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Evolution of right ventricular performance after CABG.

O Bastien1, P G Durand, M George

  • 1Département d'Anesthésie Réanimation, Hôpital Cardiovasculaire et Pneumologique L. Pradel, Lyon, France.

Intensive Care Medicine
|January 1, 1988
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Post-coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, patients experience reduced right ventricular function and ejection fraction. Postoperative tachycardia may also increase the risk of myocardial ischemia.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is a major cardiac procedure.
  • Understanding postoperative cardiac performance is crucial for patient recovery.
  • Right ventricular function can be significantly impacted by cardiac surgery and mechanical ventilation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate right ventricular performance in patients undergoing CABG surgery during the postoperative period.
  • To assess changes in cardiac index and right ventricular ejection fraction (RVEF) after CABG.
  • To investigate the potential impact of postoperative tachycardia on myocardial ischemia.

Main Methods:

  • A study of 34 patients undergoing CABG surgery.
  • Cardiac output was measured using a cardiac output computer.

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  • Measurements were taken before anesthesia (T1) and at six intervals post-surgery, including during and after mechanical ventilation.

    • Main Results:

    • Cardiac index decreased in the first six postoperative hours (2.56 to 2.41.mn-1.m2).
    • Right Ventricular Ejection Fraction (RVEF) significantly dropped post-surgery (0.48 to 0.37) and further during weaning (0.43 to 0.36).
    • Postoperative heart rate increased from 59 to 95 bpm, potentially contributing to myocardial ischemia.

    Conclusions:

    • Patients undergoing CABG surgery exhibit signs of right ventricular depression post-operation and during weaning.
    • The observed decrease in RVEF suggests impaired right ventricular performance.
    • Postoperative tachycardia is a potential risk factor for myocardial ischemia in this patient population.