suggest that identifying patients with positive Tw-aVR and STaVR may help identify those at higher risk of adverse outcomes and facilitate closer monitoring and more aggressive interventions.
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Puente de Arteria Coronaria , Electrocardiografía , Insuficiencia Cardíaca , Mortalidad Hospitalaria , Volumen Sistólico , Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Estudios Retrospectivos , Puente de Arteria Coronaria/efectos adversos , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/mortalidad , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/fisiopatología , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/cirugía , Anciano , Persona de Mediana Edad , Turquía/epidemiología , Volumen Sistólico/fisiología , Factores de RiesgoRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has gained traction as a bridge to heart transplantation (HT) but remains associated with increased waitlist mortality. This study explores whether this risk is modified by underlying heart failure (HF) etiology. METHODS: Using the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network registry, we conducted a retrospective review of first-time adult HT candidates from 2018 through 2022. Patients were categorized as "ECMO", if ECMO was utilized during the waitlisting period, or "No ECMO" otherwise. Patients were then stratified according to the following HF etiology: ischemic cardiomyopathy (CMP), dilated nonischemic CMP, restrictive CMP, hypertrophic CMP, and congenital heart disease (CHD). After baseline comparisons, waitlist mortality was characterized for ECMO and HF etiology using the Fine-Gray regression. RESULTS: A total of 16 143 patients were identified of whom 7.0% (n = 1063) were bridged with ECMO. Compared to No ECMO patients, ECMO patients had shorter waitlist durations (46.3 vs. 185.0 days, p < 0.01) and were more likely to undergo transplantation (75.3% vs. 70.3%, p < 0.01). Outcomes analysis revealed that ECMO was associated with increased mortality risk (subdistribution hazard ratio [SHR]: 3.42, p < 0.01), a risk that persisted in all subgroups and was notably high in CHD (SHR: 4.83, p < 0.01) and hypertrophic CMP (SHR: 9.78, p < 0.01). HF etiology comparison within ECMO patients revealed increased mortality risk with CHD (SHR: 3.22, p < 0.01). Within No ECMO patients, hypertrophic CMP patients had lower mortality risk (SHR: 0.64, p = 0.03). CONCLUSIONS: The increased waitlist mortality risk with ECMO persisted after stratification by HF etiology. These findings can help decision-making surrounding candidacy for cannulation and prognostic evaluation.
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Oxigenación por Membrana Extracorpórea , Insuficiencia Cardíaca , Trasplante de Corazón , Listas de Espera , Humanos , Oxigenación por Membrana Extracorpórea/mortalidad , Trasplante de Corazón/mortalidad , Masculino , Listas de Espera/mortalidad , Femenino , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/mortalidad , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/etiología , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/terapia , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/cirugía , Estudios Retrospectivos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Pronóstico , Estudios de Seguimiento , Tasa de Supervivencia , Factores de Riesgo , Sistema de Registros , Adulto , Obtención de Tejidos y ÓrganosRESUMEN
Heart failure (HF) and moderate-to-severe mitral regurgitation (MR) with residual elevations in left atrial pressure (LAP) after MitraClip may remain symptomatic and experience subsequent HF readmissions. The V-Wave interatrial shunt system is a permanent interatrial septal implant that shunts blood from the left-to-right atrium and serves to continuously unload the left atrium. Although the V-Wave shunt has previously been studied in patients with HF, the safety and feasibility of its deployment at the time of the MitraClip procedure is unknown. The V-Wave Shunt MitraClip Study (NCT04729933) is an early feasibility study that aims to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of implantation of the V-Wave shunt device at the time of MitraClip procedure. Patients with moderate-to-severe secondary MR with left ventricular ejection fraction 20% to 50% and New York Heart Association functional class III/IV symptoms despite optimal medical therapy, residual mean LAP ≥20 mm Hg after MitraClip, and mean LAP-right atrial pressure difference ≥5 mm Hg are included. The primary safety end point is a composite outcome of all-cause death, stroke, myocardial infarction device embolization, cardiac tamponade, or device-related re-intervention or surgery at 30 days. Patients will be followed up to 5 years. Enrollment is ongoing, with 30-day results expected by the end of 2024. The V-Wave Shunt Mitraclip Study aims to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of the implantation of the V-Wave interatrial shunt device at the time of index MitraClip placement which may serve as an adjunctive method by which continuous left atrial unloading may be achieved.
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Estudios de Factibilidad , Insuficiencia Cardíaca , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Mitral , Humanos , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Mitral/cirugía , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Mitral/fisiopatología , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/fisiopatología , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/cirugía , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/terapia , Presión Atrial/fisiología , Femenino , Masculino , Diseño de Prótesis , Volumen Sistólico/fisiología , Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas/métodos , Cateterismo Cardíaco/métodosRESUMEN
ABSTRACT: Venovenous (VV) ECMO is rarely used during decompensated circulatory states. Although VA ECMO is the routine option, VV ECMO may be an option in selected patients. We present a case of pulmonary edema due to acute heart failure in a patient 4- and 12-year post-lung transplantation who received VV ECMO. Using a thoughtful cannulation strategy, VV ECMO, and aggressive ultrafiltration, the patient was successfully decannulated, extubated, and discharged from the hospital. In cardiogenic pulmonary edema, VV ECMO represents an additional, and likely under-utilized tool, especially in patients who are at high risk for ventilator-associated lung injury. Cannula location and size should be given additional consideration to potentially transition to V-AV ECMO configuration if necessary.