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Echeverri Lombana MDLP, Sanín Hoyos A, Echeverri Mallarino V, García Peña Á, Gomar Sancho C. Spinal anesthesia does not cause left ventricular dysfunction in patients older than 60 years without cardiovascular disease. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA Y REANIMACION 2023; 70:140-147. [PMID: 36842680 DOI: 10.1016/j.redare.2022.01.007] [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: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Elderly patients are undergoing surgery more frequently than ever. In this population, spinal anesthesia, which is known to cause sympathetic blockade associated with arterial vasodilation, is proposed as an excellent option. However, its effects on left ventricular systolic function have not been studied. OBJECTIVES To evaluate left ventricular systolic function by transthoracic echocardiography in patients older than 60 years, without prior cardiovascular disease, under spinal anesthesia. PATIENTS AND METHODS Prospective observational study with a total of 54 patients older than 60 years without prior cardiovascular disease, in whom, after the completion of subarachnoid anesthesia with hyperbaric 0.5% bupivacaine with sensory block equal to or greater than T10, left ventricular systolic function was measured using MAPSE. In addition, CI-IVC, LVOT-VTI and CO were measured. Values at 5 min after the blockade were compared with those obtained previously. RESULTS A 3.3% decrease in MAPSE and a slight decrease in LVOT-VTI and CO were found, with no statistical or clinical significance. 14.8% of the patients presented MAP equal to or less than 60 mmHg. Comparison of echocardiographic changes between hypotensive and non-hypotensive patients was not statistically significant or clinically relevant. DISCUSSION Our study shows that spinal anesthesia with anesthetic level T10 or higher in patients older than 60 years without cardiovascular disease is a safe technique since it does not significantly alter echocardiographic parameters measuring left ventricular systolic function.
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- M de la P Echeverri Lombana
- Departamento de Anestesiología, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia.
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- Departamento de Anestesiología, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Departamento de Anestesiología, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Departamento de Cardiología, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Universidad de Barcelona y Universidad de Manresa, GRinDoSSeP, Spain
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Joshi P, Borde D, Asegaonkar B, Daunde V, Joshi S, Jaspara A. Utility of E point septal separation as screening tool for left ventricular ejection fraction in perioperative settings by anesthetists. Ann Card Anaesth 2022; 25:304-310. [PMID: 35799558 PMCID: PMC9387623 DOI: 10.4103/aca.aca_128_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background and Aims Left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction is a common cause of hemodynamic disturbance perioperatively and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Echocardiographic evaluation of left ventricular systolic function (LVSF) has great clinical utility. This study was aimed to test the hypothesis that LVSF assessed by an anesthetist using mitral valve E Point Septal Separation (EPSS) has a significant correlation with that assessed using modified Simpson's method perioperatively. Methods This prospective observational study included 100 patients scheduled for elective surgeries. Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) was performed preoperatively within 24 hours of surgery by an anesthetist as per American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) guidelines. EPSS measurements were obtained in parasternal long-axis view while volumetric assessment of LV ejection fraction (EF) used apical four-chamber view. Bivariate analysis of EPSS and LV EF was done by testing Pearson correlation coefficient. Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve constructed to obtain area under curve (AUC) and Youden's Index. Results The mean value of mitral valve EPSS was 7.18 ± 3.95 mm. The calculated mean LV EF value using volumetric analysis was 56.31 ± 11.92%. LV dysfunction as per ASE guidelines is present in 28% of patients. EPSS was statistically significantly related to LV EF negatively with a Pearson coefficient of -0.74 (P < 0.0001). AUC of ROC curve 0.950 (P < 0.0001) suggesting a statistically significant correlation between EPSS and LV EF. Youden's index of EPSS value 7 mm was obtained to predict LV systolic dysfunction. Conclusion Mitral valve EPSS shows a significant negative correlation with gold standard LVEF measurement for LVSF estimation. It can very well be used to assess LVSF perioperatively by anesthetists with brief training.
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- Pooja Joshi
- Department of Cardiac Anesthesia, Ozone Anesthesia Group, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Cardiac Anesthesia, Ozone Anesthesia Group, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Cardiac Anesthesia, Ozone Anesthesia Group, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Cardiac Anesthesia, Ozone Anesthesia Group, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Cardiac Anesthesia, Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Narayana Hospitals, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Anesthesia, Fortis Hospitals, Mulund, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Elouardi Y, Zarrouki Y, Darouich H, Khallouki M. Fatal venous air embolism during lumbar spondylolisthesis surgery. Indian J Anaesth 2021; 65:171-173. [PMID: 33776100 PMCID: PMC7983818 DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_575_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2020] [Revised: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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- Youssef Elouardi
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Mohamed VI University Health Center, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Mohamed VI University Health Center, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Mohamed VI University Health Center, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Mohamed VI University Health Center, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
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Premkumar M, Kajal K, Kulkarni AV, Gupta A, Divyaveer S. Point-of-Care Echocardiography and Hemodynamic Monitoring in Cirrhosis and Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure in the COVID-19 Era. J Intensive Care Med 2021; 36:511-523. [PMID: 33438491 DOI: 10.1177/0885066620988281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Point-of-Care (POC) transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is transforming the management of patients with cirrhosis presenting with septic shock, acute kidney injury, hepatorenal syndrome and acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) by correctly assessing the hemodynamic and volume status at the bedside using combined echocardiography and POC ultrasound (POCUS). When POC TTE is performed by the hepatologist or intensivist in the intensive care unit (ICU), and interpreted remotely by a cardiologist, it can rule out cardiovascular conditions that may be contributing to undifferentiated shock, such as diastolic dysfunction, myocardial infarction, myocarditis, regional wall motion abnormalities and pulmonary embolism. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a delay in seeking medical treatment, reduced invasive interventions and deferment in referrals leading to "collateral damage" in critically ill patients with liver disease. Thus, the use of telemedicine in the ICU (Tele-ICU) has integrated cardiology, intensive care, and hepatology practices across the spectrum of ICU, operating room, and transplant healthcare. Telecardiology tools have improved bedside diagnosis when introduced as part of COVID-19 care by remote supervision and interpretation of POCUS and echocardiographic data. In this review, we present the contemporary approach of using POC echocardiography and offer a practical guide for primary care hepatologists and gastroenterologists for cardiac assessment in critically ill patients with cirrhosis and ACLF. Evidenced based use of Tele-ICU can prevent delay in cardiac diagnosis, optimize safe use of expert resources and ensure timely care in the setting of critically ill cirrhosis, ACLF and liver transplantation in the COVID-19 era.
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- Madhumita Premkumar
- Department of Hepatology, 29751Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, 29751Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Hepatology, 78470Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Cardiology, 29751Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Nephrology, 29751Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Nagre AS. Focus-assessed transthoracic echocardiography: Implications in perioperative and intensive care. Ann Card Anaesth 2020; 22:302-308. [PMID: 31274494 PMCID: PMC6639886 DOI: 10.4103/aca.aca_88_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Transthoracic echocardiography is a potent and appealing diagnostic tool by virtue of rapidity, noninvasiveness, and repeatability. Focus-assessed transthoracic echocardiography (FATE) forms quick guidance to interpret the echocardiographic information and relates it to the clinical context. It can be applied in the perioperative period, intensive care units (ICUs), and emergency situations, in trauma and as resuscitation aids. FATE intents to assess cardiac function including contractility, chamber size and hypertrophy, valvular dysfunction, cardiac tamponade, and pericardial and pleural effusions. Thence, FATE has become a quintessential scanning tool perioperatively and in ICUs.
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- Amarja Sachin Nagre
- Department of Anaesthesia, Kamalnayan Bajaj Hospital, Aurangabad,Maharashtra, India
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Divatia JV. Change of guard at the Indian Journal of Anaesthesia. Indian J Anaesth 2019; 63:961-962. [PMID: 31879418 PMCID: PMC6921316 DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_893_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Accepted: 12/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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- Jigeeshu V Divatia
- Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. E-mail:
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Hao GW, Liu Y, Ma GG, Hou JY, Zhu DM, Liu L, Zhang Y, Liu H, Zhuang YM, Luo Z, Tu GW, Yang XM, Chen HY. Reliability of three-dimensional color flow Doppler and two-dimensional pulse wave Doppler transthoracic echocardiography for estimating cardiac output after cardiac surgery. Cardiovasc Ultrasound 2019; 17:5. [PMID: 30944001 PMCID: PMC6448273 DOI: 10.1186/s12947-019-0155-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2018] [Accepted: 03/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Three-dimensional color flow Doppler (3DCF) is a new convenient technique for cardiac output (CO) measurement. However, to date, no one has evaluated the accuracy of 3DCF echocardiography for CO measurement after cardiac surgery. Therefore, this single-center, prospective study was designed to evaluate the reliability of three-dimensional color flow and two-dimensional pulse wave Doppler (2D-PWD) transthoracic echocardiography for estimating cardiac output after cardiac surgery. METHODS Post-cardiac surgical patients with a good acoustic window and a low dose or no dose of vasoactive drugs (norepinephrine < 0.05 μg/kg/min) were enrolled for CO estimation. Three different methods (third generation FloTrac/Vigileo™ [FT/V] system as the reference method, 3DCF, and 2D-PWD) were used to estimate CO before and after interventions (baseline, after volume expansion, and after a dobutamine test). RESULTS A total of 20 patients were enrolled in this study, and 59 pairs of CO measurements were collected (one pair was not included because of increasing drainage after the dobutamine test). Pearson's coefficients were 0.260 between the CO-FT/V and CO-PWD measurements and 0.729 between the CO-FT/V and CO-3DCF measurements. Bland-Altman analysis showed the bias between the absolute values of CO-FT/V and CO-PWD measurements was - 0.6 L/min with limits of agreement between - 3.3 L/min and 2.2 L/min, with a percentage error (PE) of 61.3%. The bias between CO-FT/V and CO-3DCF was - 0.14 L/min with limits of agreement between - 1.42 L /min and 1.14 L/min, with a PE of 29.9%. Four-quadrant plot analysis showed the concordance rate between ΔCO-PWD and ΔCO-3FT/V was 93.3%. CONCLUSIONS In a comparison with the FT/V system, 3DCF transthoracic echocardiography could accurately estimate CO in post-cardiac surgical patients, and the two methods could be considered interchangeable. Although 2D-PWD echocardiography was not as accurate as the 3D technique, its ability to track directional changes was reliable.
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- Guang-Wei Hao
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 180 Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Echocardiography, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 180 Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 180 Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 180 Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 180 Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 180 Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 180 Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 180 Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 180 Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 180 Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 180 Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 180 Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Echocardiography, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 180 Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China.
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