Olivia M Valencia, Thomas Powell, Ali Khalifa, Vicente Orozco-Sevilla, Daniel A Tolpin
{"title":"Anesthetic Considerations for Endovascular Repair of the Thoracic Aorta.","authors":"Olivia M Valencia, Thomas Powell, Ali Khalifa, Vicente Orozco-Sevilla, Daniel A Tolpin","doi":"10.1177/10892532241297608","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10892532241297608","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Thoracic aorta pathologies, especially those of the ascending aorta and aortic arch, were traditionally approached via open surgical repair. This carries risk of ischemic end-organ damage and other complications. Endovascular repair of ascending aorta and aortic arch pathologies is becoming more successful and widespread, thereby posing numerous challenges to the anesthesiologist. This article reviews the anesthesia-pertinent pathophysiology, repair techniques, preoperative evaluation, intraoperative management, and postoperative care of patients presenting for endovascular repair of thoracic aorta pathologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":46500,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia","volume":" ","pages":"49-63"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11872058/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142559118","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Thomas R Powell, Emily B Shah, Ali Khalifa, Vicente Orozco-Sevilla, Daniel A Tolpin
{"title":"Anesthetic Management for Proximal Aortic Repair.","authors":"Thomas R Powell, Emily B Shah, Ali Khalifa, Vicente Orozco-Sevilla, Daniel A Tolpin","doi":"10.1177/10892532251318061","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10892532251318061","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Surgical repair of the proximal aorta is a complex endeavor, requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and often the use of hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA). In addition to the normal considerations for patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass, additional challenges include cerebral and end-organ protection during periods of circulatory arrest. This review aims to provide an up-to-date, evidence-based review on anesthetic management for proximal aortic repair.</p>","PeriodicalId":46500,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia","volume":" ","pages":"8-36"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11872057/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143075847","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
David A Lyubashevsky, Thomas Powell, Ali Khalifa, Vicente Orozco-Sevilla, Daniel A Tolpin
{"title":"Anesthetic Considerations for Repair of Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms.","authors":"David A Lyubashevsky, Thomas Powell, Ali Khalifa, Vicente Orozco-Sevilla, Daniel A Tolpin","doi":"10.1177/10892532241302967","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10892532241302967","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Anesthetic management of open thoracoabdominal aneurysm (TAAA) repair poses a number of challenges for even the most experienced of cardiovascular anesthesiologists. This procedure encompasses a large number of unique anesthetic techniques, including one-lung ventilation, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, left-heart bypass, massive transfusion, selective renal and visceral perfusion, and central nervous system monitoring with CSF drainage. In this article, we aim to describe the anesthetic management for thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair, including preoperative workup, intraoperative management, as well as postoperative concerns in the intensive care unit.</p>","PeriodicalId":46500,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia","volume":" ","pages":"37-48"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11872053/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142683047","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gustavo A Cruz Suárez, Andrés Pombo Jiménez, Camilo A Calderón Miranda, Juan F Vélez Moreno, Sergio Alzate-Ricaurte, Juan C Arias Millán
{"title":"Successful Use of Intraoperative Modified Valsalva Maneuver for Atrial Flutter Reversal in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: Case Report and Review of Literature.","authors":"Gustavo A Cruz Suárez, Andrés Pombo Jiménez, Camilo A Calderón Miranda, Juan F Vélez Moreno, Sergio Alzate-Ricaurte, Juan C Arias Millán","doi":"10.1177/10892532241304278","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10892532241304278","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This case report describes the successful use of an intraoperative modified Valsalva maneuver to reverse atrial flutter in a pediatric patient with complex congenital heart disease undergoing systemic-to-pulmonary shunt surgery. The technique involved manipulating the Adjustable Pressure Limiting (APL) valve on the anesthesia machine to simulate the hemodynamic effects of the modified Valsalva maneuver, allowing for non-invasive management of supraventricular tachycardia without pharmacological intervention or electrical cardioversion. This intervention stabilized the patient's arrhythmia, maintaining hemodynamic stability throughout the procedure. The case highlights the potential of the maneuver as a safe, effective, and non-invasive alternative for arrhythmia management in pediatric cardiac surgeries, advocating for further research to validate this approach and possibly integrate it into standard practice for similar clinical scenarios.</p>","PeriodicalId":46500,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia","volume":" ","pages":"82-89"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142773614","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Benjamin Leahy, Daniel Haines, Benjamin Abrams, Brian J Gelfand, Miklos D Kertai
{"title":"A Recurring Theme: Diverse Case Management for the Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist.","authors":"Benjamin Leahy, Daniel Haines, Benjamin Abrams, Brian J Gelfand, Miklos D Kertai","doi":"10.1177/10892532251322672","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10892532251322672","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46500,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia","volume":"29 1","pages":"5-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143531895","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mirjana Gander, Joanna Kochanska-Bieri, Firmin Kamber, Denis Berdajs, David Santer, Daniel Bolliger, Eckhard Mauermann
{"title":"The Association of New Onset Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation and Abnormal P-Terminal Force in Lead V1 After On-Pump Cardiac Surgery.","authors":"Mirjana Gander, Joanna Kochanska-Bieri, Firmin Kamber, Denis Berdajs, David Santer, Daniel Bolliger, Eckhard Mauermann","doi":"10.1177/10892532251321062","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10892532251321062","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) after cardiac surgery is associated with higher morbidity and mortality. This paper presents several studies that conclude the presence of an aberrant p-terminal force vector in lead V1 (PTFV1) has been identified as a significant predictor of atrial fibrillation in the non-surgical population. It is uncertain whether or not there is an association of PTFV1 and new-onset POAF in patients after cardiac surgery. <b>Methods:</b> In this secondary analysis, adult patients undergoing on-pump cardiac surgery for aortocoronary bypasses, valve surgery, combined bypass, and valve surgery were analyzed from 12/2018 to 08/2020. Patients who had a previous occurrence of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, patients with pacemakers and/or Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICDs), and those who did not have an electrocardiogram (ECG) performed within the 3 months before surgery were excluded. In addition, ECGs that were considered to be of low quality were also removed. Preoperative 12-lead ECGs were examined and the PTFV1 was measured. Secondarily, we examined the P-wave length in lead II, the area under the P-wave in lead II, PR interval, and QRS duration in lead V1 and II. The occurrence of POAF was extracted from the hospital record. <b>Results:</b> Out of a total of 252 patients, 62 patients (24.6%) developed new onset POAF during their hospital stay. POAF occurred primarily in older patients, with poor renal function, and exhibited larger left atria. Analysis of ORs (odds ratios) revealed that age, creatinine clearance, valve surgery, and left atrial volume index (LAVI) were associated with POAF. In the context of the multivariable analysis, it was demonstrated that only age presented a significant correlation with postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF). There was no observed relationship between any of the parameters based on ECG and the occurrence of POAF. <b>Conclusion:</b> No association was found between PTFV1 or other ECG-based measurements and new onset POAF in cardiac surgery patients. Age was the only independent predictor of POAF.</p>","PeriodicalId":46500,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia","volume":" ","pages":"10892532251321062"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143417073","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cornelia K Niezen, Marco Modestini, Dario Massari, Arend F Bos, Thomas W L Scheeren, Michel M R F Struys, Jaap Jan Vos
{"title":"Prognostic Value of Perioperative Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Monitoring for Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Cornelia K Niezen, Marco Modestini, Dario Massari, Arend F Bos, Thomas W L Scheeren, Michel M R F Struys, Jaap Jan Vos","doi":"10.1177/10892532251316682","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10892532251316682","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common postoperative complication in cardiac surgery, with varying reported incidences and prognostic factors. Renal hypoperfusion is believed to be a key factor contributing to postoperative AKI. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) monitoring, which assesses regional tissue saturation (RSO<sub>2</sub>), has been suggested as a tool to predict postoperative AKI. The aim of this systematic review was to examine the prognostic value of perioperative NIRS monitoring in predicting postoperative AKI in pediatric patients.</p><p><strong>Methods and results: </strong>After a systematic search in PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane library, twenty studies (1517 patients) were included. The inter-rater agreement on study quality was strong, yet a high risk of bias was identified.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The heterogeneity of the results-in part attributable to several potential confounding factors regarding study population, monitoring technique and the definition of AKI-together with the lack of a clear and consistent association between RSO<sub>2</sub> values and AKI, currently preclude recommending NIRS monitoring as a reliable and valid clinical tool to \"predict\" AKI in the individual patient.</p>","PeriodicalId":46500,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia","volume":" ","pages":"10892532251316682"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143392306","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Michal Pruski, Michael Beddard, Susan O'Connell, Andrew Champion, Rhys Morris, Richard Pugh, Iolo Doull
{"title":"ECMO for Adult Respiratory Failure: A Rapid Review of Clinical and Service Delivery Evidence to Guide Policy in Wales.","authors":"Michal Pruski, Michael Beddard, Susan O'Connell, Andrew Champion, Rhys Morris, Richard Pugh, Iolo Doull","doi":"10.1177/10892532241309787","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10892532241309787","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>While several studies have summarised the clinical effectiveness evidence for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), there are no evidence syntheses of the impact of centres' ECMO patient volume on patient outcomes or the impact of bedside ECMO care being delivered by either a perfusionist or a nurse. There is also limited information on the cost-effectiveness of ECMO.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This review was carried out to evaluate the clinical effectiveness and cost of different service delivery models of pulmonary ECMO to inform NHS Wales commissioning policy.</p><p><strong>Research design: </strong>The study utilised rapid review methodology, consisting of a systematic literature search and the inclusion of the highest quality of evidence available.</p><p><strong>Data collection: </strong>Out of 1997 records identified via literature searches, 12 studies fell within the scope. The 2 meta-analyses comparing ECMO with lung-protective ventilation favoured ECMO.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Five studies looking at the clinical impact of centre patient volume had large heterogeneity. Three studies estimated that with sufficient patient volume, nurse-delivered ECMO was cost-saving, with thresholds varying between 92 and 155 patient days per year. Three studies looked at the cost impact of ECMO delivery, with ECMO being cost incurring, but potentially cost-effective, with costs per patient being lower at higher volume centres.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The available evidence supports the use of ECMO in adult respiratory failure patients, despite it being cost-incurring. ECMO can be nurse-delivered without a significant negative impact on patient care. Yet decision-makers need to consider their local circumstances when making commissioning decisions.</p>","PeriodicalId":46500,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia","volume":" ","pages":"10892532241309787"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142878291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Larry Tong, Che Solla, Jeffrey B Staack, Keith May, Bryant Tran
{"title":"Perioperative Pain Management for Thoracic Surgery: A Multi-Layered Approach.","authors":"Larry Tong, Che Solla, Jeffrey B Staack, Keith May, Bryant Tran","doi":"10.1177/10892532241235750","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10892532241235750","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cardiothoracic surgeries frequently pose unique challenges in the management of perioperative acute pain that require a multifaceted and personalized approach in order to optimize patient outcomes. This article discusses various analgesic strategies including regional anesthesia techniques such as thoracic epidurals, erector spinae plane blocks, and serratus anterior plane blocks and underscores the significance of perioperative multimodal medications, while providing nuanced recommendations for their use. This article further attempts to provide evidence for the efficacy of the different modalities and compares the effectiveness of the choice of analgesia. The roles of Acute Pain Services (APS) and Transitional Pain Services (TPS) in mitigating opioid dependence and chronic postsurgical pain are also discussed. Precision medicine is also presented as a potential way to offer a patient tailored analgesic strategy. Supported by various randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses, the article concludes that an integrated, patient-specific approach encompassing regional anesthesia and multimodal medications, while also utilizing the services of the Acute Pain Service can help to enhance pain management outcomes in cardiothoracic surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":46500,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia","volume":" ","pages":"215-229"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140177116","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Central Venous Catheter Migration Into Pleura Diagnosed by Transesophageal Echocardiography.","authors":"Neal S Gerstein, Alvin J Garcia, Quinn J Carbol","doi":"10.1177/10892532241294186","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10892532241294186","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Central venous catheter (CVC) tip migration is a well reported delayed complication of these vascular access devices with left-sided internal jugular or subclavian vein placement being the primary risk factor for this complication. We report a case of left internal jugular CVC migration and its diagnosis made by the heretofore unreported use of intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography in this context. Moreover, we describe risk factors for CVC migration along with its diagnosis and management.</p>","PeriodicalId":46500,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia","volume":" ","pages":"230-234"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142477415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}