Risk Factors for Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation After Total Aortic Arch Replacement for Acute DeBakey Type I Aortic Dissection

Study on risk factors and treatment strategies of hypoxemia after acute type a aortic dissection surgery

Acute type A aortic dissection is a life-threatening cardiovascular disease characterized by rapid onset and high mortality. Emergency surgery is the preferred and reliable treatment option. However, postoperative complications significantly impact patient prognosis. Hypoxemia, a common complication, poses challenges in clinical treatment, negatively affecting patient outcomes and increasing the risk of mortality. Therefore, it is crucial to study and comprehend the risk factors and treatment strategies for hypoxemia following acute type A aortic dissection to facilitate early intervention.

A Predictive Model for Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation After Triple-Branched Stent Graft for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection

INTRODUCTION

The aim of this study is to develop a model for predicting the risk of prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) following surgical repair of acute type A aortic dissection (AAAD).

METHODS

We retrospectively collected clinical data from 381 patients with AAAD who underwent emergency surgery. Clinical features variables for predicting postoperative PMV were selected through univariate analysis, least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression analysis, and multivariate logistic regression analysis. A risk prediction model was established using a nomogram. The model's accuracy and reliability were evaluated using the area under the curve of the receiver operating characteristic curve and the calibration curve. Internal validation of the model was performed using bootstrap resampling. The clinical applicability of the model was assessed using decision curve analysis and clinical impact curve.

RESULTS

Among the 381 patients, 199 patients (52.2%) experienced postoperative PMV. The predictive model exhibited good discriminative ability (area under the curve = 0.827, 95% confidence interval: 0.786-0.868, P < 0.05). The calibration curve confirmed that the predicted outcomes of the model closely approximated the ideal curve, indicating agreement between the predicted and actual results (with an average absolute error of 0.01 based on 1000 bootstrap resampling). The decision curve analysis curve demonstrated that the model has significant clinical value.

CONCLUSIONS

The nomogram model established in this study can be used to predict the risk of postoperative PMV in patients with AAAD. It serves as a practical tool to assist clinicians in adjusting treatment strategies promptly and implementing targeted therapeutic measures.

High summation of preoperative and postoperative Interleukin-6 levels predicts prolonged mechanical ventilation in patients with acute DeBakey type I aortic dissection: A single center retrospective study

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the predictive effect of preoperative and postoperative interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels on the duration of mechanical ventilation in patients with acute DeBakey Type I aortic dissection (I-AAD) after emergency surgery.

Methods

We retrospectively enrolled 381 patients with I-AAD who underwent surgery in our hospital, between June 2018 and June 2022. Patients were divided into two groups according to whether prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) occurred after surgery. The baseline data, biochemical indicators at admission, surgical data, biochemical indicators at postoperative 6 h, and the postoperative data of the two groups were recorded and analyzed.

Results

The PMV group comprised 199 patients, and the non-PMV group 182. The postoperative in-hospital mortality was different between the two groups (11.1% vs. 3.3%, p = 0.004). The length of intensive care unit and hospitalization time in the PMV group were significantly longer than those in the non-PMV group. Multiple regression analysis showed postoperative IL-6 (post-IL-6) ≥67.1 pg/mL and summation of preoperative and postoperative IL-6 (total IL-6) ≥83.4 pg/mL were associated risk factors for PMV [odds ratio (OR) 3.259, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.922-5.524, p < 0.001], [(OR) 4.515, 95% CI 2.241-9.098, p < 0.001]. Furthermore, determined by the receiver operating characteristics(ROC) curve, the cut-off point was total IL-6 ≥83.4 pg/mL (area under curve(AUC) = 0.825). The sensitivity and specificity of predicting postoperative PMV of patients with I-AAD were 91.5% and 78.2%, respectively (95% CI 0.782-0.868, p < 0.001).

Conclusion

For predicting postoperative PMV in patients with I-AAD, post IL-6 ≥67.1 pg/mL is potentially valuable and summation of preoperative and postoperative IL-6 (total IL-6) ≥83.4 pg/mL has a more pronounced predictive value.

Blood Transfusion Predicts Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation in Acute Stanford Type A Aortic Dissection Undergoing Total Aortic Arch Replacement

Background

This research aimed to evaluate the impacts of transfusing packed red blood cells (pRBCs), fresh frozen plasma (FFP), or platelet concentrate (PC) on postoperative mechanical ventilation time (MVT) in patients with acute Stanford type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) undergoing after total arch replacement (TAR).

Methods

The clinical data of 384 patients with ATAAD after TAR were retrospectively collected from December 2015 to October 2017 to verify whether pRBCs, FFP, or PC transfusion volumes were associated with postoperative MVT. The logistic regression was used to assess whether blood products were risk factors for prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) in all three endpoints (PMV ≥24 h, ≥48 h, and ≥72 h).

Results

The mean age of 384 patients was 47.6 ± 10.689 years, and 301 (78.39%) patients were men. Median MVT was 29.5 (4–574) h (h), and 213 (55.47%), 136 (35.42%), and 96 (25.00%) patients had PMV ≥24 h, ≥48 h, and ≥72 h, respectively. A total of 36 (9.38%) patients did not have any blood product transfusion, the number of patients with transfusion of pRBCs, FFP, and PC were 334 (86.98%), 286 (74.48%), and 189 (49.22%), respectively. According to the multivariate logistic regression of three PMV time-endpoints, age was a risk factor [PMV ≥ 24 h odds ratio (ORPMV≥24) = 1.045, p = 0.005; ORPMV≥48 = 1.060, p = 0.002; ORPMV≥72 = 1.051, p = 0.011]. pRBC transfusion (ORPMV≥24 = 1.156, p = 0.001; ORPMV≥48 = 1.156, p &lt; 0.001; ORPMV≥72 = 1.135, p ≤ 0.001) and PC transfusion (ORPMV≥24 = 1.366, p = 0.029; ORPMV≥48 = 1.226, p = 0.030; ORPMV≥72 = 1.229, p = 0.011) were independent risk factors for PMV. FFP had no noticeable effect on PMV [ORPMV≥48 = 0.999, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.998–1.000, p = 0.039; ORPMV≥72 = 0.999, 95% CI: 0.998–1.000, p = 0.025].

Conclusions

In patients with ATAAD after TAR, the incidence of PMV was very high. Blood products transfusion was closely related to postoperative mechanical ventilation time. pRBC and PC transfusions and age increased the incidence of PMV at all three endpoints.

Is obstructive sleep apnoea associated with hypoxaemia and prolonged ICU stay after type A aortic dissection repair? A retrospective study in Chinese population

Background

Although obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is prevalent among patients with aortic dissection, its prognostic impact is not yet determined in patients undergoing major vascular surgery. We aimed to investigate the association of OSA with hypoxaemia and with prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) stay after type A aortic dissection (TAAD) repair.

Methods

This retrospective study continuously enrolled 83 patients who underwent TAAD repair from January 1 to December 31, 2018. OSA was diagnosed by sleep test and defined as an apnoea hypopnea index (AHI) of ≥ 15/h, while an AHI of > 30/h was defined severe OSA. Hypoxaemia was defined as an oxygenation index (OI) of < 200 mmHg. Prolonged ICU stay referred to an ICU stay of > 72 h. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was performed to evaluate the predictive value of postoperative OI for prolonged ICU stay. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to assess the association of OSA with hypoxaemia and prolonged ICU stay.

Results

A total of 41 (49.4%) patients were diagnosed with OSA using the sleep test. Hypoxaemia occurred postoperatively in 56 patients (67.5%). Postoperatively hypoxaemia developed mostly in patients with OSA (52.4% vs. 83.0%, p = 0.003), and particularly in those with severe OSA (52.4% vs. 90.5%, p = 0.003). The postoperative OI could fairly predict a prolonged ICU stay (area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve, 0.72; 95% confidence intervals [CI] 0.60–0.84; p = 0.002). Severe OSA was associated with both postoperative hypoxaemia (odds ratio [OR] 6.65; 95% CI 1.56–46.26, p = 0.008) and prolonged ICU stay (OR 5.58; 95% CI 1.54–20.24, p = 0.009).

Conclusions

OSA was common in patients with TAAD. Severe OSA was associated with postoperative hypoxaemia and prolonged ICU stay following TAAD repair.

Risk factors for and outcomes of prolonged mechanical ventilation in patients received DeBakey type I aortic dissection repairment

Background

This study aimed to identify risk factors for prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) and its association with disease prognosis following acute DeBakey type I aortic dissection surgery.

Methods

A total of 582 patients who received emergency surgery for acute DeBakey type I aortic dissection from 2014 to 2018 were enrolled in this study. Mechanical ventilation period after surgery longer than 48 hours was defined as postoperative PMV. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to identify risk factors for PMV. This study also compared short- and long-term outcomes in patients who developed PMV with patients who did not develop this complication. To identify and compare long-term cumulative survival rate, Kaplan-Meier survival curve was plotted.

Results

Among all enrolled patients, 259 (44.5%) received PMV treatment. Our data suggested that the length of intensive care unit and hospital stay were longer for patients who received PMV treatment. Thirty-day mortality was also higher in patients with PMV than in patients without PMV. Elevated leukocyte count and increased serum cystatin C level upon admission, lower preoperative platelet count and longer cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) duration were identified as risk factors for PMV. Interestingly, our data suggested that there was no significant difference of survival rate between patients with or without PMV history.

Conclusions

PMV after DeBakey type I aortic dissection repair surgery was a common complication and associated with increased short-term mortality rate but did not affect long-term mortality rate. Elevated preoperative leukocyte count, increased preoperative serum cystatin C level, lower preoperative platelet count and longer CPB duration were risk factors for PMV.

Risk factors and long-term outcomes of elderly patients complicating with acute kidney injury after type A acute aortic dissection surgery: a retrospective study

Background

To identify risk factors and long-term outcomes for acute kidney injury (AKI) in elderly patients who underwent type A acute aortic dissection (TA-AAD) emergency surgeries.

Methods

This retrospective study enrolled 214 consecutive patients who underwent TA-AAD emergency surgeries between January 2014 to December 2018 in Nanjing Drum Tower hospital. The diagnosis of AKI was made based on the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes definition (KDIGO) criteria. Multivariable regression analysis was performed to identify risk factors for postoperative AKI. Kaplan-Meier curves were generated to compare the long-term outcomes between patients with and without AKI complication after TA-AAD surgeries.

Results

Among all enrolled patients, 114 (53.3%) developed AKI during postoperative period. The median age of patients with or without AKI was 68.0 (64.0, 74.0) and 66.0 (62.0, 72.8) years respectively. Renal replacement therapy (RRT) was required in 43 patients (20.1%). The 30-day mortality rate was 21.5% in all enrolled patients with 26.3% in AKI group and 16.0% in non-AKI group (P=0.067) respectively. Longer mechanical ventilation duration was identified as the only independent risk factor for developing AKI by multivariable logistic regression analysis. In addition, our data suggested that the long-term cumulative survival rate was different between two groups.

Conclusions

Postoperative AKI after TA-AAD surgeries was common and associated with worsened long-term mortality in elderly patients. Longer postoperative mechanical ventilation duration was identified as the only independent risk factor for the development of AKI.

Perioperative risk factors for delayed extubation after acute type A aortic dissection surgery

Background

Delayed extubation after cardiac surgery is associated with high morbidity and mortality, increased intensive care unit length of stay, and healthcare cost. Acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) generally results in prolonged mechanical ventilation due to the complexity of surgical management and some postoperative complications. This study aimed to elucidate the perioperative risk factors for delayed extubation in patients undergoing ATAAD surgery.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study including 239 patients who were diagnosed with ATAAD and underwent emergency surgery from October 2004 to January 2018 was performed. The potential perioperative risk factors for delayed extubation were collected. This study defined delayed extubation as the time to commence extubation being greater than 48 hours. The clinical data were analyzed with univariate and multivariate analyses to identify risk factors for delayed extubation following ATAAD surgery.

Results

The incidence of delayed extubation was 48.5% (n=116). Multiple logistic regression analysis showed perioperative risk factors for delayed extubation included preoperative cardiac tamponade [odds ratio (OR) 3.94, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.39–11.17, P=0.010], central arterial cannulation (ascending aorta and proximal aortic arch) for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) (OR 4.04, 95% CI: 1.03–15.91, P=0.046), postoperative stroke (OR 10.58, 95% CI: 2.65–42.25, P=0.001), postoperative renal dysfunction that required temporary hemodialysis (OR 6.60 95% CI: 1.97–22.11, P=0.002), and re-exploration to stop bleeding (OR 2.65, 95% CI: 1.00–6.99, P=0.050).

Conclusions

Preoperative cardiac tamponade, central arterial cannulation for CPB, postoperative stroke, postoperative renal dysfunction that required temporary hemodialysis, and re-exploration to stop bleeding are perioperative risk factors for delayed extubation. Identification of the potential risk factors for delayed extubation may help optimize the perioperative management and improve postoperative outcomes of patients undergoing ATAAD surgery.

Management of acute type A aortic dissection during COVID-19 outbreak: Experience from Anzhen

OBJECTIVES

We seek to report our management protocol and early outcomes of acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) repair during the early phase of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

METHODS

From January 23 to April 30, 2020, we performed ATAAD repair for 33 patients, including three with pregnancy-related TAADs. Confirmation of COVID-19 depended on the results of two nucleic acid tests and pulmonary computed tomography scan. Based on testing results and hemodynamic stability, patients were triaged to an isolated intensive care unit or negative pressure operating room for emergency surgery.

RESULTS

Mean age 50.2 ± 13.3 years and 20 were male (60.1%) and 8 patients were febrile (>37.3°C; 24.2%) and 17 were lymphopenic (51.5%). No patient was excluded from COVID-19 infection preoperatively. Extensive aortic repair with total arch replacement (TAR) was performed in 24 (72.7%), and limited proximal repair in 9 patients (27.3%). Cardiopulmonary bypass and cross-clamp times averaged 177 ± 34 and 88 ± 20 min for TAR, and 150 ± 30 and 83 ± 18 min for hemiarch, respectively. The mean operation time was 410 ± 68.3 min. Operative mortality was 6.1% (2/33). Complications included reintubation in four (12.1%), acute kidney failure in two (6.1%), and cerebral infarction in one (3.0%). No paraplegia nor re-exploration for bleeding occurred. COVID-19 was excluded in 100% eventually. No nosocomial infection occurred. Nor did any patient/surgical staff develop fever or test positive during the study period.

CONCLUSIONS

The results of this study show that our management protocol based on testing results and hemodynamic stability in patients with ATAAD during the COVID-19 pandemic was effective and achieved favorable early surgical outcomes.