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N Karaca1, C Sahutoglu1, S Kocabaş1
1Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ege University Medical Faculty, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Izmir, Turkey.
Transplantation Proceedings
|June 22, 2015
Summary
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation via thoracotomy is a viable option for heart failure patients. This approach can be performed safely without cardiopulmonary bypass, reducing complications and transfusion needs.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Anesthesiology
- Thoracic Surgery
Background:
- Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are crucial for managing advanced heart failure.
- Hemodynamic instability often necessitates advanced interventions beyond medical therapy.
- Surgical approaches for LVAD implantation vary, impacting patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present anesthesia management strategies for LVAD implantation using a thoracotomy approach.
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of thoracotomy for LVAD implantation in a case series.
- To analyze anesthetic and hemodynamic parameters during LVAD implantation via thoracotomy.
Main Methods:
- Prospective analysis of 16 end-stage heart failure patients undergoing LVAD implantation via thoracotomy.
- Recording of preoperative characteristics, intraoperative hemodynamics, and respiratory parameters.
- Documentation of anesthetic agents, blood product usage, and post-operative recovery metrics.
Main Results:
- LVAD implantation was successfully performed in 16 patients (mean age 54.6 years).
- Cardiopulmonary bypass was required in only 5 patients; single-lung ventilation in 2.
- Average mechanical ventilation duration was 46 hours, ICU stay 8.2 days, and hospital stay 20.5 days.
Conclusions:
- Left thoracotomy is a feasible approach for LVAD implantation, potentially reducing complications and blood transfusions.
- LVAD implantation via thoracotomy can be safely achieved using a single-lumen endotracheal tube without the need for single-lung ventilation.
- This technique offers a secure alternative for patients with end-stage heart failure requiring mechanical circulatory support.
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