Hemodynamic Effects of Noninvasive Ventilation in Patients with Venocapillary Pulmonary Hypertension / Efeitos Hemodinâmicos da Ventilação não Invasiva em Pacientes com Hipertensão Pulmonar Venocapilar

Background: The hemodynamic effects of noninvasive ventilation with positive pressure in patients with pulmonary hypertension without left ventricular dysfunction are not clearly established. Objectives: Analyze the impact of increasing airway pressure with continuous positive airway pressure on hemodynamic parameters and, in particular, on cardiac output in patients with variable degrees of pulmonary hypertension. Methods: The study included 38 patients with pulmonary hypertension caused by mitral stenosis without left ventricular dysfunction or other significant valvulopathy. The hemodynamic state of these patients was analyzed in three conditions: baseline, after continuous positive pressure of 7 cmH2O and, finally, after pressure of 14 cmH2O. Results: The population was composed of predominantly young and female individuals with significant elevation in pulmonary arterial pressure (mean systolic pressure of 57 mmHg). Of all variables analyzed, only the right atrial pressure changed across the analyzed moments (from the baseline condition to the pressure of 14 cmH2O there was a change from 8 ± 4 mmHg to 11 ± 3 mmHg, respectively, p = 0.031). Even though there was no variation in mean cardiac output, increased values in pulmonary artery pressure were associated with increased cardiac output. There was no harmful effect or other clinical instability associated with use application of airway pressure. Conclusion: In patients with venocapillary pulmonary hypertension without left ventricular dysfunction, cardiac output response was directly associated with the degree of pulmonary hypertension. The application of noninvasive ventilation did not cause complications directly related to the ventilation systems. .

Fundamento: Os efeitos hemodinâmicos da ventilação não invasiva com pressão positiva em pacientes com hipertensão pulmonar sem disfunção ventricular esquerda não estão bem estabelecidos. Objetivos: Analisar o impacto da pressurização aérea crescente através da pressão positiva contínua das vias aéreas nos parâmetros hemodinâmicos e, principalmente, no débito cardíaco de pacientes com graus variáveis de hipertensão pulmonar. Métodos: Foram incluídos 38 pacientes com hipertensão pulmonar causada por estenose mitral sem disfunção ventricular esquerda ou outra valvopatia significativa. O estado hemodinâmico deses pacientes foi estudado em três condições: basal, após uso de pressão positiva contínua de 7 cmH2O e , finalmente, após pressão de 14 cmH2O. Resultados: A população foi composta por indivíduos predominantemente jovens, do sexo feminino e com elevação significativa da pressão arterial pulmonar (pressão sistólica média de 57 mmHg). De todas as variáveis analisadas, apenas a pressão de átrio direito apresentou variação ao longo dos momentos estudados (da condição basal para a de pressão de 14 cmH2O houve aumento de 8 ± 4 mmHg para 11 ± 3 mmHg, respectivamente, p = 0,031). Apesar de não ter havido variação do valor médio do débito cardíaco, valores mais elevados de pressões na artéria pulmonar estiveram associados ao aumento do débito cardíaco. Não houve efeito deletério ou qualquer instabilidade clínica associada ao uso da pressurização das vias aéreas. Conclusão: Em pacientes com hipertensão venocapilar pulmonar sem disfunção ventricular esquerda, a resposta ...

Hemodynamic Effects of Noninvasive Ventilation in Patients with Venocapillary Pulmonary Hypertension.

Background: The hemodynamic effects of noninvasive ventilation with positive pressure in patients with pulmonary hypertension without left ventricular dysfunction are not clearly established. Objectives: Analyze the impact of increasing airway pressure with continuous positive airway pressure on hemodynamic parameters and, in particular, on cardiac output in patients with variable degrees of pulmonary hypertension. Methods: The study included 38 patients with pulmonary hypertension caused by mitral stenosis without left ventricular dysfunction or other significant valvulopathy. The hemodynamic state of these patients was analyzed in three conditions: baseline, after continuous positive pressure of 7 cmH2O and, finally, after pressure of 14 cmH2O. Results: The population was composed of predominantly young and female individuals with significant elevation in pulmonary arterial pressure (mean systolic pressure of 57 mmHg). Of all variables analyzed, only the right atrial pressure changed across the analyzed moments (from the baseline condition to the pressure of 14 cmH2O there was a change from 8 ± 4 mmHg to 11 ± 3 mmHg, respectively, p = 0.031). Even though there was no variation in mean cardiac output, increased values in pulmonary artery pressure were associated with increased cardiac output. There was no harmful effect or other clinical instability associated with use application of airway pressure. Conclusion: In patients with venocapillary pulmonary hypertension without left ventricular dysfunction, cardiac output response was directly associated with the degree of pulmonary hypertension. The application of noninvasive ventilation did not cause complications directly related to the ventilation systems.

Immediate and late results of percutaneous mitral valve repair in patients with mitral stenosis.

BACKGROUND: The analysis of immediate and long-term results of mitral valvoplasty by balloon catheter (MVRBC) are still lacking in literature, mainly in the national context. OBJECTIVE: To assess the immediate and late results of patients submitted to mitral valve repair by balloon catheter. METHOD: A total of 330 consecutive patients were followed-up by 47 +/- 36 months (up to 126 months). Univariate and multivariate analyses assessed the factors associated with the success of the procedure, restenosis and late events (death or necessity of new intervention on mitral valve). Kaplan-Meier method estimated survival without events. RESULTS: The procedure was successful in 305 cases (92.4%). The mitral valve anatomy was the main predictor for immediate success for the procedure. During the procedure, restenosis occurred in 77 (23.3%) patients and was associated with smaller mitral valve area and with larger calcification before the process. In a mean period of 38 +/- 26-month follow-up, 67 events occurred. The probability of survival without events was of 95% in one year, 75% in five years and 61% in ten years. The predictors of survival without events were: age, echocardiography score and immediate result of the procedure. CONCLUSION: Mitral valve repair by balloon catheter is an effective procedure, as 60% patients did not present events after the follow-up. The anatomical condition of the mitral valve and the patient's age were the best predictors of survival without events, and should be taken into account when selecting patients for the mentioned procedure.

Resultados imediatos e tardios da valvoplastia mitral percutânea em pacientes com estenose mitral / Immediate and late results of percutaneous mitral valve repair in patients with mitral stenosis

FUNDAMENTO: A análise dos resultados imediatos e a longo prazo da valvoplastia mitral por catéter-balão (VMCB) ainda são escassos na literatura, principalmente no contexto nacional. OBJETIVO: Avaliar os resultados imediatos e tardios dos pacientes submetidos à VMCB. MÉTODO: 330 pacientes consecutivos foram seguidos por 47 ± 36 meses (até 126 meses). Análises univariadas e multivariadas avaliaram os fatores relacionados ao sucesso do procedimento, à reestenose e aos eventos tardios (morte ou necessidade de nova intervenção na valva mitral). O método de Kaplan-Meier estimou a sobrevida livre de eventos. RESULTADOS: Houve sucesso do procedimento em 305 (92,4 por cento). A anatomia valvar mitral foi o principal preditor de sucesso imediato do procedimento. Durante o seguimento, a reestenose ocorreu em 77 (23,3 por cento) pacientes e esteve associada a menor área valvar mitral e maior calcificação antes do procedimento. Ocorreram 67 eventos em um tempo médio de seguimento de 38 ± 26 meses. A probabilidade de sobrevida livre de eventos foi de 95 por cento em 1 ano, 75 por cento aos 5 anos e 61 por cento aos 10 anos. Os preditores de sobrevida livre de eventos foram: idade, escore ecocardiográfico e resultado imediato do procedimento. CONCLUSÃO: A VMCB é um procedimento efetivo, sendo que mais de 60 por cento dos pacientes estiveram livres de eventos ao final do seguimento. A condição anatômica da valva mitral e a idade do paciente foram os melhores preditores da sobrevida livre de eventos e devem ser levados em consideração na seleção dos pacientes para VMCB.

BACKGROUND: The analysis of immediate and long-term results of mitral valvoplasty by balloon catheter (MVRBC) are still lacking in literature, mainly in the national context. OBJECTIVE: To assess the immediate and late results of patients submitted to mitral valve repair by balloon catheter. METHOD: A total of 330 consecutive patients were followed-up by 47 ± 36 months (up to 126 months). Univariate and multivariate analyses assessed the factors associated with the success of the procedure, restenosis and late events (death or necessity of new intervention on mitral valve). Kaplan-Meier method estimated survival without events. RESULTS: The procedure was successful in 305 cases (92.4 percent). The mitral valve anatomy was the main predictor for immediate success for the procedure. During the procedure, restenosis occurred in 77 (23.3 percent) patients and was associated with smaller mitral valve area and with larger calcification before the process. In a mean period of 38 ± 26-month follow-up, 67 events occurred. The probability of survival without events was of 95 percent in one year, 75 percent in five years and 61 percent in ten years. The predictors of survival without events were: age, echocardiography score and immediate result of the procedure. CONCLUSION: Mitral valve repair by balloon catheter is an effective procedure, as 60 percent patients did not present events after the follow-up. The anatomical condition of the mitral valve and the patient's age were the best predictors of survival without events, and should be taken into account when selecting patients for the mentioned procedure. (Arq Bras Cardiol 2010; 94(3):383-390)

Efeitos hemodinâmicos da ventilação não invasiva com pressão positiva em pacientes com estenose mitral sintomática / Hemodynamic effects of positive pressure noninvasive ventilation in patients with symptomatic mitral stenosis

Introdução: O uso de pressão positiva contínua em vias aéreas (CPAP) causa modificações hemodinâmicas favoráveis em pacientes com insuficiência cardíaca. Na presença de disfunção ventricular esquerda, mecanismos hemodinâmicos propostos associam seu uso ao aumento do débito cardíaco, através da redução do enchimento e da pressão transmural do ventrículo esquerdo. Estes efeitos talvez colaborem para o sucesso dessa terapia em pacientes com congestão pulmonar. Entretanto, até onde extensa revisão bibliográfica nos permite afirmar, não foram estudados os efeitos hemodinâmicos do CPAP em pacientes com estenose mitral, etiologia comum de congestão pulmonar em alguns países em desenvolvimento. Objetivos: Avaliar a resposta hemodinâmica dos pacientes portadores de estenose mitral sintomática durante o uso de CPAP. Métodos: Foram incluídos quarenta pacientes portadores de estenose mitral. Os critérios de exclusão foram: presença de disfunção ventricular esquerda, de outra valvopatia de grau moderado ou importante, de trombo intracavitário ao ecodopplercardiograma e de doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica. Os pacientes foram avaliados em 3 condições diferentes: 1. condição basal, realizada ar ambiente; 2. uso de CPAP 7 cm H2O e 3. uso de CPAP 14 cm H2O. Foi realizada a medida de pressão arterial invasiva (aorta) e utilizado cateter de artéria pulmonar para a medida da pressão arterial pulmonar e débito cardíaco. Foram coletas amostras de gasometria arterial e venosa central. A variação percentual do volume sistólico (deltaVS) foi calculada tendo o valor na condição basal como 100% e foi correlacionada com as características clínicas, ecodopplercardiográficas, hemodinâmicas e gasométricas da condição basal. Os pacientes foram classificados em 3 grupos: grupo I - deltaVS <= -10%, grupo II - deltaVS entre -9,9% e +9,9% e grupo III - deltaVS >= +10%. Resultados: Durante a aplicação do CPAP, freqüência cardíaca, pressão arterial sistêmica e pressão arterial pulmonar...

Background: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) impacts hemodynamic changes in heart failure patients by impending cardiac filling and reduces cardiac afterload by reducing left ventricular transmural pressure. These effects may collaborate for the success of this therapy in patients with pulmonary congestion. However, to your knowledge, no study has evaluated the hemodymanic effects of CPAP in patients with mitral stenosis, which is a common etiology of pulmonary congestion in some developing countries. Objectives: analyze the effects of CPAP on hemodynamic parameters in patients with symptomatic mitral stenosis. Methods: Forty patients with symptomatic mitral stenosis were included. They were monitored by aorta pressure and the insertion of a pulmonary artery catheter. Hemodynamic and gasometrical data were collected in each study period. Patients were evaluated in three study periods. Baseline condition was during spontaneous breathing. We applied CPAP 7 cm H2O in the second period and 14 cm H2O in the last period of the study. Were excluded patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction, other valvopathy more than mild, and left atrial thrombi assessed by echocardiography and patients with history or symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Percentage changes of stroke volume (deltaSV) were calculated with the values at baseline set as 100% and were correlated to clinical, ecocardiographic, hemodynamic and gasometrical data (at baseline). Patients were classified in group I if deltaSV was <= -10%, group II if deltaSV was between -9,9% and +9,9% or group III if deltaSV >= +10%. Results: During CPAP use, heart rate, systemic blood pressure and pulmonary artery pressure did not significantly change. At CPAP 7 cmH2O, deltaSV correlated positively with baseline values of diastolic pulmonary artery pressure, pulmonary artery occlusion pressure and mean transmitral gradient. There was no variable capable to distinguish the groups...

[Analysis of the intra-hospital attending of ventricular fibrilation/ventricular taquicardia simulated events]. / Análise do atendimento intra-hospitalar de eventos simulados de fibrilação ventricular/taquicardia ventricular.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the time intervals between the beginning of the Ventricular Fibrilation/Ventricular Taquicardia (VF/VT) and the main procedures made. METHODS: Twenty VF/VT simulations were performed and filmed in a hospital environment, using a static mannequin, on random days at random times. All teams had the same level of skills. The times (in sec.) related to basic life support (BLS) - arrival of the team (AT), confirmation of the arrest (CAT), beginning of the CPR (IT) and the times related to the advanced life support (ALS) - 1st defibrillation (DT), 1st dose of adrenalin (AT) and orotracheal intubation (OTIT). The variables were analyzed and compared in two groups: intensive care unit (ICU) and wards with telemetry (TLW). RESULTS: The results in both groups was in that order (GW x ICU ) - AT (70.2+38.7 x 38.6+49.2); CCA (89.4+57.1 x 71+63.9); SC (166.8+81.1 x 142+66.2); FD (282.5+142.8 x 108.4+52.5); FE (401.4+161.7 x 263.3+122.8) e OI (470.3+150.6 x 278.8+98.8). Shows the comparison of the average times between the two groups. CONCLUSION: The differences noted in relation to DT, AT and OTIT favorable to ICU are associated to the facility of performance of the ALS maneuvers in such environment. The BLS-related times were similar in both groups, which reinforce the need for the use of semi-automatic defibrillators, even in a hospital environment.

Análise do atendimento intra-hospitalar de eventos simulados de fibrilacão ventricular/taquicardia ventricular / Analysis of the intra-hospital attending of ventricular fibrilation/ventricular taquicardia simulated events

OBJETIVO: Analisar os intervalos de tempo entre o início da Fibrilacão Ventricular/Taquicardia Ventricular (FV/TV) e os principais procedimentos realizados. MÉTODOS: Foram realizadas e filmadas 20 simulacões de FV/TV em ambiente hospitalar, utilizando-se manequim estático, ocorridas em dia e hora aleatórios. Todas as equipes tinham o mesmo nível de habilidades. Foram analisados os tempos (em s) relativos ao suporte básico de vida (SBV) - chegada da equipe (TC) confirmacão da parada (TCP) início da RCP (TI) e os tempos relativos ao suporte avancado de vida (SAV) - 1º desfibrilacão (TD) 1º dose de adrenalina (TA) e intubacão orotraqueal (TIOT). As variáveis foram analisadas e comparadas em dois grupos: unidade de cuidados intensivos (UCI) e enfermarias com telemetria (ETL). RESULTADOS: ETL x UCI respectivamente - TC (70,2+38,7 x 38,6+49,2); TCP (89,4+57,1 x 71+63,9); TI (166,8+81,1 x 142+66,2); TD (282,5+142,8 x 108,4+52,5); TA (401,4+161,7 x 263,3+122,8) e TIOT (470,3+150,6 x 278,8+98,8). Apresenta a comparacão das médias de tempos entre os dois grupos. CONCLUSAO: As diferencas observadas em relacão a TD, TA e TIOT favoráveis à UCI estão associadas às facilidades de realizacão das manobras de SAV nesse ambiente. Os tempos relacionados ao SBV foram semelhantes nos dois grupos, reforcando a necessidade do uso de desfibriladores semi-automáticos mesmo em ambiente hospitalar.

Preliminary in-hospital experience with a fully automatic external cardioverter-defibrillator.

BACKGROUND: Ventricular fibrillation (VF) and ventricular tachycardia (VT) are frequently present as initial rhythms during in-hospital cardiac arrest. Although ample evidence exists to support the need for rapid defibrillation, the response to in-hospital cardiac arrest remains without major advances in recent years. The delay between the arrhythmic event and intervention is still a challenge for clinical practice. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the performance and safety of in-hospital use of a programmable, fully automatic external cardioverter-defibrillator (AECD). METHODS: We conducted a prospective study at the Emergency Department of a university hospital. A total of 55 patients considered to be at risk of sustained VT/VF were included. Patients underwent monitoring of their cardiac rhythm by the AECD. Upon detection of a ventricular tachyarrhythmia, the AECD was programmed to automatically deliver shock therapy. RESULTS: We recorded 19 episodes of VT/VF in 3 patients. The median time between the beginning of the arrhythmia and the first defibrillation was 33.4 s (21-65 s). One episode of spontaneous reversion of VT was documented 20 s after its origin and shock therapy was aborted. The defibrillation success was 94.4% (17/18) for the first shock and 100% (1/1) for the second shock. No case of inappropriate shock discharge was registered during the study period. CONCLUSION: The AECD has the feasibility to combine long-term monitoring with automatic defibrillation safely and effectively. It presents the possibility of providing rapid identification of, and response to, in-hospital ventricular tachyarrhythmias.

Brazilian Sepsis Epidemiological Study (BASES study).

INTRODUCTION: Consistent data about the incidence and outcome of sepsis in Latin American intensive care units (ICUs), including Brazil, are lacking. This study was designed to verify the actual incidence density and outcome of sepsis in Brazilian ICUs. We also assessed the association between the Consensus Conference criteria and outcome METHODS: This is a multicenter observational cohort study performed in five private and public, mixed ICUs from two different regions of Brazil. We prospectively followed 1383 adult patients consecutively admitted to those ICUs from May 2001 to January 2002, until their discharge, 28th day of stay, or death. For all patients we collected the following data at ICU admission: age, gender, hospital and ICU admission diagnosis, APACHE II score, and associated underlying diseases. During the following days, we looked for systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock criteria, as well as recording the sequential organ failure assessment score. Infection was diagnosed according to CDC criteria for nosocomial infection, and for community-acquired infection, clinical, radiological and microbiological parameters were used. RESULTS: For the whole cohort, median age was 65.2 years (49-76), median length of stay was 2 days (1-6), and the overall 28-day mortality rate was 21.8%. Considering 1383 patients, the incidence density rates for sepsis, severe sepsis and septic shock were 61.4, 35.6 and 30.0 per 1000 patient-days, respectively. The mortality rate of patients with SIRS, sepsis, severe sepsis and septic shock increased progressively from 24.3% to 34.7%, 47.3% and 52.2%, respectively. For patients with SIRS without infection the mortality rate was 11.3%. The main source of infection was lung/respiratory tract. CONCLUSION: Our preliminary data suggest that sepsis is a major public health problem in Brazilian ICUs, with an incidence density about 57 per 1000 patient-days. Moreover, there was a close association between ACCP/SCCM categories and mortality rate.

Brazilian Sepsis Epidemiological Study (BASES study)

(ICUs), including Brazil, are lacking. This study was designed to verify the actual incidence density and outcome of sepsis in Brazilian ICUs. We also assessed the association between the Consensus Conference criteria and outcome Methods This is a multicenter observational cohort study performed in five private and public, mixed ICUs from two different regions of Brazil. We prospectively followed 1383 adult patients consecutively admitted to those ICUs from May 2001 to January 2002, until their discharge, 28th day of stay, or death. For all patients we collected the following data at ICU admission: age, gender, hospital and ICU admission diagnosis, APACHE II score, and associated underlying diseases. During the following days, we looked for systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock criteria, as well as recording the sequential organ failure assessment score.Infection was diagnosed according to CDC criteria for nosocomial infection, and for community-acquired infection, clinical, radiological and microbiological parameters were used. Results For the whole cohort, median age was 65.2 years (49–76), median length of stay was 2 days (1–6), and the overall 28-day mortality rate was 21.8%. Considering 1383 patients, the incidence density rates for sepsis, severe sepsis and septic shock were 61.4, 35.6 and 30.0 per 1000 patient-days, respectively. The mortality rate of patients with SIRS, sepsis, severe sepsis and septic shock increased progressively from 24.3% to 34.7%, 47.3% and 52.2%, respectively. For patients with SIRS without infection the mortality rate was 11.3%. The main source of infection was lung/respiratory tract. Conclusion Our preliminary data suggest that sepsis is a major public health problem in Brazilian ICUs, with an incidence density about 57 per 1000 patient-days. Moreover, there was a close association between ACCP/SCCM categories and mortality rate.

Estenose aórtica e morte súbita / Aortic stenosis and sudden death

O portador de estenose aórtica permanece assintomático por longo período, durante o qual a incidência de morte súbita é baixa, comparável com a da população em geral. Mesmo em pacientes idosos assintomáticos com estenose aórtica, não há excesso de morte súbita quando comparados com indivíduos da mesma faixa etária. Entretanto, quando o paciente se torna sintomático, a probabilidade de morte súbita aumenta consideravelmente, motivo pelo qual o paciente deve ser encaminhado a tratamento cirúrgico o mais breve possível. O risco cirúrgico de um paciente assintomático com estenose aórtica é maior que o risco de o mesmo apresentar morte súbita, não devendo, assim, ser preconizado o tratamento cirúrgico ôprofiláticoö com intenção de prevenir a morte súbita...