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Mattei A, Strumia A, Benedetto M, Nenna A, Schiavoni L, Barbato R, Mastroianni C, Giacinto O, Lusini M, Chello M, Carassiti M. Perioperative Right Ventricular Dysfunction and Abnormalities of the Tricuspid Valve Apparatus in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery. J Clin Med 2023; 12:7152. [PMID: 38002763 PMCID: PMC10672350 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12227152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Right ventricular (RV) dysfunction frequently occurs after cardiac surgery and is linked to adverse postoperative outcomes, including mortality, reintubation, stroke, and prolonged ICU stays. While various criteria using echocardiography and hemodynamic parameters have been proposed, a consensus remains elusive. Distinctive RV anatomical features include its thin wall, which presents a triangular shape in a lateral view and a crescent shape in a cross-sectional view. Principal causes of RV dysfunction after cardiac surgery encompass ischemic reperfusion injury, prolonged ischemic time, choice of cardioplegia and its administration, cardiopulmonary bypass weaning characteristics, and preoperative risk factors. Post-left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation RV dysfunction is common but often transient, with a favorable prognosis upon resolution. There is an ongoing debate regarding the benefits of concomitant surgical repair of the RV in the presence of regurgitation. According to the literature, the gold standard techniques for assessing RV function are cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and hemodynamic assessment using thermodilution. Echocardiography is widely favored for perioperative RV function evaluation due to its accessibility, reproducibility, non-invasiveness, and cost-effectiveness. Although other techniques exist for RV function assessment, they are less common in clinical practice. Clinical management strategies focus on early detection and include intravenous drugs (inotropes and vasodilators), inhalation drugs (pulmonary vasodilators), ventilator strategies, volume management, and mechanical support. Bridging research gaps in this field is crucial to improving clinical outcomes associated with RV dysfunction in the near future.
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- Alessia Mattei
- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Operative Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (A.S.); (L.S.)
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Operative Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (A.S.); (L.S.)
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- Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Anesthesia and Intesive Care Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Via Albertoni 15, 40123 Bologna, Italy;
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Rome, Italy
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Operative Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (A.S.); (L.S.)
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Rome, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Rome, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Rome, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Rome, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Rome, Italy
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Operative Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (A.S.); (L.S.)
- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Research Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Rome, Italy
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The role of intraoperative pulmonary arterial catheterization data in determining the need for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in lung transplantation. TURKISH JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY 2021; 29:480-486. [PMID: 35096445 PMCID: PMC8762920 DOI: 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2021.20485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Background
This study aims to investigate predictive factors of identification of the need of patients for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support during lung transplantation.
Methods
A total of 63 patients (49 males, 14 females, mean age: 44.9±14.4 years; range, 14 to 64 years) who underwent lung transplantation in our institution between December 2016 and December 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. Demographic characteristics and perioperative clinical data of patients were recorded. After induction and pulmonary artery catheterization, cardiac output, mean pulmonary artery pressure, pulmonary capillary wedge pressure, cardiac index, pulmonary vascular resistance, systemic vascular resistance, and right atrial pressure were measured using the thermodilution technique.
Results
Thirty-three of the patients received extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support during surgery. The right atrial pressure (p<0.001), pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (p<0.002), mean pulmonary artery pressure (p<0.001), and pulmonary vascular resistance (p<0.001) were statistically significantly higher in the patients who required extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support intraoperatively. The systemic vascular resistance (p<0.032) was statistically significantly lower in the patients who required extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support intraoperatively. A mean pulmonary artery pressure of >39 mmHg (p<0.02) and a right atrial pressure of >12 mmHg (p<0.047) were independent risk factors for ECMO support intraoperatively during lung transplantation.
Conclusion
Predicting the need of intraoperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support is of utmost importance in timing the need for mechanical support, protecting the new graft from high mechanical ventilator pressures, and adequately maintaining hemodynamic stability.
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Korshin A, Grønlykke L, Nilsson JC, Møller-Sørensen H, Ihlemann N, Kjøller SM, Damgaard S, Lehnert P, Hassager C, Kjaergaard J, Ravn HB. Tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion is significantly reduced during uncomplicated coronary artery bypass surgery: A prospective observational study. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2019; 158:480-489. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2018.09.114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2018] [Revised: 09/23/2018] [Accepted: 09/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Korshin A, Grønlykke L, Nilsson JC, Møller-Sørensen H, Ihlemann N, Kjøller M, Damgaard S, Lehnert P, Hassager C, Kjaergaard J, Ravn HB. The feasibility of tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion performed by transesophageal echocardiography throughout heart surgery and its interchangeability with transthoracic echocardiography. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging 2018; 34:1017-1028. [DOI: 10.1007/s10554-018-1306-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2017] [Accepted: 01/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Ferrando-Castagnetto F, Ricca-Mallada R, Selios V, Ferrando R. Atrial Arrhythmias and Scintigraphic "D-shape" Sign in Pulmonary Artery Hypertension. World J Nucl Med 2017; 16:75-77. [PMID: 28217026 PMCID: PMC5314670 DOI: 10.4103/1450-1147.181152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Pulmonary hypertension significantly changes biventricular anatomy and physiology, frequently evolving to clinical deterioration and right ventricular failure. The case of a woman developing atrial arrhythmias complicating dipyridamole stress in concomitance with scintigraphic “D-shaped” left ventricle is briefly reported. Although rare, our finding may suggest that nonselective vasodilators should be used with caution in this clinical setting.
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- Federico Ferrando-Castagnetto
- Department of Cardiology, University Cardiovascular Center, School of Medicine, Republic University, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Department of Cardiology, University Cardiovascular Center, School of Medicine, Republic University, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Center, School of Medicine, Republic University, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Center, School of Medicine, Republic University, Montevideo, Uruguay
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Haraldsen P, Metzsch C, Lindstedt S, Algotsson L, Ingemansson R. Sevoflurane anesthesia during acute right ventricular ischemia in pigs preserves cardiac function better than propofol anesthesia. Perfusion 2016; 31:495-502. [PMID: 26960337 DOI: 10.1177/0267659116637134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The intention of the present study was to evaluate possible cardioprotective properties of inhalation anesthesia with sevoflurane. METHODS AND MATERIALS A porcine, open-chest model of right ventricular ischemia was used in 7 pigs receiving inhalation anesthesia with sevoflurane. The model was earlier developed and published by our group, using pigs receiving intravenous anesthesia with propofol. They served as controls. The animals were observed for three hours after the induction of right ventricular ischemia by ligation of the main branches supplying the right ventricular free wall. RESULTS In the sevoflurane group, the cardiac output recovered 2 hours after the induction of ischemia and intact right ventricular stroke work was observed. In the propofol group, no such recovery occurred. The release of troponin T was significantly lower than in the sevoflurane group. CONCLUSIONS Inhalation anesthesia with sevoflurane seems superior to intravenous anesthesia with propofol in acute right ventricular ischemic dysfunction.
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- Pernille Haraldsen
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Skane University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Skane University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Skane University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Skane University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Skane University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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King C, May CW, Williams J, Shlobin OA. Management of right heart failure in the critically ill. Crit Care Clin 2015; 30:475-98. [PMID: 24996606 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccc.2014.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Right ventricular failure complicates several commonly encountered conditions in the intensive care unit. Right ventricular dilation and paradoxic movement of the interventricular septum on echocardiography establishes the diagnosis. Right heart catheterization is useful in establishing the specific cause and aids clinicians in management. Principles of treatment focus on reversal of the underlying cause, optimization of right ventricular preload and contractility, and reduction of right ventricular afterload. Mechanical support with right ventricular assist device or veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation can be used in select patients who fail to improve with optimal medical therapy.
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- Christopher King
- Medical Critical Care Service, Inova Fairfax Hospital, 618 South Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA.
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- Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant Program, Inova Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22042, USA
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- Medical Critical Care Service, Inova Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22042, USA
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- Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Program, Inova Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22042, USA
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Perioperative management of pulmonary hypertension during lung transplantation (a lesson for other anaesthesia settings). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 61:434-45. [PMID: 25156939 DOI: 10.1016/j.redar.2014.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2013] [Revised: 04/19/2014] [Accepted: 05/12/2014] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Patients with pulmonary hypertension are some of the most challenging for an anaesthesiologist to manage. Pulmonary hypertension in patients undergoing surgical procedures is associated with high morbidity and mortality due to right ventricular failure, arrhythmias and ischaemia leading to haemodynamic instability. Lung transplantation is the only therapeutic option for end-stage lung disease. Patients undergoing lung transplantation present a variety of challenges for anaesthesia team, but pulmonary hypertension remains the most important. The purpose of this article is to review the anaesthetic management of pulmonary hypertension during lung transplantation, with particular emphasis on the choice of anaesthesia, pulmonary vasodilator therapy, inotropic and vasopressor therapy, and the most recent intraoperative monitoring recommendations to optimize patient care.
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Li J, Lee A, Cheng Y. A GPS Map for Pulmonary Hypertension: A Review of Imaging Modalities. Curr Hypertens Rep 2013; 15:650-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s11906-013-0392-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Current world literature. Curr Opin Cardiol 2012; 27:556-64. [PMID: 22874129 DOI: 10.1097/hco.0b013e32835793f0] [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: 11/25/2022]
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Imaging in heart failure: role of preoperative imaging and intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography for heart failure surgery. Int Anesthesiol Clin 2012; 50:55-82. [PMID: 22735720 DOI: 10.1097/aia.0b013e31825d8d80] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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