Supervivencia de pacientes con síndrome de bajo gasto cardiaco en el periodo posoperatorio / Survival of patients with low cardiac output syndrome in the postoperative period i: en

Introducción: La intervención quirúrgica cardiaca es compleja, pero con resultados satisfactorios para el paciente, pues incrementa su supervivencia y calidad de vida. El síndrome de bajo gasto cardiaco en el periodo posoperatorio es una de las entidades que ensombrece el pronóstico y eleva los índices de morbilidad y mortalidad en dichos pacientes. Objetivo: Estimar la supervivencia de los pacientes con síndrome de bajo gasto cardiaco en el periodo posoperatorio según variables clínicas y ecocardiográficas. Métodos: Se realizó una investigación de cohorte de supervivencia en 56 pacientes operados del corazón, diagnosticados con síndrome de bajo gasto cardiaco posoperatorio, quienes fueron atendidos en el Centro de Cardiología y Cirugía Cardiovascular de Santiago de Cuba, desde enero del 2019 hasta noviembre del 2021. Resultados: Predominaron el grupo etario de 65 o más años (60,7 %), la diabetes mellitus (44,6 %) como antecedente patológico personal y los pacientes con fracción de eyección de 45 % o más, quienes presentaron mayor cantidad de decesos (29,8 %). La función del ventrículo derecho afectada se halló en 52,6 % de los fallecidos. El tiempo de circulación extracorpórea de 90 minutos o más primó en 67,9 % de los afectados, de los cuales 42,1 % murieron. Conclusiones: Se observó que la diabetes mellitus, el tiempo de circulación extracorpórea y el sangrado perioperatorio prolongados, así como la función sistólica biventricular se relacionaron con el pronóstico del síndrome de bajo gasto cardiaco en el periodo posoperatorio.

Introduction: Heart surgical intervention is complex, but with satisfactory results for the patient, because it increases his survival and life quality. The low cardiac output syndrome in the postoperative period is one of the entities that darkens the prognosis of this operation and elevates the morbidity and mortality indexes in these patients. Objective: To estimate the survival of patients with low cardiac output syndrome in the postoperative period according to clinical and echocardiographyc variables. Methods: A cohort investigation of survival in 56 operated patients was carried out, who were diagnosed with postoperative low cardiac output syndrome and were assisted in the Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Center of Santiago de Cuba, from January, 2019 to November, 2021. Results: There was prevalence of the 65 years and over age group (60.7%), the diabetes mellitus (44.6%) as personal pathological history and patients with ejection fraction of 45% or more who presented higher quantity of deaths (29.8%). The function of the affected right ventricle was found in 52.6% of deaths. The time of extracorporeal circulation of 90 minutes or more prevailed in 67.9% of those affected, of whom 42.1% died. Conclusions: It was observed that diabetes mellitus, the time of extracorporeal circulation and the long perioperative bleeding, as well as the biventricular systolic function was related to the prognosis of low cardiac output syndrome in the postoperative period.

Central venous-to-arterial CO2 difference as a biomarker of outcome in children who underwent surgery for congenital heart disease / Diferencia arteriovenosa de CO2 como biomarcador de desenlace en niños operados de cardiopatías congénitas

Abstract Background: In congenital heart surgery, low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) is a major cause of morbidity in the immediate post-operative period. A decrease in cardiac output leads to an increase in tissue oxygen consumption. Several biomarkers such as venous oxygen saturation (SvO2), arteriovenous oxygen difference (DavO2), and lactate can assess tissue perfusion in the presence of LCOS. Recently, central venous to arterial CO2 difference (ΔCO2) has been proposed as a biomarker of tissue ischemia that could be used as a predictor of death in neonatal patients. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between ΔCO2 and immediate post-operative outcomes in pediatric patients undergoing congenital heart surgery and its correlation with DavO2, SvO2, and lactate. Methods: We conducted a longitudinal study of patients aged 0-18 years who underwent congenital heart surgery with or without cardiopulmonary bypass at the Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, from March 2019 to March 2021. Results: Eighty-two patients were included; the median age was 17 months. About 59% had a ΔCO2 ≥ 6 mmHg. Patients with ΔCO2 ≥ 6 mmHg had a vasoactive-inotropic score > 5 (p < 0.001), DavO2 > 5 mL/dL (p = 0.048), and lactate > 2 mmol/L (p = 0.027), as well as a longer hospital stay (p = 0.043). Patients with ΔCO2 > 6 mmHg and vasoactive-inotropic score ≥ 10 were 12.6 times more likely to die. Conclusion: ΔCO2 is a good marker of tissue hypoperfusion and outcome in the post-operative period of congenital heart surgery.

Resumen Introducción: En la cirugía cardiaca de malformaciones congénitas, el síndrome de bajo gasto cardiaco (SBGC) es una de las principales causas de morbilidad en el postoperatorio inmediato. La caída del gasto cardiaco aumenta el consumo de oxígeno en los tejidos. Varios biomarcadores, como la saturación venosa de oxígeno (SvO2), la diferencia arteriovenosa de oxígeno (DavO2) y el lactato han sido utilizados como indicadores hipoperfusión tisular en presencia de SBGC. Recientemente, la diferencia arteriovenosa de CO2 (ΔCO2) se ha propuesto como otro biomarcador de isquemia tisular que podría utilizarse como predictor de muerte en pacientes en edad neonatal. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la relación entre la ΔCO2 y la evolución postoperatoria de pacientes pediátricos operados de cardiopatías congénitas y correlacionarlo con la DavO2, SvO2 y lactato. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio longitudinal en pacientes de 0 a 18 años operados de corazón con empleo de bomba de circulación extracorpórea en el Instituto Nacional de Pediatría. Resultados: Se incluyeron 82 pacientes; la mediana de edad fue de 17 meses. El 59% presentó un ΔCO2 > 6 mmHg. Los pacientes con un ΔCO2 > 6 mmHg mostraron un puntaje de inotrópicos > 5 (p < 0.001), DavO2 > 5 mL/dL (p = 0.048) y lactato > 2 mmol/L (p = 0.027), así como mayor estancia hospitalaria (p = 0.043). Los pacientes con ΔCO2 > 6 mmHg y un puntaje de inotrópicos ≥ 10 presentaron una probabilidad de muerte 12.6 veces mayor. Conclusiones: El ΔCO2 en el periodo postoperatorio de una cirugía cardiaca congénita es un buen marcador de hipoperfusión tisular y de desenlace.

Factores clínicos y ecocardiográficos asociados al bajo gasto cardíaco posoperatorio en pacientes con tratamiento quirúrgico cardiovascular / Clinical and echocardiographic factors associated with the postoperative low cardiac output in patients with cardiovascular surgical treatment i: en

Introducción: Entre las diferentes complicaciones que surgen en el periodo posoperatorio inmediato, el bajo gasto cardíaco presenta mayor morbilidad y mortalidad asociadas, con una incidencia de hasta 45,0 %. Objetivo: Determinar los factores relacionados con la aparición posoperatoria del bajo gasto cardíaco en pacientes con tratamiento quirúrgico cardiovascular y circulación extracorpórea, según variables demográficas, clínicas y ecocardiográficas. Métodos: Se realizó una investigación analítica, de casos y controles, la cual incluyó a pacientes que recibieron tratamiento quirúrgico cardíaco en el Servicio de Cardiología y Cirugía Cardiovascular del Hospital Provincial Clinicoquirúrgico Docente Saturnino Lora de Santiago de Cuba, desde enero hasta diciembre de 2019. Cada grupo de estudio estuvo conformado por 43 integrantes, para lo cual se consideró la presencia del síndrome de bajo gasto cardíaco (casos) o no (controles). Resultados: En la serie predominaron los pacientes menores de 65 años de edad en ambos grupos de estudio (51,2 y 73,5 % para casos y controles, respectivamente), así como el sexo masculino (60,9 %); de igual modo, resultó más frecuente la intervención quirúrgica de emergencia (80,2 %). La fibrilación auricular y la función sistólica del ventrículo derecho presentaron alta significación estadística (p<0,05). Conclusiones: Algunos elementos clínicos y ecocardiográficos (edad, fibrilación auricular, función sistólica de los ventrículos izquierdo y derecho, así como intervención quirúrgica de emergencia) se asociaron de manera independiente a la aparición del bajo gasto cardíaco.

Introduction: Among the different complications that arise in the immediate postoperative period, the low cardiac output presents higher associated morbidity and mortality, with an incidence of up to 45.0 %. Objective: To determine the factors related to the postoperative emergence of the low cardiac output in patients with cardiovascular surgical treatment and extracorporeal circulation, according to demographic, clinical and echocardiographic variables. Methods: An analytic, cases and controls investigation was carried out, which included patients that received heart surgical treatment in the Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Service of Saturnino Lora Teaching Clinical Surgical Provincial Hospital in Santiago de Cuba, from January to December, 2019. Each study group was conformed by 43 members, for which was considered the presence (cases) or not (controls) of the low cardiac output syndrome. Results: In the series there was a prevalence of the patients under 65 years in both study groups (51.2 and 73.5 % for cases and controls, respectively), as well as the male sex (60.9 %); in a same way, the emergency surgical intervention was the most frequent (80.2 %). The atrial fibrillation and the systolic function of the right ventricle presented high statistical significance (p <0.05). Conclusions: Some clinical and echocardiographic elements (age, atrial fibrillation, systolic function of the left and right ventricles, as well as emergency surgical intervention) were associated in an independent way with the emergence of the low cardiac output.

Utilidad del monitoreo hemodinámico con espectroscopia cercana infrarroja en pediatría / Use of near infrared spectroscopy for hemodynamic monitoring in pediatrics

La espectroscopia cercana infrarroja (NIRS, por su sigla en inglés), es una técnica óptica no invasiva y no ionizante utilizada para medir la oxigenación tisular regional a través de sensores transcutáneos. En los últimos años, han aumentado de manera exponencial las publicaciones sobre este tema; esto refleja el creciente interés de investigadores y clínicos por la utilización de esta nueva tecnología y los beneficios que podría ofrecerles a los pacientes pediátricos. El objetivo de esta revisión es dar a conocer el funcionamiento y las posibles aplicaciones de la saturación regional medida por NIRS, así como los desafíos en el futuro.

Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is a non-invasive optical technique for the evaluation of regional tissue oxygenation using transcutaneous detectors. In recent years, publications about this topic have increased exponentially; this reflects the growing interest among investigators and clinicians about this new technology and its potential benefits for pediatric patients. The objective of this review is to know the functioning and potential uses of regional saturation measured by NIRS and establish future challenges.

Euvolemic off Pump Coronary Surgery Further Improves Early Postoperative Outcomes

Background:Fluid resuscitation during Off-Pump Coronary Surgery (OPCABG) is still not protocolized and depends on multiple variables. We are exploring in this study whether a restrictive or euvolemic approach has any impact on short term surgical outcomes following OPCABG. Methods: It is a retrospective study of 300 patients analyzed based on the intraoperative fluid requirement with 150 patients in each group (Group I: Fluid <2 Litres, Group II: Fluid >2 Litres). Results: Multivariable analysis showed echocardiography variables such as E/e ratio, LA volume index, and atrial fibrillation (AF). LA volume index is related to the higher fluid requirement. Group II had significantly higher ventilation time (P < 0.05), drain output (P = 0.05), drain removal time (<0.05), inotropic requirement, and diuretic use. Conclusion: The requirement of the intraoperative fluid was associated with various factors including diastolic dysfunction (left atrial volume index, left ventricle mass index, E/e ratio) and preoperative dual antiplatelet use. Group II patients had longer ventilation time, diuretics use, high drain output, and required drains for a longer period of time. Although there was no statistical difference among two groups as far as postoperative AF concerned, a reversal of AF to sinus rhythm was delayed in group II patients.

Low cardiac output syndrome after congenital heart disease surgery / 中国小儿急救医学

Low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) is a common complication of patients with congenital heart disease after surgery, with a high mortality rate.The etiology and pathophysiological mechanisms of LCOS can vary widely.Better understanding of LCOS pathogenesis would allow for target prevention and therapeutic approaches, and thereby reducing the incidence and mortality of LCOS, as well as improving the prognosis of patients.

Clinical value of pulse pressure/central venous pressure ratio in low cardiac output syndrome after cardiac surgery / 中华危重病急救医学

Objective:To explore the relationship between the pulse pressure/central venous pressure (PP/CVP) ratio and the cardiac output (CO) of patients after cardiac surgery from the basic principles of hemodynamics, and to further evaluate the predictive value of PP/CVP ratio in patients with secondary low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) after cardiac surgery.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted, and patients who received pulse indicator continuous cardiac output (PiCCO) monitoring were enrolled at the department of critical care medicine of Peking Union Medical College Hospital from January 1, 2016, to September 1, 2021. Patients were divided into two groups: the LCOS group [cardiac index (CI) < 33.34 mL·s -1·m -2, 25 cases] and the non-LCOS group (CI ≥ 33.34 mL·s -1·m -2, 125 cases) according to the CI at 6 hours after surgery. The general clinical data and hemodynamic parameters were collected. Correlations between PP/CVP ratio and PiCCO monitoring indicators were performed with Pearson or Spearman correlation test. Receiver operator characteristic curve (ROC curve) analysis was carried out to evaluate the predictive value of the parameters in patients with LCOS after cardiac surgery. Results:A total of 150 patients with PiCCO monitoring after cardiac surgery were included. There were no differences in baseline characteristics between the two groups, while PP in the LCOS group was lower than that in the non-LCOS group [mmHg (1 mmHg ≈ 0.133 kPa): 40 (37, 44) vs. 55 (46, 64)], CVP was higher than that in the non-LCOS group [mmHg: 12 (11, 14) vs. 10 (8, 12)], and PP/CVP ratio in the LCOS group was lower than that in the non-LCOS group [3.3 (2.9, 3.7) vs. 5.5 (4.6, 6.8)], with significant differences (all P < 0.05). Correlation analysis results showed that PP/CVP ratio was positively correlated with CI, CO, and stroke volume index (SVI), respectively ( rs = 0.660, 0.592, 0.600, all P < 0.001). CI was negatively correlated with PP ( rs = 0.509, P < 0.001) and positively correlated with CVP ( rs = -0.297, P < 0.001). ROC curve analysis revealed that compared with PP, CVP, SVI and cardiac function index (CFI), PP/CVP ratio was the best predictor of LCOS after cardiac surgery [area under the ROC curve (AUC) was 0.94±0.02, P < 0.001], when the optimum cut-off value was 4.41, the sensitivity was 80.00%, and the specificity was 96.00%. Conclusion:PP/CVP ratio was moderately positively correlated with CO after cardiac surgery, and PP/CVP ratio could be used as a prognostic predictor for LCOS after cardiac surgery.

Síndrome de bajo gasto cardíaco en el posoperatorio de cirugía cardíaca / Low cardiac output syndrome in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery / Síndrome de baixo débito cardíaco no pós-operatório de cirurgia cardíaca

Resumen: El síndrome de bajo gasto cardíaco, como su nombre lo indica, comprende un conjunto de signos y síntomas determinados por la incapacidad del sistema cardiovascular de satisfacer la demanda metabólica tisular debido a un bajo volumen minuto. Es una complicación frecuente en el posoperatorio de cirugía cardíaca, y abarca un gran espectro en su presentación, desde un cuadro de corta duración, controlable con drogas vasoactivas e inotrópicas, hasta el shock cardiogénico refractario de gran mortalidad. Aumenta los tiempos de internación, la morbimortalidad a corto y largo plazo, y la utilización de recursos sanitarios. Pese al avance tecnológico en la cardiología intervencionista y terapia intensiva, no deja de ser una complicación frecuente y en ocasiones de muy difícil manejo, siendo fundamental comprender su fisiopatología, etiología y presentación clínica para un adecuado manejo del paciente durante su etapa de recuperación cardiovascular. En esta revisión repasaremos estos temas, y mencionaremos conceptos clave para el tratamiento de este síndrome.

Summary: Low cardiac output syndrome comprises a set of signs and symptoms determined by the inability of the cardiovascular system to satisfy tissue metabolic demand due to low minute volume. It is a frequent complication in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery, and its presentation covers a wide spectrum, from a short-term condition controllable with vasoactive and inotropic drugs to refractory cardiogenic shock with high mortality. It increases hospitalization times, short and long-term morbidity and mortality, and health resources usage. Despite the technological advance in interventional cardiology and intensive therapy, it is still a frequent complication and sometimes very difficult to manage, being essential to understand its pathophysiology, etiology and clinical presentation for an adequate management of the patient during his cardiovascular recovery stage. In this review we will analyze some key concepts for the treatment of this syndrome.

Resumo: A síndrome de baixo débito cardíaco, como o próprio nome sugere, compreende um conjunto de sinais e sintomas determinados pela incapacidade do sistema cardiovascular em satisfazer a demanda metabólica dos tecidos devido ao baixo volume minuto. É uma complicação frequente no pós-operatório de cirurgia cardíaca e sua apresentação abrange um amplo espectro, desde uma condição de curta duração, controlável com drogas vasoativas e inotrópicas, até choque cardiogênico refratário com alta mortalidade. Aumenta o tempo de hospitalização, a morbimortalidade de curto e longo prazo e a utilização de recursos de saúde. Apesar do avanço tecnológico na cardiologia intervencionista e na terapia intensiva, ainda é uma complicação frequente e algumas vezes de difícil manejo, sendo fundamental o entendimento de sua fisiopatologia, etiologia e apresentação clínica para um manejo adequado do paciente durante sua recuperação cardiovascular. Nesta revisão mencionaremos os conceitos-chave para o tratamento dessa síndrome.

Body mass index is associated with low postoperative cardiac output in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement / El índice de masa corporal se asocia a bajo gasto cardiaco postoperatorio de pacientes sometidos a reemplazo valvular aórtico

Abstract Background: Overweight and obesity (O/O) generate lipotoxicity of the cardiac fiber and increase the incidence and progression of aortic valve stenosis. The low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) is a timing complication after to aortic valve replacement (AVR) surgery. Objective: The objective of the study was to investigate if body mass index (BMI) kg/m2 is a risk factor associated with LCOS and mortality in the post-operative period of AVR. Methods: A historic cohort study was designed, including patients with severe aortic stenosis (SAS), who were subjected to AVR. Results: 152 patients were included, 45 (29.6%), with normal weight (NW), 60 were overweight (39.5%), and 47 obese (30.9%). The prevalence of systemic hypertension (HT) was higher in O/O (p < 0.0001). Incidence of LCOS was 44.7%, being more frequent in the O/O groups compared to the NW group, 43.3%, 68.1%, and 22.2%, respectively, (p < 0.05 in overweight and p < 0.0001 in the obese). Assessing the presence or absence of LCOS associated with BMI as a numerical variable, we found that women, HT, BMI, left ventricular mass, and valve size, were associated with LCOS (p < 0.02, p < 0.02, p < 0.001, p < 0.032, and p < 0.045, respectively). Mortality was higher in patients who had LCOS (p < 0.02). Multivariate model showed that BMI was an independent risk factor for LCOS (odds ratio [OR] 1.21 [95% CI 1.08-1.35], p < 0.001). Conclusion: BMI is a risk factor associated to LCOS in the post-operative period of AVR in patients with SAS.

Resumen Antecedentes: El sobrepeso y la obesidad (O/O) generan lipotoxicidad de la fibra cardíaca y aumentan la incidencia y progresión de la estenosis de la válvula aórtica. El síndrome de bajo gasto cardíaco (SBGC) es una complicación postquirúrgica de la cirugía de reemplazo de válvula aórtica (RVA). Objetivo: Investigar si el índice de masa corporal kg/m2 (IMC) es un factor de riesgo asociado con SBGC y mortalidad en el postoperatorio de RVA. Métodos: Se diseñó un estudio de cohorte histórico, que incluyó pacientes con estenosis aórtica importante (EAI), que fueron sometidos a RVA. Resultados: Se incluyeron 152 pacientes, 45 (29.6%), con peso normal (N), 60 tenían sobrepeso (39.5%) y 47 obesos (30.9%). La prevalencia de hipertensión sistémica (HT) fue mayor en O/O (p < 0.0001). La incidencia de SBGC fue del 44.7%, siendo más frecuente en los grupos O/O en comparación con el grupo N, 43.3%, 68.1%, 22.2% respectivamente, (p < 0.05 en sobrepeso y p < 0.0001 en obesos). Al evaluar la presencia o ausencia de SBGC asociado con el IMC como una variable numérica, encontramos que las mujeres, HT, IMC, masa ventricular izquierda y tamaño de la válvula, se asociaron con SBGC (p < 0.02, p < 0.02, p < 0.001, p < 0.032, p < 0.045, respectivamente). La mortalidad fue mayor en pacientes con SBGC (p < 0.02). El modelo multivariado mostró que el IMC fue un factor de riesgo independiente asociado a SBGC [OR 1.21 (IC 95% 1.08-1.35), p < 0.001]. Conclusión: El IMC es un factor de riesgo asociado a SBGC en el postoperatorio de RVA en pacientes con EAI.

Efficacy of Levosimendan on postoperative low cardiac output syndrome of infants with congenital heart disease / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

Objective@#To investigate the efficacy of Levosimendan in the treatment of postoperative low cadiac output syndrome (LCOS) in infants with congenital heart disease (CHD).@*Methods@#Clinical data of patients with CHD developed postoperative LCOS in the Children Heart Center of Fuwai Central China Cardiovascular Hospital from January to December 2018 was collected.In patients that traditional vasoactive drugs failed to alleviate LCOS, the efficacy of continuous infusion of 0.1 μg/(kg·min) Levosimendan was observed.Besides, the mechanical ventilation time, ICU stay time, mortality, the changes of ejection fraction (EF) and central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO2) at the infusion of Levosimendan and 48 h after infusion, as well as the changes of heart rate (HR), systolic blood pressure (SBP), vasoactive drugs score (VIS) and lactic acid at the infusion of Levosimendan and 3 h, 6 h, 12 h, 24 h and 48 h after infusion were recorded.@*Results@#There were 29 cases, including 17 males (58.6%) and 12 females (41.4%), with median age of 2 (0.5, 40.0) months, median body mass of 4.7 (2.6, 13.5) kg, median mechanical ventilation time of 109.5 (42.5, 367.0) h, ICU stay time of 187.5 (83, 446) h, and 1 case died (3.4%). EF (48% vs.52%) and ScvO2 (53% vs.58%) increased 48 h after infusion, and the differences were statistically significant (all P<0.01). HR level (173 times/min, 176 times/min, 175 times/min, 173 times/min, 170 times/min, 170 times/min) and lactic acid level (4.72 mmol/L, 4.65 mmol/L, 4.34 mmol/L, 3.79 mmol/L, 3.28 mmol/L, 2.74 mmol/L) gradually decreased after infusion, and the differences of both between the beginning of infusion and 48 h after infusion were statistically significant (P=0.029); SBP decreased and then increased (74 mmHg, 70 mmHg, 71 mmHg, 73 mmHg, 74 mmHg, 75 mmHg, 1 mmHg=0.133 kPa), and VIS increased and then decreased (26 scores, 27 scores, 27 scores, 26 scores, 25 scores, 25 scores) at different time points after infusion, however, the data of both between the beginning of infusion and 48 h after infusion had no significant differences (P=0.294, 0.151).@*Conclusions@#Levosimendan can increase EF, enhance myocardial contractility and systemic tissue perfusion, thus improving the prognosis, when Levosimendan was applied for the treatment of postoperative LCOS of infants with CHD.

Efficacy of Levosimendan on postoperative low cardiac output syndrome of infants with congenital heart disease / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

Objective To investigate the efficacy of Levosimendan in the treatment of postoperative low cadiac output syndrome (LCOS) in infants with congenital heart disease (CHD).Methods Clinical data of patients with CHD developed postoperative LCOS in the Children Heart Center of Fuwai Central China Cardiovascular Hospital from January to December 2018 was collected.In patients that traditional vasoactive drugs failed to alleviate LCOS,the efficacy of continuous infusion of O.1 μg/(kg · min) Levosimendan was observed.Besides,the mechanical ventilation time,ICU stay time,mortality,the changes of ejection fraction (EF) and central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO2) at the infusion of Levosimendan and 48 h after infusion,as well as the changes of heart rate (HR),systolic blood pressure (SBP),vasoactive drugs score (VIS) and lactic acid at the infusion of Levosimendan and 3 h,6 h,12 h,24 h and 48 h after infusion were recorded.Results There were 29 cases,including 17 males (58.6％) and 12 females (41.4％),with median age of 2 (0.5,40.0) months,median body mass of 4.7 (2.6,13.5) kg,median mechanical ventilation time of 109.5 (42.5,367.0) h,ICU stay time of 187.5 (83,446) h,and 1 case died (3.4％).EF (48％ vs.52％)and ScvO2 (53％ vs.58％) increased 48 h after infusion,and the differences were statistically significant (all P ＜0.01).HR level (173 times/min,176 times/min,175 times/min,173 times/min,170 times/min,170 times/min) and lactic acid level (4.72 mmol/L,4.65 mmol/L,4.34 mmol/L,3.79 mmol/L,3.28 mmol/L,2.74 mmol/L) gradually decreased after infusion,and the differences of both between the beginning of infusion and 48 h after infusion were statistically significant (P =0.029);SBP decreased and then increased (74 mmHg,70 mmHg,71 mmHg,73 mmHg,74 mmHg,75 mmHg,1 mmHg =0.133 kPa),and VIS increased and then decreased (26 scores,27 scores,27 scores,26 scores,25 scores,25 scores) at different time points after infusion,however,the data of both between the beginning of infusion and 48 h after infusion had no significant differences (P =0.294,0.151).Conclusions Levosimendan can increase EF,enhance myocardial contractility and systemic tissue perfusion,thus improving the prognosis,when Levosimendan was applied for the treatment of postoperative LCOS of infants with CHD.

Clinical analysis of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for 26 adult patients after cardiac surgical procedures / 中国胸心血管外科临床杂志

@#Objective    To summarize the clinical experience of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in adult patients with cardiac surgery, analyze the risk factors associated with the mortality and other severe complications and to discuss prevention methods of complications during ECMO treatment. Methods    The clinical data of 26 patients with cardiac surgery, who underwent ECMO because of cardiopulmonary insufficiency ect in Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University from January 2012 to September 2017, were retrospectively analyzed. There were 19 males and 7 females aged 24–80 (58.0±13.9) years. Results    Twelve (42.3%) patients successfully weaned from ECMO and six (23.1%) were discharged from hospital. Among 26 patients, 24 received VA ECMO (veno-arterial ECMO), including 5 after heart transplantation, 9 after heart valve surgery, and 3 were successfully weaned from ECMO. Seven patients with valvular surgery underwent ECMO within 48 hours due to refractory low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS). Eight patients  underwent major angioplasty, 3 of whom were successfully weaned from ECMO. Four patients underwent coronary artery bypass grafting and other cardiac surgeries. Patients with VA ECMO were treated with femoral vein-femoral artery cannulation except for 2 patients undergoing femoral vein-radial artery cannulation after major angioplasty. Patients with VV ECMO (veno-venous ECMO) underwent femoral vein-jugular vein cannulation. After ECMO support, 10 patients with bleeding occurred, and 5 patients were successfully weaned from ECMO. All patients had transfusion therapy during the assist period, 7 patients had infection after ECMO support, 4 patients suffered severe distal limb ischemia. There was no significant difference in the lactic acid between the survival and the dead patients before and after ECMO support. However, the decline of serum lactic acid in the survivors was faster than that of the dead patients. The trend was the most significant within 6 h after the operation. Conclusion    ECMO is one of the significant treatments for LCOS and refractory hypoxemia after cardiac surgery. The type of cardiac surgery and the timing of catheter placement are key factors for the success of ECMO. The different ways of ECMO intubation, prevention and control of bleeding during ECMO, monitoring and management of internal environment and the strategies of anti-infection are all important for success of ECMO.

Nursing care for one case of newborn with delayed closure of chest and acute renal injury after Switch operation and underwent Peritoneal dialysis / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective To summarize the nursing experience of delayed closure of chest with acute renal injury after switch operation and underwent peritoneal dialysis in neonates and to improve the therapeutic effect. Methods To summarize the curative effects and perioperative nursing experience of one case of the complete transposition of great arteries with intact interventricular septum neonate who underwent delayed closure of chest with acute renal injury and peritoneal dialysis after Switch operation under general anesthesia and extracorporeal circulation in November 2017 in our department. Results The child was postponed to close the chest after surgery. Low cardiac output syndrome and acute renal function injury occurred 1 hour after operation. Through monitoring hemodynamic indexes during ICU, the child recovered after timely treatment of low cardiac output syndrome, maintaining stabilization of circulation, diuresis, peritoneal dialysis, keeping water, electrolyte and acid-base balance, nursing care for delayed closure of chest and other related treatment. Postoperative assisted mechanical ventilation time was 168 hours, postoperative ICU hospitalization time was 12 days, and postoperative total hospitalization time was 19 days. Conclusion The infants who have complete transposition of the great arteries and the intact interventricular septum after Switch operation have many complications and rapid changes in the state of illness. Rigorous and meticulous nursing plays a key role in reducing the postoperative complications and improving the achievement ratio of the operation.

Performance de enfermeiros não peritos na classificação dos indicadores clínicos do débito cardíaco diminuído / Non-expert nurses' performance in classifying clinical indicators of decreased cardiac output / Rendimiento de enfermeros no expertos en la clasificación de los indicadores clínicos de la disminución del gasto cardíaco

Objetivo: verificar performance de enfermeiros assistenciais em cardiologia, não peritos em diagnóstico de enfermagem, em classificar indicadores clínicos do débito cardíaco diminuído (DCD), tendo por base os achados de um estudo realizado com peritos. Método: estudo quantitativo, transversal, de acurácia diagnóstica. Realizado com 23 enfermeiros atuantes em unidades de cuidados intensivos de hospital público estadual do Rio de Janeiro, especializado em cardiologia. As medidas de performance utilizadas foram: eficiência, taxa de superestimação e taxa de subestimação. Resultados: a taxa média de eficiência de classificação dos indicadores clínicos do DCD foi de 65,9%. Na comparação intergrupos, a taxa de subestimação foi maior para os que usam diagnóstico na prática clínica (26,5%) e a de superestimação para os que não usam (49,9%). Conclusão: há adequação na eficiência dos enfermeiros, com atuação clínica em enfermagem cardiológica, não peritos em classificar um conjunto de indicadores de forma similar a peritos.

Objective: to assess the performance of cardiology nurses, non-experts in nursing diagnosis, in classifying clinical indicators of decreased cardiac output, based on the findings of a study of experts. Method: this quantitative, cross-sectional study of diagnostic accuracy examined 23 nurses working in intensive care units of a Rio de Janeiro State public specialist cardiology hospital. The performance measures used were: efficiency, overestimation rate, and underestimation rate. Results: the average rating for efficiency in classifying clinical indicators of decreased cardiac output was 65.9%. In intergroup comparison, the underestimation rate was higher (26.5%) among those who used diagnosis in clinical practice, while overestimation was higher (49.9%) among those who did not use it. Conclusion: non-expert nurses working in clinical cardiology nursing were adequately efficient in classifying a set of indicators similarly to experts.

Objetivo: verificar el rendimiento del enfermero asistencial en cardiología, no experto en diagnóstico de enfermería, en la clasificación de indicadores clínicos del bajo gasto cardíaco, basado en los hallazgos de un estudio llevado a cabo con expertos. Método: estudio cuantitativo, transversal, de precisión diagnóstica. Realizado junto a 23 enfermeros que trabajan en unidades de cuidados intensivos de un hospital público estadual de Río de Janeiro, especializado en cardiología. Las medidas de rendimiento utilizadas fueron: eficiencia, tasa de sobreestimación y tasa subestimación. Resultados: la tasa media de eficiencia de los indicadores clínicos del bajo gasto cardíaco fue 65,9%. En la comparación intergrupal, la tasa de subestimación fue mayor para aquellos que utilizan el diagnóstico en la práctica clínica (26,5%) y la sobreestimación de los que no lo utilizan (49,9%). Conclusión: existe adecuación de la eficiencia de los enfermeros con el trabajo clínico en enfermería cardiológica, no expertos en clasificar un conjunto de indicadores de manera similar a los expertos.

Predictores de bajo gasto cardíaco perioperatorio en pacientes operados de cirugía cardíaca valvular / Predictors of low perioperative cardiac output in patients with heart valve surgery

RESUMEN Introducción: El síndrome de bajo gasto cardíaco (BGC) perioperatorio es una complicación frecuente en el postoperatorio de cirugía cardíaca la cual disminuye la supervivencia a corto plazo. Objetivo: Determinar las variables que pronostican de manera independiente la incidencia del BGC en el perioperatorio de cirugía cardíaca valvular en el Instituto de Cardiología y Cirugía Cardiovascular, durante el trienio 2012-2014. Método: Se realizó un estudio de cohorte donde se conformaron dos grupos: uno con BGC (46 pacientes) y otro sin él (110 pacientes). Se realizó una curva de Kaplan-Meier para determinar la supervivencia a los 30 días de la cirugía, se compararon los grupos con la prueba de rangos logarítmicos (log-rank). Se efectuó un análisis multivariable para determinar las variables que influyeron de manera independiente en la aparición del BGC. El nivel de significación estadístico empleado fue de p<0,05. Resultados: La muestra fue homogénea según características clínicas y demográficas. La incidencia y la mortalidad del BGC fueron del 29,5% y 28,3%, respectivamente. La disfunción renal preoperatoria (OR=5,13; p=0,005), el tiempo prolongado de circulación extracorpórea (OR=4,89; p=0,001) y la resistencia vascular pulmonar elevada (OR=7,52; p<0,001) fueron las variables que se asociaron de manera independiente a la aparición de bajo gasto. Conclusiones: El BGC reduce significativamente la supervivencia perioperatoria. La disfunción renal preoperatoria, el tiempo prolongado de circulación extracorpórea y la resistencia vascular pulmonar elevada constituyeron variables de peor pronóstico en estos pacientes, asociadas a una mayor probabilidad de sufrir esta complicación.

ABSTRACT Introduction: The perioperative low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) is a frequent complication in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery which decreases short-term survival. Objective: To determine the variables that independently predict the incidence of LCOS in the perioperative period of heart valve surgery at the Instituto de Cardiología y Cirugía Cardiovascular, during the 2012-2014 triennium. Method: A cohort study was conducted where two groups were formed: one with LCOS (46 patients) and the other without it (110 patients). A Kaplan-Meier curve was performed to determine survival 30 days after surgery. The groups were compared with the log-rank test. A multivariate analysis was carried out to determine the variables that independently influenced the appearance of LCOS. The level of statistical significance used was p<0.05. Results: The sample was homogeneous according to clinical and demographic characteristics. The incidence and mortality of the LCOS were 29.5% and 28.3%, respectively. Preoperative renal dysfunction (OR=5.13, p=0.005), prolonged extracorporeal circulation time (OR=4.89, p=0.001) and elevated pulmonary vascular resistance (OR=7.52, p<0.001) were the variables independently associated with the appearance of low cardiac output. Conclusions: The LCOS significantly reduces perioperative survival. Preoperative renal dysfunction, prolonged extracorporeal circulation and elevated pulmonary vascular resistance were variables of worse prognosis in these patients, associated with a higher probability of suffering this complication.

Morbilidad posquirúrgica en pacientes pediátricos operados por cardiopatías congénitas en la UMAE de Yucatán / Post-surgical morbidity in paediatric patients undergoing surgery for congenital heart disease in the UMAE of Yucatan, Mexico

Resumen: Objetivo: Describir la evolución clínica de pacientes pediátricos operados por cardiopatías congénitas en la UMAE de Yucatán. Métodos: Encuesta descriptiva sobre expedientes de pacientes pediátricos intervenidos quirúrgicamente por cardiopatía congénita del 1 de noviembre de 2011 al 30 de noviembre de 2013. Resultados: Las cardiopatías más frecuentes fueron la persistencia del conducto arterioso (37.6%) y la transposición de grandes vasos. La estancia en cuidados intensivos fue de 3 días (mediana). El 11.76% fallecieron por choque séptico (44.4%) en la mayoría de los casos. Las complicaciones más frecuentes fueron sepsis (5.9%), síndrome de bajo gasto (4.7%), paro cardíaco, bloqueo AV y taquicardia ventricular (2.4% cada uno). Existe una correlación positiva moderada entre las complicaciones trans y posquirúrgicas y la sobrevida o muerte del paciente. Conclusiones: El volumen de pacientes quirúrgicos es menor comparado con centros de referencia de cirugía cardiovascular. Existe una marcada tendencia a la realización de cirugías correctivas y paliativas en patologías específicas en pacientes con riesgos agregados o con «mala¼ anatomía cardiaca que impiden la corrección total de primera intención. Se deben realizar estudios epidemiológicos y clínicos prospectivos para conocer el comportamiento de las cardiopatías congénitas atendidas en la región. © 2016 Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez. Publicado por Masson Doyma México S.A. Este es un artículo Open Access bajo la licencia CC BY-NC-ND (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).

Abstract: Objective: To describe the clinical course of paediatric patients undergoing surgery for congenital heart disease in UMAE of Yucatan. Methods: Descriptive review was performed on the records of paediatric patients undergoing surgery for congenital heart disease from 1 November 2011 to 30 November 2013. Results: The most frequent heart diseases were persistent ductus arteriosus (37.6%) and trans- position of the great vessels. The median intensive care stay was 3 days. Mortality was 11.76%, with septic shock (44.4%) in most cases. The most frequent complications were sepsis (5.9%), low cardiac output syndrome (4.7%), cardiac arrest, and AV block and ventricular tachycardia (2.4% each). There was a moderate positive correlation between surgical complications and survival or death. Conclusions: The number of surgical patients is lower compared to reference centres for cardiovascular surgery. There is a marked tendency to perform corrective and palliative surgeries in specific disease in patients with added risk or 'bad' cardiac anatomy that prevent full correction at the first attempt. Prospective epidemiological and clinical studies should be conducted to understand the behaviour of congenital heart diseases treated in the region. © 2016 Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez. Published by Masson Doyma México S.A. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).

Progressive volume deflation followed by rate reduction in weaning intra-aortic balloon pump / 中国胸心血管外科临床杂志

@#Objective    To investigate the changes of hemodynamics in patients weaning intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) by using progressive volume deflation followed by rate reduction. Methods    We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 36 patients aged 68.9±4.7 years, 22 males and 14 females, who underwent progressive volume deflation followed by rate reduction for IABP weaning in Xinhua Hospital between September 2006 and January 2016. Progressive volume deflation followed by rate reduction was used to wean IABP and collect hemodynamics parameters of each time point. Results    All the patients successfully weaned IABP. One patient got re-IABP assistant 36 hours after the first successful weaning. One early death and three patients (8%) with postoperative IABP-related complications were embolization of the toe artery. One was in ipsilateral limb, and two of contralateral limb. One patient with acute hepatic insufficiency and one patient with acute renal insufficiency cured after treatment. Conclusion    Intra-aortic balloon pump weaning is successful by using volume deflation followed by rate reduction which allowed better hemodynamic parameters.

Advances in the application of intraaortic balloon pumping in children / 中国小儿急救医学

Intraaortic balloon pump (IABP) is one of the short-term circulatory mechanical support technique. This technique can increase the blood flow of the coronary arteries to improve the blood and oxy-gen supply to myocardium,reduce the cardiac afterload,increase cardiac output. This technique was first used on adult in 1967 and till 1980 doctor Pollock used it on children successfully. After that there were several reports of pediatric patients using IABP,most of them are patients with congenital heart disease who had low cardiac output syndrome postoperatively,others were cardiomyopathy,myocarditis and children waiting for a heart transplant, total survival rate was 25%-100%. For children who can′t wean from cardiopulmonary bypass,bridge to the use of ventricular assist or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and heart transplant, left ventricle failure leads to low cardiac output,IABP can be used to improve cardiac output and reduce mor-tality. However,with maturing of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and ventricular assist device,whether IABP is the best choice for early cardiac assistance needs to be further studied.

Application progress of gastric mucosa pH monitoring technique after congenital heart disease operation / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

Congenital heart disease(CHD)as the most common type of congenital anatomical deformity,the main treatment is surgical correction undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass.Some children will appear low cardiac output syndrome after the operation,it makes the body blood flow redistribution.The heart and brain are the organs which are ensured the blood perfusion at first.The gastrointestinal tract can not be fully perfused because of that,which makes gastrointestinal tract ischemia and hypoxia,acid metabolites accumulation.Gastric intramucosal pH (pHi)can reflect the gastric mucosal hypoxia status sensitively,warn the low cardiac output syndrome.At present,the pHi determines method includes the salt water tensiometer law and the continual gaseous state tensiometer law. Now,the gastric intramucosal pHi monitoring technology in the application of congenital heart disease was reviewed.

Critical Illness-Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency in Patients with Low Cardiac Output Syndrome after Cardiac Surgery

BACKGROUND: Low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) after cardiac surgery usually requires inotropes. In this setting, critical illness-related corticosteroid insufficiency (CIRCI) may develop. We aimed to investigate the clinical features of CIRCI in the presence of LCOS and to assess the efficacy of steroid treatment. METHODS: We reviewed 28 patients who underwent a rapid adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) test due to the suspicion of CIRCI between February 2010 and September 2014. CIRCI was diagnosed by a change in serum cortisol of <9 μg/dL after the ACTH test or a random cortisol level of <10 μg/dL. RESULTS: Twenty of the 28 patients met the diagnostic criteria. The patients with CIRCI showed higher Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) scores than those without CIRCI (16.1±2.3 vs. 11.4±3.5, p=0.001). Six of the patients with CIRCI (30%) received glucocorticoids. With an average elevation of the mean blood pressure by 22.2±8.7 mm Hg after steroid therapy, the duration of inotropic support was shorter in the steroid group than in the non-steroid group (14.1±2.3 days versus 30±22.8 days, p=0.001). Three infections (15%) developed in the non-steroid group, but this was not a significant between-group difference. CONCLUSION: CIRCI should be suspected in patients with LCOS after cardiac surgery, especially in patients with a high SOFA score. Glucocorticoid replacement therapy may be considered to reduce the use of inotropes without posing an additional risk of infection.