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Saadoun R, Bengur FB, Moroni EA, Surucu Y, Veit JA, Sadick H, Smith RE, Kubik M, Sridharan S, Solari MG. Association between venous thromboembolism rates and different prophylactic anticoagulation regimens in patients undergoing free flap reconstruction of the head and neck region. Microsurgery 2023; 43:649-656. [PMID: 36847201 DOI: 10.1002/micr.31029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious complication after free tissue transfer to the head and neck (H&N). However, an optimal antithrombotic prophylaxis protocol is not defined in the literature. Enoxaparin 30 mg twice daily (BID) and heparin 5000 IU three times daily (TID) are among the most commonly used regimens for chemoprophylaxis. However, no studies compare these two agents in the H&N population. METHODS A cohort study of patients who underwent free tissue transfer to H&N from 2012 to 2021 and received either enoxaparin 30 mg BID or Heparin 5000 IU TID postoperatively. Postoperative VTE and hematoma events were recorded within 30 days of index surgery. The cohort was divided into two groups based on chemoprophylaxis. VTE and hematoma rates were compared between the groups. RESULTS Out of 895 patients, 737 met the inclusion criteria. The mean age and Caprini score were 60.6 [SD 12.5] years and 6.5 [SD 1.7], respectively. 234 [31.88%] were female. VTE and hematoma rates among all patients were 4.47% and 5.56%, respectively. The mean Caprini score between the enoxaparin (n = 664) and heparin (n = 73) groups was not statistically significant (6.5 ± 1.7 vs.6.3 ± 1.3, p = 0.457). The VTE rate in the enoxaparin group was significantly lower than in the heparin group (3.9% vs. 9.6%; OR: 2.602, 95% CI: 1.087-6.225). Hematoma rates were similar between the two groups (5.5% vs. 5.6%; OR: 0.982, 95% CI: 0.339-2.838). CONCLUSIONS Enoxaparin 30 mg BID was associated with a lower VTE rate while maintaining a similar hematoma rate compared to heparin 5000 units TID. This association may support the use of enoxaparin over heparin for VTE chemoprophylaxis in H&N reconstruction.
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- Rakan Saadoun
- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Ruprecht Karls University Heidelberg, Faculty of Medicine Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Centre Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Centre Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Centre Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Rubens FD, Mesana T. The inflammatory response to cardiopulmonary bypass: a therapeutic overview. Perfusion 2016; 19 Suppl 1:S5-12. [PMID: 15161059 DOI: 10.1191/0267659104pf717oa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The demographic of cardiac surgery patients continues to evolve to include older, sicker candidates, all the while maintaining an expectation of excellent outcomes. These latter results can only be achieved by the parallel advancement and re-examination of the technology of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB); the key tool used daily by surgical teams worldwide. In this review, we will provide an overview of integrated therapeutic strategies that can be utilized to minimize the complex and myriad changes related to inflammation after CPB with the understanding that this may abrogate the detrimental end-organ and systemic effects of blood activation. Therapeutic strategies specifically related to the technology can be classified into those targeting biomaterial dependent or independent processes. The former can be addressed by the utilization of currently available biocompatible surfaces such as with heparin-coated circuits, phosphorylcholine-coated circuits (‘biomembrane mimicry’) and circuits composed of copolymers containing surface-modifying additives. The most important strategies related to biomaterial independent activation include the modification of techniques related to cardiotomy blood management and blood filtration. Finally, all of these strategies must be integrated and tailored with complementary pharmacologic agents such as aprotinin and steroids to optimize anti-inflammatory synergism. Only if we are armed with a comprehensive knowledge of the molecular and cellular basis for these strategies will we be able to continue to evolve our treatment in parallel with our patients to achieve these goals.
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- F D Rubens
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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Mossad EB, Machado S, Apostolakis J. Bleeding Following Deep Hypothermia and Circulatory Arrest in Children. Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2016; 11:34-46. [PMID: 17484172 DOI: 10.1177/1089253206297413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) is a technique of extracorporeal circulation commonly used in children with complex congenital heart defects undergoing surgical repairs. The use of profound cooling (20°C) and complete cessation of circulation allow adequate exposure and correction of these complex lesions, with enhanced cerebral protection. However, the profound physiologic state of DHCA results in significant derangement of the coagulation system and a high incidence of postoperative bleeding. This review examines the impact of DHCA on bleeding and transfusion requirements in children and the pathophysiology of DHCA-induced platelet dysfunction. It also focuses on possible pharmacologic interventions to decrease bleeding following DHCA in children.
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- Emad B Mossad
- Department of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia-G3, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
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Tempo JA, Englyst NA, Holloway JA, Smith DC. Platelet Microvesicles (Microparticles) in Cardiac Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2016; 30:222-8. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2015.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Haemorrhage remains a major cause of potentially preventable deaths. Rapid transfusion of large volumes of blood products is required in patients with haemorrhagic shock which may lead to a unique set of complications. Recently, protocol based management of these patients using massive transfusion protocol have shown improved outcomes. This section discusses in detail both management and complications of massive blood transfusion.
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- Vijaya Patil
- Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain, Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain, Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Validation of rotational thromboelastometry during cardiopulmonary bypass: A prospective, observational in-vivo study. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2014; 31:68-75. [PMID: 23867776 DOI: 10.1097/eja.0b013e328363171a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) is a whole blood point-of-test used to assess the patient's coagulation status. Three of the available ROTEM tests are EXTEM, INTEM and HEPTEM. In the latter, heparinase added to the INTEM reagent inactivates heparin to reveal residual heparin effect. Performing ROTEM analysis during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) might allow the anaesthesiologist to anticipate the need for blood products. OBJECTIVE The goal of this study was to validate ROTEM analysis in the presence of very high heparin concentrations during CPB. DESIGN Prospective, observational trial. SETTING Single University Hospital. PARTICIPANTS Twenty patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE ROTEM analysis was performed before heparin administration (T0), 10 min after heparin (T1), at the end of CPB (T2) and 10 min after protamine (T3). The following tests were performed: EXTEM, INTEM, and HEPTEM. Heparin concentrations were measured at T1 and at the end of bypass (T2). RESULTS At T1, EXTEM differed from baseline for coagulation time: +26.7 s (18.4 to 34.9, P < 0.0001), α: -3° (1.0 to 5.4, P = 0.006) and A10: -4.4 mm (2.3 to 6.5, P = 0.0004). INTEM at T0 was different from HEPTEM at T1 for coagulation time: + 47 s (34.3 to 59.6, P > 0.0001), A10: -2.3 mm (0.5 to 4.0, P = 0.01) and α -2° (1.0 to 3.0; P = 0.0007). At T2, all parameters in EXTEM and HEPTEM related to fibrin-platelet interaction deteriorated significantly compared to T1. At T3, EXTEM and INTEM were comparable to EXTEM and HEPTEM at T2. CONCLUSION HEPTEM and EXTEM measurements are valid in the presence of very high heparin concentrations and can be performed before protamine administration in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with CPB. TRIAL REGISTRATION clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT01455454.
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Kehara H, Takano T, Ohashi N, Terasaki T, Amano J. Platelet Function During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Using Multiple Electrode Aggregometry: Comparison of Centrifugal and Roller Pumps. Artif Organs 2014; 38:924-30. [DOI: 10.1111/aor.12299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Hiromu Kehara
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery; Shinshu University School of Medicine; Matsumoto Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery; Shinshu University School of Medicine; Matsumoto Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery; Shinshu University School of Medicine; Matsumoto Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery; Shinshu University School of Medicine; Matsumoto Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery; Shinshu University School of Medicine; Matsumoto Japan
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Belway D, Rubens FD. Currently available biomaterials for use in cardiopulmonary bypass. Expert Rev Med Devices 2014; 3:345-55. [PMID: 16681456 DOI: 10.1586/17434440.3.3.345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) represents one of the most important technical innovations in healthcare history, yet the systemic responses to CPB remain a fundamentally unresolved problem. Study of the blood-biomaterial interaction and development of biocompatible materials is intimately related to efforts to optimize patient outcome following CPB. This article reviews the design innovations in biomaterial surfaces that have been introduced into clinical practice in an attempt to ameliorate the detrimental consequences of CPB, contrasting the actual clinical improvements and patient benefits achieved against those predicted on the basis of theory and in vitro testing. Some discussion of the underlying mechanisms of action as presently understood is provided and the current limitations of biomaterial-dependent strategies to improve outcome following CPB are addressed.
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- Dean Belway
- University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Perfusion, 40 Ruskin St., Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4W7, Canada
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Fayed NA, Abdallah AR, Khalil MK, Marwan IK. Therapeutic rather than prophylactic platelet transfusion policy for severe thrombocytopenia during liver transplantation. Platelets 2013; 25:576-86. [PMID: 24246132 DOI: 10.3109/09537104.2013.849335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Platelet transfusion (PTx) has been identified as an important risk factor for morbidity and mortality after liver transplantation (LTx). Our aim was to evaluate the safety of therapeutic rather than prophylactic PTx policy in severe thrombocytopenic patients undergoing LTx. Recipients of LTx were divided into two groups: group I (GI) (n = 76) platelet count (PC) ≥ 50 × 10(9)/l and group II (GII) PC < 50 × 109/l (n = 76). Platelets were transfused following a thromboelastometry protocol and clinical signs of diffuse bleeding. Both groups were compared regarding hemoglobin (Hb), international normalized ratio (INR), fibrinogen level, blood loss (BL), blood products required, percentage of bloodless surgery, duration of mechanical ventilation, ICU stay, and vascular complications. Each group was further subdivided according to PTx into (GI NPTx and GII NPTx) with no platelet transfusion (NPTx) and (GI PTx and GII PTx) received PTx. These subgroups were further compared for some variables. Base line Hb was significantly higher while INR was significantly lower in GI.75% avoided PTx in GII. Comparisons of BL, packed red blood cells (PRBCs), and cryoprecipitate transfusion were insignificant. Fresh frozen plasma (FFP) transfusion was higher and the percentage of bloodless surgery was lower in GII. In GII, PC increased after start of surgery. Two cases of hepatic artery thrombosis in GI and one in GII were recorded. Recovery of platelets was quicker, and duration of mechanical ventilation and ICU stay was shorter in NPTx patients regardless the base line PC. Cut-off values of PC 30 × 10(9)/l (with sensitivity 73.7% and specificity 78.8%, p < 0.01), BL of 3750 ml in GI (sensitivity of 75% and specificity of 69%, p < 0.01) and of 3250 ml in GII (sensitivity of 84.2% and specificity of 87.7% (p < 0.01)) could indicate the need of PTx. With therapeutic approach, 75% of patients in GII could avoid unnecessary PTx with its hazards without excessive bleeding. PC in GII increased intraoperatively, PTx may lead to delayed recovery of platelets, increased duration of mechanical ventilation and ICU stay. The given cut-off values may help to guide PTx.
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- Nirmeen A Fayed
- Department of Anesthesia, National Liver Institute, Menoufeya University , Shebeen El-Kom , Egypt
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Point of Care Testing in Cardiac Surgery: Diagnostic Modalities to Assess Coagulation and Platelet Function. Drug Dev Res 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/ddr.21099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Point-of-care assessment of hypothermia and protamine-induced platelet dysfunction with multiple electrode aggregometry (Multiplate®) in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass. Anesth Analg 2013; 116:533-40. [PMID: 23400974 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0b013e31827cee88] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Coagulopathy is common after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), and platelet dysfunction is frequently considered to be a major contributor to excessive bleeding. Exposure to hypothermia may exacerbate the platelet function defect. We assessed platelet function during and after deep hypothermia with multiple electrode aggregometry (Multiplate(®); Verum Diagnostica GmbH, Munich, Germany). METHODS Twenty adult patients undergoing pulmonary endarterectomy for chronic pulmonary hypertension were cooled on CPB to 20°C and deep hypothermic arrest was used to facilitate surgery. We analyzed platelet aggregation in whole blood samples at 12 measuring points during and after the procedure. Platelet aggregation was stimulated via the thrombin receptor (TRAPtest) at the patient's actual body temperature (AUC-CT) and after rewarming the samples to 37°C (AUC-37). In addition, we tested samples at 2 time points after 2 minutes of in vitro incubation with 20 μg protamine (0.067 μg/μL). Results are expressed as area under the aggregation curve (AUC). RESULTS Cooling resulted in a marked decrease of platelet aggregation to a minimum AUC-CT of 20.5 (95% confidence interval [CI] 8.9-32.1) at 20°C body temperature. AUC-CT was significantly different from baseline (92.8, 95% CI 82.5-103.1) for temperatures of ≤28°C (P < 0.001), whereas the change in AUC-37 only became significant at the lowest body temperature (59.4, 95% CI 41.3-77.4). After rewarming to 36°C, AUC-CT and AUC-37 had recovered to 67.6 (95% CI 53.9-81.3) and 71.7 (95% CI 52.5-90.8), respectively. The mean AUC-CT was significantly lower than the mean AUC-37 from cooling at 28°C to warming at 24°C inclusive, and the relationship with temperature during cooling was significantly different between AUC-CT and AUC-37 (regression coefficients 4.7 [95% CI 4.2-5.2] vs 1.3 [95% CI 0.7-1.9]; P < 0.0001). After administration of protamine, mean aggregation decreased significantly for both measurements by 38.2 (95% CI -27.9 to -48.5; P < 0.001) and 44.5 (95% CI -58.5 to -30.5; P < 0.001), respectively. Similarly, adding protamine in vitro resulted in a decrease of mean aggregation by 35.1 (95% CI -71.0 to 0.8; P = 0.055) when measured after administration of heparin, and 56.5 (95% CI -94.5 to -18.5; P = 0.005) at the end of CPB. CONCLUSION Platelet aggregation, assessed by multiple electrode aggregometry (Multiplate), was severely affected during deep, whole-body hypothermia. This effect was partially reversible after rewarming, and was distinct from a general decline of platelet aggregation during CPB. Protamine also caused a significant decrease in platelet aggregation in vivo and in vitro.
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Weitzel NS, Weitzel LB, Epperson LE, Karimpour-Ford A, Tran ZV, Seres T. Platelet mapping as part of modified thromboelastography (TEG®) in patients undergoing cardiac surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass. Anaesthesia 2012; 67:1158-65. [PMID: 22809250 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.2012.07231.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The platelet-mapping assay of the thromboelastograph was used to measure platelet aggregation and to examine the effect of cardiopulmonary bypass on multiple platelet receptors and the role of altered receptor activity in postoperative bleeding. The percentage platelet aggregation for collagen, adenosine diphosphate and arachidonic acid was measured in 40 patients divided post-hoc into high- or low-bleeding groups depending on postoperative 24-h chest tube output. Platelet aggregation was lower after cardiopulmonary bypass compared to before it using collagen (mean (SD) 45 (25) vs 19 (12)%, p<0.001), adenosine diphosphate (76 (23) vs 35 (24)%, p<0.001), and arachidonic acid (61 (33) vs 31 (35)%, p<0.001). Only platelet aggregation as measured using collagen pre- and post-cardiopulmonary bypass was significantly less in the high- compared to the low-bleeding group. This finding was significantly correlated with the 24-h chest tube drainage, and it predicted postoperative bleeding with a sensitivity of 83% and a specificity of 68%. Therefore, platelet aggregation is reduced following cardiopulmonary bypass, and this may play a role in predicting postoperative blood loss.
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- N S Weitzel
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, USA.
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Raja SG, Akhtar S. Hypercoagulable state after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: evidence, mechanisms and implications. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2011; 9:599-608. [PMID: 21615323 DOI: 10.1586/erc.11.51] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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During the past decade, there has been a dramatic resurgence in the adoption of off-pump technology in coronary artery bypass surgery. This has inspired remarkable advances in the techniques of localized tissue stabilization and a greater understanding of the physiology of beating-heart mobilization and exposure. An avalanche of reports in the literature has demonstrated the early safety and efficacy of the procedure. However, despite abundant evidence validating the safety and efficacy of off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery, considerable controversy still persists regarding the long-term outcomes of this approach to myocardial revascularization. One area of concern, and even greater uncertainty, surrounds the issue of the existence of a hypercoagulable state after off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery. This article evaluates the current best evidence available from randomized controlled trials to assess the impact of off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery on coagulation, fibrinolysis and platelet activation, discusses the issue of hypercoagulability with emphasis on the mechanisms responsible for this actual or potential hypercoagulability, and explores the implications of this issue for clinical practice.
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- Shahzad G Raja
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Harefield Hospital, Harefield, London, UB9 6JH, UK.
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Aspirin resistance after coronary artery bypass grafting. COR ET VASA 2010. [DOI: 10.33678/cor.2010.206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Jüttner B, Brock J, Weissig A, Becker T, Studzinski A, Osthaus WA, Bornscheuer A, Scheinichen D. Dependence of platelet function on underlying liver disease in orthotopic liver transplantation. Thromb Res 2009; 124:433-8. [PMID: 19616824 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2009.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2008] [Revised: 05/29/2009] [Accepted: 06/15/2009] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of the present study was to explore the platelet function during the perioperative period of orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) due to the underlying liver disease. METHODS The blood coagulation parameters, platelet surface markers and the determination of platelet aggregation were analyzed in 34 patients who underwent OLT. Blood samples were drawn preoperatively, anhepatic, 10 min and 1 hour after reperfusion, 1 day, 3 and 7 days postoperatively. Conventional coagulation screens, thrombopoietin (TPO) serum levels, P-selectin, GPIIb/IIIa and GPIb binding sites on the surface of platelets as evaluated by flow cytometry and platelet aggregation response were measured. RESULTS Coagulation factors, maximum aggregation and rate of aggregation were significantly different before transplantation due to the underlying liver disease. Further we found a markedly depressed GPIIb/IIIa and P-selectin expression and a reduced rate of aggregation in all patients throughout the study. In contrast maximum aggregation of platelets was restored on the third day after reperfusion without intergroup differences and almost comparable to healthy controls. An inverse correlation was found between peripheral platelet count pre-transplantation and peak TPO concentrations one weak post-transplantation. CONCLUSIONS In the entire process of OLT, coagulation factors, maximum aggregation and rate of platelet aggregation depend on the surgical phases during transplantation and on the underlying liver disease. The data obtained in this study might contribute to a better understanding of the pathophysiology and assessment of bleeding risk in OLT.
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- Björn Jüttner
- Department of Anesthesiology, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1, Hannover, Germany.
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Smith T, Dhunnoo G, Mohan I, Charlton-Menys V. A pilot study showing an association between platelet hyperactivity and the severity of peripheral arterial disease. Platelets 2009; 18:245-8. [PMID: 17538844 DOI: 10.1080/09537100601078091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a chronic fibroproliferative inflammatory condition associated with progressive vascular stenosis. We set out to determine the relationship between spontaneous stirring-induced platelet aggregation in whole blood and the severity of lower-limb PAD, represented by the ankle-brachial pressure index (ABPI). ABPI was determined pre- and post-exercise in 31 subjects (20 men and 11 women) with established PAD. Platelets counts were determined in EDTA blood (total count) and in citrated whole blood after stirring in the absence of added ADP (spontaneous aggregation) and in the presence of added ADP (ADP-induced) for 3 min at 37 degrees C. Aggregation was calculated as a percentage of the total platelet count. Spontaneous platelet aggregation showed an inverse correlation with pre-exercise ABPI (r = -0.32; P < 0.05) and ADP-induced aggregation correlated inversely with post-exercise ABPI (r = -0.34; P < 0.05). These results indicate that platelet hyperactivity is associated with increasing severity of PAD. Increased platelet aggregation may result in thromboembolic events in the affected limb.
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- Tricia Smith
- Vascular Unit, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK
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Solomon C, Winterhalter M, Gilde I, Hoy L, Calatzis A, Rahe-Meyer N. Influence of the sample anticoagulant on the measurements of impedance aggregometry in cardiac surgery. MEDICAL DEVICES-EVIDENCE AND RESEARCH 2008; 1:23-30. [PMID: 22915904 PMCID: PMC3417906 DOI: 10.2147/mder.s3288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background: The standard method of assessment of platelet function is represented by light transmission aggregometry (LTA), performed in citrated platelet-rich plasma (PRP). With LTA, decrease and subsequent post-cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) recovery of platelet function have been reported during cardiac surgery. Multiple electrode aggregometry (MEA) may be used as point-of-care method to monitor perioperative changes in platelet function. Since MEA assesses macroaggregation which is influenced by the plasmatic levels of unbound calcium, citrate may be inadequate as anticoagulant for MEA. We used citrate and heparin for MEA samples, to see with which anticoagulant the intraoperative decrease and postoperative recovery in platelet function previously described with other aggregometric methods in cardiac surgery may be observed with MEA. Methods: Blood was obtained from 60 patients undergoing routine cardiac surgery and the samples were collected in standard tubes containing unfractionated heparin (50 U/mL) or trisodium citrate (3.2%). The samples were obtained before CPB, at 30 minutes on CPB, end of CPB and on the first postoperative day. MEA was performed using the Multiplate® analyzer. Collagen (COLtest, 100 μg/mL) and TRAP-6 (thrombin receptor activating peptide, TRAPtest, 1mM/mL) were used as aggregation agonists. Results: Platelet aggregometric response decreased significantly during CPB. Platelet aggregation assessed using TRAP-6 as agonist on heparinized blood significantly correlated with the duration of CPB (r = −0.41, p = 0.001, 2-tailed Pearson test). The aggregometric analysis performed on the first postoperative day showed a significant recovery in platelet activity in the samples containing heparin (increase from 30 ± 22 U to 46 ± 27 U for the COLtest and from 70 ± 34 U to 95 ± 32 U for the TRAPtest, p < 0.001, Student’s t-test), while no significant recovery of platelet function could be established in the MEA measurements performed with citrated blood. Conclusions: The choice of blood sample anticoagulant used for impedance aggregometry influenced the platelet aggregation response. Postoperative platelet function recovery was only detected in the heparinized samples. Heparin seems to be better suited than citrate for the analysis of impedance aggregometry in heart surgery.
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- Cristina Solomon
- Department of Anesthesiology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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Aspirin is insufficient in inhibition of platelet aggregation and thromboxane formation early after coronary artery bypass surgery. J Thromb Thrombolysis 2008; 27:394-9. [DOI: 10.1007/s11239-008-0225-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2007] [Accepted: 04/21/2008] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Ballotta A, Saleh HZ, El Baghdady HW, Gomaa M, Belloli F, Kandil H, Balbaa Y, Bettini F, Bossone E, Menicanti L, Frigiola A, Bellucci C, Mehta RH. Comparison of early platelet activation in patients undergoing on-pump versus off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2007; 134:132-8. [PMID: 17599498 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2007.01.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2006] [Revised: 01/22/2007] [Accepted: 01/29/2007] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Cardiopulmonary bypass has been shown to be associated with platelet dysfunction, which has a potential for increasing the risk of perioperative bleeding. Off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery is thought to avoid this deleterious effect of pump use on platelets. However, the influence of off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery on platelets has not been thoroughly studied. METHODS Accordingly, we evaluated 60 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting prospectively using cardiopulmonary bypass and warm cardioplegic arrest (n = 30) or an off-pump technique (n = 30). Platelet function was evaluated before and 2 hours after coronary artery bypass grafting. RESULTS Among patients undergoing on-pump coronary artery bypass surgery, all studies of platelet function were significantly abnormal after surgical intervention compared with results before surgical intervention. Similarly, among patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery, evidence of platelet dysfunction after surgical intervention was noted, with a lower platelet count and a higher proportion of P-selectin- and Annexin V-positive platelets. However, compared with the preprocedural value, the postprocedural decrease in platelet count (78,200 x 10(3)/microL vs 103,000 x 10(3)/microL) and platelet aggregation (0.8% vs 10.9%) and increase in bleeding time (0 minutes vs +1.3 minutes), P-selectin-positive platelets (6.0% vs 9.1%), and Annexin V-positive platelets (1.7% vs 3.7%) were significantly lower in the off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery group compared with those in the on-pump coronary artery bypass surgery group, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Early postoperative decrease in platelet count and increase in platelet activation occurs to a much lesser extent and does not alter bleeding time or adenosine diphosphate-induced platelet aggregation in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery. This lack of significant effects on platelets might in part account for the potential decreased risk in bleeding and for the preserved hemostasis seen in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery compared with those undergoing on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting surgery.
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- Andrea Ballotta
- Department of Cardiac Surgery and Critical Care, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy.
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Belcher PR, Ramnarine IR. Reply. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2007. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2006.12.011] [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: 11/11/2022]
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Paparella D, Al Radi OO, Meng QH, Venner T, Teoh K, Young E. The effects of high-dose heparin on inflammatory and coagulation parameters following cardiopulmonary bypass. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis 2006; 16:323-8. [PMID: 15970715 DOI: 10.1097/01.mbc.0000172328.58506.4a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Systemic inflammation and the activation of the coagulation system following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) may contribute to postoperative complications. In vitro studies have demonstrated that heparin possesses anti-inflammatory properties. To ascertain the relative benefits of high versus low heparin doses, we studied the impact of varying heparin doses on the inflammatory response and coagulation system during and following CPB. Forty patients scheduled for elective coronary artery bypass surgery requiring CPB were randomized to either a low dose (300 U/kg) (Group L) or a high dose of unfractionated heparin (600 U/kg) (Group H). To evaluate the inflammatory response, proinflammatory cytokines [tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-6 (IL-6)] were measured at four different times: before CPB (T0), 30 min after the institution of CPB (T1), 30 min after cross-clamp release (T2), and 4 h after the end of CPB (T3). Thrombin-antithrombin complex, platelet factor 4 and anti-activated factor X heparin concentrations were also measured. Patients in Group H received greater heparin (44.934 U versus 27.741 U, P<0.001) and protamine (P=0.003) doses. Postoperative blood loss and blood products transfusions were not significantly different in the groups. At T1, mean heparin plasma concentration was higher in Group H (P<0.001). IL-6 was significantly lower in Group H compared with Group L (P=0.01) only at T1. Using a mixed-effects statistical model, tumor necrosis factor-alpha and IL-6 levels were comparable regardless of the heparin dose. Thrombin-antithrombin complex levels were lower in Group H (P=0.04) and platelet factor 4 levels were significantly lower in Group H at T2 (P=0.04). Higher heparin doses were associated with higher heparin concentrations during CPB. A high heparin dose achieved a better preservation of the coagulation system with less thrombin formation and platelet activation. The heparin dose had small influence on proinflammatory cytokines release.
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- Domenico Paparella
- Henderson Research Centre, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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Kulik A, Rubens FD, Wells PS, Kearon C, Mesana TG, van Berkom J, Lam BK. Early postoperative anticoagulation after mechanical valve replacement: a systematic review. Ann Thorac Surg 2006; 81:770-81. [PMID: 16427905 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2005.07.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2005] [Revised: 07/04/2005] [Accepted: 07/06/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The optimal approach to early postoperative anticoagulation after mechanical valve implantation remains controversial. This review article examines the pathogenesis of thrombus formation and the different strategies for early postoperative anticoagulation. The most commonly reported anticoagulation regimens had the after estimates of early postoperative thromboembolism and hemorrhage: oral anticoagulation alone (0.9%, 3.3%); oral anticoagulation with intravenous unfractionated heparin (1.1%, 7.2%); and oral anticoagulation with low molecular weight heparin (0.6%, 4.8%). Although intravenous heparin may be associated with a higher incidence of hemorrhage, a randomized trial is needed to provide the best evidence regarding early postoperative anticoagulation after mechanical valve implantation. Nearly four decades have passed since the first mechanical prosthetic valves were implanted. Frequent thromboembolic complications with the first mechanical valves led to recommendations of universal anticoagulation for these patients. Since then, several design changes and modifications have been made to improve the longevity, hemodynamics, and thrombogenicity of newer generation mechanical valves. With improved blood flow, less stasis, and less thrombogenic materials, lower rates of thromboembolism have been reported. Despite these advances however, thromboembolism and anticoagulant-related bleeding continue to account for 75% of all complications after mechanical valve replacement. Occurring most commonly within six months after implantation, these complications can adversely affect mortality and quality of life. Furthermore, the threat of their occurrence creates a psychological burden for each patient with a mechanical valve. The need for life-long anticoagulation in patients with mechanical valves is not in dispute, and the perioperative management of anticoagulation during non-cardiac surgery has been reviewed extensively. However, the approach to early postoperative anticoagulation after mechanical valve implantation is still a matter of debate. The optimal intensity and timing of anticoagulation to prevent early thromboembolism after valve replacement surgery without postoperative bleeding complications is unknown. Hence, many anticoagulation protocols have been proposed, but a lack of consensus remains. The objectives of this study were (1) to reexamine the pathogenesis of thrombus formation and the need for anticoagulation; (2) to critically review the literature on early postoperative anticoagulation strategies; and (3) provide an estimate of the incidence of bleeding and thromboembolism for each approach to early postoperative anticoagulation.
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- Alexander Kulik
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Canada
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Ramnarine IR, Higgins MJ, McGarrity A, Mahmood Z, Wheatley DJ, Belcher PR. Autologous blood transfusion for cardiopulmonary bypass: effects of storage conditions on platelet function. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2006; 20:541-7. [PMID: 16884986 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2005.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2005] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Cardiopulmonary bypass impairs formation of large stable platelet aggregates (macroaggregation), although formation of small aggregates (microaggregation) is preserved. A factor in the uncertain benefits of intraoperative autologous blood transfusion may be the effects of storage on platelet function. The effects of citrate preservative and heparinization before storage on platelet function was therefore assessed. METHODS Twenty-seven patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass grafting were randomly allocated to have 450 to 1,000 mL of blood taken into CPDA anticoagulant bags either before (n = 14) or after heparinization (n = 13). Samples from the patients and stored blood were anticoagulated with rhirudin, 200 U/mL. The macroaggregatory response to submaximal collagen was measured by impedance aggregometry and microaggregation by single platelet counting. RESULTS During macroaggregation, before cardiopulmonary bypass, the ex vivo median (interquartile range) response was 16.3 (12.4-18.7) Omega. This decreased 10 minutes after heparin to 8.9 (3.3-11.0) Omega (p < 0.0001). In the blood bags (in vitro), the initial response for nonheparinized blood was 4.8 (0.1-7.5) Omega (p < 0.002 v ex vivo) and at end-cardiopulmonary bypass was 2.4 (1.6-8.2) Omega. During microaggregation, in vivo heparinization decreased microaggregation both ex vivo and in vitro in CPDA blood; the in vitro response of nonheparinized blood at end-cardiopulmonary bypass was greater than that seen after in vivo heparinization (p < 0.007). No difference in bleeding or transfusion requirements was seen. CONCLUSIONS Collecting blood into CPDA anticoagulant caused a marked deterioration in platelet function. This was worse after in vivo heparinization and included depression of microaggregation.
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- Ian R Ramnarine
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Paparella D, Brister SJ, Buchanan MR. Coagulation disorders of cardiopulmonary bypass: a review. Intensive Care Med 2004; 30:1873-81. [PMID: 15278267 DOI: 10.1007/s00134-004-2388-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 247] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2003] [Accepted: 06/24/2004] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Postoperative bleeding is one of the most common complications of cardiac surgery. DISCUSSION Extensive surgical trauma, prolonged blood contact with the artificial surface of the cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuit, high doses of heparin, and hypothermia are all possible triggers of a coagulopathy leading to excessive bleeding. Platelet activation and dysfunction also occur and are caused mainly by heparin, hypothermia, and inadequate protamine administration. Heparin and protamine administration based on heparin concentrations as opposed to fixed doses may reduce coagulopathy and postoperative blood loss. CONCLUSIONS A better comprehension of the multifactorial mechanisms of activation of coagulation, inflammation, and fibrinolytic pathways during CPB may enable a more effective use of the technical and pharmaceutical options which are currently available.
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- Domenico Paparella
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Dipartimento di Emergenza e Trapianti di Organo, University of Bari, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70100 Bari, Italy.
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Jovin IS, Stelzig G, Strelitz JC, Taborski U, Jovin A, Heidinger K, Klövekorn WP, Müller-Berghaus G. Post-operative course of coronary artery bypass surgery patients who pre-donate autologous blood. Int J Cardiol 2003; 92:235-9. [PMID: 14659858 DOI: 10.1016/s0167-5273(03)00091-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pre-operative autologous blood donation is used to reduce the need of allogeneic blood in patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery operations, but it is not clear what impact the blood donation has on the post-operative course of these patients. METHODS We studied the post-operative course of 210 patients who pre-donated autologous blood before their coronary bypass operation (donors) and of 67 patients who were eligible to pre-donate but did not (controls). RESULTS The clinical variables and the technical operative parameters of the patients in the two groups were similar. There was no significant difference between the duration of assisted ventilation post-operatively (756 +/- 197 vs. 802 +/- 395 min; P=0.54) or length of stay in the intensive care unit (1.8 +/- 1.1 vs. 1.7 +/- 0.9 days; P=0.52) of the two groups. The number of autologous units of packed red cells and of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) received by the donors was significantly higher than the number of units of allogeneic packed red cells (1.5 +/- 0.9 vs. 0.3 +/- 0.9; P=0.001) and the units of homologous FFP received by the controls (2.3 +/- 0.8 vs. 0.6 +/- 1; P=0.001). CONCLUSIONS We found no evidence that autologous blood donation exerted a negative influence on the post-operative course of patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery. Patients who pre-donated blood received no allogeneic blood products, but the number of autologous blood products received by donors was higher than the number of blood products received by patients who did not pre-donate.
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- Ion S Jovin
- Department of Hemostaseology and Transfusion Medicine, Max-Planck-Institut für Physiologische und Klinische Forschung, Kerckhoff-Klinik, Bad Nauheim, Germany.
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Rubens FD. Cardiopulmonary bypass technology transfer: musings of a cardiac surgeon. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2003; 13:485-99. [PMID: 12160305 DOI: 10.1163/156856202320253974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The development of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) has been one of the greatest technical advancements in cardiovascular medicine. With heparin anticoagulation, this device can safely replace the circulatory and gas-exchanging functions of the heart and lung, facilitating complex cardiac operations. Limitations still exist however, related to blood reactions at the biomaterial surface, such as cell activation, inflammation and low-grade thrombosis. In this brief review, the thought processes which paralleled the development of CPB biocompatible surfaces such as heparin-coating, will be explored, as well as current theories on the suspected mechanisms by which heparin-coated surfaces act as an anti-inflammatory device during CPB. Results with new surfaces for CPB designed to capitalize on superior protein adsorption properties, such as surface modifying additive (SMA) and poly (2-methoxyethylacrylate) (PMEA), will also be described. Finally, the significance of biomaterial-independent blood activation will be discussed, emphasizing the current need to develop strategies utilizing optimal biomaterials, modified surgical technique and pharmacologic therapy to minimize the systemic complications of CPB.
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- F D Rubens
- Ottawa Heart Institute, Ontario, Canada.
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Muriithi EW, Belcher PR, Menys VC. Preoperative platelet inhibition and bleeding after cardiopulmonary bypass. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2003; 125:739. [PMID: 12658225 DOI: 10.1067/mtc.2003.332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Rubens FD, Mesana T. Surface Modified Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuits: Modifying the Inflammatory Response. Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2002. [DOI: 10.1177/108925320200600404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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As a consequence of an aging population demographic, now more than ever, researchers in cardiac surgery must focus on means to improve the methods and technologies related to cardiopulmonary bypass. This review presents a classification of the currently available options for biomaterial modification for cardiopulmonary bypass circuits. Hypotheses are given relating the mechanism of action by which some of these surfaces afford improved biocompatibility. Finally, nonpharmacologic biomaterial-independent strategies for minimizing the effects of cardiopulmonary bypass, such as the use of hemofiltration and leukocyte filtration, and the minimization of the use of cardiotomy suction blood are outlined.
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- F. D. Rubens
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Room H211, 40 Ruskin St., Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4W7, Canada
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Belcher PR, Muriithi EW. Postoperative bleeding after coronary artery bypass surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. Anesth Analg 2002; 95:1466; author reply 1467. [PMID: 12401657 DOI: 10.1097/00000539-200211000-00086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Serebruany V, McKenzie M, Meister A, Fuzaylov S, Gurbel P, Atar D, Gattis W, O'Connor C. Whole blood impedance aggregometry for the assessment of platelet function in patients with congestive heart failure (EPCOT Trial). Eur J Heart Fail 2002; 4:461-7. [PMID: 12167384 DOI: 10.1016/s1388-9842(02)00026-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Data from small studies have shown the presence of platelet abnormalities in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). We sought to characterize the diagnostic utility of the whole blood aggregometry (WBA) in a random outpatient CHF population. METHODS Blood samples were obtained for measurement of whole blood aggregation, shear-induced closure time, platelet contractile force, expression of GP IIb/IIIa, and P-selectin in 100 consecutive patients with CHF. RESULTS Substantial inter-individual variability of platelet characteristics exists in patients with CHF. There were no statistically significant differences when patients were divided by the incidence of vascular events, emergency revascularization needs, survival, or etiology of heart failure. Surprisingly, aspirin use did not affect instrument readings as well. Whole blood aggregometry correlates well with the closure time (r(2)=0.587), and with GP IIb/IIIa expression (r(2)=0.435). Significant but less strong correlation has been observed for the WBA with platelet P-selectin expression (r(2)=0.295), and no correlation was present for the platelet contractile force measures (r(2)=0.030). CONCLUSIONS Despite the fact that patients with heart failure enrolled in the EPCOT trial exhibited marginal, sometimes oppositely directed changes, in their platelet characteristics, whole blood impedance aggregometry is indeed capable to serve as a valuable diagnostic tool, and may be successfully used as an established screening device in this population. Ability of the whole blood aggregometry to predict clinical outcomes, or for the monitoring of anti-platelet agents in CHF patients, will be evaluated in the ongoing clinical trials.
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- V Serebruany
- Sinai Hospital, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21215, USA.
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Muriithi EW, Belcher PR, Menys VC. Platelet dysfunction, platelet function tests and cardiopulmonary bypass with heparin anticoagulation. Thromb Res 2002; 107:81-2;author reply 83-4. [PMID: 12413594 DOI: 10.1016/s0049-3848(02)00209-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Muriithi EW, Belcher PR. Heparin and time-dependent platelet dysfunction during cardiac surgery. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis 2002; 13:73-4. [PMID: 11994572 DOI: 10.1097/00001721-200201000-00012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Mentzelopoulos SD, Kokotsakis JN, Romana CN, Karamichali EA. Intracoronary thrombolysis and intraaortic balloon counterpulsation for the emergency treatment of probable coronary embolism after repair of an acute ascending aortic dissection. Anesth Analg 2001; 93:56-9, TOC. [PMID: 11429339 DOI: 10.1097/00000539-200107000-00013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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IMPLICATIONS This report shows that if diffuse coronary thromboembolism is encountered during ascending aortic dissection-repair, the option of combining single-bolus, intracoronary thrombolysis with intraaortic balloon counterpulsation should be considered.
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- S D Mentzelopoulos
- Departments of Anesthesiology and Second Division of Cardiac Surgery, Evangelismos General Hospital, Athens, Greece.
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Muriithi EW, Belcher PR. Heparin and platelet function. Ann Thorac Surg 2001; 72:320-1. [PMID: 11465223 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(01)02448-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Muriithi EW, Belcher PR, Rao JN, Chaudhry MA, Nicol D, Wheatley DJ. The effects of heparin and extracorporeal circulation on platelet counts and platelet microaggregation during cardiopulmonary bypass. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2000; 120:538-43. [PMID: 10962416 DOI: 10.1067/mtc.2000.108164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cardiopulmonary bypass is associated with platelet activation and reduced platelet counts. Platelet activation may artifactually lower platelet counts by causing aggregation. In vivo platelet activation may increase existent platelet microaggregation ex vivo. We studied platelet counts and existent platelet microaggregation at different stages of cardiopulmonary bypass. METHODS Twenty-one patients were studied before and after heparinization (300 U. kg(-1)) and at the end of cardiopulmonary bypass. Unaggregated (or single) platelets were counted in hirudin-anticoagulated blood, and total platelets were counted in ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid-anticoagulated blood. RESULTS The total platelet count, 198 +/- 61 x 10(9). L(-1), was unaffected by heparin and stayed at 197 +/- 60 x 10(9). L(-1) (P =.7) but fell during extracorporeal circulation; the hemodilution-corrected count was 163 +/- 52 x 10(9). L(-1) (P =.0004). Heparinization reduced the unaggregated platelet count from (mean +/- 1 SD) 178 +/- 62 x 10(9). L(-1) to 155 +/- 60 x 10(9). L(-1) (P =.0001). Extracorporeal circulation had little additional effect. The hemodilution-corrected count was 142 +/- 48 x 10(9). L(-1) (P =.6). CONCLUSIONS Heparinization caused platelet activation and increased existent platelet microaggregation ex vivo. During extracorporeal circulation, there was a reduction in total platelets that was greater than could be explained by hemodilution alone, but the unaggregated platelet count did not change significantly when corrected for hemodilution. Furthermore, the increased platelet microaggregation observed after heparinization was no longer evident after this loss. These findings suggest that during extracorporeal circulation, the platelets that formed into microaggregates after heparinization were lost from the circulation in preference to single platelets.
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- E W Muriithi
- University of Glasgow Department of Cardiac Surgery, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland.
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