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McGuire WC, Sullivan L, Odish MF, Desai B, Morris TA, Fernandes TM. Management Strategies for Acute Pulmonary Embolism in the ICU. Chest 2024:S0012-3692(24)00675-5. [PMID: 38830402 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2024.04.032] [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: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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TOPIC IMPORTANCE Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common disease encountered by pulmonologists, cardiologists, and critical care physicians throughout the world. For patients with high-risk acute PE (defined by systemic hypotension) and intermediate high-risk acute PE (defined by the absence of systemic hypotension, but the presence of numerous other concerning clinical and imaging features), intensive care often is necessary. Initial management strategies should focus on optimization of right ventricle (RV) function while decisions about advanced interventions are being considered. REVIEW FINDINGS We reviewed the existing literature of various vasoactive agents, IV fluids and diuretics, and pulmonary vasodilators in both animal models and human trials of acute PE. We also reviewed the potential complications of endotracheal intubation and positive pressure ventilation in acute PE. Finally, we reviewed the data of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) use in acute PE. The above interventions are discussed in the context of the underlying pathophysiologic features of acute RV failure in acute PE with corresponding illustrations. SUMMARY Norepinephrine is a reasonable first choice for hemodynamic support with vasopressin as an adjunct. IV loop diuretics may be useful if evidence of RV dysfunction or volume overload is present. Fluids should be given only if concern exists for hypovolemia and absence of RV dilatation. Supplemental oxygen administration should be considered even without hypoxemia. Positive pressure ventilation should be avoided if possible. venoarterial ECMO cannulation should be implemented early if ongoing deterioration occurs despite these interventions.
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- W Cameron McGuire
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep Medicine, and Physiology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA.
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep Medicine, and Physiology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep Medicine, and Physiology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep Medicine, and Physiology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep Medicine, and Physiology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep Medicine, and Physiology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA
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Thangudu P. From Trendelenburg to PERTs: Evolution in the Management of Massive Pulmonary Embolism. Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J 2024; 20:19-26. [PMID: 38765213 PMCID: PMC11100543 DOI: 10.14797/mdcvj.1345] [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: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024] Open
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Massive pulmonary embolism (MPE) is a serious condition affecting the pulmonary arteries and is difficult to diagnose, triage, and treat. The American College of Chest Physicians (AHA) and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) have different classification approaches for PE, with the AHA defining three subtypes and the ESC four. Misdiagnosis is common, leading to delayed or inadequate treatment. The incidence of PE-related death rates has been increasing over the years, and mortality rates vary depending on the subtype of PE, with MPE having the highest mortality rate. The current definition of MPE originated from early surgical embolectomy cases and discussions among experts. However, this definition fails to capture patients at the point of maximal benefit because it is based on late findings of MPE. Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams (PERTs) have emerged as a fundamental shift in the management of MPE, with a focus on high-risk and MPE cases and a goal of rapidly connecting patients with appropriate therapies based on up-to-date evidence. This review highlights the challenges in diagnosing and managing MPE and emphasizes the importance of PERTs and risk stratification scores in improving outcomes for patients with PE.
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- Pavan Thangudu
- Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care, Memorial Hermann Health System, The Woodlands, Texas, US
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Rouleau SG, Casey SD, Kabrhel C, Vinson DR, Long B. Management of high-risk pulmonary embolism in the emergency department: A narrative review. Am J Emerg Med 2024; 79:1-11. [PMID: 38330877 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2024.01.039] [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: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND High-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) is a complex, life-threatening condition, and emergency clinicians must be ready to resuscitate and rapidly pursue primary reperfusion therapy. The first-line reperfusion therapy for patients with high-risk PE is systemic thrombolytics (ST). Despite consensus guidelines, only a fraction of eligible patients receive ST for high-risk PE. OBJECTIVE This review provides emergency clinicians with a comprehensive overview of the current evidence regarding the management of high-risk PE with an emphasis on ST and other reperfusion therapies to address the gap between practice and guideline recommendations. DISCUSSION High-risk PE is defined as PE that causes hemodynamic instability. The high mortality rate and dynamic pathophysiology of high-risk PE make it challenging to manage. Initial stabilization of the decompensating patient includes vasopressor administration and supplemental oxygen or high-flow nasal cannula. Primary reperfusion therapy should be pursued for those with high-risk PE, and consensus guidelines recommend the use of ST for high-risk PE based on studies demonstrating benefit. Other options for reperfusion include surgical embolectomy and catheter directed interventions. CONCLUSIONS Emergency clinicians must possess an understanding of high-risk PE including the clinical assessment, pathophysiology, management of hemodynamic instability and respiratory failure, and primary reperfusion therapies.
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- Samuel G Rouleau
- Department of Emergency Medicine, UC Davis Health, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA, United States of America.
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- Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research, The Permanente Medical Group, Oakland, CA, United States of America; Department of Emergency Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center, Vallejo, CA, United States of America.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Center for Vascular Emergencies, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States of America.
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- Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research, The Permanente Medical Group, Oakland, CA, United States of America; Department of Emergency Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center, Roseville, CA, United States of America.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX, United States of America.
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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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Sifuentes AA, Goldar G, Abdul-Aziz AA, Lee R, Shore S. Mechanical Circulatory Support and Critical Care Management of High-Risk Acute Pulmonary Embolism. Interv Cardiol Clin 2023; 12:323-338. [PMID: 37290837 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccl.2023.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
Hemodynamically significant pulmonary embolism (PE) remains a widely prevalent, underdiagnosed condition associated with mortality rates as high as 30%. The main driver of poor outcomes is acute right ventricular failure that remains clinically challenging to diagnose and requires critical care management. Treatment of high-risk (or massive) acute PE has traditionally included systemic anticoagulation and thrombolysis. Mechanical circulatory support, including both percutaneous and surgical approaches, are emerging as treatment options for refractory shock due to acute right ventricular failure in the setting of high-risk acute pulmonary embolism.
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- Aaron A Sifuentes
- University of Michigan Department of Internal Medicine, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, 3116 Taubman Center, SPC 5368, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5368, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Mail Code J3-4, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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- Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, 3300 Gallows Road, Critical Care Medicine, Falls Church, VA 22042, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Mail Code J3-4, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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- University of Michigan Department of Internal Medicine, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, 3116 Taubman Center, SPC 5368, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5368, USA.
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Krečak I, Nižetić K, Čeko M, Skelin M, Lucijanić M. Higher estimated plasma volume status may be associated with an inferior survival in patients with pulmonary embolism. Int J Lab Hematol 2023; 45:e32-e35. [PMID: 36226329 DOI: 10.1111/ijlh.13982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Ivan Krečak
- Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital of Šibenik-Knin County, Šibenik, Croatia
- School of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital of Šibenik-Knin County, Šibenik, Croatia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital of Šibenik-Knin County, Šibenik, Croatia
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- School of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
- Pharmacy Department, General Hospital of Šibenik-Knin County, Šibenik, Croatia
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- Division of Hematology, University Hospital Dubrava, Zagreb, Croatia
- School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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Crager SE, Humphreys C. Right Ventricular Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension. Emerg Med Clin North Am 2022; 40:519-537. [DOI: 10.1016/j.emc.2022.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Ferrari E, Sartre B, Labbaoui M, Heme N, Asarisi F, Redjimi N, Fourrier E, Squara F, Bun S, Berkane N, Breittmayer JP, Doyen D, Moceri P. Diuretics Versus Volume Expansion in the Initial Management of Acute Intermediate High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism. Lung 2022; 200:179-185. [PMID: 35381867 DOI: 10.1007/s00408-022-00530-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIMS The very early management of pulmonary embolism (PE), a part from antithrombotic treatment, has been little studied. Our aim was to compare the effects of diuretic therapy (DT) versus volume expansion (VE) in patients hospitalized for PE with RV dysfunction. METHODS AND RESULTS We conducted a randomized open-label multicentric study including patients with intermediate high-risk PE. Patients were randomized between diuretics or saline infusion. The primary endpoint was time to troponin (Tp) normalization. Secondary endpoints were time to normalization of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), changes in echocardiographic RV function parameters and treatment tolerance. Sixty patients presenting intermediate high-risk PE were randomized. Thirty received DT and 30 VE. We noted no changes in Tp kinetics between the two groups. In contrast, faster normalization of BNP was obtained in the DT group: 56 [28-120] vs 108 [48-144] h: p = 0.05, with a shorter time to 50%-decrease from peak value 36 [24-48] vs 54 [41-67] h, p = 0.003 and a higher rate of patients with a lower BNP concentration within the first 12 h (42% vs 12% p < 0.001). RV echocardiographic parameters were unchanged between the groups. One dose 40 mg furosemide was well-tolerated and not associated with any serious adverse events. CONCLUSION In the acute management of intermediate high-risk PE, initial therapy including diuretic treatment is well-tolerated and safe. Although changes in Tp kinetics and echocardiographic RV dysfunction parameters did not differ, normalization of BNP is achieved more quickly in the DT group. This finding, which need to be confirmed in trials with clinical end points, may reflects a rapid improvement in RV function using one dose 40 mg furosemide. TRIAL REGISTRY Clinical Trial Registration NCT02531581.
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- Emile Ferrari
- Cardiology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice, 30, Avenue de la voie romaine, CS 51069, 06001, Nice Cedex 1, France.
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- Cardiology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice, 30, Avenue de la voie romaine, CS 51069, 06001, Nice Cedex 1, France
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- Cardiology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice, 30, Avenue de la voie romaine, CS 51069, 06001, Nice Cedex 1, France
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- Cardiology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice, 30, Avenue de la voie romaine, CS 51069, 06001, Nice Cedex 1, France
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- Cardiology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice, 30, Avenue de la voie romaine, CS 51069, 06001, Nice Cedex 1, France
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- Cardiology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice, 30, Avenue de la voie romaine, CS 51069, 06001, Nice Cedex 1, France
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- Cardiology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice, 30, Avenue de la voie romaine, CS 51069, 06001, Nice Cedex 1, France
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- Cardiology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice, 30, Avenue de la voie romaine, CS 51069, 06001, Nice Cedex 1, France
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- Cardiology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice, 30, Avenue de la voie romaine, CS 51069, 06001, Nice Cedex 1, France
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- Cardiology Department, Centre Hospitalier de Cannes, Cannes, France
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- Cardiology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice, 30, Avenue de la voie romaine, CS 51069, 06001, Nice Cedex 1, France
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- Medical Intensive Care Unit, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice, Nice, France
- UR2CA, Université Côte d'Azur, Nice, France
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- Cardiology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice, 30, Avenue de la voie romaine, CS 51069, 06001, Nice Cedex 1, France
- UR2CA, Université Côte d'Azur, Nice, France
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Lim P, Delmas C, Sanchez O, Meneveau N, Rosario R, Bouvaist H, Bernard A, Mansourati J, Couturaud F, Sebbane M, Coste P, Rohel G, Tardy B, Biendel C, Lairez O, Ivanes F, Gallet R, Dubois-Rande JL, Fard D, Chatelier G, Simon T, Paul M, Natella PA, Layese R, Bastuji-Garin S. Diuretic vs. placebo in intermediate-risk acute pulmonary embolism: a randomized clinical trial. EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL-ACUTE CARDIOVASCULAR CARE 2021; 11:2-9. [PMID: 34632490 DOI: 10.1093/ehjacc/zuab082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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AIMS The role of diuretics in patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) is controversial. In this multicentre, double-blind trial, we randomly assigned normotensive patients with intermediate-risk PE to receive either a single 80 mg bolus of furosemide or a placebo. METHODS AND RESULTS Eligible patients had at least a simplified PE Severity Index (sPESI) ≥1 with right ventricular dysfunction. The primary efficacy endpoint assessed 24 h after randomization included (i) absence of oligo-anuria and (ii) normalization of all sPESI items. Safety outcomes were worsening renal function and major adverse outcomes at 48 hours defined by death, cardiac arrest, mechanical ventilation, or need of catecholamine. A total of 276 patients underwent randomization; 135 were assigned to receive the diuretic, and 141 to receive the placebo. The primary outcome occurred in 68/132 patients (51.5%) in the diuretic and in 49/132 (37.1%) in the placebo group (relative risk = 1.30, 95% confidence interval 1.04-1.61; P = 0.021). Major adverse outcome at 48 h occurred in 1 (0.8%) patients in the diuretic group and 4 patients (2.9%) in the placebo group (P = 0.19). Increase in serum creatinine level was greater in diuretic than placebo group [+4 µM/L (-2; 14) vs. -1 µM/L (-11; 6), P < 0.001]. CONCLUSION In normotensive patients with intermediate-risk PE, a single bolus of furosemide improved the primary efficacy outcome at 24 h and maintained stable renal function. In the furosemide group, urine output increased, without a demonstrable improvement in heart rate, systolic blood pressure, or arterial oxygenation.ClinicalTrials.gov identifier NCT02268903.
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- Pascal Lim
- Université Paris Est Creteil, INSERM, IMRB, Creteil F-94010, France.,Department of Cardiology, AP-HP Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri-Mondor, Créteil, France
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- Université de Paris, Paris, France.,Division of Respiratory and Intensive Care, AP-HP, Hôpital Europèen Georges Pompidou, Paris, France.,INSERM UMR-S 1140, Innovative Therapies in Haemostasis, Paris, France
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- Cardiology Department, Besancon University Hospital, EA3920, University of Burgundy Franche-Comté, Besancon, France
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- Cardiology Department, Hôpital Saint-Joseph, Marseille, France
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- Cardiology Department, CHU, Tours, France and EA4245, Université de Tours, France
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- Respiratory Department, CHRU de la Cavale Blanche, Brest, France and University Hospital of Brest and UBO (Université de Bretagne Occidentale)
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- Respiratory Department, CHRU de la Cavale Blanche, Brest, France and University Hospital of Brest and UBO (Université de Bretagne Occidentale)
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- Cardiology Department, Bordeaux University Hospital, France
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- Cardiology Department, Military Hospital of Clermont Tonnerre, Brest, France
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- Emergency Department, CHU Saint Etienne, Saint Pirest en Jarez, France
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- Cardiology Department, CHU, Tours, France and EA4245, Université de Tours, France
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- Department of Cardiology, AP-HP Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri-Mondor, Créteil, France.,Emergency Department, CHRU Lapeyronie, Montpellier, France
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- Université Paris Est Creteil, INSERM, IMRB, Creteil F-94010, France.,Department of Cardiology, AP-HP Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri-Mondor, Créteil, France
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- Université Paris Est Creteil, INSERM, IMRB, Creteil F-94010, France.,Department of Cardiology, AP-HP Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri-Mondor, Créteil, France
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- Clinical Research Department, AP-HP, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Paris, France
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- Cinical Pharmacology, AP-HP, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, Paris, France
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- Université Paris Est Creteil, INSERM, IMRB, Creteil F-94010, France.,AP-HP Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri-Mondor, Clinical Pharmacology, Créteil F-94010, France
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- Université Paris Est Creteil, INSERM, IMRB, Creteil F-94010, France.,Department of Public Health, AP-HP Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri-Mondor, Creteil F-94010, France
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- Université Paris Est Creteil, INSERM, IMRB, Creteil F-94010, France
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- Université Paris Est Creteil, INSERM, IMRB, Creteil F-94010, France.,Department of Public Health, AP-HP Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri-Mondor, Creteil F-94010, France
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Rivera-Morales MD, Wu JC, Dub L, Ganti L. Rare Presentation of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Submassive Pulmonary Emboli Due to Hypercoagulable State With Supratherapeutic Anticoagulation. Cureus 2021; 13:e17300. [PMID: 34552835 PMCID: PMC8449517 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.17300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
Abstract
We present a case of an elderly male with multiple co-morbidities, including atrial fibrillation on warfarin and recently diagnosed left lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT), who presented to the emergency department for dyspnea. He was found to be hypoxic and mildly hypotensive. He was diagnosed with submassive pulmonary emboli (PE) despite having a supratherapeutic international normalized ratio (INR). In this case report, the clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, and management of this patient are discussed.
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- Mark D Rivera-Morales
- Emergency Medicine, University of Central Florida Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Consortium Emergency Medicine Residency Program of Greater Orlando, Orlando, USA.,Emergency Medicine, Osceola Regional Medical Center, Kissimmee, USA
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- Emergency Medicine, University of Central Florida Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Consortium Emergency Medicine Residency Program of Greater Orlando, Orlando, USA.,Emergency Medicine, Osceola Regional Medical Center, Kissimmee, USA
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- Emergency Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, USA.,Emergency Medicine, Osceola Regional Medical Center, Kissimmee, USA.,Emergency Medicine, University of Central Florida Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Consortium Emergency Medicine Residency Program of Greater Orlando, Orlando, USA
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- Emergency Medicine, Envision Physician Services, Plantation, USA.,Emergency Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, USA.,Emergency Medicine, Osceola Regional Medical Center, Kissimmee, USA.,Emergency Medicine, University of Central Florida Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Consortium Emergency Medicine Residency Program of Greater Orlando, Olrando, USA
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Roto D, Lachant NA, James White R, Lachant DJ. Resting heart rate as a surrogate for improvement in intermediate risk pulmonary embolus patients? Respir Med 2021; 187:106578. [PMID: 34416617 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2021.106578] [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: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pulmonary embolism (PE) response teams (PERT) have been developed to improve in-hospital mortality. Identifying intermediate risk PE patients that will progress despite anticoagulation is difficult, especially because outcomes with modern anticoagulation are quite good. OBJECTIVE The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the rate of anticoagulation failure (new deep vein thrombosis or PE, right ventricular failure resulting in shock, cardiac arrest, or PE-attributable death) in intermediate risk PE patients managed by PERT. The secondary objective was to determine whether there was a significant decrease in heart rate 24 h after initiation of anticoagulation in intermediate risk PE. METHODS This was a retrospective observational study of patients treated for acute intermediate risk PE at the University of Rochester Medical Center who also had outpatient followup between November 2016-June 2019. RESULTS Ninety-two patients presented as intermediate-risk PE and had outpatient followup. Seventy-four patients were initially treated with anticoagulation. None of these patients failed anticoagulation. Of the eighteen intermediate risk patients that underwent advanced intervention, none failed anticoagulation first. There was significant decrease in resting heart rate 24 h after starting therapeutic anticoagulation, 107 beats/min vs 89 beats/min, p = 0.0001. CONCLUSION We did not observe anticoagulation failure in the management of acute, intermediate risk PE. Reductions in heart rate may reflect improvements in right ventricular function; we hypothesize that those whose heart rate does not fall may be optimal candidates for advanced intervention.
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- Dominick Roto
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Division of Hematology at the Wilmot Cancer Center, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA.
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Mullin CJ, Ventetuolo CE. Critical Care Management of the Patient with Pulmonary Hypertension. Clin Chest Med 2021; 42:155-165. [PMID: 33541609 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccm.2020.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Pulmonary hypertension patients admitted to the intensive care unit have high mortality, and right ventricular failure typically is implicated as cause of or contributor to death. Initial care of critically ill pulmonary hypertension patients includes recognition of right ventricular failure, appropriate monitoring, and identification and treatment of any inciting cause. Management centers around optimization of cardiac function, with a multipronged approach aimed at reversing the pathophysiology of right ventricular failure. For patients who remain critically ill or in shock despite medical optimization, mechanical circulatory support can be used as a bridge to recovery or lung transplantation.
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- Christopher J Mullin
- Department of Medicine, Brown University, 593 Eddy Street, POB Suite 224, Providence, RI 02903, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Brown University, 593 Eddy Street, POB Suite 224, Providence, RI 02903, USA; Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University, 593 Eddy Street, POB Suite 224, Providence, RI 02903, USA.
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OBJECTIVES To compare the hemodynamic effects of increased versus decreased preload in a porcine model of acute intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism. DESIGN Randomized, controlled animal study. SETTING Tertiary medical center, animal research laboratory. SUBJECTS Female, Danish slaughter pigs (n = 22, ~ 60 kg). INTERVENTIONS Acute pulmonary embolism was induced by large emboli made from clotting of autologous blood. Sixteen animals were randomized to either fluid loading (n = 8, isotonic saline, 1 L/hr for 2 hr) or diuretic treatment (n = 8, furosemide, 40 mg every 30 min, total 160 mg) and compared with a vehicle group (n = 6, no treatment). MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Hemodynamics were evaluated at baseline, after pulmonary embolism and after each dose by biventricular pressure-volume loops, invasive pressures, diuretic output, respiratory variables, and blood analysis. Pulmonary embolism increased mean pulmonary arterial pressure (p < 0.0001), pulmonary vascular resistance (p = 0.008), right ventricular arterial elastance (p = 0.003), and right ventricular end-systolic volume (p = 0.020) while right ventricular stroke volume and right ventricular ejection fraction were decreased (p = 0.047 and p = 0.0003, respectively) compared with baseline. Fluid loading increased right ventricular end-diastolic volume (+31 ± 13 mL; p = 0.004), right ventricular stroke volume (+23 ± 10 mL; p = 0.009), cardiac output (+2,021 ± 956 mL; p = 0.002), and right ventricular ejection fraction (+7.6% ± 1.5%; p = 0.032), whereas pulmonary vascular resistance decreased (-202 ± 65 dynes; p = 0.020) compared with vehicle. Diuretic treatment decreased right ventricular end-diastolic volume (-84 ± 11 mL; p < 0.001), right ventricular stroke volume (-40 ± 6 mL; p = 0.001), cardiac output (-3,327 ± 451 mL; p = 0.005), and mean pulmonary arterial pressure (-7 ± 1 mm Hg; p < 0.001) and increased right ventricular end-systolic elastance (+0.72 ± 0.2 mm Hg/mL; p < 0.001) and systemic vascular resistance (+1,812 ± 767 dynes; p < 0.001) with no effects on mean arterial pressure. CONCLUSIONS In a porcine model of acute intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism, fluid loading increased right ventricular preload and right ventricular stroke volume, whereas diuretics decreased right ventricular preload and right ventricular stroke volume without affecting mean arterial pressure.
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Acute right ventricular failure remains the leading cause of mortality associated with acute pulmonary embolism (PE). This article reviews the pathophysiology behind acute right ventricular failure and strategies for managing right ventricular failure in acute PE. Immediate clot reduction via systemic thrombolytics, catheter based procedures, or surgery is always advocated for unstable patients. While waiting to mobilize these resources, it often becomes necessary to support the RV with vasoactive medications. Clinicians should carefully assess volume status and use caution with volume resuscitation. Right ventricular assist devices may have an expanding role in the future.
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- Steven Zhao
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Boulevard, Room 6728, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 127 South San Vicente Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA.
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Right ventricular failure management. Curr Opin Cardiol 2018; 34:213-217. [PMID: 30575646 DOI: 10.1097/hco.0000000000000595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Review recent advances in the diagnosis and management of right ventricular (RV) failure. RECENT FINDINGS Temporary and durable device-based management of RV failure has emerging applications. SUMMARY Research advances and clinical management in RV failure have been limited by a lack of consensus on a universal definition. Echocardiographic and cardiac MRI-based predictors of RV failure are imperfect. Combinations of hemodynamic and imaging variables may have better predictive value. Loading conditions and ventriculo-arterial coupling play important roles in RV function. The current treatment approach to RV failure includes a combination of inotropy and vasodilatation but lacks conclusive evidence. Emerging biochemical and molecular targets hold promise but have yet to be proven in human studies.
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Aissaoui N, Konstantinides S, Meyer G. What's new in severe pulmonary embolism? Intensive Care Med 2018; 45:75-77. [PMID: 29947886 DOI: 10.1007/s00134-018-5199-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2018] [Accepted: 04/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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- Nadia Aissaoui
- Department of Critical Care Unit, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou (HEGP), 20 Rue Leblanc, 75015, Paris, France.
- Université Paris-Descartes, INSERM U970, Paris, France.
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- Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH), Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, Bldg. 403, 55131, Mainz, Germany
- Department of Cardiology, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Department of Pulmonology, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou (HEGP), Paris, France
- Université Paris Descartes, INSERM CIC1418, Paris, France
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