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P Sinha1, J M Chen, M Flannery

  • 1Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA.

Circulation
|November 18, 2000
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Ventricular assist device (VAD) support may increase infection risk, but effective management protocols mean VAD patients have similar transplant survival rates compared to non-VAD patients.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Disease
  • Transplantation

Background:

  • Infections during ventricular assist device (VAD) support may impact transplant survival.
  • The post-transplant consequences of VAD-associated infections require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of an outpatient program, newer VAD devices, and updated infection management on post-transplant outcomes.
  • To assess infection-related risks and survival in VAD patients compared to non-VAD controls.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 86 VAD patients and 50 matched non-VAD control patients.
  • Comparison of peritransplant and post-transplant infection rates and actuarial survival at 6 months and 3 years, respectively.
  • Infection defined by clinical signs and positive culture requiring intervention.

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Main Results:

  • A high incidence of infection during VAD support did not affect pre- or post-transplant mortality or overall survival.
  • LVAD recipients experienced a lower freedom from infection compared to controls (P<0.05).
  • Three-year survival rates were comparable: 79% for LVAD recipients and 87% for controls.

Conclusions:

  • VADs increase early post-transplant infection risk but do not negatively impact transplantability or patient survival.
  • Effective infection control strategies in both inpatient and outpatient settings likely mitigate adverse outcomes.
  • Modern VAD support and management protocols contribute to favorable long-term survival post-transplant.