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Vandenbriele C, M'Pembele R, Dannenberg L, Metzen D, Zako S, Helten C, Mourikis P, Ignatov D, Huhn R, Balthazar T, Adriaenssens T, Vanassche T, Meyns B, Panoulas V, Monteagudo-Vela M, Arachchillage D, Janssens S, Scherer C, Orban M, Petzold T, Horn P, Jung C, Zeus T, Price S, Westenfeld R, Kelm M, Polzin A. Heparin dosing in patients with Impella-supported cardiogenic shock. Int J Cardiol 2024; 399:131690. [PMID: 38160912 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2023.131690] [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: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Impella™ is increasingly used in cardiogenic shock. However, thromboembolic and bleeding events are frequent during percutaneous mechanical circulatory support (pMCS). OBJECTIVE Therefore, we aimed to explore the optimal anticoagulation regime for pMCS to prevent thromboembolism and bleedings. METHODS This hypothesis-generating multi-center cohort study investigated 170 patients with left-Impella™ support. We (A) compared bleeding/thrombotic events in two centers with therapeutic range (TR-aPTT) activated partial thromboplastin time (60-80s) and (B) compared events of these centers with one center with intermediate range aPTT (40-60s). RESULTS After matching, there were no differences in patients' characteristics. In centers aiming at TR-aPTT, major bleeding was numerically lower with aPTT <60s within 48 h of left-Impella™ support, versus patients that achieved the aimed aPTT of ≥60s [aPTT ≥60s: 22 (37.3%) vs. aPTT<60s 14 (23.7%); Hazard ratio [HR], 0.62 (95%) CI, 0.28-1.38; p = 0.234]. Major cardiovascular and cerebrovascular adverse events (MACCE) did not differ between groups. In comparison of centers, TR-aPTT strategy showed higher major bleeding rates [TR: 8 (47.1%) vs. intermediate range: 1 (5.9%); HR, 0.06 (95%) CI, 0.01-0.45; p = 0.006]. MACCE were lower in the intermediate range aPTT group as well [TR 12 (70.6%) vs. intermediate range 5 (29.4%) HR, 0.32 (95%) CI, 0.11-0.92; p = 0.034]. CONCLUSION This pilot analysis showed that lowering UFH-targets in left-Impella™ supported CS patients seems to be a safe and promising strategy for reducing major bleedings without increasing MACCE. This needs to be validated in larger, randomized clinical trials.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-University Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Düsseldorf (CARID), Division of Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Vascular Medicine, University Duesseldorf, Medical Faculty, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Düsseldorf (CARID), Division of Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Vascular Medicine, University Duesseldorf, Medical Faculty, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Düsseldorf (CARID), Division of Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Vascular Medicine, University Duesseldorf, Medical Faculty, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Düsseldorf (CARID), Division of Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Vascular Medicine, University Duesseldorf, Medical Faculty, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Düsseldorf (CARID), Division of Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Vascular Medicine, University Duesseldorf, Medical Faculty, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Düsseldorf (CARID), Division of Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Vascular Medicine, University Duesseldorf, Medical Faculty, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-University Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of cardiac surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Adult Intensive Care, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Adult Intensive Care, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Centre for haematology, Department of Immunology and Inflammation, Imperial College London, London, UK; Department of Haematology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Intensive Care Unit and Department of Cardiology, Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik I, Klinikum der Universität München, 81377 Munich, Germany; DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik I, Klinikum der Universität München, 81377 Munich, Germany
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- Intensive Care Unit and Department of Cardiology, Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik I, Klinikum der Universität München, 81377 Munich, Germany; DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik I, Klinikum der Universität München, 81377 Munich, Germany
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- Intensive Care Unit and Department of Cardiology, Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik I, Klinikum der Universität München, 81377 Munich, Germany; DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik I, Klinikum der Universität München, 81377 Munich, Germany
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Düsseldorf (CARID), Division of Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Vascular Medicine, University Duesseldorf, Medical Faculty, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Düsseldorf (CARID), Division of Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Vascular Medicine, University Duesseldorf, Medical Faculty, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Düsseldorf (CARID), Division of Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Vascular Medicine, University Duesseldorf, Medical Faculty, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Adult Intensive Care, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Düsseldorf (CARID), Division of Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Vascular Medicine, University Duesseldorf, Medical Faculty, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Düsseldorf (CARID), Division of Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Vascular Medicine, University Duesseldorf, Medical Faculty, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Düsseldorf (CARID), Division of Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Vascular Medicine, University Duesseldorf, Medical Faculty, Duesseldorf, Germany.
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Gillespie L, Diaz M, Gorder K, Shaw C, Ahmad S, Hinckley W, Chuko J, Gottula A. The Successful Rotor Wing Transport of 2 Patients Requiring Biventricular Impella Support: A Case Series and Review. Air Med J 2023; 42:499-503. [PMID: 37996190 DOI: 10.1016/j.amj.2023.07.010] [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: 04/09/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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Despite many advances in care, the mortality rate for cardiogenic shock remains high. Because the medical management of patients with cardiogenic shock is limited, many patients often require mechanical circulatory support. As such, cardiogenic shock patients requiring percutaneous ventricular support devices such as the Impella (Abiomed, Danvers, MA) may be encountered by critical care transport crews with increasing frequency. Recently, biventricular Impella support has been described as a mechanical support strategy for biventricular failure. This case series describes the successful rotor wing transport of 2 patients with severe cardiogenic shock requiring biventricular Impella support and presents a review of Impella RP (Abiomed) and biventricular Impella support devices for the critical care transport medicine clinician.
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- Lauren Gillespie
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH; Air Care & Mobile Care, University of Cincinnati Health, Cincinnati, OH.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH; Air Care & Mobile Care, University of Cincinnati Health, Cincinnati, OH
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- The Christ Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH; Air Care & Mobile Care, University of Cincinnati Health, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH; Air Care & Mobile Care, University of Cincinnati Health, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; Department of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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Bernhardt AM, Copeland H, Deswal A, Gluck J, Givertz MM. The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation/Heart Failure Society of America Guideline on Acute Mechanical Circulatory Support. J Heart Lung Transplant 2023; 42:e1-e64. [PMID: 36805198 DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2022.10.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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- Alexander M Bernhardt
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Lutheran Health Physicians, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Heart and Vascular Institute, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
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Bernhardt AM, Copeland H, Deswal A, Gluck J, Givertz MM. The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation/Heart Failure Society of America Guideline on Acute Mechanical Circulatory Support. J Card Fail 2023; 29:304-374. [PMID: 36754750 DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2022.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Alexander M Bernhardt
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Lutheran Health Physicians, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Heart and Vascular Institute, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
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Anticoagulation Strategies in Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support. CURRENT TREATMENT OPTIONS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11936-023-00978-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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Briete LD, Towers WF, Bone R, Nair R, Steck M, Cutshall BT, Shah SP. Perioperative Anticoagulation Management. Crit Care Nurs Q 2022; 45:119-131. [PMID: 35212652 DOI: 10.1097/cnq.0000000000000395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Management of anticoagulation in individuals undergoing operative procedures is a complex situation. Each case should be assessed individually with proper risk assessment, monitoring, and plan for perioperative and postoperative anticoagulation. Clinical evidence for the management of these patients is relatively scarce, and clinicians are often assessing each individual case with minimal guidance. This review provides nurses with a summary of available literature on the assessment, laboratory monitoring, timing of adjusting anticoagulation, and bridging prior to procedures. In addition to general perioperative anticoagulation management, this review discusses perioperative management in special populations and provides a summary on principles when anticoagulation should be resumed following a procedure.
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- Lauren D Briete
- Department of Pharmacy, Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Jackson (Dr Briete); Department of Pharmacy, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas (Dr Towers); Department of Pharmacy, Methodist University Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee (Drs Bone and Cutshall); Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford Healthcare, Stanford, California (Mr Nair); Department of Pharmacy, Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette (Dr Steck); and Department of Pharmacy, Mercy Health, Janesville, Wisconsin (Dr Shah)
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Chase AM, Wayne NB, Sikora A. Standardizing Lower Heparin Concentrations for Use in Anticoagulation of Percutaneous Left Ventricular Assist Device (pVAD) D5W Purge Solutions. J Pharm Pract 2022:8971900211055357. [PMID: 35235757 DOI: 10.1177/08971900211055357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Aaron M Chase
- 160342Augusta University Medical Center, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Cardiology Clinical Pharmacist, 160342Augusta University Medical Center, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Augusta, GA, USA
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Lee PH, Schwaner L, Taglieri G, Mullins CF, Sylvia LM. A Multidisciplinary Educational Approach to Anticoagulation Management for a Percutaneous Endovascular Mechanical Circulatory Support Device. Ann Pharmacother 2022; 56:1119-1126. [DOI: 10.1177/10600280211071072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Anticoagulation (AC) management of the Impella varies considerably among treatment centers. Published data regarding the management of complications including heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, bleeding and thrombosis are limited. Objective A multidisciplinary team was assembled to 1) identify baseline knowledge of nurses and pharmacists involved in Impella anticoagulation management; 2) develop an educational tool specific to Impella anticoagulation; 3) reassess knowledge following implementation of the tool. Methods A team consisting of pharmacists, nurses and a physician developed surveys that were subsequently distributed to 28 nurses and 17 pharmacists. Survey questions measured knowledge in 4 areas of anticoagulation management: product selection, administration, monitoring and therapeutic recommendation. A pocket card containing flow diagrams for Impella anticoagulation management was developed. Following distribution of the card and education on its application, surveys were redistributed to measure the change in knowledge. Results The frequency (%) of correct answers for all survey questions for both pharmacists and nurses significantly increased from 38% to 84% (p < 0.00001) and 63% to 93% (p < 0.00001), respectively. Substantial increases in the frequency of correct answers in the majority of question categories were observed for both pharmacists and nurses postintervention. Conclusion and Relevance Using a multidisciplinary approach, an institution-specific pocket card addressing the complexities of Impella anticoagulation was developed. Following dissemination of the card and education on its application, improved knowledge across the scope of Impella anticoagulation management was observed in both pharmacists and nurses.
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- Patrick H. Lee
- Department of Pharmacy, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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Gottula AL, Shaw CR, Milligan J, Chuko J, Lauria M, Swiencki A, Bonomo J, Ahmad S, Hinckley WR, Gorder KL. Impella in Transport: Physiology, Mechanics, Complications, and Transport Considerations. Air Med J 2022; 41:114-127. [PMID: 35248330 DOI: 10.1016/j.amj.2021.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Revised: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
Cardiogenic shock (CS) represents a spectrum of hemodynamic deficits in which the cardiac output is insufficient to provide adequate tissue perfusion. The Impella (Abiomed Inc, Danvers, MA) device, a contemporary percutaneous ventricular support, is most often indicated for classic, deteriorating, and extremis Society for Coronary Angiography and Intervention stages of CS, which describe CS that is not responsive to optimal medical management and conventional treatment measures. Impella devices are an evolving field of mechanical support that is used with increasing frequency. Critical care transport medicine crews are required to transport patient support by the Impella device with increasing frequency. It is important that critical care transport medicine crews are familiar with the Impella device and are able to troubleshoot complications that may arise in the transport environment. This article reviews many aspects of the Impella device critical to the transport of this complex patient population.
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- Adam L Gottula
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; Department of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
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- Department of Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH; Air Care & Mobile Care, University of Cincinnati Health, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH; Air Care & Mobile Care, University of Cincinnati Health, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
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- Air Care & Mobile Care, University of Cincinnati Health, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH; Air Care & Mobile Care, University of Cincinnati Health, Cincinnati, OH
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Beavers CJ, DiDomenico RJ, Dunn SP, Cox J, To L, Weeks P, Trujillo TC, Jennings DL. Optimizing anticoagulation for patients receiving Impella support. Pharmacotherapy 2021; 41:932-942. [PMID: 34597429 DOI: 10.1002/phar.2629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Revised: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Anticoagulation of patients treated with the Impella percutaneous mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices is complex and lacks consistency across centers, potentially increasing the risk of complications. In order to optimize safety and efficacy, an expert committee synthesized all available evidence evaluating anticoagulation for patients receiving Impella support in order to provide consensus recommendations for the management of anticoagulation with these devices. The evidence synthesis led to the creation of 42 recommendations to improve anticoagulation management related to the use of the Impella devices. Recommendations address purge solution management, intravenous anticoagulation, monitoring, evaluation and management of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), and management during combination MCS support. The use of a heparinized, dextrose-containing purge solution is critical for optimal device function, and a bicarbonate-based purge solution may be an alternative in certain situations. Likewise, intravenous (ie, systemic) anticoagulation with heparin is often necessary, although evidence supporting the optimal assay and target range for monitoring the level of anticoagulation is generally lacking. Patients treated with an Impella MCS device may develop HIT, which is more difficult to evaluate and treat in this setting. Lastly, the use of Impella with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation or for biventricular support creates additional anticoagulation challenges.
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- Craig J Beavers
- University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Virginia Heart and Vascular Center, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Memorial Hermann Health System, Houston, Texas, USA
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- University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences/University of Colorado Hospital, Denver, Colorado, USA
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- Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Long Island University, New York, New York, USA.,Department of Pharmacy, New York-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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Shtoyko AN, Feldman EA, Cwikla GM, Darko W, Green GR, Seabury RW. Use of an argatroban systemic infusion and purge solution in a patient with a percutaneous ventricular assist device with suspected heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2021; 79:e8-e13. [PMID: 34390237 DOI: 10.1093/ajhp/zxab331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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DISCLAIMER In an effort to expedite the publication of articles , AJHP is posting manuscripts online as soon as possible after acceptance. Accepted manuscripts have been peer-reviewed and copyedited, but are posted online before technical formatting and author proofing. These manuscripts are not the final version of record and will be replaced with the final article (formatted per AJHP style and proofed by the authors) at a later time. PURPOSE Thrombocytopenia can occur when using an Impella percutaneous ventricular assist device (pVAD), and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is often suspected. Data on heparin- and anticoagulant-free purge solutions in these devices are limited. Previous case reports have described argatroban-based purge solutions, both with and without systemic argatroban, at varying concentrations in patients with known or suspected HIT. SUMMARY A 33-year-old male was transferred to our institution and emergently initiated on life support with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), an Impella pVAD, and continuous venovenous hemofiltration to receive an urgent aortic valve replacement. Over the next several days, the patient's platelet count declined with a nadir of 17 × 10 3/µL on hospital day 13. The patient's 4T score for probability of HIT was calculated as 4. All heparin products were discontinued on hospital day 15, and the patient was initiated on systemic infusion with argatroban 1,000 µg/mL at a rate of 0.2 µg/kg/min with a purge solution of argatroban 0.05 mg/mL. The systemic infusion remained at a rate of 0.2 µg/kg/min, and the total argatroban dose was, on average, less than 0.25 µg/kg/min. On hospital day 21, the patient was transferred to another institution. CONCLUSION Systemic infusion and a purge solution with argatroban were used in a patient with an Impella pVAD with multisystem organ dysfunction and suspected HIT. The patient achieved therapeutic activated partial thromboplastin times without adjustment of the systemic argatroban infusion and did not experience bleeding or thrombosis. Further studies concerning the safety and effectiveness of argatroban-based purge solutions in patients with pVADs are needed.
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- Ashley N Shtoyko
- Department of Pharmacy, Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse, NY, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse, NY, and Upstate Pharmacy Services Translational Research Team (UPSTART), Syracuse, NY, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse, NY, and Upstate Pharmacy Services Translational Research Team (UPSTART), Syracuse, NY, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse, NY, Upstate Pharmacy Services Translational Research Team (UPSTART), Syracuse, NY, and Department of Medicine, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse, NY, Upstate Pharmacy Services Translational Research Team (UPSTART), Syracuse, NY, and Department of Medicine, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA
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To L, Attar D, Lines B, McCarty M, Nemeh H, Lopez-Plaza I, Smith Z, Coba V, Lekura J. Incidence of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in Patients With Newly Implanted Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices. Ann Pharmacother 2021; 56:565-571. [PMID: 34382428 DOI: 10.1177/10600280211038705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Heparin exposure and device-related thrombocytopenia complicate the diagnosis of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) in patients receiving mechanical circulatory support (MCS). To improve anticoagulation management for patients with newly implanted MCS devices, incidence of confirmed HIT needs to be further characterized. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study is to describe the incidence of HIT and clinical utility of the 4Ts score in patients with newly implanted MCS devices. METHODS This is a retrospective analysis of MCS patients receiving unfractionated heparin from 2014 to 2017. The primary end point was incidence of laboratory-confirmed HIT. Strong positive, likely positive, low probability, and negative HIT categories were established based on heparin-induced platelet antibody (HIPA) and serotonin release assay (SRA). Secondary end points include characterization of platelet trends, argatroban use, incidence of HIT among each of the MCS devices, and utility of 4Ts score. RESULTS A total of 342 patient encounters met inclusion criteria, of which 68 HIPA tests and 25 SRAs were ordered. The incidence of HIT was 0.88% (3/342) and 4.4% (3/68) in patients with suspected HIT. Of the 68 HIPA tests, 3 (4.4%) were considered strong positive and 3 of the 25 SRAs were positive. Median 4Ts score was 4 [2.5-4] and optical density 0.19 [0.11-0.54]. The positive predictive value for the 4Ts score was 0.15 (CI = 0.03-0.46) and negative predictive value, 0.93 (CI = 0.82-0.98). CONCLUSION AND RELEVANCE HIT occurs infrequently with newly implanted MCS devices. The 4Ts score appears to have a high negative predictive value for ruling out HIT.
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- Long To
- Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, USA
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Hohlfelder B, Militello MA, Tong MZ, Soltesz EG, Wanek MR. Anticoagulation with temporary Impella device in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: A case series. Int J Artif Organs 2020; 44:367-370. [DOI: 10.1177/0391398820964810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The Impella device is a percutaneous ventricular assist devices that requires administration of heparin via a continuous purge solution. Patients on Impella device support may experience hemolysis with accompanying thrombocytopenia generating suspicion for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). However, data and recommendations for use of non-heparin anticoagulants with Impella device are lacking. Therefore, we performed a retrospective cohort analysis of patients requiring bivalirudin during Impella device support to describe the safety and efficacy of bivalirudin as an alternative anticoagulant during Impella device support. Nine patients were included in the evaluation which analyzed Impella device purge flow and purge pressure along with bivalirudin dosing requirements, incidence of thrombosis, and incidence of pump failure. All patients had a positive platelet factor-4 IgG ELISA test, and the serotonin release assay was positive in four patients. After initiation of bivalirudin, the median (15th, 85th percentile) nadir purge flow decreased by 76% (5%, 88%) and the median (15th, 85th percentile) peak purge pressure increased by 86% (21%, 143%). At the time of bivalirudin discontinuation, the median final purge flow and pressure were 2.4 mL/h (74% decrease) and 969 mmHg (89% increase), respectively. Zero patients experienced catastrophic pump failure. Adding low concentration bivalirudin to the purge solution along with systemic bivalirudin may be a reasonable approach.
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Nei SD, Pope HE. Part I: Anticoagulation for unique situations. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/jac5.1313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Kazmi H, Milkovits AE. Use of Systemic Bivalirudin and an Anticoagulant-Free Purge Solution in a Percutaneous Left Ventricular Assist Device in a Patient With Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia. J Pharm Pract 2020; 34:662-664. [PMID: 32508244 DOI: 10.1177/0897190020930530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The use of systemic bivalirudin and an anticoagulant-free purge solution in a percutaneous left ventricular assist device (pVAD) is described in a patient with a history of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). An 80-year-old man with a past medical history of severe aortic stenosis and HIT was transferred to our facility for cardiogenic shock. The patient was emergently taken to the cardiac catheterization laboratory for balloon valvuloplasty and Impella pVAD (Abiomed, Inc) implantation. Due to the history of HIT, bivalirudin was chosen as an alternative anticoagulant. The device representative suggested adding bivalirudin 20 mg/500 mL to the Impella purge solution. However, due to the negligible amount of bivalirudin this would provide in comparison to patient's systemic intravenous bivalirudin dose, we elected not to add bivalirudin to the purge solution. The patient remained on the Impella for 72 hours with intravenous bivalirudin without any evidence of pump thrombosis as evidenced by unchanging flows and stable purge pressures. Unfortunately, despite functional Impella pVAD support, care was withdrawn due to ongoing multi-organ failure. This patient case demonstrated the safe, effective, and practical use of an anticoagulant-free purge solution with systemic bivalirudin in a patient with 72 hours of Impella support.
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- Hasan Kazmi
- Department of Pharmacy Services, 22391Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Services, 22391Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA, USA
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Mechanical Circulatory Support for Acute Heart Failure Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 2:23-44. [PMID: 36263076 PMCID: PMC9536734 DOI: 10.36628/ijhf.2019.0015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2019] [Revised: 01/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Acute heart failure is a potentially life-threatening condition that can lead to cardiogenic shock, which is associated with hypotension and organ failure. Although there have been many studies on the treatment for cardiogenic shock, early mortality remains high at 40–50%. No new medicines for cardiogenic shock have been developed. Recently, there has been a gradual decline in the use of the intra-aortic balloon pump mainly due to a lack of adequate hemodynamic support. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and the percutaneous ventricular assist device have become more widely used in recent years. A thorough understanding of the mechanisms of such mechanical support devices and their hemodynamic effects, components of the devices, implantation technique, management, criteria for indications or contraindications of use, and clinical outcomes as well as multidisciplinary decision making may improve the outcomes in patients experiencing cardiogenic shock.
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Newsome AS, Taylor A, Garner S. Therapeutic Anticoagulation With an Ultra-Low Concentration Argatroban-Based Purge Solution for Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device in Patient With Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia. Hosp Pharm 2019; 56:241-246. [PMID: 34381256 DOI: 10.1177/0018578719888905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Purpose/Background: Percutaneous left ventricular assist devices (pVADs) require a continuous purge solution containing heparin to prevent pump thrombosis and device failure. Data regarding alternative options in patients who have suspected heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) are limited. Methods: In this report, we describe a 68-year-old white man with cardiogenic shock with an Impella CP device managed with a low concentration argatroban-based purge solution secondary to a suspected diagnosis of HIT. Results: The purge solution was initiated as argatroban in dextrose 10% at a concentration of 0.12 mg/mL and was subsequently decreased twice to 0.06 and 0.015 mg/mL based on the patient's clinical course. Conclusions: This case report describes the safe and effective use of argatroban purge solution necessary for anticoagulation although further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
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- The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Augusta, USA
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- The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Augusta, USA
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Survey of Anticoagulation Practices with the Impella Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device at High-Volume Centers. J Interv Cardiol 2019; 2019:3791307. [PMID: 31772529 PMCID: PMC6739784 DOI: 10.1155/2019/3791307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2018] [Accepted: 02/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objectives To characterize anticoagulation practices with the Impella percutaneous ventricular assist device (pVAD). Background Managing anticoagulation in patients being supported by the Impella pVAD is made challenging by several unique features of the device. These include the release of a dextrose-based purge solution containing unfractionated heparin (UFH), the need to concurrently administer systemic anticoagulation with intravenous UFH, and the lack of an alternative strategy in patients with contraindications to UFH. Methods To characterize anticoagulation practices with the Impella pVAD, we conducted a survey of centers in the United States performing a high volume of Impella cases, which we defined as > 1 per month. Centers were contacted via email or phone and individuals who agreed to participate were provided with a link to complete the survey online. The primary measures of interest were variations in practice across centers and variations from the manufacturer's recommendations. Results Practices varied considerably among respondents (65 of 182 centers, or 35.7%) and often diverged from manufacturer recommendations. Approximately half of centers (52.4%) reported using a UFH concentration of 50 units/mL in the purge solution, whereas most of the remaining centers (41.3%) reported using lower concentrations. Strategies for the initiation and adjustment of systemic therapy also varied, as did practices for routinely monitoring for hemolysis. Nearly one-fifth of centers (16.7%) had not developed an alternative strategy for the purge solution in patients with contraindications to UFH. Most centers (58.4%) reported using argatroban or bivalirudin in this scenario, a strategy that diverges from the manufacturer's recommendations. Conclusions Given these findings, studies to determine a systematic approach to anticoagulation with the Impella device are warranted.
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Newsome AS, Taylor A, Garner S. Anticoagulation of a Percutaneous Left Ventricular Assist Device Using a Low-Dose Heparin Purge Solution Protocol: A Case Series. J Pharm Pract 2019; 33:471-476. [DOI: 10.1177/0897190018822105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background Impella CP® is a percutaneous left ventricular assist device that requires a heparin–dextrose purge solution. The manufacturer recommends heparin 50 units/mL, but supratherapeutic anticoagulation has been observed with this concentration. Objective The purpose of this evaluation was to observe the efficacy and safety of a low-dose heparin-based purge solution (25 units/mL in dextrose 20%). The primary outcome evaluated percentage of activated clotting times (ACTs) below therapeutic range. Secondary objectives included evaluating the incidence of device thrombosis and rate of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). Platelet trends were characterized. Methods A single-site retrospective review was conducted for all adults with the Impella CP from January 2015 to December 2017. Results A total of 18 patients were included. The percentage of ACT readings within goal of 160 to 200 seconds was 49%, and 38% of readings were subtherapeutic. Per BARC bleeding criteria, 22% (n = 4) patients experienced class IIIa bleeding and 39% (n = 7) experienced class II bleeding. Though 4 (22%) patients were tested for HIT, no patients were positive. Patients showed universal reductions in platelet counts. Conclusions The use of a low-dose anticoagulation protocol of heparin 25 units/mL in dextrose 20% as needed warrants further evaluation.
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- Andrea Sikora Newsome
- Department of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Augusta, GA, USA
- Department of Pharmacy, Augusta University Medical Center, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Augusta, GA, USA
- Department of Pharmacy, Augusta University Medical Center, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Augusta, GA, USA
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Lee MC, Peters C, Rai N, Safani M, Thomas GS. Unfractionated Heparin Protocol During Percutaneous Left Ventricular Mechanical Circulatory (Impella) Support. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol Ther 2018; 24:251-253. [PMID: 30572718 DOI: 10.1177/1074248418816322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- 2 MemorialCare, Memorial Heart & Vascular Institute, Long Beach, CA, USA
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- 3 MemorialCare, Department of Pharmacy Services, Long Beach, CA, USA
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- 2 MemorialCare, Memorial Heart & Vascular Institute, Long Beach, CA, USA.,3 MemorialCare, Department of Pharmacy Services, Long Beach, CA, USA.,4 University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- 5 University of California, Irvine, CA, USA.,6 Cardiovascular Program Development, MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute, CA, USA
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Sanna T, Battistoni I, Marini M, Valente S. Standardization of Impella®-assisted patient management. Minerva Cardioangiol 2018; 66:619-630. [PMID: 29589670 DOI: 10.23736/s0026-4725.18.04669-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The presence of high-risk features on candidates to percutaneous revascularization is increasingly leading to Impella®-assisted procedures (IAPs). While IAPs are safe and effective procedures, they still require managing a degree of complexity. Clinicians often rely on their ability to recall every step of operative procedures. However, during stressful situations, levels of cognitive function are compromised leading to planning and execution failures and decreased safety. Many high-risk activities such as aviation, aerospace industry, and nuclear plants have been using protocols, standardized procedures and checklists for many years. The purpose of the present article is to make a proposal for the standardization of ordinary medical activities required outside the Cath Lab for the management of patients before and after IAPs.
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- Tommaso Sanna
- Unit of Intensive Cardiology, Heart and Thorax Center, A. Gemelli University Hospital, Rome, Italy -
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Clinic of Cardiology, Ospedali Riuniti, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Clinic of Cardiology, Ospedali Riuniti, Ancona, Italy
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- Structural Heart Intervention Unit, Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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