Tiago R Velho, Rafael M Pereira, Nuno C Guerra, Hugo Ferreira, André Sena, Ricardo Ferreira, Ângelo Nobre
{"title":"Low Mean Arterial Pressure During Cardiopulmonary Bypass and the Risk of Acute Kidney Injury: A Propensity Score Matched Observational Study.","authors":"Tiago R Velho, Rafael M Pereira, Nuno C Guerra, Hugo Ferreira, André Sena, Ricardo Ferreira, Ângelo Nobre","doi":"10.1177/10892532211045765","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10892532211045765","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Low mean arterial pressure (MAP) periods occur frequently during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), and their management remains controversial. Our aim was to correlate MAP during CPB with the occurrence of post-operative acute kidney injury (AKI), considering two different parameters: consecutive and cumulative low MAP periods.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Single-centre observational retrospective study including 250 patients submitted to non-emergent aortic valve replacement, with tepid to mild hypothermia (not below 32°C). The primary outcome was the occurrence of AKI. A propensity scored matching of 43 patients was used to adjust both populations (AKI and No AKI). MAP measures were automatically and continuously recorded during CPB. Low MAP periods were analysed employing two parameters: consecutive and the cumulative sum of time.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Patients who experienced at least 5 min with MAP <50 mmHg had an increased risk of post-operative AKI (OR infinity; 95% CI, 1.47 to infinity; <i>P</i> = .026). The risk is also significant with MAP <40 mmHg (OR 2.78; 95% CI 1.1-6.9; = .044) and <30 mmHg (OR 3.36; 95% CI 1.2-9.2; <i>P</i> = .029). Post-operative AKI was associated with cumulative and consecutive periods of low MAP. Patients with periods of low MAP had higher levels of post-operative creatinine and reduced glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Patients with AKI had prolonged endotracheal ventilation time, and ICU and ward lengths of stay.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Low MAP periods during CPB are associated with an increased occurrence of post-operative AKI, leading to 1) higher creatinine levels; 2) decreased GFR and 3) longer ICU and ward lengths of stay. Both consecutive and cumulative periods of low MAP are associated with an increased risk of AKI. MAP appears to be an important contributor to post-operative AKI and should be carefully managed during CPB. Further studies must address if MAP variations lead to definitive and long-term consequences.</p>","PeriodicalId":46500,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39578364","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}
Kim van Loon, Remco Minkhorst, Henriette Ter Heide, Hans M P Breur, Moyo C Kruyt, Tom P C Schlosser
{"title":"Perioperative Management of an Adolescent Fontan Patient with Narrowing of the Aortopulmonary Space for Posterior Scoliosis Surgery.","authors":"Kim van Loon, Remco Minkhorst, Henriette Ter Heide, Hans M P Breur, Moyo C Kruyt, Tom P C Schlosser","doi":"10.1177/10892532221114285","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10892532221114285","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Congenital cardiac patients who received neonatal reconstructive aortic arch surgery are at risk of aortopulmonary space narrowing with compression of the left pulmonary artery and left main bronchus (LMB) later in life. We discuss a challenging adolescent single ventricle patient who presented for surgical treatment of a non-idiopathic thoracic scoliosis (posterior spinal fusion) with severe stenosis of the LMB and left pulmonary artery due to a narrow aortopulmonary space. Careful preoperative imaging, evaluation, and decision making resulted in successful surgical treatment and uneventful perioperative course.</p>","PeriodicalId":46500,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/9f/c5/10.1177_10892532221114285.PMC9460710.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40604145","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}
Kan Zhang, Nikhil Kumar, Andrej Alfirevic, Shiva Sale, Jing You, Andrew Bauer, Andra E Duncan
{"title":"Left Ventricular Twist Mechanics Before and After Aortic Valve Replacement: A Feasibility Study and Exploratory Analysis.","authors":"Kan Zhang, Nikhil Kumar, Andrej Alfirevic, Shiva Sale, Jing You, Andrew Bauer, Andra E Duncan","doi":"10.1177/10892532221114791","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10892532221114791","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Introduction.</i> We examined whether intraoperative assessment of left ventricular (LV) twist mechanics is feasible with transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). We then explored whether twist mechanics were altered by hemodynamic conditions or patient comorbidities. <i>Methods.</i> In this sub-analysis of clinical trial data, transgastric short-axis echocardiographic images of the LV base and apex were collected in patients having aortic valve replacement (AVR) at baseline and end of surgery. Transvalvular gradients and LV systolic and diastolic function were assessed using two-dimensional (2D) and Doppler echocardiography. 2D speckle-tracking echocardiography was used for off-line analysis of LV twist, twisting rate, and untwisting rate. We examined the intraoperative change in twist mechanics before and after AVR. LV twist mechanics were also explored by diabetic status, need for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), and use of epinephrine/norepinephrine. <i>Results.</i> Of 40 patients, 16 patients had acceptable TEE images for off-line LV twist analysis. Baseline median [Q1, Q3] LV twist was 12 [7, 16]°, twisting rate was 72 [41, 97]°/sec, and untwisting rate was -91 [-154, -56]°/s. Median [Q1, Q3] change in LV twist at end of surgery was -2 [-5, 3]°, twisting rate was 7 [-33, 31]°/s, and untwisting rate was 0 [-11, 43]°/s. No difference was noted between diabetic and non-diabetic patients or AVR and AVR-CABG patients. <i>Conclusion.</i> LV twist was augmented in patients with aortic stenosis, though twist indices were not affected by reduced afterload, diabetes, or coronary artery disease. Intraoperative assessment of twist mechanics may provide unique information on LV systolic and diastolic function, though fewer than 50% of TEE examinations successfully assessed twist. <i>Clinical Trial Registry.</i> This work is a sub-analysis of a clinical trial, registered on ClinicalTrials.gov on August 19, 2010 (NCT01187329), Andra Duncan, Principal Investigator.</p>","PeriodicalId":46500,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10156174/pdf/nihms-1889862.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9407310","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}
Logan Gray, Fei Chen, Emily G Teeter, Lavinia M Kolarczyk, Alan M Smeltz
{"title":"Evaluation of the Simpson's Method to Determine Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Using the Transgastric Two-Chamber View.","authors":"Logan Gray, Fei Chen, Emily G Teeter, Lavinia M Kolarczyk, Alan M Smeltz","doi":"10.1177/10892532211073240","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10892532211073240","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction Left ventricular chamber size and functional assessment by transesophageal echocardiography can be difficult if visualization is poor in the mid-esophageal views. However, the accuracy of using the Simpson’s method in the transgastric 2-chamber (TG2C) as an alternative approach has not been assessed. Methods The Simpson’s method was performed by 2 independent reviewers using midesophageal 2-chamber (ME2C) and TG2C views. Echocardiographic images were retrieved retrospectively for 49 adult cardiac surgical patients. Results Two-way random effects intraclass correlation coefficients demonstrated no significant interobserver variability. Linear mixed effects models showed no significant differences in ME2C and TG2C measurements with regard to EDV (P=.4407), ESV (P=.5113), or EF (P=.0610). Compared to the ME2C view, the TG2C view had better image quality of the LV walls (image quality score median [interquartile range]: 2.00 [.00] vs 1.00 [1.00]; P<.0001), but worse image quality of the mitral annulus (1.00 [1.00] vs 2.00 [.00]; P<.0001) and LV apex (.00 [1.00] vs 2.00 [1.00]; P<.0001). Conclusions This study suggests the Simpson’s method can be applied to the TG2C view as an alternative to the standard midesophageal method to estimate chamber volumes and EF.","PeriodicalId":46500,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39630723","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}
Aaron Smoroda, David Douin, Joseph Morabito, Matthew Lyman, Meghan Prin, Bryan Ahlgren, Andrew Young, Elijah Christensen, Benjamin A Abrams, Nathaen Weitzel, Nathan Clendenen
{"title":"Year in Review 2021: Noteworthy Literature in Cardiothoracic Anesthesia.","authors":"Aaron Smoroda, David Douin, Joseph Morabito, Matthew Lyman, Meghan Prin, Bryan Ahlgren, Andrew Young, Elijah Christensen, Benjamin A Abrams, Nathaen Weitzel, Nathan Clendenen","doi":"10.1177/10892532221100660","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10892532221100660","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In 2021, progress in clinical science related to Cardiac Anesthesiology continued, but at a slower rate due to the ongoing pandemic and disruptions to clinical research. Most progress was incremental and addressed persistent questions related to our field. To identify articles for this review, we completed a structured review using our previously reported methods (1). Specifically, we used the search terms: \"cardiac anesthesiology and outcomes\" (n = 177), \"cardiothoracic anesthesiology\" (n = 34), \"cardiac anesthesia,\" and \"clinical outcomes\" (n = 42) filtered on clinical trials and the year 2021 in PubMed. We also reviewed clinical trials from the most prominent clinical journals to identify additional studies for a narrative review. We then selected the most noteworthy publications for inclusion in this review and identified key themes.</p>","PeriodicalId":46500,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9588253/pdf/nihms-1841224.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9114468","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}
Cara E. Crouch, Benjamin A. Abrams, M. Kertai, N. Weitzel
{"title":"2021––Forging Ahead Into the Endemic While Struggling Against the New Challenges Facing Health Care Providers","authors":"Cara E. Crouch, Benjamin A. Abrams, M. Kertai, N. Weitzel","doi":"10.1177/10892532221104162","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10892532221104162","url":null,"abstract":"This issue of Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia is our annual noteworthy review issue where we recruit experts in multiple perioperative fields to hand pick the key themes and articles from the previous publication year. This year’s authors have done fantastic work collating the best literature in their chosen fields with topics in transplant, Cardiac ICU, cardiac anesthesia topics of hyperoxia, transfusion, and of course cardiac surgery. We hope that you enjoy this issue. 2021 began for much of the medical community with hope for a conclusion to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. Sadly, a shift was made to the endemic phase of this process and COVID-19 continues to have an impact on both clinical practice and ongoing research. The medical and scientific community is moving forward through this phase and advancing our understanding of the complex interaction between SARS-Cov-2 and host, and the underlying pathophysiology of long haul COVID-19 symptoms. Centers across Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America experienced a 50–70% reduction in cardiac surgery volume with a 53% reduction in cardiac surgery cases in the United States during the last 2 years of the pandemic. Despite the ongoing pandemic, transplantations had a record year in the United States with 41,354 organ transplants performed in 2021, a 5.9% increase from 2020. This included new annual records for kidney transplants (24,669), liver transplants (9,236), and heart transplants (3,817); although, lung transplants decreased slightly (2,524) from the year prior (Figure 1). In this setting, the medical community also has faced its largest challenge providing care as the workforce numbers have been reduced nationwide, significantly impacting the medical system in all phases of perioperative care. Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology","PeriodicalId":46500,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45960286","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}
Maria S Gauger, P. Kaufmann, Firmin Kamber, J. Quitt, D. Berdajs, D. Bolliger, E. Mauermann
{"title":"Rotational Thromboelastometry Values After On-Pump Cardiac Surgery – A Retrospective Cohort Study","authors":"Maria S Gauger, P. Kaufmann, Firmin Kamber, J. Quitt, D. Berdajs, D. Bolliger, E. Mauermann","doi":"10.1177/10892532221088216","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10892532221088216","url":null,"abstract":"Background Viscoelastic coagulation monitoring is recommended for coagulation management after cardiac surgery, but optimum target values are poorly defined. Aims To determine “to-be-expected” values in rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) after heparin reversal, to correlate ROTEM parameters with fibrinogen levels and platelet count, and to estimate the effect of hemoglobin levels on these measurements. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 571 consecutive adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass from 12/2018 to 08/2020. ROTEM and conventional laboratory measurements were performed 5 to 10 minutes after protamine administration. Results Clotting times in EXTEM, INTEM, and FIBTEM were significantly prolonged (72.6%, 96.1%, and 31.8% above reference ranges, respectively). Clot firmness parameters in EXTEM and INTEM were relevantly reduced (7.9% to 14.4% and 9.1% to 32.3% below the reference ranges, respectively). There was an excellent linear correlation of FIBTEM amplitude after 10 min (A10) and of maximal clot firmness (MCF) with fibrinogen concentrations (r = .81 and .80). Areas under receiver operating characteristic (AUROC) for identifying hypofibrinogenemia <1.5 g/L were between .80 and .87. No effect of hematocrit was observed. We also found a linear correlation of EXTEM, INTEM, and EXTEM-FIBTEM at both A10 and MCF with platelet counts (.32 to .68). The AUROCs for identifying thrombocytopenia (<100,000/μL) were .79 to .84, and were greater for A10 than for MCF measurements (P=.074, .001, and <.001, respectively). Conclusions “To-be-expected” ROTEM values after CPB are different from the published reference ranges. ROTEM parameters might allow for reliable estimation of fibrinogen level and platelet count without being influenced by hematocrit.","PeriodicalId":46500,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47210424","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}
Nicholas J Statzer, Andreas C Plackis, Austin A. Woolard, B. Allen, Kara K. Siegrist, Yaping Shi, M. Shotwell
{"title":"Erector Spinae Plane Catheter Analgesia in Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery: A Retrospective Case–Control Study for Inclusion in an Enhanced Recovery Program","authors":"Nicholas J Statzer, Andreas C Plackis, Austin A. Woolard, B. Allen, Kara K. Siegrist, Yaping Shi, M. Shotwell","doi":"10.1177/10892532221104420","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10892532221104420","url":null,"abstract":"Background. A retrospective case-control study was conducted to assess the feasibility of erector spinae plane (ESP) block as part of a multimodal enhanced recovery program for patients undergoing minimally invasive mitral valve replacement surgery. Methods. This retrospective analysis was conducted at a single center between January and August 2019. 61 patients were included; 23 received ESP and 38 did not. Erector spinae catheters (ESCs) were placed preoperatively, using a loading dose of 30 mL .5% ropivacaine, followed by an infusion of .2% ropivacaine at 10 mL/h throughout the study period. Primary outcome was 48-hour opioid consumption. Secondary outcomes included intraoperative morphine equivalents, extubation within 24 hours, reintubation, ICU length of stay and hospital length of stay and 30-day mortality. Results. Median [inter-quartile range] of the postoperative morphine milligram equivalents (MMEs) in the first 48 hours was 70[45-121] MMEs in the ESC) group, and 109[70–148] MMEs in the no ESC group (P-value = .16). No significant difference was observed in intraoperative morphine equivalents, extubation within 24 hours or ICU length of stay. The ESC group had shorter hospital length of stay (6.0 vs 7.0 days, P-value = .043). Conclusion. This study found a statistically insignificant, though potentially clinically significant reduction in postoperative opioid consumption. A reduced hospital length of stay as well as an acceptable safety profile was also observed in the ESC group. An adequately powered, prospective trial is warranted to accurately assess the potential role for ESP catheters for patients undergoing minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.","PeriodicalId":46500,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48195066","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}
Faith J. Ross, D. Joffe, Leah M Landsem, Gregory J. Latham
{"title":"The Year in Review: Anesthesia for Congenital Heart Disease 2021","authors":"Faith J. Ross, D. Joffe, Leah M Landsem, Gregory J. Latham","doi":"10.1177/10892532221095038","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10892532221095038","url":null,"abstract":"This review focuses on the literature published during the calendar year 2021 that is of interest to anesthesiologists taking care of children and adults with congenital heart disease. Four major themes are discussed, including cardiovascular disease in children with COVID-19, aortic valve repair and replacement, bleeding and coagulation, and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS).","PeriodicalId":46500,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44420666","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":"Abdominal Organ Transplantation: Noteworthy Literature in 2021","authors":"Robert St Jules, Daniel Blech, N. Smith, T. Sakai","doi":"10.1177/10892532221093955","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10892532221093955","url":null,"abstract":"This review highlights noteworthy literature pertinent to anesthesiologists and critical care physicians caring for patients undergoing abdominal organ transplantation. In 2021, we identified noteworthy papers from over 1,200 peer-reviewed publications on pancreatic transplantation, over 1,400 on intestinal transplantation, and over 9,000 on kidney transplantation. The liver transplantation section focuses on clinical trials and systematic reviews and meta-analyses published in 2021 and features 20 selected papers. COVID-19 and abdominal organ transplantation are featured in an independent section.","PeriodicalId":46500,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44013598","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}