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Martins JG, Saad A, Saade G, Pacheco LD. A Practical Approach to the Diagnosis and Initial Management of Acute Right Ventricular Failure during Pregnancy using Point-of-Care Ultrasound. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM 2024:101517. [PMID: 39393679 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2024.101517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2024] [Revised: 09/20/2024] [Accepted: 09/26/2024] [Indexed: 10/13/2024]
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Acute right ventricular failure is a critical condition in pregnancy that can lead to severe maternal and fetal complications. This expert review discusses the instrumental role of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in diagnosing and managing ARVF in pregnant patients, highlighting its benefits for immediate clinical decision-making in obstetric emergencies. The unique physiological changes during pregnancy, such as increased blood volume and cardiac output, can exacerbate underlying or latent cardiac issues, making pregnant patients particularly susceptible to acute right ventricular failure. Common causes during pregnancy include pulmonary embolism, peripartum cardiomyopathy, and congenital heart diseases, each presenting distinct challenges in diagnosis and management. The real-time capability of point-of-care ultrasound allows for the immediate assessment of right ventricular size and function, evaluation of fluid status via the inferior vena cava, and identification of potential pulmonary embolism, offering a non-invasive, rapid, and dynamic diagnostic tool right at the bedside. The expert review details specific point-of-care ultrasound techniques adapted for pregnant patients, including the parasternal long and short axis and apical four-chamber view, essential for evaluating right heart function and guiding acute management strategies. These include fluid management, adjustment of pharmacological treatment, and immediate interventions to support cardiac function and reduce ventricular overload. Point-of-care ultrasound enhances clinical outcomes by allowing clinicians to make informed decisions quickly, reducing the time to intervention, and tailoring management strategies to individual patient needs. However, despite its apparent advantages, the adoption of point-of-care ultrasound requires specialized training and familiarity with obstetric-specific protocols. This review advocates for the integration of point-of-care ultrasound into standard obstetric care protocols, emphasizing the need for clear guidelines and structured protocols that equip healthcare providers with the skills necessary to utilize this technology effectively. Future research should aim to refine these protocols and expand the evidence base to solidify the role of point-of-care ultrasound in improving maternal and fetal outcomes in acute right ventricular failure.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inova Maternal Fetal Medicine, Fairfax, VA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
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Yadigaroğlu M, Güzel M, Erdem E, Görgün S, Aksu EA, Ocak M, Yadigaroğlu NÖ, Demir MT, Yücel M. IL-33/sST2 signaling pathway in pulmonary thromboembolism: A clinical observational study. Cytokine 2024; 182:156707. [PMID: 39084069 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2024.156707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/20/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) is a cardiovascular emergency that can result in mortality. In the interleukin-33 (IL-33) /soluble suppression of tumorigenicity 2 (sST2) signaling pathway, increased sST2 is a cardiovascular risk factor. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of biomarkers in the IL-33/sST2 signaling pathway in determining PTE diagnosis, clinical severity, and mortality. METHOD This study was conducted as a single-center, prospective, observational study. Patients admitted to the emergency department and diagnosed with PTE constituted the patient group (n = 112), and healthy volunteers with similar sociodemographic characteristics constituted the control group (n = 62). Biomarkers in the IL-33/sST2 signaling pathway were evaluated for diagnosis, clinical severity, and prognosis. RESULTS IL-33 was lower in the patient group than in the control group (275.89 versus 403.35 pg/mL), while sST2 levels were higher in the patient group than in the control group (53.16 versus 11.78 ng/mL) (p < 0.001 and p = 0.001; respectively). The AUC of IL-33 to diagnose PTE was 0.656 (95 % CI: 0.580-0.726). The optimal IL-33 cut-off point to diagnose PTE was ≤304.11 pg/mL (56.2 % sensitivity, 79 % specificity). The AUC of sST2 to diagnose PTE was 0.818 (95 % CI: 0.752-0.872). The optimal sST2 cut-off point to diagnose PTE was >14.48 ng/mL (83 % sensitivity, 71 % specificity). IL-33 levels were lower in patients with mortality (169.85 versus 332.04 pg/mL) compared to patients without mortality, whereas sST2 levels were higher in patients with mortality (118.32 versus 28.07 ng/mL) compared to patients without mortality (p > 0.001 for both). The AUC of IL-33 to predict the mortality of PTE was 0.801 (95 % CI: 0.715-0.870). The optimal IL-33 cut-off point to predict the mortality of PTE was ≤212.05 pg/mL (75 % sensitivity, 79.5 % specificity). The AUC of sST2 to predict the mortality of PTE was 0.824 (95 % CI: 0.740-0.889). The optimal sST2 cut-off point to predict the mortality of PTE was >81 ng/mL (95.8 % sensitivity, 78.4 % specificity). CONCLUSION In the IL-33/ST2 signaling pathway, decreased IL-33 and increased sST2 are valuable biomarkers for diagnosis and prediction of mortality in patients with PTE.
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- Metin Yadigaroğlu
- Samsun University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Samsun, Turkey.
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- Samsun University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Samsun, Turkey.
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- Şırnak State Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Şırnak, Turkey.
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- Samsun Education and Research Hospital, Department of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology, Samsun, Turkey.
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- Samsun University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Chest Diseases, Samsun, Turkey.
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- Samsun University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Samsun, Turkey.
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- Samsun Education and Research Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Samsun, Turkey.
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- Samsun University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Samsun, Turkey.
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de la Mata-Navazo S, Fernández SN, Slöcker-Barrio M, Rodríguez-Martínez A, Torres L, Rodríguez-Tubio S, Olalla C, de Ángeles C, González-Navarro P, López-Herce J, Urbano J. Fluid bolus resuscitation with hypertonic saline albumin solution in critically ill children: a prospective observational pilot study. Sci Rep 2024; 14:22763. [PMID: 39354072 PMCID: PMC11445492 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-73588-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 09/18/2024] [Indexed: 10/03/2024] Open
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To evaluate the hemodynamic effects and the safety profile of fluid bolus resuscitation with hypertonic saline albumin (HSA) in critically ill children, we performed a prospective observational pilot study between October 2018 and May 2021 in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in a tertiary hospital in Madrid, Spain. Sixty-four HSA boluses were analyzed in 23 patients. A mean volume of 5.7 ml/kg (Standard Deviation, SD 2.3 ml/kg) per bolus was infused. Acute hypotension was the main indication. 91% of the patients had a cardiac disease, 56% of them had undergone cardiac surgery in the previous 72 h, and 47.8% associated right ventricular dysfunction. A significant increase in systolic, mean, and diastolic blood pressure and a decrease in the vasoactive index was observed after the infusion of HSA. This effect lasted for twenty-four hours (p < 0.05). Moreover, the amount of fluid requirements decreased significantly in the 6 h following HSA infusion [8.7 ml/kg (SD 9.6) vs. 15.1 ml/kg (SD 13.6) in the previous 6 h (p < 0.05)]. Serum levels of sodium and chloride increased after the infusion, reaching their peak concentration after one hour (143 mEq/L (SD 3.5) and 109.7 mEq/L (SD 6) respectively). HSA-related metabolic acidosis or acute kidney injury were not observed in this study. Hypertonic saline albumin is safe and effective when infused at a dose of 5 ml/kg in critically ill children. However, further research is required to confirm our findings.
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- Sara de la Mata-Navazo
- Pediatric Intensive Care Department, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Dr Castelo 47, 28009, Madrid, Spain
- Gregorio Marañón Health Research Institute, Madrid, Spain
- Primary Care Interventions to Prevent Maternal and Child Chronic Diseases of Perinatal and Development Origin Network (RICORS) RD21/0012/0011, Carlos III Health Institute, Madrid, Spain
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Department, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Dr Castelo 47, 28009, Madrid, Spain
- Gregorio Marañón Health Research Institute, Madrid, Spain
- Primary Care Interventions to Prevent Maternal and Child Chronic Diseases of Perinatal and Development Origin Network (RICORS) RD21/0012/0011, Carlos III Health Institute, Madrid, Spain
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Department, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Dr Castelo 47, 28009, Madrid, Spain
- Gregorio Marañón Health Research Institute, Madrid, Spain
- Primary Care Interventions to Prevent Maternal and Child Chronic Diseases of Perinatal and Development Origin Network (RICORS) RD21/0012/0011, Carlos III Health Institute, Madrid, Spain
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Department, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Dr Castelo 47, 28009, Madrid, Spain
- Gregorio Marañón Health Research Institute, Madrid, Spain
- Primary Care Interventions to Prevent Maternal and Child Chronic Diseases of Perinatal and Development Origin Network (RICORS) RD21/0012/0011, Carlos III Health Institute, Madrid, Spain
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Department, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Dr Castelo 47, 28009, Madrid, Spain
- Gregorio Marañón Health Research Institute, Madrid, Spain
- Primary Care Interventions to Prevent Maternal and Child Chronic Diseases of Perinatal and Development Origin Network (RICORS) RD21/0012/0011, Carlos III Health Institute, Madrid, Spain
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Department, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Dr Castelo 47, 28009, Madrid, Spain
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Department, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Dr Castelo 47, 28009, Madrid, Spain
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Department, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Dr Castelo 47, 28009, Madrid, Spain
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Department, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Dr Castelo 47, 28009, Madrid, Spain.
- Gregorio Marañón Health Research Institute, Madrid, Spain.
- Primary Care Interventions to Prevent Maternal and Child Chronic Diseases of Perinatal and Development Origin Network (RICORS) RD21/0012/0011, Carlos III Health Institute, Madrid, Spain.
- Maternal and Child Public Health Department, School of Medicine, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Department, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Dr Castelo 47, 28009, Madrid, Spain
- Gregorio Marañón Health Research Institute, Madrid, Spain
- Primary Care Interventions to Prevent Maternal and Child Chronic Diseases of Perinatal and Development Origin Network (RICORS) RD21/0012/0011, Carlos III Health Institute, Madrid, Spain
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Bali AD, Sharma T, Villela MA, Naidu SS, Goldberg J. Interventional Therapies and Mechanical Circulatory Support for Acute Pulmonary Embolism. J Card Fail 2024; 30:1319-1329. [PMID: 39389743 DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2024.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 10/12/2024]
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Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) represents the third leading cause of cardiovascular mortality, with most PE-related mortality associated with acute right ventricular (RV) failure. Despite an increase in attention to acute PE with new endovascular devices for therapy and the adoption of multidisciplinary clinical treatment teams, mortality rates remain high in patients who present with PE-related hemodynamic compromise. Currently, the advanced treatment modalities for acute high-risk and intermediate high-risk PE are limited to several interventional modalities-open surgical embolectomy and systemic fibrinolytic agents. The purpose of this state-of-the-art review is to describe modern therapeutic techniques and strategies (both interventional and surgical) and the role of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) for hemodynamic compromise in PE.
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- Atul D Bali
- Department of Cardiology, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY.
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- Department of Cardiology, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY
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- Department of Cardiology, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
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Chimura M, Ohtani T, Sera F, Nakamoto K, Akazawa Y, Kajitani K, Higuchi R, Kagiya T, Sakata Y. Ratio of pulmonary artery diameter to ascending aortic diameter and its association with right ventricular failure after left ventricular assist device implantation. Int J Cardiol 2024; 418:132596. [PMID: 39326703 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2024.132596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2024] [Revised: 09/06/2024] [Accepted: 09/23/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Several invasive hemodynamic parameters help predict right ventricular failure (RVF) after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. However, prediction using non-invasive parameters alone has not been established. The ratio of the diameters of the pulmonary artery (PAD) to those of the ascending aorta (AoD) may indicate past hemodynamic load and cardiac dysfunction. We aimed to investigate a predictive model for RVF after LVAD implantation using non-invasive parameters including PAD/AoD ratio. METHODS We studied 141 patients who underwent primary LVAD implantation and 117 healthy individuals with computed tomography (CT) data. RVF was defined as the need for a subsequent right ventricular assist device or intravenous inotrope administration for more than 30 days after LVAD implantation. The PAD/AoD ratio was measured at the level of the pulmonary artery bifurcation on the CT transaxial slices. RESULTS RVF was observed in 29 patients. The correlation between PAD and AoD differed among healthy individuals, patients with and without RVF. Patients with RVF had higher total bilirubin and log brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels, a lower left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVDd) index, and a higher PAD/AoD ratio than those without RVF. Decision tree analysis indicated that the subgroup with a high PAD/AoD ratio (≥1.09) and a small LVDd index (<35.4 mm/m2) showed the highest probability of RVF (100 %), while the subgroup with a low PAD/AoD ratio (<1.09) and low log BNP (<2.79) showed the lowest probability of RVF (1 %). CONCLUSION Combining non-invasive parameters with the PAD/AoD ratio can predict RVF with high accuracy.
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- Misato Chimura
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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Wang D, Weng X, Yue W, Shang L, Wei Y, Clemmer JS, Xu Y, Chen Y. CD8 T cells promote heart failure progression in mice with preexisting left ventricular dysfunction. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1472133. [PMID: 39324134 PMCID: PMC11422781 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1472133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2024] [Accepted: 08/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/27/2024] Open
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Introduction Even under the standard medical care, patients with left ventricular (LV) failure or heart failure (HF) often progress to pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular (RV) hypertrophy. We previously showed that inflammation and regulatory T cells (Tregs) modulate HF progression in mice with preexisting LV failure. The main objective of this study is to determine the role of CD8+ T cells in modulating LV failure and the consequent pulmonary inflammation and RV hypertrophy in mice with preexisting LV failure. Methods Mice with LV failure produced by transverse aortic constriction (TAC) were randomized to depletion of cytotoxic CD8+ T cells, Tregs, or both using specific blocking antibodies. Cardiac function, lung inflammation, fibrosis, vascular remodeling, and right ventricular remodeling were determined. Results LV failure caused pulmonary inflammation, fibrosis, vascular remodeling, and RV hypertrophy. Depletion of CD8+ T cells significantly attenuated above changes in mice with preexisting LV failure. LV failure was associated with increased CD4+ and CD8+ T cell activation, and increased ratios of activated T cells to Tregs. Treg depletion exacerbated lung inflammation and HF progression, as well as lung CD4+ and CD8+ T cell infiltration and activation in HF mice. However, CD8+ T cells depletion rescue these mice from exacerbated lung inflammation and RV hypertrophy after Treg depletion. Discussion Our findings demonstrate an important role of CD8+ T cells in promoting pulmonary inflammation and RV hypertrophy in mice with preexisting LV failure. Depletion of CD8+ T cells also rescued HF mice from the exacerbated HF progression by Treg depletion.
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- Dongzhi Wang
- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, United States
- Department of Cardiology, Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Lillehei Heart Institute, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- Department of Cardiology, Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, United States
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- Department of Cardiology, Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, United States
- Lillehei Heart Institute, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Nishimura T, Hirata Y, Ise T, Iwano H, Izutani H, Kinugawa K, Kitai T, Ohno T, Ohtani T, Okumura T, Ono M, Satomi K, Shiose A, Toda K, Tsukamoto Y, Yamaguchi O, Fujino T, Hashimoto T, Higashi H, Higashino A, Kondo T, Kurobe H, Miyoshi T, Nakamoto K, Nakamura M, Saito T, Saku K, Shimada S, Sonoda H, Unai S, Ushijima T, Watanabe T, Yahagi K, Fukushima N, Inomata T, Kyo S, Minamino T, Minatoya K, Sakata Y, Sawa Y. JCS/JSCVS/JCC/CVIT 2023 guideline focused update on indication and operation of PCPS/ECMO/IMPELLA. J Cardiol 2024; 84:208-238. [PMID: 39098794 DOI: 10.1016/j.jjcc.2024.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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Lim W, Tay TR. Approach to pulmonary embolism for frontline clinicians. Singapore Med J 2024; 65:508-513. [PMID: 39238132 DOI: 10.4103/singaporemedj.smj-2023-212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 09/07/2024]
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- Weiling Lim
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore
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Xi R, Mumtaz MA, Xu D, Zeng Q. Tricuspid Regurgitation Complicating Heart Failure: A Novel Clinical Entity. Rev Cardiovasc Med 2024; 25:330. [PMID: 39355586 PMCID: PMC11440397 DOI: 10.31083/j.rcm2509330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 05/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 10/03/2024] Open
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With the escalating incidence of heart failure, accurate diagnosis is paramount for tailored therapeutic interventions. The tricuspid valve, particularly tricuspid regurgitation, once relegated as the "forgotten valve", has gained prominence due to increasing evidence implicating severe tricuspid valve disease in the prognosis of diverse cardiovascular conditions. This review delineates recent significant advancements in imaging modalities, transcatheter interventions, and epidemiological and pathophysiological insights regarding tricuspid regurgitation complicating heart failure. A comprehensive understanding of these innovative concepts and technologies can significantly improve patient outcomes.
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- Rongyang Xi
- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 510515 Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 510515 Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 510515 Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiac Function and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, 510515 Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 510515 Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiac Function and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, 510515 Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 510515 Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiac Function and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, 510515 Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Roy PM, Sanchez O, Huisman M, Jimenez D. Risk stratification of acute pulmonary embolism. Presse Med 2024; 53:104243. [PMID: 39244020 DOI: 10.1016/j.lpm.2024.104243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/09/2024] Open
Abstract
Risk stratification of patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE) assists with the selection of appropriate initial therapy and treatment setting. Patients with acute symptomatic PE that present with arterial hypotension or shock have a high risk of death, and treatment guidelines recommend strong consideration of reperfusion in this setting. For haemodynamically stable patients with PE, the combination of a negative clinical prognostic score and the absence of computed tomography-assessed right ventricle enlargement may accurately identify those at low-risk of short-term complications after the diagnosis of PE, and such patients might benefit from an abbreviated hospital stay or outpatient therapy. Some evidence suggests that the accumulation of factors indicating worse outcomes from PE on standard anticoagulation identifies the more severe stable patients with acute PE who might benefit from intensive monitoring and recanalization procedures, particularly if haemodynamic deterioration occurs. Current risk classifications have several shortcomings that might adversely affect clinical and healthcare decisions. Ongoing initiatives aim to address many of those shortcomings, and will hopefully help optimize risk stratification algorithms and treatment strategies.
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- Pierre-Marie Roy
- CHU Angers, 4 rue Larrey, Emergency Department, Angers F-49000, France; Univ. Angers, INSERM, CNRS, MITOVASC, Equipe CARME, SFR ICAT, Angers, France; F-CRIN, INNOVTE, Saint-Etienne, France
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- F-CRIN, INNOVTE, Saint-Etienne, France; University of Paris, INSERM UMR-S 1140 Innovaties Therapies in Haemostasis, Paris, France; Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, APHP, Pneumology Department and Intensive Care, 20-40 rue Leblanc, Paris F-75908, France
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- Leiden University Medical Center, Department of Medicine - Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Ramón y Cajal Hospital (IRICYS), Respiratory Department, Madrid, Spain; Universidad de Alcalá (IRICYS), Medicine Department, Madrid, Spain; CIBER de Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Madrid, Spain.
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Mao Y, Liu Y, Zhai M, Jin P, Zhang H, Wei L, Shang X, Guo Y, Pan X, Yang J. Prognostic value of right ventricular dysfunction in aortic regurgitation after transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Front Cardiovasc Med 2024; 11:1424116. [PMID: 39280033 PMCID: PMC11392773 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1424116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2024] [Accepted: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 09/18/2024] Open
Abstract
Background Aortic regurgitation (AR) may lead to right ventricular dysfunction (RVD), but the prognostic value of RVD in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) remains unclear. Our goal was to evaluate the clinical implications, predictors and prognostic significance of RVD in patients with pure AR after TAVR. Methods In this multicentre prospective study, patients undergoing TAVR were included between January 2019 and April 2021. The patients were divided into four groups according to the results of transthoracic echocardiography pre- and post-TAVR. The primary end point was 2-year all-cause mortality. Results A total of 648 patients were divided into four groups: 325 patients (54.3%) in the no RVD group; 106 patients (17.7%) in the new-onset RVD group; 73 patients (12.2%) in the normalized RVD group; and 94 patients (15.7%) in the residual RVD group. At the 2-year follow-up, there were significant differences in all-cause mortality among the four groups (5.2%, 12.3%, 11.0% and 17.0%, respectively; p < 0.05). New-onset RVD was correlated with an increased risk of all-cause death and a composite end point and normalized RVD improved clinical outcomes of baseline RVD. Predictors of new-onset RVD included a higher Society of Thoracic Surgeons score, larger left ventricular end-diastolic volume, lower left ventricular ejection fraction, higher systolic pulmonary artery pressure and smaller RV base diameter. Conclusions Changes in periprocedural RVD status significantly affect the risk stratification outcomes after TAVR. Therefore, they may be used as part of decision-making and risk assessment strategies. Clinical Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Protocol Registration System (NCT02917980).
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- Yu Mao
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Shanghai Cardiovascular Institution and Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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Keramida K, Farmakis D, Rakisheva A, Tocchetti CG, Ameri P, Asteggiano R, Barac A, Bax J, Bayes-Genis A, Bergler Klein J, Bucciarelli-Ducci C, Celutkiene J, Coats AJS, Cohen Solal A, Dent S, Filippatos G, Ghosh A, Hermann J, Koop Y, Lenihan D, Lopez Fernandez T, Lyon AR, Mercurio V, Moura B, Piepoli M, Sener YZ, Suter T, Sverdlov AL, Tadic M, Thum T, van der Meer P, van Linthout S, Metra M, Rosano G. The right heart in patients with cancer. A scientific statement of the Heart Failure Association (HFA) of the ESC and the ESC Council of Cardio-Oncology. Eur J Heart Fail 2024. [PMID: 39193837 DOI: 10.1002/ejhf.3412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 07/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024] Open
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- Kalliopi Keramida
- Cardiology Department, General Anti-Cancer Oncological Hospital Agios Savvas, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, Athens University Hospital Attikon, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece
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- City Cardiological Center, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Qonaev City Hospital, Almaty Region, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences (DISMET), 'Federico II' University, Naples, Italy
- Interdepartmental Center of Clinical and Translational Sciences (CIRCET), 'Federico II' University, Naples, Italy
- Interdepartmental Hypertension Research Center (CIRIAPA), 'Federico II' University, Naples, Italy
- Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), 'Federico II' University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genova, Genoa, Italy
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
- LARC, Laboratorio Analisi e Ricerca Clinica, Turin, Italy
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- MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- CIBER Cardiovascular, Madrid, Spain
- Institut del Cor, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Centre of Cardiology and Angiology, Clinic of Cardiac and Vascular Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Université Paris Cité, INSERM U-942 MASCOT, Cardiology Department, Lariboisière Hospital, Paris, France
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- Duke Cancer Institute, Department of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Athens University Hospital Attikon, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece
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- Barts Heart Centre, University College London Hospital and Hatter Cardiovascular Institute, London, UK
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Cardio-Oncology Program, St Francis Healthcare, Cape Girardeau, MO, USA
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- Cardiology Department, La Paz University Hospital, IdiPAZ Research Institute, Madrid, Spain
- Cardiology Department, Hospital Universitario Quirónsalud Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London and Cardio-Oncology Service, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences (DISMET), 'Federico II' University, Naples, Italy
- Interdepartmental Center of Clinical and Translational Sciences (CIRCET), 'Federico II' University, Naples, Italy
- Interdepartmental Hypertension Research Center (CIRIAPA), 'Federico II' University, Naples, Italy
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- Armed Forces Hospital, Porto and Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Clinical Cardiology, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Cardiology Department, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Newcastle Centre of Excellence in Cardio-Oncology, The University of Newcastle, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Calvary Mater Newcastle, Hunter New England Health, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
- Cardiovascular Department, John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
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- Klinik für Innere Medizin II, Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular and Translational Therapeutic Strategies (IMTTS), Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
- Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Immune-Mediated Diseases (CIMD), Hannover, Germany
- Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine (ITEM), Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) at Charité, BIH Center for Regenerative Therapies, Berlin, Germany
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), partner site Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Cardiology, ASST Spedali Civili, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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Melillo F, Fabiani D, Santoro A, Oro P, Frecentese F, Salemme L, Tesorio T, Agricola E, De Bonis M, Lorusso R. Multimodality Imaging for Right Ventricular Function Assessment in Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation. J Clin Med 2024; 13:5076. [PMID: 39274289 PMCID: PMC11395915 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13175076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2024] [Revised: 08/20/2024] [Accepted: 08/21/2024] [Indexed: 09/16/2024] Open
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Severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is a pathological condition associated with worse cardiovascular outcomes. In the vicious cycle of right ventricular compensation and maladaptation to TR, the development of right ventricle (RV) dysfunction has significant prognostic implications, especially in patients undergoing surgical or percutaneous treatments. Indeed, RV dysfunction is associated with increased operative morbidity and mortality in both surgical and percutaneously treated patients. In this context, the identification of clinical or subtle right ventricle dysfunction plays a critical role inpatient selection and timing of surgical or percutaneous tricuspid valve intervention. However, in the presence of severe TR, evaluation of RV function is challenging, given the increase in preload that may lead to an overestimation of systolic function for the Frank-Starling law, reduced reliability of pulmonary artery pressure estimation, the sensitivity of RV to afterload that may result in afterload mismatch after treatment. Consequently, conventional echocardiographic indices have some limitations, and the use of speckle tracking for right ventricular free wall longitudinal strain (RV-FWLS) analysis and the use of 3D echocardiography for RV volumes and ejection fraction estimation are showing promising data. Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) represents the gold standards for volumes and ejection fraction evaluation and may add further prognostic information. Finally, cardiac computer tomography (CCT) provides measurements of RV and annulus dimensions that are particularly useful in the transcatheter field. Identification of subtle RV dysfunction may need, therefore, more than one imaging technique, which will lead to tip the balance between medical therapy and early intervention towards the latter before disease progression. Therefore, the aim of this review is to describe the main imaging techniques, providing a comprehensive assessment of their role in RV function evaluation in the presence of severe TR.
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- Francesco Melillo
- Heart and Vascular Centre, Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of Maastricht, 6221 Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Echo Lab, Clinica Montevergine GVM Care and Research, 83013 Mercogliano, Italy
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- Echo Lab, Clinica Montevergine GVM Care and Research, 83013 Mercogliano, Italy
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- Intensive Care Unit, Clinica Montevergine GVM Care and Research, 83013 Mercogliano, Italy
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- Echo Lab, Clinica Montevergine GVM Care and Research, 83013 Mercogliano, Italy
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, Clinica Montevergine GVM Care and Research, 83013 Mercogliano, Italy
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, Clinica Montevergine GVM Care and Research, 83013 Mercogliano, Italy
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- Heart Valve Centre, IRCCS Ospdeale San Raffaele, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Heart and Vascular Centre, Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of Maastricht, 6221 Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Cohen A, Li T, Bielawa N, Nello A, Gold A, Gorlin M, Nelson M, Carlin E, Rolston D. Right Ventricular "Bubble Time" to Identify Patients With Right Ventricular Dysfunction. Ann Emerg Med 2024; 84:182-194. [PMID: 38597847 DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2024.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE We propose a novel method of evaluating right ventricular (RV) dysfunction in the emergency department (ED) using RV "bubble time"-the duration of time bubbles from a saline solution flush are visualized in the RV on echocardiography. The objective was to identify the optimal cutoff value for RV bubble time that differentiates patients with RV dysfunction and report on its diagnostic test characteristics. METHODS This prospective diagnostic accuracy study enrolled a convenience sample of hemodynamically stable patients in the ED. A sonographer administered a 10-mL saline solution flush into the patient's intravenous catheter, performed a bedside echocardiogram, and measured RV bubble time. Subsequently, the patient underwent a comprehensive cardiologist-interpreted echocardiogram within 36 hours, which served as the gold standard. Patients with RV strain or enlargement of the latter found on an echocardiogram were considered to have RV dysfunction. Bubble time was evaluated by a second provider, blinded to the initial results, who reviewed the ultrasound clips. The primary outcome measure was the optimal cutoff value of RV bubble time that identifies patients with and without RV dysfunction. RESULTS Of 196 patients, median age was 67 year, and half were women, with 69 (35.2%) having RV dysfunction. Median RV bubble time among patients with RV dysfunction was 62 seconds (interquartile range [IQR]: 52, 93) compared with 21 seconds (IQR: 12, 32) among patients without (P<.0001). The optimal cutoff value of RV bubble time for identifying patients with RV dysfunction was 40 or more seconds, with a sensitivity of 0.97 (95% CI 0.93 to 1.00) and specificity of 0.87 (95% CI 0.82 to 0.93). CONCLUSION In patients in the ED, an RV bubble time of 40 or more seconds had high sensitivity in identifying patients with RV dysfunction, whereas an RV bubble time of less than 40 seconds had good specificity in identifying patients without RV dysfunction. These findings warrant further investigation in undifferentiated patient populations and by emergency physicians without advanced ultrasound training.
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- Allison Cohen
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY; Department of Emergency Medicine, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY; Department of Emergency Medicine, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY
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- Biostatistics Unit, Office of Academic Affairs, Northwell Health, New Hyde Park, NY
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY; Department of Emergency Medicine, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY; Department of Emergency Medicine, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY; Department of Emergency Medicine, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY
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Wu L, Rodriguez M, El Hachem K, Krittanawong C. Diuretic Treatment in Heart Failure: A Practical Guide for Clinicians. J Clin Med 2024; 13:4470. [PMID: 39124738 PMCID: PMC11313642 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13154470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2024] [Revised: 07/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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Congestion and fluid retention are the hallmarks of decompensated heart failure and the major reason for the hospitalization of patients with heart failure. Diuretics have been used in heart failure for decades, and they remain the backbone of the contemporary management of heart failure. Loop diuretics is the preferred diuretic, and it has been given a class I recommendation by clinical guidelines for the relief of congestion symptoms. Although loop diuretics have been used virtually among all patients with acute decompensated heart failure, there is still very limited clinical evidence to guide the optimized diuretics use. This is a sharp contrast to the rapidly growing evidence of the rest of the guideline-directed medical therapy of heart failure and calls for further studies. The loop diuretics possess a unique pharmacology and pharmacokinetics that lay the ground for different strategies to increase diuretic efficiency. However, many of these approaches have not been evaluated in randomized clinical trials. In recent years, a stepped and protocolized diuretics dosing has been suggested to have superior benefits over an individual clinician-based strategy. Diuretic resistance has been a major challenge to decongestion therapy for patients with heart failure and is associated with a poor clinical prognosis. Recently, therapy options have emerged to help overcome diuretic resistance to loop diuretics and have been evaluated in randomized clinical trials. In this review, we aim to provide a comprehensive review of the pharmacology and clinical use of loop diuretics in the context of heart failure, with attention to its side effects, and adjuncts, as well as the challenges and future direction.
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- Lingling Wu
- Cardiovascular Division, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
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- John T. Milliken Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Disease, Section of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Section of Cardiology, Cardiology Division, NYU Langone Health and NYU School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA
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Real C, Pérez-García CN, Galán-Arriola C, García-Lunar I, García-Álvarez A. Right ventricular dysfunction: pathophysiology, experimental models, evaluation, and treatment. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE CARDIOLOGIA (ENGLISH ED.) 2024:S1885-5857(24)00238-X. [PMID: 39068988 DOI: 10.1016/j.rec.2024.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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Interest in the right ventricle has substantially increased due to advances in knowledge of its pathophysiology and prognostic implications across a wide spectrum of diseases. However, we are still far from understanding the multiple mechanisms that influence right ventricular dysfunction, its evaluation continues to be challenging, and there is a shortage of specific treatments in most scenarios. This review article aims to update knowledge about the physiology of the right ventricle, its transition to dysfunction, diagnostic tools, and available treatments from a translational perspective.
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- Carlos Real
- Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC), Madrid, Spain; Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Universitario Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC), Madrid, Spain
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- Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC), Madrid, Spain; Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Universitario La Moraleja, Madrid, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Spain
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- Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC), Madrid, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Spain; Servicio de Cardiología, Instituto Clínic Cardiovascular (ICCV), Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain; Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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Zhang H, Lian H, Zhang Q, Zhao H, Wang X. Can central venous pressure help identify acute right ventricular dysfunction in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients? Ann Intensive Care 2024; 14:114. [PMID: 39031301 PMCID: PMC11264666 DOI: 10.1186/s13613-024-01352-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/22/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the relationship between central venous pressure (CVP) and acute right ventricular (RV) dysfunction in critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation. METHODS This retrospective study enrolled mechanically ventilated critically ill who underwent transthoracic echocardiographic examination and CVP monitoring. Echocardiographic indices including tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE), fractional area change (FAC), and tricuspid lateral annular systolic velocity wave (S') were collected to assess RV function. Patients were then classified into three groups based on their RV function and presence of systemic venous congestion as assessed by inferior vena cava diameter (IVCD) and hepatic vein (HV) Doppler: normal RV function (TAPSE ≥ 17 mm, FAC ≥ 35% and S' ≥9.5 cm/sec), isolated RV dysfunction (TAPSE < 17 mm or FAC < 35% or S' <9.5 cm/sec with IVCD ≤ 20 mm or HV S ≥ D), and RV dysfunction with congestion (TAPSE < 17 mm or FAC < 35% or S' <9.5 cm/sec with IVCD > 20 mm and HV S < D). RESULTS A total of 518 patients were enrolled in the study, of whom 301 were categorized in normal RV function group, 164 in isolated RV dysfunction group and 53 in RV dysfunction with congestion group. Receiver operating characteristic analysis revealed a good discriminative ability of CVP for identifying patients with RV dysfunction and congestion(AUC 0.839; 95% CI: 0.795-0.883; p < 0.001). The optimal CVP cutoff was 10 mm Hg, with sensitivity of 79.2%, specificity of 69.4%, negative predictive value of 96.7%, and positive predictive value of 22.8%. A large gray zone existed between 9 mm Hg and 12 mm Hg, encompassing 95 patients (18.3%). For identifying all patients with RV dysfunction, CVP demonstrated a lower discriminative ability (AUC 0.616; 95% CI: 0.567-0.665; p < 0.001). Additionally, the gray zone was even larger, ranging from 5 mm Hg to 12 mm Hg, and included 349 patients (67.4%). CONCLUSIONS CVP may be a helpful indicator of acute RV dysfunction patients with systemic venous congestion in mechanically ventilated critically ill, but its accuracy is limited. A CVP less than10 mm Hg can almost rule out RV dysfunction with congestion. In contrast, CVP should not be used to identify general RV dysfunction.
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- Hongmin Zhang
- Department of Health Care, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 1# Shuai Fu Yuan, Dong Cheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.
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- Department of Health Care, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 1# Shuai Fu Yuan, Dong Cheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 1# Shuai Fu Yuan, Dong Cheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 1# Shuai Fu Yuan, Dong Cheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 1# Shuai Fu Yuan, Dong Cheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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Brewer JM, Maybauer MO. The ProtekDuo Cannula: A Comprehensive Review of Efficacy and Clinical Applications in Right Ventricular Failure. J Clin Med 2024; 13:4077. [PMID: 39064117 PMCID: PMC11278424 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13144077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Right ventricular failure (RVF) is a clinical challenge associated with various underlying acute and chronic medical conditions, necessitating diverse management strategies including mechanical circulatory support (MCS). The ProtekDuo cannula represents an important advancement in medical devices for MCS in the setting of RVF. When combined with an extracorporeal blood pump, the dual-lumen design allows for direct bypass of the RV using simultaneous drainage and return of blood using percutaneous, single-site access. Studies have reported favorable outcomes with the ProtekDuo cannula and low device-related complications, but comparative studies with other MCS devices are limited. Still, the ProtekDuo cannula has numerous advantages; however, it is not without challenges, and opportunities for further research exist. The ProtekDuo cannula holds significant potential for future advancements in the field of MCS, offering promising solutions for RVF management.
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- Joseph M. Brewer
- Specialty Critical Care and Acute Circulatory Support Service, Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute, INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma City, OK 73112, USA
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- Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Philipps University, 35037 Marburg, Germany
- Critical Care Research Group, Prince Charles Hospital, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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Leung C, Wong IMH, Ho CB, Chiang MCS, Fong YH, Lee PH, So TC, Yeung YK, Leung CY, Cheng YW, Chui SF, Chan AKC, Wong CY, Chan KT, Lee MKY. Cardiac power output ratio: Novel survival predictor after percutaneous ventricular assist device in cardiogenic shock. ESC Heart Fail 2024. [PMID: 38982624 DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.14949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2024] [Revised: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024] Open
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AIMS Currently, there is limited data on prognostic indicators after insertion of percutaneous ventricular assist device (PVAD) in the treatment of cardiogenic shock (CS). This study evaluated the prognostic role of cardiac power output (CPO) ratio, defined as CPO at 24 h divided by early CPO (30 min to 2 h), in CS patients after PVAD. METHODS AND RESULTS Consecutive CS patients from the QEH-PVAD Registry were followed up for survival at 90 days after PVAD. Among 121 consecutive patients, 98 underwent right heart catheterization after PVAD, with CPO ratio available in 68 patients. The CPO ratio and 24-h CPO, but not the early CPO post PVAD, were significantly associated with 90-day survival, with corresponding area under curve in ROC analysis of 0.816, 0.740, and 0.469, respectively. In multivariate analysis, only the CPO ratio and lactate level at 24 h remained as independent survival predictors. The CPO ratio was not associated with age, sex, and body size. Patients with lower CPO ratio had significantly lower coronary perfusion pressure, worse right heart indices, and higher pulmonary vascular resistance. A lower CPO ratio was also significantly associated with mechanical ventilation and higher creatine kinase levels in myocardial infarction patients. CONCLUSION In post-PVAD patients, the CPO ratio outperformed the absolute CPO values and other haemodynamic metrics in predicting survival at 90 days. Such a proportional change of CPO over time, likely reflecting native heart function recovery, may help to guide management of CS patients post-PVAD.
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- Calvin Leung
- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong SAR
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Follis M, Lorusso R. Editorial: Right ventricular failure: current strategies and future development. Front Cardiovasc Med 2024; 11:1388501. [PMID: 39036506 PMCID: PMC11258031 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1388501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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- Marco Follis
- Department of Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Klinikum Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany
- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, Netherlands
- Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht, Netherlands
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Watanabe R, Hori K, Ishihara K, Tsujikawa S, Hino H, Matsuura T, Takahashi Y, Shibata T, Mori T. Possible role of QRS duration in the right ventricle as a perioperative monitoring parameter for right ventricular function: a prospective cohort analysis in robotic mitral valve surgery. Front Cardiovasc Med 2024; 11:1418251. [PMID: 39027000 PMCID: PMC11254697 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1418251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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Background The clinical importance of the right ventricle (RV) has recently been recognized; however, assessing its function during cardiac surgery remains challenging owing to its complex anatomy. A temporary transvenous pacing catheter is a useful tool in the small surgical field of minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and an electrocardiogram recorded through the catheter is composed of the direct electrophysiological activity of the RV. Therefore, we hypothesized that QRS duration in the RV (QRSRV) could be a useful monitoring parameter for perioperative RV function. Methods We conducted a prospective cohort analysis involving adult patients undergoing robotic mitral valve repair. A bipolar pacing catheter was inserted using x-ray fluoroscopy, and the QRSRV duration was assessed at four time points: preoperative baseline, during one-lung ventilation, after weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass, and before the end of surgery. At the same time points, right ventricular fractional area change (RVFAC) measured by transesophageal echocardiography and QRS duration at V5 lead of the body surface electrocardiogram (QRSV5) were also evaluated. Results In the 94 patients analyzed, QRSRV duration was significantly prolonged during robotic mitral valve repair (p = 0.0009), whereas no significant intraoperative changes in RVFAC were observed (p = 0.2). By contrast, QRSV5 duration was significantly shortened during surgery (p < 0.00001). Multilinear regression showed a significant correlation of QRSRV duration with RVFAC (p = 0.00006), but not with central venous pressure (p = 0.9), or left ventricular ejection fraction (p = 0.3). When patients were divided into two groups by postoperative QRSRV > 100 or ≤100 ms, 25 patients (26.6%) exhibited the prolonged QRSRV duration, and the mean increase in the postoperative QRSRV from preoperative baseline was 12 ms (p = 0.001), which was only 0.6 ms in patients with QRSRV ≤ 100 ms (p = 0.6). Cox regression analysis showed that prolonged postoperative QRSRV duration was the only significant parameter associated with a longer ICU stay after surgery (p = 0.02; hazard ratio, 0.55). Conclusion Our data suggest that QRSRV duration is a useful parameter for monitoring the RV during cardiac surgery, possibly better than a commonly used echocardiographic parameter, RVFAC. An electrophysiological assessment by QRSRV duration could be a practical tool for the complex anatomy of the RV, especially with limited modalities in perioperative settings.
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- Ryota Watanabe
- Department of Anesthesiology, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Osaka City General Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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Levy D, Saura O, Lucenteforte M, Collado Lledó E, Demondion P, Hammoudi N, Assouline B, Petit M, Gautier M, Le Fevre L, Pineton de Chambrun M, Coutance G, Berg E, Chommeloux J, Schmidt M, Luyt CE, Lebreton G, Leprince P, Hékimian G, Combes A. Isoproterenol improves hemodynamics and right ventricle-pulmonary artery coupling after heart transplantation. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2024; 327:H131-H137. [PMID: 38700470 DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00200.2024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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Right ventricular failure (RVF) is a major cause of early mortality after heart transplantation (HT). Isoproterenol (Iso) has chronotropic, inotropic, and vasodilatory properties, which might improve right ventricle function in this setting. We aimed to investigate the hemodynamic effects of isoproterenol on patients with post-HT RVF. We conducted a 1-yr retrospective observational study including patients receiving isoproterenol (Iso) and dobutamine for early RVF after HT. A comprehensive multiparametric hemodynamic evaluation was performed successively three times: no isoproterenol, low doses: 0.025 µg/kg/min, and high doses: 0.05 µg/kg/min (henceforth, respectively, called no Iso, low Iso, and high Iso). From June 2022 to June 2023, 25 patients, median [interquartile range (IQR) 25-75] age 54 [38-61] yr, were included. Before isoproterenol was introduced, all patients received dobutamine, and 15 (60%) were on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). Isoproterenol significantly increased heart rate from 84 [77-99] (no Iso) to 91 [88-106] (low Iso) and 102 [90-122] beats/min (high Iso, P < 0.001). Similarly, cardiac index rose from 2.3 [1.4-3.1] to 2.7 [1.8-3.4] and 3 [1.9-3.7] L/min/m2 (P < 0.001) with a concomitant increase in indexed stroke volume (28 [17-34] to 31 [20-34] and 33 [23-35] mL/m2, P < 0.05). Effective pulmonary arterial elastance and pressures were not modified by isoproterenol. Pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) tended to decrease from 2.9 [1.4-3.6] to 2.3 [1.3-3.5] wood units (WU), P = 0.06. Right ventricular ejection fraction/systolic pulmonary artery pressure (sPAP) evaluating right ventricle-pulmonary artery (RV-PA) coupling increased after isoproterenol from 0.8 to 0.9 and 1%·mmHg-1 (P = 0.001). In conclusion, in post-HT RVF, isoproterenol exhibits chronotropic and inotropic effects, thereby improving RV-PA coupling and resulting in a clinically relevant increase in the cardiac index.NEW & NOTEWORTHY This study offers a detailed and comprehensive hemodynamic investigation at the bedside, illustrating the favorable impact of isoproterenol on right ventricular-pulmonary arterial coupling and global hemodynamics. It elucidates the physiological effects of an underused inotropic strategy in a critical clinical scenario. By enhancing cardiac hemodynamics, isoproterenol has the potential to expedite right ventricular recovery and mitigate primary graft dysfunction, thereby reducing the duration of mechanical support and intensive care unit stay posttransplantation.
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- David Levy
- Institute of Cardiometabolism and Nutrition, Sorbonne Université, INSERM, UMRS_1166-ICAN, Paris, France
- Service de Médecine Intensive-Réanimation, Institut de Cardiologie, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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- Institute of Cardiometabolism and Nutrition, Sorbonne Université, INSERM, UMRS_1166-ICAN, Paris, France
- Service de Médecine Intensive-Réanimation, Institut de Cardiologie, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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- Institute of Cardiometabolism and Nutrition, Sorbonne Université, INSERM, UMRS_1166-ICAN, Paris, France
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Milan, Milano, Italy
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- Acute Cardiovascular Care Unit, Department of Cardiology, Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institute of Cardiometabolism and Nutrition, Sorbonne Université, INSERM, UMRS_1166-ICAN, Paris, France
- Service de Chirurgie Cardiaque et Thoracique, Institut de Cardiologie, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, ACTION Study Group, INSERM UMR_S 1166 and Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière (Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris), Boulevard de l'hôpital, Paris, France
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- Service de Médecine Intensive-Réanimation, Institut de Cardiologie, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
- Intensive Care Medicine Unit, Division of Intensive Care, Department of Acute Medicine, University Hospital of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Institute of Cardiometabolism and Nutrition, Sorbonne Université, INSERM, UMRS_1166-ICAN, Paris, France
- Service de Médecine Intensive-Réanimation, Institut de Cardiologie, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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- Institute of Cardiometabolism and Nutrition, Sorbonne Université, INSERM, UMRS_1166-ICAN, Paris, France
- Service de Médecine Intensive-Réanimation, Institut de Cardiologie, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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- Institute of Cardiometabolism and Nutrition, Sorbonne Université, INSERM, UMRS_1166-ICAN, Paris, France
- Service de Médecine Intensive-Réanimation, Institut de Cardiologie, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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- Institute of Cardiometabolism and Nutrition, Sorbonne Université, INSERM, UMRS_1166-ICAN, Paris, France
- Service de Médecine Intensive-Réanimation, Institut de Cardiologie, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
- Service de Médecine Interne 2, Centre de Référence Lupus Systémique, SAPL et Autres Maladies Auto-immunes et Systémiques Rares, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Hôpital de la Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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- Institute of Cardiometabolism and Nutrition, Sorbonne Université, INSERM, UMRS_1166-ICAN, Paris, France
- Service de Chirurgie Cardiaque et Thoracique, Institut de Cardiologie, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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- Institute of Cardiometabolism and Nutrition, Sorbonne Université, INSERM, UMRS_1166-ICAN, Paris, France
- Service de Chirurgie Cardiaque et Thoracique, Institut de Cardiologie, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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- Institute of Cardiometabolism and Nutrition, Sorbonne Université, INSERM, UMRS_1166-ICAN, Paris, France
- Service de Médecine Intensive-Réanimation, Institut de Cardiologie, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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- Institute of Cardiometabolism and Nutrition, Sorbonne Université, INSERM, UMRS_1166-ICAN, Paris, France
- Service de Médecine Intensive-Réanimation, Institut de Cardiologie, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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- Institute of Cardiometabolism and Nutrition, Sorbonne Université, INSERM, UMRS_1166-ICAN, Paris, France
- Service de Médecine Intensive-Réanimation, Institut de Cardiologie, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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- Institute of Cardiometabolism and Nutrition, Sorbonne Université, INSERM, UMRS_1166-ICAN, Paris, France
- Service de Chirurgie Cardiaque et Thoracique, Institut de Cardiologie, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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- Institute of Cardiometabolism and Nutrition, Sorbonne Université, INSERM, UMRS_1166-ICAN, Paris, France
- Service de Chirurgie Cardiaque et Thoracique, Institut de Cardiologie, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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- Institute of Cardiometabolism and Nutrition, Sorbonne Université, INSERM, UMRS_1166-ICAN, Paris, France
- Service de Médecine Intensive-Réanimation, Institut de Cardiologie, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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- Institute of Cardiometabolism and Nutrition, Sorbonne Université, INSERM, UMRS_1166-ICAN, Paris, France
- Service de Médecine Intensive-Réanimation, Institut de Cardiologie, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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Maitz T, Shah S, Gupta R, Goel A, Sreenivasan J, Hajra A, Vyas AV, Lavie CJ, Hawwa N, Lanier GM, Kapur NK. Pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of right ventricular failure: A state of the art review of mechanical support devices. Prog Cardiovasc Dis 2024; 85:103-113. [PMID: 38944261 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2024.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/01/2024]
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The function of the right ventricle (RV) is to drive the forward flow of blood to the pulmonary system for oxygenation before returning to the left ventricle. Due to the thin myocardium of the RV, its function is easily affected by decreased preload, contractile motion abnormalities, or increased afterload. While various etiologies can lead to changes in RV structure and function, sudden changes in RV afterload can cause acute RV failure which is associated with high mortality. Early detection and diagnosis of RV failure is imperative for guiding initial medical management. Echocardiographic findings of reduced tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (<1.7) and RV wall motion (RV S' <10 cm/s) are quantitatively supportive of RV systolic dysfunction. Medical management commonly involves utilizing diuretics or fluids to optimize RV preload, while correcting the underlying insult to RV function. When medical management alone is insufficient, mechanical circulatory support (MCS) may be necessary. However, the utility of MCS for isolated RV failure remains poorly understood. This review outlines the differences in flow rates, effects on hemodynamics, and advantages/disadvantages of MCS devices such as intra-aortic balloon pump, Impella, centrifugal-flow right ventricular assist devices, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and includes a detailed review of the latest clinical trials and studies analyzing the effects of MCS devices in acute RV failure.
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- Theresa Maitz
- Department of Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Lehigh Valley Heart Institute, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA, USA.
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- Department of Cardiology, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Lehigh Valley Heart Institute, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA, USA
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- John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute, Oshner Clinical School, The University of Queensland School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Lehigh Valley Heart Institute, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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Hubesch G, Dewachter C, Chomette L, Hupkens E, Jespers P, Vegh G, Doppler M, Sheikh Mohammad U, Thiriard A, Remmelink M, Vachiéry J, McEntee K, Dewachter L. Early Alteration of Right Ventricle-Pulmonary Artery Coupling in Experimental Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction. J Am Heart Assoc 2024; 13:e032201. [PMID: 38780193 PMCID: PMC11255620 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.032201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular (RV) dysfunction are major prognostic determinants in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). The underlying pathomechanisms remain unknown. In this context, we sought to study the pathogenesis of pulmonary hypertension and RV dysfunction in a rat model of obesity-associated HFpEF. METHODS AND RESULTS HFpEF was induced in obesity-prone rats fed a high-fat diet (n=13) and compared with obesity-resistant rats fed with standard chow (n=9). After 12 months, the animals underwent echocardiographic and hemodynamic evaluation followed by tissue sampling for pathobiological assessment. HFpEF rats presented mild RV pressure overload (with increased RV systolic pressure and pulmonary vascular resistance). No changes in pulmonary artery medial thickness and ex vivo vasoreactivity (to acetylcholine and endothelin-1) were observed and RNA sequencing analysis failed to identify gene clustering in HFpEF lungs. However, released nitric oxide levels were decreased in HFpEF pulmonary artery, while lung expression of preproendothelin-1 was increased. In HFpEF rats, RV structure and function were altered, with RV enlargement, decreased RV fractional area change and free wall longitudinal fractional shortening, together with altered right ventricle-pulmonary artery coupling (estimated by tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion/systolic pulmonary artery pressure). Hypertrophy and apoptosis (evaluated by transferase biotin- dUTP nick-end labeling staining) were increased in right and left ventricles of HFpEF rats. There was an inverse correlation between tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion/systolic pulmonary artery pressure and RV apoptotic rate. Plasma levels of soluble suppression of tumorigenicity-2, interleukin-1β, -6 and -17A were increased in HFpEF rats. CONCLUSIONS Obesity-associated HFpEF in rats spontaneously evolves to pulmonary hypertension-HFpEF associated with impaired right ventricle-pulmonary artery coupling that appears disproportionate to a slight increase in RV afterload.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Heart Failure/physiopathology
- Heart Failure/etiology
- Heart Failure/metabolism
- Heart Failure/genetics
- Pulmonary Artery/physiopathology
- Pulmonary Artery/metabolism
- Pulmonary Artery/pathology
- Stroke Volume/physiology
- Disease Models, Animal
- Ventricular Dysfunction, Right/physiopathology
- Ventricular Dysfunction, Right/etiology
- Ventricular Dysfunction, Right/metabolism
- Ventricular Dysfunction, Right/genetics
- Male
- Ventricular Function, Right/physiology
- Rats
- Hypertension, Pulmonary/physiopathology
- Hypertension, Pulmonary/etiology
- Hypertension, Pulmonary/metabolism
- Heart Ventricles/physiopathology
- Heart Ventricles/diagnostic imaging
- Heart Ventricles/metabolism
- Heart Ventricles/pathology
- Obesity/physiopathology
- Obesity/complications
- Obesity/metabolism
- Diet, High-Fat
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- Géraldine Hubesch
- Laboratory of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of MedicineUniversité Libre de BruxellesBrusselsBelgium
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of MedicineUniversité Libre de BruxellesBrusselsBelgium
- Department of CardiologyH.U.B.—Hôpital ErasmeBrusselsBelgium
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- Department of CardiologyH.U.B.—Hôpital ErasmeBrusselsBelgium
- Institute of Interdisciplinary Research (IRIBHM), Faculty of MedicineUniversité Libre de BruxellesBrusselsBelgium
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of MedicineUniversité Libre de BruxellesBrusselsBelgium
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of MedicineUniversité Libre de BruxellesBrusselsBelgium
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of MedicineUniversité Libre de BruxellesBrusselsBelgium
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of MedicineUniversité Libre de BruxellesBrusselsBelgium
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of MedicineUniversité Libre de BruxellesBrusselsBelgium
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- Institute for Medical Immunology, and ULB‐Center for Research in ImmunologyUniversité Libre de BruxellesCharleroiBelgium
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of MedicineUniversité Libre de BruxellesBrusselsBelgium
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of MedicineUniversité Libre de BruxellesBrusselsBelgium
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Zieliński D, Darocha S, Pietrasik A, Machowski M, Wróbel K, Kurzyna M, Pruszczyk P, Torbicki A, Biederman A. Chronic thromboembolic disease among patients undergoing surgical pulmonary embolectomy for acute pulmonary embolism. THE JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY 2024; 65:302-310. [PMID: 38635283 DOI: 10.23736/s0021-9509.24.12931-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to assess the prevalence of chronic thromboembolic lesions in the pulmonary arteries among patients undergoing pulmonary embolectomy for acute pulmonary embolism and their impact on treatment outcomes. METHODS We conducted a retrospective, single-center analysis of consecutive patients undergoing emergency pulmonary embolectomy for acute pulmonary embolism between 2013 and August 2021. According to European Society of Cardiology guidelines, the diagnosis was based on clinical presentation, imaging studies and laboratory tests. Surgery was selected as the optimal treatment modality within the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team. Based on the intraoperatively identified chronic lesions patients were divided into two groups: acute only and acute/chronic. The analysis comprised history, laboratory and imaging studies, early and long-term mortality, and postoperative complications. We determined predictive factors for chronic thromboembolic lesions and risk factors for death. RESULTS The analysis included 33 patients. Intraoperatively, 42% (14) of patients had chronic lesions. Predictive factors for these lesions are the duration of symptoms >1 week (OR=13.75), pulmonary artery dilatation >3.15 cm (OR=39.00) and right ventricle systolic pressure >52 mmHg (OR=29.33). No hospital deaths occurred in the acute only group and two in the acute/chronic group (0% vs. 14.3%; P=0.172). Risk factors for death are the duration of symptoms >3 weeks (HR=7.35) and postoperative use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (HR=7.04). CONCLUSIONS Acute thromboembolic disease overlapping chronic clots is relatively common among patients undergoing pulmonary artery embolectomy. A detailed evaluation of the patient's medical history and imaging studies can identify these patients, as they require special attention when making treatment decisions. Surgical treatment in a center of expertise in pulmonary endarterectomy seems reasonable.
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- Dariusz Zieliński
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medicover Hospital, Warsaw, Poland -
- Faculty of Medicine, Lazarski University, Warsaw, Poland -
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- Department of Pulmonary Circulation, Thromboembolic Diseases and Cardiology, Center of Postgraduate Medical Education, Otwock, Poland
- European Health Center, Otwock, Poland
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medicover Hospital, Warsaw, Poland
- Faculty of Medicine, Lazarski University, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Pulmonary Circulation, Thromboembolic Diseases and Cardiology, Center of Postgraduate Medical Education, Otwock, Poland
- European Health Center, Otwock, Poland
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Pulmonary Circulation, Thromboembolic Diseases and Cardiology, Center of Postgraduate Medical Education, Otwock, Poland
- European Health Center, Otwock, Poland
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Palazzuoli A, Dini FL, Agostoni P, Cartocci A, Morrone F, Tricarico L, Correale M, Mercurio V, Nodari S, Severino P, Badagliacca R, Barillà F, Paolillo S, Filardi PP. Right ventricular dysfunction in chronic heart failure: clinical laboratory and echocardiographic characteristics. (the RIVED-CHF registry). J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2024; 25:457-465. [PMID: 38652523 DOI: 10.2459/jcm.0000000000001623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) and pulmonary hypertension have been recognized as two important prognostic features in patients with left side heart failure. Current literature does not distinguish between right heart failure (RHF) and RVD, and the two terms are used indiscriminately to describe pulmonary hypertension and RVD as well as clinical sign of RHF. Therefore, the right ventricle (RV) adaptation across the whole spectrum of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) values has been poorly investigated. METHODS This is a multicenter observational prospective study endorsed by the Italian Society of Cardiology aiming to analyze the concordance between the signs and symptoms of RHF and echocardiographic features of RVD. The protocol will assess patients affected by chronic heart failure in stable condition regardless of the LVEF threshold by clinical, laboratory, and detailed echocardiographic study. During the follow-up period, patients will be observed by direct check-up visit and/or virtual visits every 6 months for a mean period of 3 years. All clinical laboratory and echocardiographic data will be recorded in a web platform system accessible for all centers included in the study. RESULTS The main study goals are: to investigate the concordance and discordance between clinical signs of RHF and RVD measured by ultrasonographic examination; to evaluate prognostic impact (in terms of cardiovascular mortality and heart failure hospitalization) of RVD and RHF during a mean follow-up period of 3 years; to investigate the prevalence of different right ventricular maladaptation (isolated right ventricular dilatation, isolated pulmonary hypertension, combined pattern) and the related prognostic impact. CONCLUSIONS With this protocol, we would investigate the three main RVD patterns according to heart failure types and stages; we would clarify different RVD and pulmonary hypertension severity according to the heart failure types. Additionally, by a serial multiparametric analysis of RV, we would provide a better definition of RVD stage and how much is it related with clinical signs of RHF (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT06002321).
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Cardiovascular Section, University of Milan, Milan
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- UOSA Malattie Cardiovascolari, Le Scotte Hospital University of Siena
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- UO Cardiologia Universitaria -UTIC Policlinico Riuniti, Foggia
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples
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- Cardiology Unit Spedali riuniti di Brescia University of Brescia
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- Policlinico Umberto I UOC Cardiologia Università La Sapienza
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Section of Cardiology, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Section of Cardiology, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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Ellauzi R, Erdem S, Salam MF, Kumar A, Aggarwal V, Koenig G, Aronow HD, Basir MB. Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices in Patients with High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism. J Clin Med 2024; 13:3161. [PMID: 38892871 PMCID: PMC11172824 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13113161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common acute cardiovascular condition. Within this review, we discuss the incidence, pathophysiology, and treatment options for patients with high-risk and massive pulmonary embolisms. In particular, we focus on the role of mechanical circulatory support devices and their possible therapeutic benefits in patients who are unresponsive to standard therapeutic options. Moreover, attention is given to device selection criteria, weaning protocols, and complication mitigation strategies. Finally, we underscore the necessity for more comprehensive studies to corroborate the benefits and safety of MCS devices in PE management.
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- Rama Ellauzi
- Department of Internal Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Detroit Medical Center, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, USA;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48502, USA;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Akron, OH 44307, USA;
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI 48202, USA; (V.A.); (H.D.A.)
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI 48202, USA; (V.A.); (H.D.A.)
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI 48202, USA; (V.A.); (H.D.A.)
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI 48202, USA; (V.A.); (H.D.A.)
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Nishimura T, Hirata Y, Ise T, Iwano H, Izutani H, Kinugawa K, Kitai T, Ohno T, Ohtani T, Okumura T, Ono M, Satomi K, Shiose A, Toda K, Tsukamoto Y, Yamaguchi O, Fujino T, Hashimoto T, Higashi H, Higashino A, Kondo T, Kurobe H, Miyoshi T, Nakamoto K, Nakamura M, Saito T, Saku K, Shimada S, Sonoda H, Unai S, Ushijima T, Watanabe T, Yahagi K, Fukushima N, Inomata T, Kyo S, Minamino T, Minatoya K, Sakata Y, Sawa Y. JCS/JSCVS/JCC/CVIT 2023 Guideline Focused Update on Indication and Operation of PCPS/ECMO/IMPELLA. Circ J 2024; 88:1010-1046. [PMID: 38583962 DOI: 10.1253/circj.cj-23-0698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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- Takashi Nishimura
- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Tokushima University Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Heart Failure and Transplantation, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mitsui Memorial Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Tokyo Medical University Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kyushu University Hospital
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokkyo Medical University Saitama Medical Center
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- Department of Transplant Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center
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- Department of Cardiology, Pulmonology, Hypertension and Nephrology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Advanced Cardiopulmonary Failure, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University
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- Department of Cardiology, Pulmonology, Hypertension and Nephrology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiology, Pulmonology, Hypertension and Nephrology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, University of Toyama
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiovascular Dynamics, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, The University of Tokyo Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kyushu University Hospital
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- Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kyushu University Hospital
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- Department of Transplant Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology
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- Department of Cardiovascular Biology and Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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Arora RC, Brown JK, Chatterjee S, Gan TJ, Singh G, Tong MZ. Perioperative management of the vulnerable and failing right ventricle. Perioper Med (Lond) 2024; 13:40. [PMID: 38750602 PMCID: PMC11097429 DOI: 10.1186/s13741-024-00397-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Under recognition combined with suboptimal management of right ventricular (RV) dysfunction and failure is associated with significant perioperative morbidity and mortality. The contemporary perioperative team must be prepared with an approach for early recognition and prompt treatment. In this review, a consensus-proposed scoring system is described to provide a pragmatic approach for expeditious decision-making for these complex patients with a vulnerable RV. Importantly, this proposed scoring system incorporates the context of the planned surgical intervention. Further, as the operating room (OR) represents a unique environment where patients are susceptible to numerous insults, a practical approach to anesthetic management and monitoring both in the OR and in the intensive care unit is detailed. Lastly, an escalating approach to the management of RV failure and options for mechanical circulatory support is provided.
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- R C Arora
- Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute - University Hospitals, Cleveland, OH, USA.
- Department of Surgery, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Texas Heart Institute, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Departments of Critical Care Medicine and Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Welz F, Schoenrath F, Friedrich A, Wloch A, Stein J, Hennig F, Ott SC, O'Brien B, Falk V, Knosalla C, Just IA. Acute Kidney Injury After Heart Transplantation: Risk Factors and Clinical Outcomes. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2024; 38:1150-1160. [PMID: 38378323 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2024.01.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Acute kidney injury (AKI) requiring renal-replacement therapy (RRT) after heart transplantation (OHT) is common and impairs outcomes. This study aimed to identify independent donor and recipient risk factors associated with RRT after OHT. DESIGN A retrospective data analysis. SETTING Data were collected from clinical routines in a maximum-care university hospital. PARTICIPANTS Patients who underwent OHT. INTERVENTIONS The authors retrospectively analyzed data from 264 patients who underwent OHT between 2012 and 2021; 189 patients were eligible and included in the final analysis. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS The mean age was 48.0 ± 12.3 years, and 71.4% of patients were male. Ninety (47.6%) patients were on long-term mechanical circulatory support (lt-MCS). Posttransplant AKI with RRT occurred in 123 (65.1%) patients. In a multivariate analysis, preoperative body mass index >25 kg/m² (odds ratio [OR] 4.74, p < 0.001), elevated preoperative creatinine levels (OR for each mg/dL increase 3.44, p = 0.004), administration of red blood cell units during transplantation procedure (OR 2.31, p = 0.041) and ischemia time (OR for each hour increase 1.77, p = 0.004) were associated with a higher incidence of RRT. The use of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system blockers before transplantation was associated with a reduced risk of RRT (OR 0.36, p = 0.013). The risk of mortality was 6.9-fold higher in patients who required RRT (hazard ratio 6.9, 95% CI: 2.1-22.6 p = 0.001). Previous lt-MCS, as well as donor parameters, were not associated with RRT after OHT. CONCLUSIONS The implementation of guideline-directed medical therapy, weight reduction, minimizing ischemia time (ie, organ perfusion systems, workflow optimization), and comprehensive patient blood management potentially influences renal function and outcomes after OHT.
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- Friedrich Welz
- Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité. Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Berlin, Germany; Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Speciality Network: Infectious Diseases and Respiratory Medicine, Berlin, Germany.
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité. Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Berlin, Germany; Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany; DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité. Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Berlin, Germany; Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité. Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Berlin, Germany; Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité. Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Berlin, Germany; Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité. Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Berlin, Germany; Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany; DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany; DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité, Department of Cardiac Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Berlin, Germany; Department of Outcomes Research, Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany; DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité, Department of Cardiac Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Berlin, Germany; Department of Outcomes Research, Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité. Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Berlin, Germany; Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany; DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Berlin, Berlin, Germany; ETH Zurich, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité. Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Berlin, Germany; Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany; DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité. Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Berlin, Germany; Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany; DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Ogawa M, Kuwajima K, Yamane T, Hasegawa H, Yagi N, Shiota T. Prognostic Implication of Right Ventricular Free Wall Longitudinal Strain and Right Atrial Pressure Estimated By Echocardiography in Patients With Severe Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation. J Am Heart Assoc 2024; 13:e033196. [PMID: 38609840 PMCID: PMC11262525 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.033196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND The interaction between right ventricular (RV) function and pulmonary hypertension is crucial for prognosis of patients with severe functional tricuspid regurgitation. RV free wall longitudinal strain (RVFWLS) has been reported to detect RV systolic dysfunction earlier than other conventional parameters. Although pulmonary artery systolic pressure measured by Doppler echocardiography is often underestimated in severe functional tricuspid regurgitation, right atrial pressure (RAP) estimated by echocardiography may be viewed as a prognostic factor. Impact of RAP and RVFWLS on outcome in patients with severe functional tricuspid regurgitation remains unclear. The aim of the present study was to investigate prognostic implication of RAP, RVFWLS, and their combination in this population. METHODS AND RESULTS We retrospectively examined 377 patients with severe functional tricuspid regurgitation. RAP, pulmonary artery systolic pressure, RV fractional area change, and RVFWLS were analyzed. RAP of 15 mm Hg was classified as elevated RAP. All-cause death at 2-year follow-up was defined as the primary end point. RVFWLS provided better prognostic information than RV fractional area change by receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. In the multivariable Cox regression analysis, elevated RAP and RVFWLS of ≤18% were independent predictors of clinical outcome. Patients with RVFWLS of ≤18% had higher risk of all-cause death than those without by Kaplan-Meier curve analysis. Furthermore, when patients were stratified into 4 groups by RAP and RVFWLS, the group with elevated RAP and RVFWLS of ≤18% had the worst outcome. CONCLUSIONS Elevated RAP and RVFWLS of ≤18% were independent predictors of all-cause death. The combination of elevated RAP and RVFWLS effectively stratified the all-cause death.
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- Mana Ogawa
- Cedars‐Sinai Medical CenterSmidt Heart InstituteLos AngelesCAUSA
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- Cedars‐Sinai Medical CenterSmidt Heart InstituteLos AngelesCAUSA
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- Cedars‐Sinai Medical CenterSmidt Heart InstituteLos AngelesCAUSA
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- Cedars‐Sinai Medical CenterSmidt Heart InstituteLos AngelesCAUSA
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- Cedars‐Sinai Medical CenterSmidt Heart InstituteLos AngelesCAUSA
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- Cedars‐Sinai Medical CenterSmidt Heart InstituteLos AngelesCAUSA
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Rus M, Banszki LI, Andronie-Cioara FL, Pobirci OL, Huplea V, Osiceanu AS, Osiceanu GA, Crisan S, Pobirci DD, Guler MI, Marian P. B-Type Natriuretic Peptide-A Paradox in the Diagnosis of Acute Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction in Obese Patients. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:808. [PMID: 38667454 PMCID: PMC11049435 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14080808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) represents a clinical tool for the diagnosis and prognostic evaluation of acute and chronic heart failure patients. The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate BNP values in obese and non-obese patients with acute heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, we enrolled 240 patients who presented to the emergency department complaining of acute shortness of breath and fatigue. The patients were divided into two groups according to their body mass index (BMI) values. The BMI was calculated as weight (kilograms) divided by height (square meters). The BNP testing was carried out in the emergency department. RESULTS Group I included patients with a BMI of <30 kg/m2 and group II included patients with a BMI of ≥30 kg/m2. The average age of the patients was 60.05 ± 5.02 years. The patients in group II were significantly younger compared with those included in group I. Group II included a higher number of women compared to group I. Group I had fewer patients classified within New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional classes III and IV compared with group II. Echocardiography revealed an ejection fraction of ≥50% in all participants. Lower BNP levels were observed in patients from group II (median = 56, IQR = 53-67) in comparison to group I (median = 108.5, IQR = 106-112) (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Obesity and heart failure are continuously rising worldwide. In this retrospective study, we have highlighted the necessity to lower the threshold of BNP levels in obese patients with acute heart failure and preserved ejection fraction.
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- Marius Rus
- Department of Medical Disciplines, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania; (M.R.); (P.M.)
- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania; (L.I.B.); (F.L.A.-C.); (O.L.P.); (V.H.); (A.S.O.); (G.A.O.)
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania; (L.I.B.); (F.L.A.-C.); (O.L.P.); (V.H.); (A.S.O.); (G.A.O.)
- Department of Preclinical Disciplines, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania; (L.I.B.); (F.L.A.-C.); (O.L.P.); (V.H.); (A.S.O.); (G.A.O.)
- Department of Psycho Neuroscience and Recovery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania; (L.I.B.); (F.L.A.-C.); (O.L.P.); (V.H.); (A.S.O.); (G.A.O.)
- Department of Psycho Neuroscience and Recovery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania; (L.I.B.); (F.L.A.-C.); (O.L.P.); (V.H.); (A.S.O.); (G.A.O.)
- Department of Psycho Neuroscience and Recovery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania; (L.I.B.); (F.L.A.-C.); (O.L.P.); (V.H.); (A.S.O.); (G.A.O.)
- Morphological Disciplines, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania; (L.I.B.); (F.L.A.-C.); (O.L.P.); (V.H.); (A.S.O.); (G.A.O.)
- Morphological Disciplines, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania
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- Cardiology Department, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu Sq., 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases Timisoara, 13A Gheorghe Adam Street, 300310 Timisoara, Romania
- Research Center of the Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases Timisoara, 13A Gheorghe Adam Street, 300310 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania; (L.I.B.); (F.L.A.-C.); (O.L.P.); (V.H.); (A.S.O.); (G.A.O.)
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- Department of Medical Disciplines, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania; (M.R.); (P.M.)
- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania; (L.I.B.); (F.L.A.-C.); (O.L.P.); (V.H.); (A.S.O.); (G.A.O.)
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Zhang H, Zhang D, Lian H, Zhang Q, Chen X, Wang X. Echocardiographic features of right ventricle in septic patients with elevated central venous pressure. BMC Anesthesiol 2024; 24:128. [PMID: 38575875 PMCID: PMC10993580 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-024-02515-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Elevated central venous pressure (CVP) is deemed as a sign of right ventricular (RV) dysfunction. We aimed to characterize the echocardiographic features of RV in septic patients with elevated CVP, and quantify associations between RV function parameters and 30-day mortality. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed a cohort of septic patients with CVP ≥ 8 mmHg in a tertiary hospital intensive care unit. General characteristics and echocardiographic parameters including tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE), pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) as well as prognostic data were collected. Associations between RV function parameters and 30-day mortality were assessed using Cox regression models. RESULTS Echocardiography was performed in 244 septic patients with CVP ≥ 8 mmHg. Echocardiographic findings revealed that various types of abnormal RV function can occur individually or collectively. Prevalence of RV systolic dysfunction was 46%, prevalence of RV enlargement was 34%, and prevalence of PVR increase was 14%. In addition, we collected haemodynamic consequences and found that prevalence of systemic venous congestion was 16%, prevalence of RV-pulmonary artery decoupling was 34%, and prevalence of low cardiac index (CI) was 23%. The 30-day mortality of the enrolled population was 24.2%. In a Cox regression analysis, TAPSE (HR:0.542, 95% CI:0.302-0.972, p = 0.040) and PVR (HR:1.384, 95% CI:1.007-1.903, p = 0.045) were independently associated with 30-day mortality. CONCLUSIONS Echocardiographic findings demonstrated a high prevalence of RV-related abnormalities (RV enlargement, RV systolic dysfunction and PVR increase) in septic patients with elevated CVP. Among those echocardiographic parameters, TAPSE and PVR were independently associated with 30-day mortality in these patients.
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- Hongmin Zhang
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 1# Shuai Fu Yuan, Dong Cheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.
- Critical Care Ultrasound Study Group, Beijing, China.
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- Medical Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Critical Care Ultrasound Study Group, Beijing, China
- Department of Health Care, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 1# Shuai Fu Yuan, Dong Cheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
- Critical Care Ultrasound Study Group, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiopulmonary Science, Respiratory Care Division, Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 1# Shuai Fu Yuan, Dong Cheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.
- Critical Care Ultrasound Study Group, Beijing, China.
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Janssens U. Intensive Care Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism: An Update Based on the Revised AWMF S2k Guideline. Hamostaseologie 2024; 44:119-127. [PMID: 38499185 DOI: 10.1055/a-2237-7428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) remains a significant cause of morbidity and requires prompt diagnosis and management. The prognosis of affected patients depends on the clinical severity. Therefore, risk stratification is imperative for therapeutic decision-making. Patients with high-risk PE need intensive care. These include patients who have successfully survived resuscitation, with obstructive shock or persistent haemodynamic instability. Bedside diagnostics by means of sonographic procedures are of outstanding importance in this high-risk population. In addition to the treatment of hypoxaemia with noninvasive and invasive techniques, the focus is on drug-based haemodynamic stabilisation and usually requires the elimination or reduction of pulmonary vascular thrombotic obstruction by thrombolysis. In the event of a contraindication to thrombolysis or failure of thrombolysis, various catheter-based procedures for thrombus extraction and local thrombolysis are available today and represent an increasing alternative to surgical embolectomy. Mechanical circulatory support systems can bridge the gap between circulatory arrest or refractory shock and definitive stabilisation but are reserved for centres with the appropriate expertise. Therapeutic strategies for patients with intermediate- to high-risk PE in terms of reduced-dose thrombolytic therapy or catheter-based procedures need to be further evaluated in prospective clinical trials.
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- Uwe Janssens
- Medical Clinic and Intensive Care Medicine, St. Antonius Hospital Eschweiler, Eschweiler, Germany
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Loosen G, Taboada D, Ortmann E, Martinez G. How Would I Treat My Own Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension in the Perioperative Period? J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2024; 38:884-894. [PMID: 37716891 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2023.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) results from an incomplete resolution of acute pulmonary embolism, leading to occlusive organized thrombi, vascular remodeling, and associated microvasculopathy with pulmonary hypertension (PH). A definitive CTEPH diagnosis requires PH confirmation by right-heart catheterization and evidence of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary disease on imaging studies. Surgical removal of the organized fibrotic material by pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) under deep hypothermic circulatory arrest represents the treatment of choice. One-third of patients with CTEPH are not deemed suitable for surgical treatment, and medical therapy or interventional balloon pulmonary angioplasty presents alternative treatment options. Pulmonary endarterectomy in patients with technically operable disease significantly improves symptoms, functional capacity, hemodynamics, and quality of life. Perioperative mortality is <2.5% in expert centers where a CTEPH multidisciplinary team optimizes patient selection and ensures the best preoperative optimization according to individualized risk assessment. Despite adequate pulmonary artery clearance, patients might be prone to perioperative complications, such as right ventricular maladaptation, airway bleeding, or pulmonary reperfusion injury. These complications can be treated conventionally, but extracorporeal membrane oxygenation has been included in their management recently. Patients with residual PH post-PEA should be considered for medical or percutaneous interventional therapy.
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- Gregor Loosen
- Intensive Care Unit, Department of Acute Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Pulmonary Vascular Diseases Unit, Cambridge National Pulmonary Hypertension Service, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS, Department of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Schuechtermann-Heart-Centre, Bad Rothenfelde, Germany
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- Pulmonary Vascular Diseases Unit, Cambridge National Pulmonary Hypertension Service, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS, Department of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
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Finocchiaro S, Mauro MS, Rochira C, Spagnolo M, Laudani C, Landolina D, Mazzone PM, Agnello F, Ammirabile N, Faro DC, Imbesi A, Occhipinti G, Greco A, Capodanno D. Percutaneous interventions for pulmonary embolism. EUROINTERVENTION 2024; 20:e408-e424. [PMID: 38562073 PMCID: PMC10979388 DOI: 10.4244/eij-d-23-00895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Pulmonary embolism (PE) ranks as a leading cause of in-hospital mortality and the third most common cause of cardiovascular death. The spectrum of PE manifestations varies widely, making it difficult to determine the best treatment approach for specific patients. Conventional treatment options include anticoagulation, thrombolysis, or surgery, but emerging percutaneous interventional procedures are being investigated for their potential benefits in heterogeneous PE populations. These novel interventional techniques encompass catheter-directed thrombolysis, mechanical thrombectomy, and hybrid approaches combining different mechanisms. Furthermore, inferior vena cava filters are also available as an option for PE prevention. Such interventions may offer faster improvements in right ventricular function, as well as in pulmonary and systemic haemodynamics, in individual patients. Moreover, percutaneous treatment may be a valid alternative to traditional therapies in high bleeding risk patients and could potentially reduce the burden of mortality related to major bleeds, such as that of haemorrhagic strokes. Nevertheless, the safety and efficacy of these techniques compared to conservative therapies have not been conclusively established. This review offers a comprehensive evaluation of the current evidence for percutaneous interventions in PE and provides guidance for selecting appropriate patients and treatments. It serves as a valuable resource for future researchers and clinicians seeking to advance this field. Additionally, we explore future perspectives, proposing "percutaneous primary pulmonary intervention" as a potential paradigm shift in the field.
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- Simone Finocchiaro
- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico - San Marco", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico - San Marco", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico - San Marco", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico - San Marco", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico - San Marco", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico - San Marco", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico - San Marco", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico - San Marco", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico - San Marco", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico - San Marco", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico - San Marco", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico - San Marco", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico - San Marco", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico - San Marco", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Acuña Pais B, Varela Martínez MÁ, Casais Pampín R, Pita-Romero Caamaño R, Legarra Calderón JJ. Intraoperative prophylactic right ventricular assist device in prevention of postcardiotomy failure. Perfusion 2024; 39:514-524. [PMID: 36602044 DOI: 10.1177/02676591221149862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES In patients at risk of developing right ventricular failure after cardiac surgery, right ventricular support with a ventricular assist device may be a promising strategy to reduce mortality. We present our experience with intraoperative right ventricular assist device implantation as a prevention strategy of right ventricular failure after cardiac surgery. METHODS Between 2016 and 2022, we implanted four right ventricular assist devices prophylactically in a series of patients with surgical indication for valvular heart disease and high risk of postoperative right ventricular failure. Indications for the right ventricular assist device were suprasystemic pulmonary hypertension or severe right ventricular dysfunction. RESULTS Externalization of the device cannulas through intercostal spaces was performed in three patients, allowing early mobilization and withdrawal without resternotomy. Removal of the device ocurred on the eighth postoperative day. ICU and hospital length of stay was 12 (±1.6) and 23 days (±4.2) respectively. Hospital mortality was null. No patient died during follow-up, mean follow-up was 32.5 months [1-72]. Patients improved their NYHA functional class up to grade II during follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Acute right ventricular failure after cardiac surgery remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Prophylactic strategies to prevent postoperative right ventricular dysfunction may decrease the incidence of refractory postoperative right ventricular failure. We propose a novel approach to prevent right failure after cardiac surgery with prophylactic intraoperative ventricular assist device implantation.
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Pieri M, Dormio S, Morosato M, Belletti A, Silvestri D, Montorfano M, Monaco F. Shaping the Anesthetic Approach to TricValve Implantation: Insights From a Case Series. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2024; 38:911-917. [PMID: 38281824 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2024.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Caval valve implantation (CAVI) represents a minimally invasive strategy for managing severe tricuspid regurgitation in high-risk patients unsuitable for surgical or transcatheter tricuspid valve implantation. This case series aimed to assess the anesthesia management challenges and outcomes associated with this procedure, seeking to generate insights that can inform and refine anesthesia protocols. DESIGN A case series. SETTING At a cardiac catheterization laboratory of a teaching hospital. PARTICIPANTS Eight patients undergoing CAVI with the Tricvalve system INTERVENTIONS: The anesthetic protocol included preprocedural planning, fast-track general anesthesia, and postprocedural debriefing. Intraoperative management involved anesthesia depth monitoring, real-time guidance via transesophageal echocardiography, and hemodynamic stability maintenance. Postoperative analgesia involved preemptive intravenous paracetamol and morphine as needed. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS No anesthesia-related or implantation-related complications were observed, with a mean procedure duration of 112 ± 44 minutes. The median hospital stay was 4 days, and only 1 patient required brief intensive care unit monitoring. Postoperative right shoulder pain was reported by half of the patients, and was managed with morphine bolus administration (average dose 4.75 ± 3.6 mg). All patients had the device correctly positioned, as confirmed by postoperative transthoracic echocardiograms. None of the patients required outpatient analgesic therapy upon discharge. CONCLUSIONS The authors' study demonstrated the potential of TricValve implantation in effectively managing severe tricuspid regurgitation with no procedure-related complications and a 100% survival rate. A collaborative, interdisciplinary approach and targeted anesthesia management proved crucial for this success. Postoperative shoulder pain emerged as a frequent complication, whose pathogenesis is still not clear, and successfully was managed using targeted analgesic therapy.
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- Marina Pieri
- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Cardiothoracic Department, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy; Interventional Cardiology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.
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Arrigo M, Price S, Harjola VP, Huber LC, Schaubroeck HAI, Vieillard-Baron A, Mebazaa A, Masip J. Diagnosis and treatment of right ventricular failure secondary to acutely increased right ventricular afterload (acute cor pulmonale): a clinical consensus statement of the Association for Acute CardioVascular Care of the European Society of Cardiology. EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. ACUTE CARDIOVASCULAR CARE 2024; 13:304-312. [PMID: 38135288 PMCID: PMC10927027 DOI: 10.1093/ehjacc/zuad157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Acute right ventricular failure secondary to acutely increased right ventricular afterload (acute cor pulmonale) is a life-threatening condition that may arise in different clinical settings. Patients at risk of developing or with manifest acute cor pulmonale usually present with an acute pulmonary disease (e.g. pulmonary embolism, pneumonia, and acute respiratory distress syndrome) and are managed initially in emergency departments and later in intensive care units. According to the clinical setting, other specialties are involved (cardiology, pneumology, internal medicine). As such, coordinated delivery of care is particularly challenging but, as shown during the COVID-19 pandemic, has a major impact on prognosis. A common framework for the management of acute cor pulmonale with inclusion of the perspectives of all involved disciplines is urgently needed.
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- Mattia Arrigo
- Department of Internal Medicine, Stadtspital Zurich, Birmensdorferstrasse 497, 8063 Zürich, Switzerland
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- Royal Brompton Hospital, National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Stadtspital Zurich, Birmensdorferstrasse 497, 8063 Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Anesthesia, Burn and Critical Care Medicine, AP-HP, Hôpitaux Universitaires Saint-Louis-Lariboisière, FHU PROMICE, INI-CRCT, and Université de Paris, MASCOT, Inserm, Paris, France
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- Research Direction, Consorci Sanitari Integral, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Levy B, Lescroart M, Combes A. Use of vasopressors and inotropes in ECMO. Intensive Care Med 2024; 50:463-466. [PMID: 38372746 DOI: 10.1007/s00134-024-07338-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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- Bruno Levy
- Médecine Intensive et Réanimation, CHRU Nancy, Pôle Cardio-Médico-Chirurgical, Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, France.
- INSERM U1116, Faculté de Médecine, Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, France.
- Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France.
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- Médecine Intensive et Réanimation, CHRU Nancy, Pôle Cardio-Médico-Chirurgical, Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, France
- INSERM U1116, Faculté de Médecine, Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, France
- Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France
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- Sorbonne Université, INSERM, UMRS_1166-ICAN, Institute of Cardiometabolism and Nutrition, Paris, France
- Service de Médecine Intensive-Réanimation, Institut de Cardiologie, APHP Sorbonne Université Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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Acute heart failure (AHF) is a clinical complex disease and a worldwide issue due to its inconsistent diagnosis and poor prognosis. The cornerstone of pathophysiology of AHF is systemic venous congestion, which is led by the underlying structural and functional cardiac condition. Systemic venous congestion is a major target for AHF management because it causes symptoms and organs dysfunction, and is associated with poor prognosis. The mainstay of decongestive therapy is diuresis with intravenous loop diuretics combined with other diuretics including thiazides when necessary, and non-invasive ventilation. The presence of unresolved congestion at discharge can lead heart failure related rehospitalization, and careful follow-up is required especially during "vulnerable phase", several months after discharge. The updated recommendation for management of AHF has been provided by latest guidelines from European Society of Cardiology and American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology/Heart Failure Society of America. Several large studies have currently demonstrated the benefits of guideline-directed oral medical therapies, and trials are ongoing on medication such as selective sodium-glucose transport proteins 2 inhibitors and protocols for congestive therapy. This review aimed to summarize the latest insights in AHF, based primarily on the most recent guidelines and large randomized controlled trials.
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- Ayu Asakage
- Université de Paris Cité, Paris, France; INSERM UMR-S 942, Cardiovascular Markers in Stress Condition (MASCOT), Université de Paris Cité, Paris, France.
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- Université de Paris Cité, Paris, France; INSERM UMR-S 942, Cardiovascular Markers in Stress Condition (MASCOT), Université de Paris Cité, Paris, France; Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Burn Unit, University Hospitals Saint-Louis-Lariboisière, AP-HP, Paris, France; FHU PROMICE
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- Université de Paris Cité, Paris, France; INSERM UMR-S 942, Cardiovascular Markers in Stress Condition (MASCOT), Université de Paris Cité, Paris, France; Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Burn Unit, University Hospitals Saint-Louis-Lariboisière, AP-HP, Paris, France; FHU PROMICE; INI-CRCT
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Febra C, Santos AR, Cabrita I, Bento J, Pacheco J, Mendes M, Isidro M, Batista R, Macedo AMAFM. Comparison of diuretics and fluid expansion in the initial treatment of patients with normotensive acute pulmonary embolism: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Emerg Med J 2024; 41:187-192. [PMID: 38253364 DOI: 10.1136/emermed-2023-213525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND Right ventricular (RV) dysfunction is the main cause of death in patients with normotensive acute pulmonary embolism (PE). The optimal management for this subset of patients remains uncertain. This systematic review and meta-analysis focused on the comparison of diuretics and fluid expansion in patients with acute PE presenting with RV dysfunction and haemodynamic stability. METHODS A systematic review was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines considering only RTCs. The authors searched the traditional and grey literature through 1 November 2022. Meta-analysis used open source packages in R. Inverse variance fixed-effects models with OR as the effect measure were used for primary analyses. The main outcomes defined in this review protocol included pulmonary arterial systolic pressure (PASP), creatinine value changes and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide during the first 24 hours. RESULTS Four studies with a total of 452 patients met the inclusion criteria. The baseline characteristics of patients were similar across all studies. Overall, patients receiving diuretics had a significant 24 hours reduction in pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (standard mean difference of -41.97; 95% CI -65.79 to -18.15), and PASP (standard mean difference of -5.96; 95% CI -8.06 to -3.86). This group had significantly higher creatinine levels (standard mean difference of 7.74; 95% CI 5.04 to 10.45). The quality of the studies was heterogeneous; two had a low risk of bias, and the other two had a high risk of bias. CONCLUSIONS Very few studies have compared the efficacy and safety of diuretics and fluid expansion in normotensive patients with acute PE with RV failure. Overall, furosemide appears to reduce RV dysfunction in this subset of patients compared with fluid expansion. Further research is required to confirm these findings.
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- Cláudia Febra
- University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Department of Intensive Care, Hospital da Luz, Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Algarve, Universidade do Algarve, Faro, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Algarve, Universidade do Algarve, Faro, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Algarve, Universidade do Algarve, Faro, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Algarve, Universidade do Algarve, Faro, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Algarve, Universidade do Algarve, Faro, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Algarve, Universidade do Algarve, Faro, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Algarve, Universidade do Algarve, Faro, Portugal
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Levitt CV, Williams CA, Ahari J, Pourmand A. Approach to Decompensated Right Heart Failure in the Acute Setting. J Clin Med 2024; 13:869. [PMID: 38337563 PMCID: PMC10856072 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13030869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Acute right heart failure (ARHF) arises when the right ventricle fails to pump blood efficiently to the pulmonary circulation. This inefficiency leads to a decreased blood supply to various organs. ARHF is a significant health concern, often leading to increased hospital admissions and being associated with a higher risk of mortality. This condition underscores the importance of effective cardiac care and timely intervention to manage its complications and improve patient outcomes. Diagnosing ARHF involves a comprehensive approach that includes a physical examination to evaluate the patient's fluid status and heart-lung function, blood tests to identify potential triggers and help forecast patient outcomes and various imaging techniques. These imaging techniques include electrocardiograms, point-of-care ultrasounds, computed tomography, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, and other advanced monitoring methods. These diagnostic tools collectively aid in a detailed assessment of the patient's cardiac and pulmonary health, essential for effective management of ARHF. The management of ARHF focuses on addressing the underlying causes, regulating fluid balance, and enhancing cardiac function through pharmacological treatments or mechanical support aimed at boosting right heart performance. This management strategy includes the use of medications that modulate preload, afterload, and inotropy; vasopressors; anti-arrhythmic drugs; ensuring proper oxygenation and ventilation; and the utilization of heart and lung assist devices as a bridge to potential transplantation. This review article is dedicated to exploring the pathophysiology of ARHF, examining its associated morbidity and mortality, evaluating the various diagnostic tools available, and discussing the diverse treatment modalities. The article seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of ARHF, its impact on health, and the current strategies for its management.
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- Catherine V. Levitt
- Department of Emergency Medicine, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC 20037, USA (C.A.W.)
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC 20037, USA (C.A.W.)
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- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC 20037, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC 20037, USA (C.A.W.)
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Riccardi M, Pagnesi M, Chioncel O, Mebazaa A, Cotter G, Gustafsson F, Tomasoni D, Latronico N, Adamo M, Metra M. Medical therapy of cardiogenic shock: Contemporary use of inotropes and vasopressors. Eur J Heart Fail 2024; 26:411-431. [PMID: 38391010 DOI: 10.1002/ejhf.3162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Cardiogenic shock is a primary cardiac disorder that results in both clinical and biochemical evidence of tissue hypoperfusion and can lead to multi-organ failure and death depending on its severity. Inadequate cardiac contractility or cardiac power secondary to acute myocardial infarction remains the most frequent cause of cardiogenic shock, although its contribution has declined over the past two decades, compared with other causes. Despite some advances in cardiogenic shock management, this clinical syndrome is still burdened by an extremely high mortality. Its management is based on immediate stabilization of haemodynamic parameters so that further treatment, including mechanical circulatory support and transfer to specialized tertiary care centres, can be accomplished. With these aims, medical therapy, consisting mainly of inotropic drugs and vasopressors, still has a major role. The purpose of this article is to review current evidence on the use of these medications in patients with cardiogenic shock and discuss specific clinical settings with indications to their use.
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- Mauro Riccardi
- Cardiology, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Cardiology, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases 'Prof. C.C. Iliescu', Bucharest, Romania
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- Université Paris Cité, Inserm MASCOT, AP-HP Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Hôpital Lariboisière, Paris, France
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- Heart Centre, Department of Cardiology, Rigshospitalet-Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Cardiology, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Emergency, ASST Spedali Civili University Hospital, Brescia, Italy
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- Cardiology, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Cardiology, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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Rössler J, Cywinski JB, Argalious M, Ruetzler K, Khanna S. Anesthetic management in patients having catheter-based thrombectomy for acute pulmonary embolism: A narrative review. J Clin Anesth 2024; 92:111281. [PMID: 37813080 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2023.111281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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Pulmonary embolism is the third leading cause of cardiovascular death. Novel percutaneous catheter-based thrombectomy techniques are rapidly becoming popular in high-risk pulmonary embolism - especially in the presence of contraindications to thrombolysis. The interventional nature of these procedures and the risk of sudden cardiorespiratory compromise requires the presence of an anesthesiologist. Facilitating catheter-based thrombectomy can be challenging since qualifying patients are often critically ill. The purpose of this narrative review is to provide guidance to anesthesiologists for the assessment and management of patients having catheter-based thrombectomy for acute pulmonary embolism. First, available techniques for catheter-based thrombectomy are reviewed. Then, we discuss definitions and application of common risk stratification tools for pulmonary embolism, and how to assess patients prior to the procedure. An adjudication of risks and benefits of anesthetic strategies for catheter-based thrombectomy follows. Specifically, we give guidance and rationale for use monitored anesthesia care and general anesthesia for these procedures. For both, we review strategies for assessing and mitigating hemodynamic perturbations and right ventricular dysfunction, ranging from basic monitoring to advanced inodilator therapy. Finally, considerations for management of right ventricular failure with mechanical circulatory support are discussed.
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- Julian Rössler
- Department of Outcomes Research, Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA; Department of General Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of General Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA; Department of General Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA; Department of General Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA; Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Kumar P, Rani N, Atluri R, Shah A, Rangraze IR, Shivakumar S. Assessment of Right Ventricular Function by Strain Imaging in Patients Presenting with Acute Myocardial Infarction: An Original Research. JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES 2024; 16:S368-S371. [PMID: 38595576 PMCID: PMC11000977 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_593_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Objective This study sought to determine the relationship between right ventricular (RV) function and clinical variables and prognosis in individuals with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) utilizing strain imaging. Materials and Methods A prospective observational research involving 150 patients who had been admitted with AMI was carried out. Utilizing two-dimensional speckle-tracking strain imaging, RV function was assessed. Age, sex, risk factors, and comorbidities were recorded as clinical parameters. A 12-month follow-up was conducted to assess major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). Results 65% of the study's participants were men, with a mean age of 58.2 years. When compared to a healthy control group, individuals with AMI had significantly lower RV longitudinal strain (RVLS) (P 0.001). RVLS and left ventricular ejection fraction had a statistically significant connection (r = 0.642, P 0.001). Patients with compromised RVLS had a greater rate of MACE over the follow-up period compared to those with maintained RV function (P = 0.014). Conclusion In conclusion, strain imaging offers useful information for evaluating RV function in patients with AMI. Reduced left ventricular performance and a higher likelihood of unfavorable clinical outcomes are linked to impaired RVLS. Utilizing strain imaging to detect RV dysfunction early can help direct treatment plans and enhance patient outcomes.
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- Prashant Kumar
- Department of Cardiology, Rajendra Institute of Medical Science, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Sheikh Bhikhari Medical College, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, India
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- Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation, Chinnoutpalli, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- MBBS, MS, Ophthalmology, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Manish Eye Institute, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Al Juwais, Al Qusaidat, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pedodontics, JSS Dental College and Hospital, Mysore, Karnataka, India
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Martinho M, Calé R, Grade Santos J, Rita Pereira A, Alegria S, Ferreira F, José Loureiro M, Judas T, Ferreira M, Gomes A, Morgado G, Martins C, Gonzalez F, Lohmann C, Delerue F, Pereira H. Underuse of reperfusion therapy with systemic thrombolysis in high-risk acute pulmonary embolism in a Portuguese center. Rev Port Cardiol 2024; 43:55-64. [PMID: 37940074 DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2023.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Reperfusion therapy is generally recommended in acute high-risk pulmonary embolism (HR-PE), but several population-based studies report that it is underused. Data on epidemiology, management and outcomes of HR-PE in Portugal are scarce. OBJECTIVE To determine the reperfusion rate in HR-PE patients, the reasons for non-reperfusion, and how it influences outcomes. METHODS In this retrospective cohort study of consecutive HR-PE patients admitted to a thromboembolic disease referral center between 2008 and 2018, independent predictors for non-reperfusion were assessed by multivariate logistic regression. PE-related mortality and long-term MACE (cardiovascular mortality, PE recurrence and chronic thromboembolic disease) were calculated according to the Kaplan-Meier method. Differences stratified by reperfusion were assessed using the log-rank test. RESULTS Of 1955 acute PE patients, 3.8% presented with hemodynamic instability. The overall reperfusion rate was 50%: 35 patients underwent systemic thrombolysis, one received first-line percutaneous embolectomy and one rescue endovascular treatment. Independent predictors of non-reperfusion were: age, with >75 years representing 12 times the risk of non-treatment (OR 11.9, 95% CI 2.7-52.3, p=0.001); absolute contraindication for thrombolysis (31.1%), with recent major surgery and central nervous system disease as the most common reasons (OR 16.7, 95% CI 3.2-87.0, p<0.001); and being hospitalized (OR 7.7, 95% CI 1.4-42.9, p=0.020). At a mean follow-up of 2.5±3.3 years, the survival rate was 33.8%. Although not reaching statistical significance for hospital mortality, mortality in the reperfusion group was significantly lower at 30 days, 12 months and during follow-up (relative risk reduction of death of 64% at 12 months, p=0.013). Similar results were found for MACE. CONCLUSIONS In this population, the recommended reperfusion therapy was performed in only 50% of patients, with advanced age and absolute contraindications to fibrinolysis being the main predictors of non-reperfusion. In this study, thrombolysis underuse was associated with a significant increase in short- and long-term mortality and events.
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- Mariana Martinho
- Cardiology Department, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal.
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal
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- Internal Medicine Department, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal
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- Internal Medicine Department, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal
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- Internal Medicine Department, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal
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- Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal
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- Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal
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- Internal Medicine Department, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal; CCUL, CAML, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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Adamo M, Chioncel O, Pagnesi M, Bayes-Genis A, Abdelhamid M, Anker SD, Antohi EL, Badano L, Ben Gal T, Böhm M, Delgado V, Dreyfus J, Faletra FF, Farmakis D, Filippatos G, Grapsa J, Gustafsson F, Hausleiter J, Jaarsma T, Karam N, Lund L, Lurz P, Maisano F, Moura B, Mullens W, Praz F, Sannino A, Savarese G, Tocchetti CG, van Empel VPM, von Bardeleben RS, Yilmaz MB, Zamorano JL, Ponikowski P, Barbato E, Rosano GMC, Metra M. Epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of chronic right-sided heart failure and tricuspid regurgitation. A clinical consensus statement of the Heart Failure Association (HFA) and the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI) of the ESC. Eur J Heart Fail 2024; 26:18-33. [PMID: 38131233 DOI: 10.1002/ejhf.3106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Right-sided heart failure and tricuspid regurgitation are common and strongly associated with poor quality of life and an increased risk of heart failure hospitalizations and death. While medical therapy for right-sided heart failure is limited, treatment options for tricuspid regurgitation include surgery and, based on recent developments, several transcatheter interventions. However, the patients who might benefit from tricuspid valve interventions are yet unknown, as is the ideal time for these treatments given the paucity of clinical evidence. In this context, it is crucial to elucidate aetiology and pathophysiological mechanisms leading to right-sided heart failure and tricuspid regurgitation in order to recognize when tricuspid regurgitation is a mere bystander and when it can cause or contribute to heart failure progression. Notably, early identification of right heart failure and tricuspid regurgitation may be crucial and optimal management requires knowledge about the different mechanisms and causes, clinical course and presentation, as well as possible treatment options. The aim of this clinical consensus statement is to summarize current knowledge about epidemiology, pathophysiology and treatment of tricuspid regurgitation in right-sided heart failure providing practical suggestions for patient identification and management.
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- Marianna Adamo
- Cardiology, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases 'Prof. C.C. Iliescu', University of Medicine Carol Davila, Bucharest, Romania
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- Cardiology, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Heart Failure Clinic and Cardiology Service, University Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- CIBERCV, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology (CVK), Berlin Institute of Health Center for Regenerative Therapies (BCRT), German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) partner site, Berlin, Germany
- Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases 'Prof. C.C. Iliescu', University of Medicine Carol Davila, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Cardiology, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Heart Failure Clinic and Cardiology Service, University Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- CIBERCV, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Centre Cardiologique du Nord, Saint-Denis, France
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- Division of Cardiology, ISMETT (Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad Alta Specializzazione), Palermo, Italy
- Division of Cardiology, Fondazione Cardiocentro Ticino, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, Athens University Hospital Attikon, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, Athens University Hospital Attikon, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, Guys and St Thomas NHS Trust, Kings College London, London, UK
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- Department of Cardiology, Heart Centre, Rigshospitalet-Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Division of Cardiology, Deutsches Herzzentrum Munchen, Munich, Germany
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- Heart Valves Unit, Georges Pompidou European Hospital, Université Paris Cité, INSERM, Paris, France
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- Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Cardiology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Cardiology, University Medical Center, Mainz, Germany
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- Cardiac Surgery and Heart Valve Center, Ospedale San Raffaele, University Vita Salute, Milan, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Cardiology Department, Porto Armed Forces Hospital, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Cardiology, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Division of Cardiology, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Cardiology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Cardio-Oncology Unit, Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), Interdepartmental Center of Clinical and Translational Sciences (CIRCET), Interdepartmental Hypertension Research Center (CIRIAPA), 'Federico II' University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht University Medical Centre+ (MUMC+), Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain
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- Institute of Heart Diseases, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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Imiela AM, Mikołajczyk TP, Guzik TJ, Pruszczyk P. Acute Pulmonary Embolism and Immunity in Animal Models. Arch Immunol Ther Exp (Warsz) 2024; 72:aite-2024-0003. [PMID: 38299563 DOI: 10.2478/aite-2024-0003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Venous thromboembolism, encompassing acute pulmonary embolism (APE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), is a potentially fatal disease with complex pathophysiology. Traditionally, the Virchow triad provided a framework for understanding the pathogenic contributors to thrombus formation, which include endothelial dysfunction, alterations in blood flow and blood hypercoagulability. In the last years, it has become apparent that immunity plays a central role in thrombosis, interacting with classical prothrombotic mechanisms, oxidative stress and vascular factors. Thrombosis amplifies inflammation, and exaggerated inflammatory processes can trigger thrombosis mainly due to the activation of leukocytes, platelets, and endothelial cells. APE-related endothelium injury is a major trigger for immune system activation. Endothelium is also a key component mediating inflammatory reaction and it is relevant to maintain vascular permeability. Exaggerated right ventricular wall stress and overload, with coexisting systemic hypotension and hypoxemia, result in myocardial injury and necrosis. Hypoxia, tissue factor activation and cytokine storm are engaged in the thrombo-inflammatory processes. Thrombus development is characterized by inflammatory state vascular wall caused mainly by an early extravasation of leukocytes and intense selectins and cytokines production. Nevertheless, immunity of DVT is well described, little is known about potential chemokine and cellular differences between thrombus that develops in the vein and thrombus that detaches and lodges in the pulmonary circulation being a cause of APE. There is a paucity of data considering inflammatory state in the pulmonary artery wall during an acute episode of pulmonary embolism. The main aim of this review is to summarize the knowledge of immunity in acute phase of pulmonary embolism in experimental models.
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- Anna M Imiela
- Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Center for Venous Thromboembolism Disease, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Internal and Agricultural Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
- Center for Medical Genomics OMICRON, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Internal and Agricultural Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
- Center for Medical Genomics OMICRON, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
- BHF Centre for Research Excellence, Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Center for Venous Thromboembolism Disease, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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Chen LL, Zuma D. Right Ventricular Failure: A Concise Review. Crit Care Nurs Q 2024; 47:9-13. [PMID: 38031303 DOI: 10.1097/cnq.0000000000000486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Right ventricular failure (RVF) is a critical condition that significantly impacts morbidity and mortality in affected patients. This review article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of RVF by discussing its background, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic studies, medical treatment, and mechanical assistive devices.
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- Leon L Chen
- Columbia University School of Nursing, New York City, New York (Drs Chen and Zuma); Critical Care Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, New York (Dr Chen); and Department of Medicine, Cardiology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York City, New York (Dr Zuma)
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