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Detection of inflow obstruction in left ventricular assist devices by accelerometer: A porcine model study
Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) provide circulatory blood pump support for severe heart failure patients. Pump inflow obstructions may lead to stroke and pump malfunction. We aimed to verify in vivo that gradual inflow obstructions, representing prepump thrombosis, are detectable by a pump-attached accelerometer, where the routine use of pump power (PLVAD) is deficient.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 4, 2023 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Didrik Lilja, Itai Schalit, Andreas Espinoza, Arnt Eltvedt Fiane, Gry Dahle, Helen Littorin-Sandbu, Fred-Johan Pettersen, Kristoffer Engh Russell, Amrit Paul Singh Thiara, Ole Jakob Elle, Per Steinar Halvorsen Tags: Original Pre-Clinical Science Source Type: research
Impact of Perioperative Sarcopenia and Dysphagia on LVAD Related Complications
Sarcopenia, as defined by decline in muscle quantity/quality, is prevalent in heart failure and associated with high morbidity and mortality. Sarcopenic dysphagia is caused by sarcopenia in the whole body and swallowing-related muscles. We investigated the impact of perioperative sarcopenia and dysphagia on postoperative pneumonia (PNA), stroke, gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) and 30-d readmission after LVAD.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2023 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: M. Nishikawa, M.R. Carey, A. Ladanyi, G.M. Mondellini, A. Pinsino, K. Antler, E. Goldberg, J. Hastie, K. Clerkin, G.T. Sayer, N. Uriel, K. Takeda, P.C. Colombo, M. Yuzefpolskaya Tags: (765) Source Type: research
Stroke and Survival Outcomes in Left Ventricular Device Patients
Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are artificial pumps used for hemodynamic support in patients with end stage heart failure. They can function effectively as a bridge to transplant as well as extend and improve the quality of life of patients. However, these patients are still at a higher risk of stroke, death, and other complications than the average population.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2023 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: N. Berg, C. Shah, M. Guglin, H. Ferguson Tags: (759) Source Type: research
Right heart failure after left ventricular assist device implantation – from prediction to action
In this issue of the Journal, Read and colleagues1 report the use of peak stroke volume index (SVI) during pre-procedure vasodilatory testing as a predictor of early right heart failure (RHF) after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. They retrospectively examine 70 patients from three institutions who underwent pre-implant nitroprusside vasodilator testing. Indications for pre-operative vasodilator testing were elevated pulmonary vascular resistance, pulmonary arterial wedge pressure, or systolic pulmonary artery pressure.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - August 31, 2022 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Sameer K Singh, Koji Takeda Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Comparing Velocity and Mean Arterial Pressure to Assess Pulsatility in Patients with Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices
An increasing number of end-stage heart failure patients are supported by continuous-flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices (cfLVADs). In these patients, accurate assessment of arterial pulsatility remains a challenge because of diminished pulse pressure. Limited pulsatility in modern cfLVADs itself can be associated with adverse events such as stroke. Our study investigates the value of simultaneous arterial pressure and arterial blood velocity assessment in cfLVAD patients.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2022 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: S. Emmanuel, A. Adji, P. Jansz, C. Hayward Tags: (871) Source Type: research
Cerebral Vasoreactivity in HeartMate 3 Patients
While rates of stroke have declined with the HeartMate3 (HM3) continuous flow (CF) left ventricular assist device (LVAD), the impact of non-pulsatile flow and artificial pulse physiology on cerebrovascular function is not known. We hypothesized that improved hemodynamics and artificial pulse physiology of HM3 patients would augment cerebrovascular metabolic reactivity (CVR) compared with HeartMate II (HMII) CF-LVAD and heart failure (HF) patients.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - May 21, 2021 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Eric J. St öhr, Ruiping Ji, Koichi Akiyama, Giulio Mondellini, Lorenzo Braghieri, Alberto Pinsino, John R. Cockcroft, Melana Yuzefpolskaya, Amrin Amlani, Veli K. Topkara, Hiroo Takayama, Yoshifumi Naka, Nir Uriel, Koji Takeda, Paolo C. Colombo, Barry J. Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research
Bridge from Central Extracorporeal Life Support to Durable LVAD in Acute Heart Failure Elevates a Risk of Stroke Long-Term
This study aimed to review outcomes of this bridge strategy from central ECLS to durable LVAD, as compared to those of primary LVAD implantation.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - March 20, 2021 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: K. Tonai, S. Fukushima, N. Tadokoro, N. Fukushima, T. Fujita Tags: (994) Source Type: research
Arterial Pulsatility in Patients with Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Support: Comparing Velocity and Mean Arterial Pressure
An increasing number of end-stage heart failure patients are supported by continuous-flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices (cfLVADs) as a bridge to heart transplantation. Accurate assessment of arterial pulsatility remains a challenge because of diminished pulse pressure, which itself can be associated with adverse events such as gastrointestinal bleeding and stroke. Our study investigates the value of simultaneous arterial pressure and arterial blood velocity assessment in cfLVAD patients.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - March 20, 2021 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: S. Emmanuel, A. Adji, D. Robson, P. Jain, C. Hayward Tags: 1138 Source Type: research
Cardiac Transplantation for Cancer Involving the Heart
Cardiac Cancer (CC) that arises from or involves the heart can present as heart failure, chest pain, stroke or another thromboembolic event. Although patients with CC have limited treatment options, in other organ cancers such as hepatocellular carcinoma, liver transplant improves 5-year overall survival in carefully selected patients1. For CC, however, the benefit of replacing the cancerous heart is uncertain because one-year survival is generally estimated around 50% after this rare operation.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - May 23, 2020 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Matthew Wingo, Andreas R. de Biasi, Yasuhiro Shudo, Vijaya Bharathi, Anthony Blackburn, Mario Gaudino, Leonard N. Girardi, Y. Joseph Woo Tags: Research Correspondence Source Type: research
Quantifying the Impact from Stroke During Support with Continuous Flow Ventricular Assist Devices: An STS INTERMACS Analysis
Adverse events, and in particular strokes, during continuous flow durable left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) remain the major barrier to greater application among patients with ambulatory advanced heart failure.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 20, 2020 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: James K. Kirklin, David C. Naftel, Susan L. Myers, Francis D. Pagani, Paolo C. Colombo Tags: Original Clinical Science Source Type: research
Blood Conservation Strategy at Time of Left Ventricular Assist Device Placement Improves Survival
Bleeding is the most common complication of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) placement. However, excessive transfusion has been linked to heart failure, stroke, and alloimmunization. We compared 90-day outcomes in patients receiving a blood conservation (BCS) versus liberal transfusion strategy during surgery and the subsequent 24 hours.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - March 31, 2020 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: K. Stawiarski, O. Agboola, J. Park, A. Mangi, A. Geirsson, F. Lee, D. Jacoby, L. Bellumkonda, T. Ahmad, J. Chou, J.M. Testani, M. Chen, G. McCloskey, P. Bonde Tags: (356) Source Type: research
Pre-Operative Intracardiac Thrombus is Associated with Increased Risk of Stroke and Death in CF-LVAD Patients
Advanced heart failure predisposes patients to intracardiac thrombus (ICT) formation. There is a paucity of evidence examining the impact of pre-existing left atrial (LA) or left ventricular (LV) thrombi on post-operative outcomes in patients undergoing durable LVAD implantation.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - March 31, 2020 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: C.A. Bravo Carillo, J.A. Fried, G.M. Mondellini, A. Javaid, H.S. Lumish, J.Z. Willey, V.K. Topkara, L. Braghieri, Y. Kaku, L. Witer, H. Takayama, K. Takeda, Y. Naka, N. Uriel, M. Yuzefpolskaya, P.C. Colombo Tags: (349) Source Type: research
Left Atrial Volume after Heart Transplantation - A Predictor of Outcomes?
The left atrium (LA) in heart transplant (HT) recipients is a surgically created chamber from variable portions of donor and recipient. In the non-HT patients there is strong evidence that left atrial volume (LAV) is a robust predictor of cardiovascular outcomes such as atrial fibrillation, stroke, heart failure and cardiovascular death. Thus, we thought to 1) characterize LA size in HT recipients and 2) investigate the implications of “new” LA volume on HT outcomes.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - March 31, 2020 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Y. Peled, J. Lavee, E. Ram, Y. Kassif, L. Sternik, E. Schwammenthal, R. Klempfner, B. Tzur Tags: (614) Source Type: research
Ischemic Stroke and Intracranial Hemorrhages during Percutaneous Left Ventricular Assist Device Cardiac Support
Mechanical circulatory support systems for cardiogenic shock and heart failure are associated with ischemic strokes and intracranial hemorrhages. Impella is a percutaneously placed, ventricular assist device for short-term cardiac support. We aimed to study the prevalence of acute neurologic complications during short-term support with Impella.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - March 31, 2020 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: C. Hassett, S. Cho, S. Hasan, R.C. Starling, E. Soltesz, K. Uchino, I. Migdady Tags: (994) Source Type: research
Outpatient Cardiac Palliative Care Reduces Healthcare Utilization
The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have put forth statement recommending early and continuous access to palliative care for patients with heart disease. There is a national shortage of palliative care providers, and often outpatient palliative care clinics are not profitable to institutions with billing alone. However, early integration of palliative care has been proven to improve the quality of life of patients with advanced heart failure. Other studies have suggested that general palliative care has cost savings to hospital systems.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - March 31, 2020 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: T.A. Barrett Tags: (907) Source Type: research
