{"title":"Hemodynamic parameters at rest predicting exercise capacity in patients supported with left ventricular assist device.","authors":"Hirotoshi Kato, Togo Iwahana, Ryohei Ono, Sho Okada, Goro Matsumiya, Yoshio Kobayashi","doi":"10.1007/s10047-023-01388-x","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Left ventricular assist devices improve prognosis and quality of life, but exercise capacity remains limited in most patients after device implantation. Left ventricular assist device optimization through right heart catheterization reduces device-related complications. However, hemodynamic parameters associated with exercise capacity under optimized conditions. The aim of this study was to elucidate the predictors of exercise capacity from hemodynamic parameters at rest after left ventricular assist device optimization. We retrospectively reviewed 24 patients who underwent a ramp test with right heart catheterization, echocardiography and cardiopulmonary exercise testing more than 6 months after left ventricular assist device implantation. Pump speed was optimized to a lower setting that achieved right atrial pressure < 12 mmHg, pulmonary capillary wedge pressure < 18 mmHg, and cardiac index > 2.2 L/min/m<sup>2</sup>, then exercise capacity was assessed by cardiopulmonary exercise testing. After left ventricular assist device optimization, the mean right atrial pressure, pulmonary capillary wedge pressure, cardiac index, and peak oxygen consumption were 7 ± 5 mmHg, 10 ± 7 mmHg, 2.7 ± 0.5 L/min/m<sup>2</sup>, and 13.2 ± 3.0 mL/min/kg, respectively. Pulse pressure, stroke volume, right atrial pressure, mean pulmonary artery pressure, and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure were significantly associated with peak oxygen consumption. Multivariate linear regression analysis of factors predicting peak oxygen consumption revealed that pulse pressure, right atrial pressure, and aortic insufficiency remained independent predictors (β = 0.401, p = 0.007; β = - 0.558, p < 0.001; β = - 0.369, p = 0.010, respectively). Our findings suggests that cardiac reserve, volume status, right ventricular function, and aortic insufficiency predict exercise capacity in patients with a left ventricular assist device.</p>","PeriodicalId":15177,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Artificial Organs","volume":" ","pages":"7-14"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1000,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Journal of Artificial Organs","FirstCategoryId":"5","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10047-023-01388-x","RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"2023/3/18 0:00:00","PubModel":"Epub","JCR":"Q4","JCRName":"ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Left ventricular assist devices improve prognosis and quality of life, but exercise capacity remains limited in most patients after device implantation. Left ventricular assist device optimization through right heart catheterization reduces device-related complications. However, hemodynamic parameters associated with exercise capacity under optimized conditions. The aim of this study was to elucidate the predictors of exercise capacity from hemodynamic parameters at rest after left ventricular assist device optimization. We retrospectively reviewed 24 patients who underwent a ramp test with right heart catheterization, echocardiography and cardiopulmonary exercise testing more than 6 months after left ventricular assist device implantation. Pump speed was optimized to a lower setting that achieved right atrial pressure < 12 mmHg, pulmonary capillary wedge pressure < 18 mmHg, and cardiac index > 2.2 L/min/m2, then exercise capacity was assessed by cardiopulmonary exercise testing. After left ventricular assist device optimization, the mean right atrial pressure, pulmonary capillary wedge pressure, cardiac index, and peak oxygen consumption were 7 ± 5 mmHg, 10 ± 7 mmHg, 2.7 ± 0.5 L/min/m2, and 13.2 ± 3.0 mL/min/kg, respectively. Pulse pressure, stroke volume, right atrial pressure, mean pulmonary artery pressure, and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure were significantly associated with peak oxygen consumption. Multivariate linear regression analysis of factors predicting peak oxygen consumption revealed that pulse pressure, right atrial pressure, and aortic insufficiency remained independent predictors (β = 0.401, p = 0.007; β = - 0.558, p < 0.001; β = - 0.369, p = 0.010, respectively). Our findings suggests that cardiac reserve, volume status, right ventricular function, and aortic insufficiency predict exercise capacity in patients with a left ventricular assist device.
期刊介绍:
The aim of the Journal of Artificial Organs is to introduce to colleagues worldwide a broad spectrum of important new achievements in the field of artificial organs, ranging from fundamental research to clinical applications. The scope of the Journal of Artificial Organs encompasses but is not restricted to blood purification, cardiovascular intervention, biomaterials, and artificial metabolic organs. Additionally, the journal will cover technical and industrial innovations. Membership in the Japanese Society for Artificial Organs is not a prerequisite for submission.