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Heparinization in aortic surgery.

A K House1, J M Potter, P A Smith

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Western Australia, Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, Nedlands.

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
|November 1, 1988
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Heparin activity after surgery was higher in patients with poor kidney function or high cholesterol. Renal impairment prolonged heparin effects, increasing protamine use and blood transfusions.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Anesthesiology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Heparin is commonly used for anticoagulation during aortic reconstructive surgery.
  • Understanding heparin activity and its reversal is crucial for patient safety.
  • Factors influencing heparin pharmacokinetics in this setting require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prospectively examine heparin activity following a standard dose in patients undergoing elective reconstructive aortic surgery.
  • To correlate heparin activity with clinical parameters including renal function and plasma cholesterol.
  • To assess the impact of renal impairment on heparin activity and the need for protamine reversal.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 35 patients undergoing elective reconstructive aortic surgery.

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  • Administration of a bolus dose of sodium heparin (100 U/kg) prior to aortic cross-clamping.
  • Serial measurements of heparin activity post-administration, clamp release, wound closure, and hourly thereafter.
  • Correlation of heparin activity with age, renal function, plasma cholesterol, blood pressure, clamp position, and blood loss.

    • Main Results:

    • High peak heparin activity levels were associated with impaired renal function and high plasma cholesterol.
    • Heparin activity remained at therapeutic levels for longer durations in patients with renal impairment.
    • Patients with renal impairment required significantly more protamine for reversal and greater blood replacement.

    Conclusions:

    • Renal function and plasma cholesterol are significant predictors of heparin activity and duration during aortic reconstructive surgery.
    • Heparin anticoagulation management in patients with renal impairment necessitates careful monitoring and may require adjusted reversal strategies.
    • These findings highlight the importance of considering patient-specific factors to optimize heparin use and minimize complications in aortic surgery.