scholarly journals Outcomes of temporary mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock due to end-stage heart failure

2021 ◽  
pp. 175114372098870
Author(s):  
Hoong Sern Lim ◽  
Aaron Ranasinghe ◽  
David Quinn ◽  
Colin Chue ◽  
Jorge Mascaro

Background There are few reports of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) in patients with cardiogenic shock (CS) due to end-stage heart failure (ESHF). We evaluated our institutional MCS strategy and compared the outcomes of INTERMACS 1 and 2 patients with CS due to ESHF. Methods Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data (November 2014 to July 2019) from a single centre. ESHF was defined by a diagnosis of HF prior to presentation with CS. Other causes of CS (eg: acute myocardial infarction) were excluded. We compared the clinical course, complications and 90-day survival of patients with CS due to ESHF in INTERMACS profile 1 and 2. Results We included 60 consecutive patients with CS due to ESHF Differences in baseline characteristics were consistent with the INTERMACS profiles. The duration of MCS was similar between INTERMACS 1 and 2 patients (14 (10–33) vs 15 (7–23) days, p = 0.439). There was no significant difference in the number of patients with complications that required intervention. Compared to INTERMACS 2, INTERMACS 1 patients had more organ dysfunction on support and significant lower 90-day survival (66% vs 34%, p = 0.016). Conclusion Our temporary MCS strategy, including earlier intervention in patients with CS due to ESHF at INTERMACS 2 was associated with less organ dysfunction and better 90-day survival compared to INTERMACS 1 patients.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dane A Coyne ◽  
Mitali P Shah ◽  
Kris M Mogensen ◽  
John C Klick

Heart failure is a devastating progressive disease process that is rising in incidence throughout the world. For patients with end-stage heart failure, orthotopic heart transplantation had been the only therapeutic option. Unfortunately, the number of patients requiring such therapy far exceeds the number of available organs. Recent advancements in technology have made implantable cardiac assist devices a reality. Outcomes with these devices are superior to maximal medical therapy and may serve either as a bridge to the availability of a donor organ or as “destination” therapy for the patient with end-stage heart failure. In addition, new technology can also provide temporary mechanical support for patients with acute decompensated cardiogenic shock, allowing preservation of end-organ function until more definitive long-term mechanical support can be coordinated. Patients with end-stage heart failure experience unique nutritional challenges. Mechanical circulatory support adds yet another unique dimension to the nutritional support challenges of this patient population. This review contains 2 figures, 5 tables, and 29 references. Key words: cardiogenic shock, enteral nutrition, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, nutritional support, parenteral nutrition, ventricular assist device


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dane A Coyne ◽  
Mitali P Shah ◽  
Kris M Mogensen ◽  
John C Klick

Heart failure is a devastating progressive disease process that is rising in incidence throughout the world. For patients with end-stage heart failure, orthotopic heart transplantation had been the only therapeutic option. Unfortunately, the number of patients requiring such therapy far exceeds the number of available organs. Recent advancements in technology have made implantable cardiac assist devices a reality. Outcomes with these devices are superior to maximal medical therapy and may serve either as a bridge to the availability of a donor organ or as “destination” therapy for the patient with end-stage heart failure. In addition, new technology can also provide temporary mechanical support for patients with acute decompensated cardiogenic shock, allowing preservation of end-organ function until more definitive long-term mechanical support can be coordinated. Patients with end-stage heart failure experience unique nutritional challenges. Mechanical circulatory support adds yet another unique dimension to the nutritional support challenges of this patient population. This review contains 2 figures, 5 tables, and 29 references. Key words: cardiogenic shock, enteral nutrition, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, nutritional support, parenteral nutrition, ventricular assist device


2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Tolia ◽  
M Khan ◽  
S Khan ◽  
D Alexander ◽  
M Soltys ◽  
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Abstract Background Palliative inotropes are frequently utilized for symptom management in patients with end stage heart failure who are unable to undergo durable advanced heart failure therapies. With the advent of improved medical management and early intervention, palliative inotropes may allow for improved patient outcomes than seen previously. In this study, we aim to investigate the survival and outcomes of palliative inotrope therapy and its impacts on ischemic versus non-ischemic cardiomyopathy. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 220 patients with American Heart Association Stage D heart failure who were discharged with palliative inotrope therapy after January 1, 2010. Patients who underwent mechanical circulatory support (MCS) or those who underwent heart transplant were excluded. Those with a history of coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, history of percutaneous intervention, or coronary artery bypass grafting were assigned to ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM), while patients without these findings were assigned to non-ischemic cardiomyopathy (NICM). Statistical analysis was completed using Chi-Square and Student's t-tests, wherein p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results Of the 220 patients, 87 had NICM as opposed to 133 with ICM. Mean age was found to be higher among patients with ICM (70 [62–79]) compared to NICM (65 [55–72], p-value <0.01). No significant difference was seen in total days on inotrope therapy (p=0.6). While more patients in both groups were placed on milrinone as opposed to dobutamine, there was no difference between patients with ischemic and NICM (p=0.66 and 0.51 respectively). Although a greater number of patients with NICM had been lost to follow up, admitted to hospice, or expired at 2 years (p<0.01), survival at 3 months, 1 year, and 2 years showed no difference between both groups. No difference was seen in number of hospitalizations or clinic visits in one year. Both groups had similar complication rates with intravenous-access related PICC line infections and new arrhythmias. (See Table). Conclusion Despite more frequent use of durable mechanical support devices, many patients who are deemed unsuitable for invasive measures are treated with palliative inotrope therapy. We have found that there is no significant difference in survival, complications, and outcomes of patients on palliative inotropes among ischemic and NICM. These findings show the versatility of palliative inotrope therapy in end stage heart failure. Further studies with larger populations need to be evaluated. FUNDunding Acknowledgement Type of funding sources: None.


Circulation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (Suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Maning ◽  
Bertrand Ebner ◽  
Louis Vincent ◽  
Jelani Grant ◽  
Sunita Mahabir ◽  
...  

Background: Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is an uncommon form of cardiomyopathy that affects young women at the end of pregnancy or in the first few months following delivery, and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. In selected patients with cardiogenic shock (CS), mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices improve outcomes. However, data comparing outcomes of patients with PPCM who develop CS and receive mechanical circulatory support (MCS) vs. those treated medically remains limited. Methods: Using the National Inpatient Database (NIS) we identified patients with PPCM who were treated for CS from 2012 to 2017. Primary outcome was in-hospital mortality. Multivariate analysis models were adjusted for statistically significant differences in baseline characteristics between the groups. Results: A total of 4686 patients were admitted with a diagnosis of PPCM, of these 199 patients developed cardiogenic shock. Only 50 (25.1%) patients received MCS. Patients who received MCS were less likely to have a prior ICD in place (6% vs. 23%, p = 0.008), and were more likely to suffer from end-stage renal disease (6% vs. 0.67%, p = 0.020). There were no other major differences in baseline characteristics among the two groups. The incidence of ICD implant prior to discharge (4% vs. 7.4%, p = 0.243, OR 0.39) and cardiac arrest (16% vs. 7.4%, p = 0.173, OR 2.01) was not significantly different between the groups. There was no significant difference in in-hospital mortality between those who received MCS devices and those treated medically (22% vs 10.1%, p = 0.256, OR 1.73). LOS was longer for the MCS group (23.2% vs. 13.4 mean days, p = 0.001). Conclusions: The use of MCS in PPCM patients who developed cardiogenic shock appears to offer similar survival benefit compared to those treated medically, despite being associated with longer length of stay This finding may be related to the complexity and acuity level of patients receiving MCS compared to those treated medically.


2010 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Patrycja Ganslmeier ◽  
Christof Schmid ◽  
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Mechanical circulatory support for end-stage heart failure has become routine and is now increasingly used as definitive treatment. Several small devices qualify for this purpose, but only a few have gained US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval as yet. Several studies, including the Randomized Evaluation of Mechanical Assistance for the Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure (REMATCH) study, the Investigation of Non-transplant-Eligible Patients Who Are Inotrope Dependent (INTrEPID) and the HeartMate (HM) II trial have confirmed a significantly improved quality of life and functional capacity after device placement. However, cerebrovascular events, infection and device malfunction still pose a considerable risk to patients and hinder widespread use.


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