A metabolic protective strategy could improve long-term survival in patients with LV-dysfunction undergoing CABG

Author: Svedjeholm Rolf   Vidlund Mårten   Vanhanen Ingemar   Håkanson Erik  

Publisher: Informa Healthcare

ISSN: 1401-7431

Source: Scandinavian Cardiovascular Journal, Vol.44, Iss.1, 2010-01, pp. : 45-58

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Abstract

AbstractObjective. Adverse outcome after CABG is closely related to postoperative heart failure precipitated by ischemia and myocardial infarction. Restrictive use of inotropes is therefore desirable. Patients with preoperative left ventricular dysfunction are a high-risk group in this respect. To reduce myocardial oxygen expenditure we evolved a metabolic strategy for perioperative care. Design. Observational study on 104 consecutive patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction undergoing CABG. The metabolic strategy implied physiological measures to minimize myocardial oxygen expenditure including restrictive use of inotropes and specific measures such as extended CPB and metabolic support to facilitate myocardial recovery. Hemodynamic state was primarily assessed by mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO2). Follow-up averaged 9.7±1.4 years. Results. LVEF was 0.30±0.05 (range 0.20–0.37) and 3.5±1.3 vessels were bypassed. Inotropes were used in 6.7% for weaning from CPB. Increase of s-creatinine by ≥50% compared to preoperative values was observed in 2.9%. Logistic EuroSCORE was 8.3% whereas observed 30-day mortality was 1.0%. Crude 5-year survival was 89.4%. Conclusions. The metabolic strategy allowed restrictive use of inotropes and was associated with encouraging long-term survival. Renal function was well preserved suggesting that SvO2 served as an adequate marker of circulation. Randomized trials with metabolic support are warranted.

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