Impella percutaneous left ventricular assist device as mechanical circulatory support for cardiogenic shock: A retrospective analysis from a tertiary academic medical center

Author(s):  
Shayan Nabavi Nouri ◽  
Waqas Malick ◽  
Amirali Masoumi ◽  
Justin A. Fried ◽  
Veli K. Topkara ◽  
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Circulation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (Suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Toru Kondo ◽  
Naoki Shibata ◽  
shingo kazama ◽  
Yuki Kimura ◽  
Hideo Oishi ◽  
...  

Background: In cardiogenic shock refractory to medical treatment, choosing and changing mechanical circulatory support to stabilize hemodynamics until cardiac recovery or next treatment is a strategic cornerstone for improving the outcome. We aimed to clarify the differences in treatment course and outcome between Impella 5.0 and extracorporeal left ventricular assist device (eLVAD) in patients with cardiogenic shock refractory to medical therapy or other mechanical circulatory support. Methods: We performed a retrospective medical record review of consecutive patients who were treated with Impella 5.0 or eLVAD as a bridge to decision (BTD) at our medical center from December 2011 to January 2020. Results: A total of 26 patients (median age 40 years, 16 males) were analyzed. Of seven patients managed with Impella 5.0, one patients used Impella CP and four patients used peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) before Impella 5.0 implantation. On the other hand, of 19 patients managed with eLVAD, 11 patients used VA-ECMO before eLVAD implantation. In patients managed with Impella 5.0, Impella 5.0 was removed successfully in two patients (29%) and four patients (71%) underwent the operation for durable LVAD. In patients managed with eLVAD, eLVAD was successfully removed in three patients (16%), nine patients (47%) required durable LVAD, and seven patients (37%) died during eLVAD management. The period between implantation of Impella 5.0 or eLVAD to durable LVAD surgery was significantly shorter with Impella 5.0 (58 [38 - 95] vs. 235 [126 - 318] days, p=0.001). During durable LVAD implantation, cardiopulmonary bypass time was significantly shorter and a significantly smaller amount of red blood cells transfusion was required with Impella 5.0 (149 [125 - 182] vs. 192 [170 - 250] minutes, p=0.042; 7.0 [5.0 - 9.5] vs. 15.0 [10.0- 2.0] units, p=0.019, respectively). There were 4 massive stroke events in eLVAD, but no massive stroke events in Impella 5.0. In Impella 5.0. Conclusions: Impella 5.0 facilitates smoother management as a BTD and reduces surgical invasiveness during durable LVAD implantation. Impella 5.0 would be a more effective option for success to cardiac recovery or next therapy than eLVAD.


2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (S2) ◽  
pp. 265-274
Author(s):  
Vipin Mehta ◽  
Rajamiyer V. Venkateswaran

Abstract Purpose Prognosis of patients presenting with INTERMACS 1 critical cardiogenic shock is generally poor. The aim of our study was to investigate the results of CentriMag™ extracorporeal short-term mechanical circulatory support as a bridge to decision in patients presenting with critical cardiogenic shock in our unit. Methods We retrospectively analysed 63 consecutive patients from January 2005 to June 2017, who were treated with a CentriMag™ device at our institution as a bridge to decision. Patients requiring extracorporeal support for post-cardiotomy shock and for primary graft dysfunction after heart transplantation were excluded. Results Patients’ median age was 44 years (IQR 31–52, range 15.4–62.0) and 42 (67%) were male. Primary diagnosis at presentation was ischaemic cardiomyopathy (n = 24; 38.1%), viral myocarditis (n = 19; 30.2%), idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (n = 8; 12.7%), and others (n = 12; 19%). The median duration of support was 25 (IQR 9.5–56) days. A total of 7 (11%) patients were supported with peripheral veno-arterial (VA) extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), 6 (9%) with central VA ECMO, 8 (13%) with left ventricular assist device (LVAD), 17 (27%) with biventricular assist device (BiVAD), and 25 (40%) with ECMO and then converted to BiVAD. Overall, 22 (34.9%) patients died while on CentriMag™ mechanical circulatory support. Complications included bleeding requiring reoperation/intervention in 24 (38%), renal failure requiring dialysis in 29 (46%), bacterial infections in 23 (37%), fungal infections in 15 (24%), critical limb ischaemia in 6 (10%), and stroke in 8 (13%). The overall survival to successful explant from CentriMag™ was 65.1% (n = 41) and survival to hospital discharge was 58.7% (n = 37). Of these, 10 (16%) had cardiac recovery and were successfully explanted, 20 (32%) were bridged to heart transplantation, 11 (17%) were bridged to long-term left ventricular assist device, 3 (4.7%) were later on transplanted, and 1 (1.6%) recovered to decommissioning. The 1-, 5-, and 10-year survival rates were 55%, 46%, and 23% respectively. Conclusion Our results demonstrate an excellent outcome with the use of the CentriMag™ device in this seriously ill population. Despite requiring multiple procedures, over 58% of patients were discharged from hospital with 5-year survival of 46%.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S200-S200
Author(s):  
Bliss Green ◽  
Danya Roshdy ◽  
Jane Revollo ◽  
Kiran Gajurel ◽  
Nicole CyrilleSuperville ◽  
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Abstract Background Left ventricular assist device infections (LVADIs) contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality. The lack of evidenced-based treatment recommendations results in substantial variability in clinical practice. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the management of LVADIs at our institution to better assess practice patterns and standardize treatment decisions. Methods This was a retrospective study including adults diagnosed with an initial LVADI from January 1, 2013 to July 1, 2019. Exclusion criteria included concomitant non-LVADI, patients with other mechanical circulatory systems, or pregnancy. Pertinent patient, LVAD, infection, management, and clinical outcome data was collected and described with descriptive statistics. Results A total of 49 patients were included, 37 of which had at least one recurrence, resulting in 57 recurrent and 106 total LVADIs. The majority of LVADIs were driveline infections (DLIs) (92%). There was an increase in the incidence of deep DLIs (35% vs. 10%) and bloodstream infections (26% vs. 4%) amongst recurrent vs. initial LVADIs. Staphylococcus aureus (51%) and nosocomial gram-negatives (20%) were the most common causative pathogens. Surgical interventions were common (55%). LVADIs treated predominately with oral antibiotics (54%) or IV antibiotics (46%) received a median duration of therapy of 31 and 35 days, respectively. Antibiotic regimens included anti-methicillin-resistant S.aureus coverage and anti-pseudomonal coverage in 49% and 22% of total cases, respectively. Suppressive antibiotics were commonly prescribed (54%). LVADI-related readmission (69%) and recurrence (76%) within one year of initial LVADI was frequent. Recurrent LVADI occurred regardless of receiving suppressive therapy in 60% of total recurrent cases. Conclusion This study offers unique insight into initial vs. recurrent LVADIs as well as infection characteristics and clinical outcomes at a large academic medical center. Future studies with additional focus on risk factors for recurrence would be beneficial for drawing conclusions on the efficacy of current practices and shaping future treatment guidelines. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures


2021 ◽  
pp. 039139882110405
Author(s):  
Toru Kondo ◽  
Ryota Morimoto ◽  
Masato Mutsuga ◽  
Kazuro Fujimoto ◽  
Takahiro Okumura ◽  
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Introduction: Choice of mechanical circulatory support to stabilize hemodynamics until cardiac recovery or next treatment is a strategic cornerstone for improving outcomes in patients with severe cardiogenic shock. We aimed to clarify the difference in treatment course and outcomes with the use of Impella 5.0 and an extracorporeal left ventricular assist device (eLVAD) in patients with cardiogenic shock refractory to medical therapy or other mechanical circulatory support. Methods: We performed a retrospective medical record review of consecutive patients who were implanted with Impella 5.0 or eLVAD as a bridge to decision at our medical center. Results: A total of 26 patients (median age 40 years, 16 males) were analyzed. Of seven patients managed with Impella 5.0, the Impella 5.0 was removed successfully in two patients and five patients underwent surgery for durable LVAD implantation. Of 19 patients managed with eLVAD, the eLVAD was successfully removed in 3 patients, 9 patients required durable LVAD, and 7 patients died during eLVAD management. The period between Impella 5.0 or eLVAD implantation to durable LVAD surgery was significantly shorter with Impella 5.0 (58 vs 235 days, p = 0.001). Cardiopulmonary bypass time was significantly shorter and a significantly smaller amount of red blood cell transfusion was required with Impella 5.0 (149 vs 192 min, p = 0.042; 7.0 vs 15.0 units, p = 0.019). There were four massive stroke events with eLVAD, but no massive stroke event with Impella 5.0. Conclusion: Impella 5.0 facilitates smoother management as a bridge to decision and reduces surgical invasiveness during durable LVAD implantation.


2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Auriane Bidaut ◽  
Erwan Flécher ◽  
Nicolas Nesseler ◽  
Karl Bounader ◽  
André Vincentelli ◽  
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Author(s):  
Madeleine L. Townsend ◽  
Sara Sadat-Hossieny ◽  
Samir Q. Latifi ◽  
Gerard Boyle ◽  
Alistair Phillips

We report the unique case of a 2-year-old male with severe heart failure requiring mechanical circulatory support with a left ventricular assist device, who developed adenovirus pneumonitis infection requiring veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. He progressed to acute respiratory failure and refractory hypoxemia despite intubation with maximum respiratory support. The patient was placed on ECMO with improvement in lung function over four days with subsequent successful decannulation. During the ECMO run, anticoagulation required escalation given the increased circuit surface area. Patient has since recovered and undergone heart transplantation.


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