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Bolliger D, Gebhard CE. Unravelling the Impact of Gender Disparities in Cardiac Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2024; 38:1084-1087. [PMID: 38443204 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2024.02.006] [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] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Daniel Bolliger
- Clinic for Anaesthesia, Intermediate Care, Prehospital Emergency Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
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- Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Gemelli M, Italiano EG, Geatti V, Addonizio M, Cao I, Dimagli A, Dokollari A, Tarzia V, Gallo M, Ferrari E, Slaughter MS, Gerosa G. Optimizing Safety and Success: The Advantages of Bloodless Cardiac Surgery. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Outcomes in Jehovah's Witnesses. Curr Probl Cardiol 2024; 49:102078. [PMID: 37716536 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2023.102078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
Abstract
Transfusions are extremely frequent after cardiac surgery, and they have a considerable economic burden and impact on outcomes. Optimal patient blood management could play a fundamental role in reducing the rate of transfusion and Jehovah's Witnesses (JW) represent the ideal surrogate study population. This meta-analysis compares outcomes of JWs and non-JWs' patients undergoing cardiac surgery, assessing the safety of a bloodless cardiac surgery. A scoping review was conducted using a search strategy for studies assessing outcomes of JW undergoing cardiac surgery. The primary outcome was perioperative mortality, and a random-effects meta-analysis was performed. Ten studies were included in our meta-analysis, involving 780 JW patients refusing any type of transfusion ("JW") and 1182 patients accepting transfusion if needed ("non-JW"). 86% of non-JW patients received at least 1 transfusion. There was no significant difference in terms of perioperative mortality (OR 0.91; 95% CI 0.55-1.52; p = 0.72). The volume blood loss was significantly less in the JW (p = 0.001), while the rate of reoperation for bleeding was also lower, but not statistically significative, in the JW (p = 0.16). Both preoperative and postoperative hemoglobin and hematocrit were significantly higher in the JW. Therefore, we concluded that bloodless cardiac surgery is safe and early outcomes are similar between JW and non-JW patients: optimal patient blood management is fundamental in guarantying these results. Further studies are needed to assess if a limitation of transfusion could have a positive long-term impact on outcomes.
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- Marco Gemelli
- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery Research, Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, Main Line Health, Wynnewood, PA
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
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- Cardiac Surgery, Cardiocentro Ticino Institute, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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Garganeeva AA, Tukish OV, Kuzheleva EA, Fediunina VA, Kozlov BN. [Iron deficiency in cardiac surgery patients and the possibility of its correction at the preoperative stage]. KARDIOLOGIIA 2023; 63:68-76. [PMID: 37522830 DOI: 10.18087/cardio.2023.7.n2471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
Abstract
Among cardio-surgical patients, the prevalence of iron deficiency conditions reaches 70 %, and anemia is detected in less than 50% cases. Meanwhile, both anemia and latent iron deficiency are risk factors for adverse outcomes in cardio-surgical patients. These conditions are associated with a high frequency and greater volume of blood transfusions as well as with a longer stay in the hospital. Timely diagnosis and correction of iron deficiency, regardless of the presence of anemia, are mandatory at the stage of preoperative preparation. The use of oral iron medicines is limited by their low efficacy in this category of patients and a high risk of adverse events. Intravenous iron medicines have a high potential for correcting iron deficiency, and their efficacy and safety have been previously demonstrated. Administration of ferric carboxymaltose has proved beneficial in studies on iron deficiency correction in cardiological and cardio-surgical patients. In these patients, ferric carboxymaltose improved the dynamics of ferritin and hemoglobin, reduced the risk of blood transfusion, and decreased the duration of stay in the hospital. Preoperative intravenous administration of ferric carboxymaltose to cardio-surgical patients can improve clinical outcomes and the cost effectiveness of cardiac surgery.
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- A A Garganeeva
- Research Institute of Cardiology, Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences
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- Research Institute of Cardiology, Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences
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- Research Institute of Cardiology, Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences
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- Research Institute of Cardiology, Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences
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Kramer RS, Kelting T. Is It Time To Do Away With Conventional Ultrafiltration? Ann Thorac Surg 2023; 116:172. [PMID: 36963647 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2023.03.018] [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] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2023]
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- Robert S Kramer
- Department of Cardiovascular Services, Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall St, Portland, ME 04102.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Services, Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall St, Portland, ME 04102
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Straus S, Karabdic IH, Grabovica S, Hadzimehmedagic A, Djedovic M, Kabil E, Selimovic T, Granov N. How Important Impact of Low Level of Hematocrit Can Be on Outcome in Patients Undergoing Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery? Acta Inform Med 2023; 31:102-106. [PMID: 37711492 PMCID: PMC10498362 DOI: 10.5455/aim.2023.31.102-106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
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Background Cardiosurgical patients can be often anemic, and preoperative anaemia is associated with increased postoperative complications, as well as morbidity and mortality. Objective The present study was conducted aiming to determine the influence of lower preoperative hematocrit values on the early postoperative recovery of patients undergoing elective off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG). Methods Our retrospective study included 150 patients who underwent elective OPCABG surgery from September 2021 to December 2022 at the Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery University of Sarajevo. Patients were divided into two groups, anemic and non-anemic, with anemia defined as hemoglobin level <130g/l males and <120g/l females. Study observed comorbidities and early postoperative data. Results Overall prevalence of anemia in OPCABG patients was 36,6%, more frequent among older patients. Comorbidities as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, ejection fraction was quite similar in both groups, but body mass index was significantly higher in the group of patients with anemia (29.9% vs 28.4%). In early recovery period, vasopressors were more used in patients with anemia (63.6% vs 42.1%) and their doses were higher. Total drainage was higher in patients with anemia (744.45±45.72 ml vs 681.58±349.06 ml). Number of transfusions was higher in the group of patients with anemia: red blood cells (0.89±1.29 vs 0.29±0.84; p<0,05), fresh frozen plasma (0.65±1.13 vs 0.41±1.15; p<0,05) and platelets (0.11±0.57 vs 0,07±0.42; p>0,05). Duration of mechanical ventilation was longer in patients with anemia compared to non-anemic patients (623-91±259.83 minutes vs 469±191.13 minutes). Atrial fibrillation occurred more often in patients with anemia (12.7 vs 7.4%). Length of stay in the intensive care unit was without significant difference. Conclusion Based on our findings, patients who underwent elective OPCABG with lower than normal hematocrit, needed more blood and blood products, more vasopressor drugs in higher doses, longer mechanical ventilation, all which can prolong the patient's recovery and increase the cost of treatment.
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- Slavenka Straus
- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Rubino AS, De Santo LS, Montella AP, Golini Petrarcone C, Palmieri L, Galbiati D, Galdieri N, De Feo M. Prognostic Implication of Preoperative Anemia in Redo Cardiac Surgery: A Single-Center Propensity-Matched Analysis. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2023; 10:160. [PMID: 37103039 PMCID: PMC10146465 DOI: 10.3390/jcdd10040160] [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: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Preoperative anemia has been associated with increased morbidity and mortality after cardiac surgery, but little is known about its prognostic value in the setting of redo procedure. A retrospective, observational cohort study of prospectively collected data was undertaken on 409 consecutive patients referred for redo cardiac procedures between January 2011 and December 2020. The EuroSCORE II calculated an average mortality risk of 25.7 ± 15.4%. Selection bias was assessed with the propensity-adjustment method. The prevalence of preoperative anemia was 41%. In unmatched analysis, significant differences between the anemic and nonanemic groups emerged in the risk for postoperative stroke (0.6% vs. 4.4%, p = 0.023), postoperative renal dysfunction (29.7% vs. 15.6%, p = 0.001), a need for prolonged ventilation (18.1% vs. 7.2%, p = 0.002), and high-dosage inotropes (53.1% vs. 32.9%, p < 0.001) along with both length of ICU and hospital stay (8.2 ± 15.9 vs. 4.3 ± 5.4 days, p = 0.003 and 18.8 ± 17.4 vs. 14.9 ± 11.1, p = 0.012). After propensity matching (145 pairs), preoperative anemia was still significantly associated with postoperative renal dysfunction, stroke, and the need for high-dosage inotrope cardiac morbidity. Preoperative anemia is significantly associated with acute kidney injury, stroke, and the need for high-dosage inotropes in patients referred for redo procedures.
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- Antonino Salvatore Rubino
- Cardio-Thoraco-Vascular Department, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Papardo Hospital, 98158 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Monaldi Hospital, Via Leonardo Bianchi, 80131 Neaples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Monaldi Hospital, Via Leonardo Bianchi, 80131 Neaples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Monaldi Hospital, Via Leonardo Bianchi, 80131 Neaples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Monaldi Hospital, Via Leonardo Bianchi, 80131 Neaples, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Department, Cardiac Surgery Unit of the IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, 20089 Rozzano, Italy
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- Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Monaldi Hospital, Via Leonardo Bianchi, 80131 Neaples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Monaldi Hospital, Via Leonardo Bianchi, 80131 Neaples, Italy
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Bolliger D, Erb JM, Tanaka KA. Caring for Jehovah's Witness Patients Undergoing Complex Cardiac Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2023; 37:519-521. [PMID: 36681527 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2022.12.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Daniel Bolliger
- Clinic for Anaesthesia, Intermediate Care, Prehospital Emergency Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
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- Clinic for Anaesthesia, Intermediate Care, Prehospital Emergency Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK
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Gloff MS, Mazzeffi M, Eaton M. Preoperative Anemia Treatment in Cardiac Surgery: Past Due and Time to Act. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2023; 37:276-278. [PMID: 36379832 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2022.10.028] [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] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Marjorie S Gloff
- University of Rochester, Department of Anesthesiology, Rochester, NY
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- University of Virginia Health, Department of Anesthesiology, Charlottesville, VA.
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- University of Rochester, Department of Anesthesiology, Rochester, NY
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