scholarly journals How to develop a simply frailty score for predicting postoperative morbidity in cardiac surgery

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Aortic Valve ◽  
Aortic Valve Replacement ◽  
Valve Replacement ◽  
Gait Speed ◽  
Albumin Level ◽  
Old Patients ◽  
One Year ◽  
Frailty Score

Introduction: Ageing and elderly people have greater risk. Physical state and frailty status represent an important risk and must be considered before cardiac surgery. More than one third of current surgeries are performed in patients older than 70 years. This is a factor to keep on mind in our routine evaluation. Currently an accepted definition for frailty is not well established. It has been considered as a physiological decline in multiple organ systems, decreasing the patient’s capacity to withstand the stresses of surgery and disease. The aim of our study was to determinate a correlation between preoperative features and the morbidity after cardiac surgery in aortic valve replacement population. Methods: We selected the 70 years old patients or older who underwent an elective aortic valve replacement. We collected prospectively all preoperative features and frailty traits (Barthel Test; Gait Speed test, Handgrip) also taking into account blood parameters like albumin level and hematocrit previous to the surgery, hospital admissions within 6 months, and we analyze the demographics and medical history of the patients. We compare patients who undergo to stented prosthesis, sutureless or Transcatheter prostheses (TAVI) procedure and follow up. Results: Two hundred patients were enrolled. The mean age was 78 years all. The predicted mortality with Logistic euroScore I was 12,8% with a real mortality lower than expected (3,5%). Pre-surgery frailty in our population was associated with a Gait Speed higher of 7 seconds, Barthel less of 90%, anemia with Hematocrit <32%, albumin level< 3,4g/dl, chronic renal failure, preoperative re-admission and artery disease. The TAVI group had higher morbidity, no differences statistically significant between Stented and sutureless prosthesis group. Frail individuals had longer hospital stays, readmissions and respiratory/ infectious complications. The mortality at 6 months /one year follow up was 4,1 % /0 % respectively; and morbidity (pacemaker implant, respiratory events, readmission); at 6 months /one year of follow up was 13,47 % to 3%. Conclusions: Elderly and frailty population present more complications after a cardiac surgery. A simple frailty score must be considered in cardiac population to avoid increased morbidity.

scholarly journals ONE-YEAR FOLLOW-UP OF SUTURELESS AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT USING THE PERCEVAL S PROSTHESIS

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (10) ◽  
pp. S225-S226
Author(s):  
A. Mazine ◽  
I. Bouhout ◽  
A. Ghoneim ◽  
Y. Lamarche ◽  
L.P. Perrault ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aortic Valve ◽  
Aortic Valve Replacement ◽  
Valve Replacement ◽  
One Year

scholarly journals The effect of aortic valve replacement on plasma B-type natriuretic peptide in patients with severe aortic stenosis - one year follow-up

2006 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 257-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nils O. Neverdal ◽  
Cathrine Wold Knudsen ◽  
Trygve Husebye ◽  
Øystein A. Vengen ◽  
John Pepper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aortic Valve ◽  
Aortic Stenosis ◽  
Aortic Valve Replacement ◽  
Valve Replacement ◽  
Natriuretic Peptide ◽  
Severe Aortic Stenosis ◽  
One Year

Minimally Invasive Transaortic Repair of the Mitral Valve

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Orlando Santana ◽  
Joseph Lamelas
Keyword(s):  
Mitral Valve ◽  
Aortic Valve ◽  
Mitral Regurgitation ◽  
Aortic Valve Replacement ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Valve Replacement ◽  
Operative Mortality ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Transaortic Approach

<p><b>Objective:</b> We retrospectively evaluated the results of an edge-to-edge repair (Alfieri stitch) of the mitral valve performed via a transaortic approach in patients who were undergoing minimally invasive aortic valve replacement.</p><p><b>Methods:</b> From January 2010 to September 2010, 6 patients underwent minimally invasive edge-to-edge repair of the mitral valve via a transaortic approach with concomitant aortic valve replacement. The patients were considered to be candidates for this procedure if they were deemed by the surgeon to be high-risk for a double valve procedure and if on preoperative transesophageal echocardiogram the mitral regurgitation jet originated from the middle portion (A2/P2 segments) of the mitral valve.</p><p><b>Results:</b> There was no operative mortality. Mean cardiopulmonary bypass time was 137 minutes, and mean cross-clamp time was 111 minutes. There was a significant improvement in the mean mitral regurgitation grade, with a mean of 3.8 preoperatively and 0.8 postoperatively. The ejection fraction remained stable, with mean preoperative and postoperative ejection fractions of 43.3% and 47.5%, respectively. Follow-up transthoracic echocardiograms obtained at a mean of 33 days postoperatively (range, 8-108 days) showed no significant worsening of mitral regurgitation.</p><p><b>Conclusion:</b> Transaortic repair of the mitral valve is feasible in patients undergoing minimally invasive aortic valve replacement.</p>

scholarly journals Aortic Valve Neocuspidization Using Autologous Pericardium (Ozaki Procedure): an Alternative to Aortic Valve Replacement in Adult Cardiac Surgery?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Koechlin ◽  
Friedrich S. Eckstein
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Aortic Valve ◽  
Aortic Valve Replacement ◽  
Valve Replacement ◽  
Pacemaker Implantation ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Heart Team ◽  
Autologous Pericardium ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Adult Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Purpose of the Review The aim of this article is to describe the technique of aortic valve neocuspidization using autologous pericardium (AVNeo, “OZAKI procedure”) in adult cardiac surgery, to analyze recent findings, and to discuss benefits and limitations of this technique. Recent Findings Potential benefits of this technique include excellent hemodynamic performances, minimal use of foreign material, low rates of permanent pacemaker implantation, and omission of oral anticoagulation. However, data regarding the durability of the procedure are hitherto limited, and the procedure is associated with a higher complexity compared to aortic valve replacement. Summary AVNeo using autologous pericardium in adult cardiac surgery is a promising technique providing several benefits. However, there is a major unmet need for more data, especially regarding long-term durability. Thus, based on currently available data, we recommend careful patient selection within the heart team and shared decision-making with the informed patient.

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