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Vale JD, Kantor E, Papin G, Sonneville R, Braham W, Para M, Montravers P, Longrois D, Provenchère S. Femoro-axillary versus femoro-femoral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for refractory cardiogenic shock: A monocentric retrospective study. Perfusion 2024:2676591241261330. [PMID: 38867368 DOI: 10.1177/02676591241261330] [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: 06/14/2024]
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RATIONALE For veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), the femoral artery is the preferred cannulation site (femoro-femoral: Vf-Af). This results in retrograde aortic flow, which increases the left ventricular afterload and can lead to severe pulmonary edema and thrombosis of the cardiac chambers. Right axillary artery cannulation (femoral-axillary: Vf-Aa) provides partial anterograde aortic flow, which may prevent some complications. This study aimed to compare the 90-day mortality and complication rates between VF-AA and VF-AF. METHODS Consecutive adult patients with cardiogenic shock who received peripheral VA-ECMO between 2013 and 2019 at our institution were retrospectively included. The exclusion criteria were refractory cardiac arrest, multiple VA-ECMO implantations due to vascular access changes, weaning failure, or ICU readmission. A statistical approach using inverse probability of treatment weighting was used to estimate the effect of the cannulation site on the outcomes. The primary endpoint was the 90-day mortality. The secondary endpoints were vascular access complications, stroke, and other complications related to retrograde blood flow. Outcomes were estimated using logistic regression analysis. RESULTS VA-ECMO was performed on 534 patients. Patients with refractory cardiac arrest (n = 77 (14%)) and those supported by multiple VA-ECMO (n = 92, (17%)) were excluded. Out of the 333 patients studied (n = 209 Vf-Aa; n = 124 VF-AF), the main indications for VA-ECMO implantation were post-cardiotomy (33%, n = 109), dilated cardiomyopathy (20%, n = 66), post-cardiac transplantation (15%, n = 50), acute myocardial infarction (14%, n = 46) and other etiologies (18%, n = 62). The median SOFA score was 9 [7-11], and the crude 90-day mortality rate was 53% (n = 175). After IPTW, the 90-day mortality was similar in the Vf-Aa and VF-AF groups (54% vs 58%, IPTW-OR = 0.84 [0.54-1.29]). Axillary artery cannulation was associated with significantly fewer local infections (OR = 0.21, 95% CI:0.09-0.51), limb ischemia (OR = 0.37, 95% CI:0.17-0.84), bowel ischemia (OR = 0.16, 95% CI:0.05-0.51) and pulmonary edema (OR = 0.52, 95% CI:0.29-0.92) episodes, but with a higher rate of stroke (OR = 2.87, 95% CI:1.08-7.62) than femoral artery cannulation. CONCLUSION Compared to VF-AF, axillary cannulation was associated with similar 90-day mortality rates. The high rate of stroke associated with axillary artery cannulation requires further investigation.
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- Julien Do Vale
- Anesthesiology and Surgical Critical Care Department, DMU PARABOL, AP-HP, Bichat Hospital, Paris, France
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- Anesthesiology and Surgical Critical Care Department, DMU PARABOL, AP-HP, Bichat Hospital, Paris, France
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- Anesthesiology and Surgical Critical Care Department, DMU PARABOL, AP-HP, Bichat Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine and Infectious Diseases, AP-HP, Bichat Hospital, Paris, France
- UMR1148, LVTS, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Assistance Publique Des Hopitaux de Paris, Bichat Hospital, Service de Chirurgie Cardiaque, Paris Diderot University, Sorbonne Paris Cité, INSERM/Paris Diderot University, Paris, France
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- Assistance Publique Des Hopitaux de Paris, Bichat Hospital, Service de Chirurgie Cardiaque, Paris Diderot University, Sorbonne Paris Cité, INSERM/Paris Diderot University, Paris, France
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- Anesthesiology and Surgical Critical Care Department, DMU PARABOL, AP-HP, Bichat Hospital, Paris, France
- INSERM Unit U1152, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Anesthesiology and Surgical Critical Care Department, DMU PARABOL, AP-HP, Bichat Hospital, Paris, France
- INSERM Unit U1148, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Anesthesiology and Surgical Critical Care Department, DMU PARABOL, AP-HP, Bichat Hospital, Paris, France
- INSERM CIC-EC 1425, AP-HP, Bichat Hospital, Paris, France
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Pan T, Zhou X, Pan J, Chen B, Xu C, Xu Z, Dong P, Yu T. Axillary vein as an alternative venous access site for VV-ECMO cannulation: a case report. J Cardiothorac Surg 2024; 19:122. [PMID: 38481279 PMCID: PMC10935936 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-024-02600-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Ultrasound-guided percutaneous axillary vein cannulation can reduce cannulation failure and mechanical complications, is as safe and effective as internal jugular vein cannulation, and is superior to subclavian vein cannulation using landmark technique. As far, reports of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) with percutaneous axillary vein cannulation are rare. CASE PRESENTATION A 64-year-old man presenting with dyspnea and chest tightness after aspirating sewage was admitted to the emergency department. Computed tomography (CT) showed diffuse exudation of both lungs and arterial blood gas analysis showed an oxygenation index of 86. He was diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and intubated for deteriorated oxygenation. Despite the combination therapy of protective mechanical ventilation and prone position, the patient's oxygenation deteriorated further, accompanied with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, which indicated the requirement of support with VV-ECMO. However, vascular ultrasound detected multiple thrombus within bilateral internal jugular veins. As an alternative, right axillary vein was chosen as the access site of return cannula. Subsequently, femoral-axillary VV-ECMO was successfully implemented under the ultrasound guidance, and the patient's oxygenation was significantly improved. Unfortunately, the patient died of hyperkalemia-induced ventricular fibrillation after 36 h of VV-ECMO running. Despite the poor prognosis, the blood flow during ECMO run was stable, and we observed no bleeding complication, vascular injury, or venous return disorder. CONCLUSIONS Axillary vein is a feasible alternative access site of return cannula for VV-ECMO if internal jugular vein access were unavailable.
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- Tao Pan
- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Ningbo No.2 Hospital, Ningbo, 315000, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Ningbo No.2 Hospital, Ningbo, 315000, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Ningbo No.2 Hospital, Ningbo, 315000, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Ningbo No.2 Hospital, Ningbo, 315000, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Ningbo No.2 Hospital, Ningbo, 315000, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Ningbo No.2 Hospital, Ningbo, 315000, Zhejiang, China
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- Baihe Street Community Health Services of Yinzhou District, Ningbo, 315000, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ningbo No.2 Hospital, Ningbo, 315000, Zhejiang, China.
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Radwan M, Baghdadi K, Popov AF, Sandoval Boburg R, Risteski P, Schlensak C, Walter T, Berger R, Emrich F. Right Axillary Artery Cannulation for Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Postcardiotomy Patients: A Single-Center Experience. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:2040. [PMID: 38004089 PMCID: PMC10673577 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59112040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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Background and Objectives: To analyze the patient outcome and complication rate of axillary artery cannulation for veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in patients who could not be weaned from cardiopulmonary bypass after cardiothoracic surgery. Materials and Methods: We analyzed the data of 179 patients who were supported with VA-ECMO with femoral-axillary access (FA VA-ECMO) after cardiothoracic surgery between January 2014 and January 2019 in our department. Patients requiring central aortic cannulation and patients with respiratory failure requiring veno-venous ECMO were excluded. Primary outcomes were in-hospital mortality and 1-year survival rate of patients who were weaned from VA-ECMO support. Secondary outcomes were cannulation-related complications at the axillary site, VA-ECMO-related complications, and systemic complications. Results: In our cohort, 60 (33.5%) patients were female. Mean age was 67.0 ± 10.9 years. Overall, 78 (43.5%) patients were operated upon electively, 37 (20.7%) patients underwent urgent surgery, and 64 (35.8%) patients underwent emergency surgical treatment. Sixty-seven patients (37.4%) were resuscitated preoperatively. The mean duration of VA-ECMO support was 8.4 ± 5.1 days. Weaning from VA-ECMO was successful in 87 (48.6%) patients; 62 (34.6%) patients survived the hospital stay. The 1-year survival rate was 74%. Subclavian bleeding occurred in 24 (13.4%) patients, femoral bleeding in 4 (2.2%) patients, ischemia of the upper limb in 11 (6.1%) patients, intracerebral bleeding in 9 (5%) patients, and stroke in 19 (10.6%) patients. Conclusions: In patients with acute LV dysfunction after cardiothoracic surgery who cannot be weaned from cardiopulmonary bypass, right axillary artery cannulation is a safe and reliable method for VA-ECMO support with an acceptable complication rate.
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- Medhat Radwan
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital of Tuebingen, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany; (M.R.); (R.S.B.); (C.S.)
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe University, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany (T.W.); (F.E.)
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- Division for Cardiothoracic, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, 30625 Hannover, Germany;
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital of Tuebingen, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany; (M.R.); (R.S.B.); (C.S.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Zuerich, 8091 Zuerich, Switzerland;
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital of Tuebingen, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany; (M.R.); (R.S.B.); (C.S.)
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe University, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany (T.W.); (F.E.)
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital of Tuebingen, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany; (M.R.); (R.S.B.); (C.S.)
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe University, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany (T.W.); (F.E.)
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Kolaitis NA. Lung Transplantation for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Chest 2023; 164:992-1006. [PMID: 37150504 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2023.04.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
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TOPIC IMPORTANCE Even though patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension have multiple therapeutic options, the disease can be refractory despite appropriate management. In patients with end-stage pulmonary arterial hypertension, lung transplantation has the potential both to extend survival and improve health-related quality of life. Pulmonary arterial hypertension is the only major diagnostic indication for transplantation that is not a parenchymal pulmonary process, and thus the care of these patients is unique. REVIEW FINDINGS This review focuses on the complexities of lung transplantation for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension, presents the updated referral and listing criteria, and discusses the inequities in the organ allocation process that impact this disease group and the strategies to optimize outcomes for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension who require lung transplantation. SUMMARY Lung transplantation is an effective and lifesaving therapy for patients with end-stage lung disease. Sadly, patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension face many challenges as it relates to transplantation including higher perioperative risks, inequities in the allocation system, and less favorable long-term outcomes. This review covers the complexities of transplantation in patients with pulmonary vascular disease.
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- Nicholas A Kolaitis
- Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA.
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Yu J, Yu W, Zeng H, Gao J, Xiong J. Case report: Surgery combined with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for a patient with type A aortic dissection complicated with myocardial infarction after percutaneous coronary intervention. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1205373. [PMID: 37485265 PMCID: PMC10360360 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1205373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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Background Aortic dissection (AD) is a severe cardiovascular disease characterized by aortic rupture, aortic valve insufficiency, aortic branch lumen stenosis, and occlusion. Acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction may be the primary manifestation when aortic dissection affects the coronary artery, leading to delayed or missed diagnosis of aortic dissection, and preventing patients from receiving timely and comprehensive treatment. Simultaneous aortic repair and coronary artery bypass grafting surgery are controversial because of their high mortality rates. Personalized and optimal treatment plans for patients should be taken seriously based on their different conditions and treatment options. Case presentation A 42-year-old man who experienced 1 h of persistent precordialgia was admitted to a local second-level hospital for emergency treatment. Electrocardiogram (ECG) showed evidence of ST-segment elevation, and myocardial enzyme levels were CK-MB 18.35 ng/ml and troponin 0.42 ng/ml. The patient was treated for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and urgently sent to the interventional catheter room. Coronary angiography showed stenosis of the starting part of the right coronary artery trunk. Thus, stent implantation was performed, and the stenosis section recovered patency; however, postoperative precordialgia was not alleviated. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) revealed a type A AD. The patient was immediately transferred to a higher-level hospital, underwent emergency surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) ascending aorta replacement, SUN's procedure (total arch replacement and stented elephant trunk implantation), and simultaneous implantation of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and regained consciousness within intensive care unit care. ECMO was discontinued when hemodynamics stabilized. The patient ultimately recovered well and was discharged. Conclusion This case demonstrated that precordialgia is not limited to myocardial infarction but may also be accompanied by aortic dissection. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) can timely and effectively restore coronary artery perfusion, strive for the opportunity of aortic repair surgery, and can overcome pump failure caused by myocardial infarction, cardiopulmonary bypass, heart block time, and myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury. Personalized treatment is crucial for patients with complex type A aortic dissection.
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- Junjian Yu
- Department of Cardiac and Vascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Ningdu County People's Hospital, Ganzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiac and Vascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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Hartwig M, van Berkel V, Bharat A, Cypel M, Date H, Erasmus M, Hoetzenecker K, Klepetko W, Kon Z, Kukreja J, Machuca T, McCurry K, Mercier O, Opitz I, Puri V, Van Raemdonck D. The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) 2022 Expert Consensus Document: The use of mechanical circulatory support in lung transplantation. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2023; 165:301-326. [PMID: 36517135 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2022.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The use of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) in lung transplantation has been steadily increasing over the prior decade, with evolving strategies for incorporating support in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative settings. There is significant practice variability in the use of these techniques, however, and relatively limited data to help establish institutional protocols. The objective of the AATS Clinical Practice Standards Committee (CPSC) expert panel was to review the existing literature and establish recommendations about the use of MCS before, during, and after lung transplantation. METHODS The AATS CPSC assembled an expert panel of 16 lung transplantation physicians who developed a consensus document of recommendations. The panel was broken into subgroups focused on preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative support, and each subgroup performed a focused literature review. These subgroups formulated recommendation statements for each subtopic, which were evaluated by the entire group. The statements were then developed via discussion among the panel and refined until consensus was achieved on each statement. RESULTS The expert panel achieved consensus on 36 recommendations for how and when to use MCS in lung transplantation. These recommendations included the use of veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a bridging strategy in the preoperative setting, a preference for central veno-arterial ECMO over traditional cardiopulmonary bypass during the transplantation procedure, and the benefit of supporting selected patients with MCS postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS Achieving optimal results in lung transplantation requires the use of a wide range of strategies. MCS provides an important mechanism for helping these critically ill patients through the peritransplantation period. Despite the complex nature of the decision making process in the treatment of these patients, the expert panel was able to achieve consensus on 36 recommendations. These recommendations should provide guidance for professionals involved in the care of end-stage lung disease patients considered for transplantation.
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- Matthew Hartwig
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC.
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- Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- University Academic Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, Calif
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- University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Fla
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- Université Paris-Saclay and Marie Lannelongue Hospital, Le Plessis-Robinson, France
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- Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Mo
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Cavayas YA, Noly PE, Singh G, Lamarche Y. Controversies in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: Immediate versus watchful waiting for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation venting. JTCVS OPEN 2021; 8:70-76. [PMID: 36004177 PMCID: PMC9390622 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2021.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Schaefer AK, Distelmaier K, Riebandt J, Goliasch G, Bernardi MH, Zimpfer D, Laufer G, Wiedemann D. Access site complications of postcardiotomy extracorporeal life support. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2021; 164:1546-1558.e8. [PMID: 34949456 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2021.09.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 08/29/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the influence of primary arterial access in patients receiving peripheral postcardiotomy extracorporeal life support on associated complications and outcome. METHODS Of 573 consecutive patients requiring PC-ECLS between 2000 and 2019 at a single center, 436 were included in a retrospective analysis and grouped according to primary arterial extracorporeal life support access site. Survival and rate of access-site-related complications with special emphasis on fatal/disabling stroke were compared. RESULTS The axillary artery was cannulated in 250 patients (57.3%), whereas the femoral artery was used as primary arterial access in 186 patients (42.6%). There was no significant difference in 30-day (axillary: 62%; femoral: 64.7%; P = .561) and 1-year survival (axillary: 42.5%; femoral: 44.8%; P = .657). Cerebral computed tomography-confirmed stroke with a modified ranking scale ≥4 was significantly more frequent in the axillary group (axillary: n = 28, 11.2%; femoral: n = 4, 2.2%; P = .0003). Stroke localization was right hemispheric (n = 20; 62.5%); left hemispheric (n = 5; 15.6%), bilateral (n = 5; 15.6%), or infratentorial (n = 2; 6.25%). Although no difference in major cannulation site bleeding was observed, cannulation site change for bleeding was more frequent in the axillary group (axillary: n = 13; 5.2%; femoral: n = 2; 1.1%; P = .03). Clinically apparent limb ischemia was significantly more frequent in the femoral group (axillary: n = 12, 4.8%; femoral: n = 31, 16.7%; P < .0001). CONCLUSIONS Although survival did not differ, surgeons should be aware of access-site-specific complications when choosing peripheral PC-ECLS access. Although lower rates of limb ischemia and the advantage of antegrade flow seem beneficial for axillary cannulation, the high incidence of right hemispheric strokes in axillary artery cannulation should be considered.
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Cardiac Thoracic Vascular Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
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Welker C, Huang J, Ramakrishna H. Analysis of the 2020 EACTS/ELSO/STS/AATS Expert Guidelines on the Management of Adult Postcardiotomy Extracorporeal Life Support. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2021; 36:2207-2219. [PMID: 34332842 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2021.06.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Extracorporeal life support (ECLS), also known as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), increasingly is used in postcardiotomy (PC) shock to facilitate a bridge to sustained recovery, long-term mechanical support, or heart transplantation. Given increasing prevalence and complexity of PC-ECLS, a joint expert consensus guideline was created in 2020 for management of adult PC-ECLS by the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS), the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO), the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), and the American Association of Thoracic Surgery (AATS). The aim of this analysis was to comprehensively review the expert consensus guidelines, with particular emphasis on PC-ECLS candidacy, timing, cannula configuration, left ventricular distention, anticoagulation, ECLS weaning, and intensive care unit complications. This analysis finds the expert consensus guideline to be timely, pertinent, and clinically valuable, although there remains the need for larger clinical trials to codify best practices.
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- Carson Welker
- Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
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