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Jiménez-Rivera JJ, Álvarez-Castillo A, Ferrer-Rodríguez J, Iribarren-Sarrías JL, García-González MJ, Jorge-Pérez P, Lacalzada-Almeida J, Pérez-Hernández R, Montoto-López J, Martínez-Sanz R. Preconditioning with levosimendan reduces postoperative low cardiac output in moderate-severe systolic dysfunction patients who will undergo elective coronary artery bypass graft surgery: a cost-effective strategy. J Cardiothorac Surg 2020; 15:108. [PMID: 32448319 PMCID: PMC7245898 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-020-01140-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Patients with moderate-severe systolic dysfunction undergoing coronary artery bypass graft have a higher incidence of postoperative low cardiac output. Preconditioning with levosimendan may be a useful strategy to prevent this complication. In this context, design cost-effective strategies like preconditioning with levosimendan may become necessary. Methods In a sequential assignment of patients with Left Ventricle Ejection Fraction less than 40%, two strategies were compared in terms of cost-effectiveness: standard care (n = 41) versus preconditioning with Levosimendan (n = 13). The adverse effects studied included: postoperative new-onset atrial fibrillation, low cardiac output, renal failure and prolonged mechanical ventilation. The costs were evaluated using deterministic and probabilistic sensitivity analysis, and Monte Carlo simulations were performed. Results Preconditioning with levosimendan in moderate to severe systolic dysfunction (Left Ventricle Ejection Fraction < 40%), was associated with a lower incidence of postoperative low cardiac output in elective coronary artery bypass graft surgery 2(15.4%) vs 25(61%) (P < 0.01) and lesser intensive care unit length of stay 2(1–4) vs 4(3–6) days (P = 0.03). Average cost on levosimendan group was 14,792€ while the average cost per patient without levosimendan was 17,007€. Patients with no complications represented 53.8% of the total in the levosimendan arm, as compared to 31.7% in the non-levosimendan arm. In all Montecarlo simulations for sensitivity analysis, use of levosimendan was less expensive and more effective. Conclusions Preconditioning with levosimendan, is a cost-effective strategy preventing postoperative low cardiac output in patients with moderate-severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction undergoing elective coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
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Affiliation(s)
- Juan José Jiménez-Rivera
- Department of Intensive Care, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, La Laguna Tenerife, S.C.Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
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- Department of Intensive Care, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, La Laguna Tenerife, S.C.Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
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- Health Economist, University of La Laguna, La Laguna, Tenerife, S.C.Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
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- Department of Intensive Care, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, La Laguna Tenerife, S.C.Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, La Laguna, Tenerife, S.C.Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, La Laguna, Tenerife, S.C.Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, La Laguna, Tenerife, S.C.Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
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- Department of Intensive Care, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, La Laguna Tenerife, S.C.Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, La Laguna, Tenerife, S.C.Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, La Laguna, Tenerife, S.C.Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
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Levosimendan: new indications and evidence for reduction in perioperative mortality? Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2018; 29:454-61. [PMID: 27168089 DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000000357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW In the last years, the perioperative use of levosimendan in cardiac surgery patients is spreading. Moreover, newer indications have been suggested such as the treatment of sepsis-associated myocardial dysfunction. In the present review, we discuss the most recent evidences in these settings. RECENT FINDINGS Levosimendan has been seemingly confirmed to reduce mortality in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. In particular, it appears to be the only inotropic drug to have a favorable effect on survival in any clinical setting. Moreover, levosimendan has been shown to exert a cardioprotective action and to reduce acute kidney injury, renal replacement therapy, and ICU stay in cardiac surgery patients. Finally, levosimendan has been suggested to reduce mortality in patients with severe sepsis and to improve renal outcomes in critically ill patients. SUMMARY Although a strong rationale likely exists to use levosimendan in the setting of perioperative and critical care medicine, evidence mainly comes from small and often poor-quality randomized clinical trials, whose results acquire significance only when pooled in meta-analyses. Moreover, some aspects related to which subgroups of patients may derive the most benefits from receiving levosimendan, to the optimal timing of administration, and to the potential adverse effects need to be further clarified. Important insights will be hopefully provided soon by the several large multicenter investigations which are currently ongoing.
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