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Mechanical circulatory support with the Impella 5.0 device for postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock: a three-center experience.
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Minerva cardioangiologica [Minerva Cardioangiol] 2013 Oct; Vol. 61 (5), pp. 539-46. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Aim: Postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock (PCCS) is associated with high mortality rates, despite full conventional treatment. Although the results of treatment with surgically implantable ventricular assist devices have been encouraging, the invasiveness of this treatment limits its applicability. Several less invasive devices have been developed, including the Impella system. The objective of this study was to describe our three-center experience with the Impella 5.0 device in the setting of PCCS.<br />Methods: From January 2004 through December 2010, a total of 46 patients were diagnosed with treatment-refractory PCCS and treated with the Impella 5.0 percutaneous left ventricular assist device at three european heart centers. Baseline and follow-up characteristics were collected retrospectively and entered into a dedicated database.<br />Results: Within the study cohort of 46 patients, mean logistic and additive EuroSCORES were 24 ± 19 and 10 ± 4. The majority of patients underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (48%) or combined surgery (33%). Half of all patients had been treated with an intra-aortic balloon pump before 5.0-implantation, 1 patient had been treated with an Impella 2.5 device. All patients were on mechanical ventilation and intravenous inotropes. The Kaplan-Meier estimate of overall 30-day survival was 39.5%.<br />Conclusion: Thirty-day survival rates for patients with PCCS, refractory to aggressive conventional treatment and treated with the Impella 5.0 device, are comparable to those reported in studies evaluating surgically implantable VADs, whereas the Impella system is much less invasive. Therefore, mechanical circulatory support with the Impella 5.0 device is a suitable treatment modality for patients with severe PCCS.
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- Aged
Cardiotonic Agents therapeutic use
Cohort Studies
Databases, Factual
Equipment Design
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping methods
Kaplan-Meier Estimate
Male
Middle Aged
Respiration, Artificial methods
Retrospective Studies
Severity of Illness Index
Shock, Cardiogenic etiology
Survival Rate
Treatment Outcome
Cardiac Surgical Procedures adverse effects
Coronary Artery Bypass methods
Heart-Assist Devices
Shock, Cardiogenic surgery
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1827-1618
- Volume :
- 61
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Minerva cardioangiologica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24096248