Right ventricular function and residual mitral regurgitation after left ventricular assist device implantation determines the incidence of right heart failure

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BACKGROUND: The effect of significant mitral regurgitation (MR) on outcomes after continuous flow left ventricular assist device (cfLVAD) implantation remains unclear.

METHODS: We performed a retrospective review of prospectively collected data from 159 patients with preoperative severe MR who underwent cfLVAD implantation (2003-2017). Two-step cluster analysis using the log-likelihood distance for post-cfLVAD implantation parameters, which included right ventricular (RV) dysfunction, MR severity, and tricuspid regurgitation (TR) severity. Post-cfLVAD implantation echocardiographic parameters were obtained within the first month.

RESULTS: Cluster analysis resulted in 3 groups. Group 1 (n = 67) had mild or less MR with moderate-severe RV dysfunction (RVD). Group 2 (n = 43) had moderate-severe MR with moderate-severe RVD. Group 3 (n = 49) had moderate MR with mild RVD. Group 2 had the largest proportion with Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support score of 1 (30.2%) and 2 (41.9%). They were more likely to undergo temporary mechanical circulatory support (18.6%) and tricuspid valve procedure (62.8%). Group 2 had the highest rate of stroke (30.2%; P = .02), hemolysis (39.5%; P = .01), device thrombosis (30%; P = .01), and worst survival (46.5%; P = .01). Survival at 5 years for groups 1, 2, and 3 were 56.0%, 17.6%, and 55.8%. Regression analysis of the entire population showed that greater MR severity after cfLVAD was associated with RV failure (P < .05; odds ratio, 1.6) and RV assist device use (P = .09; odds ratio, 1.6). After excluding tricuspid valve repairs, MR severity had a positive correlation with TR severity (R = 0.33; P < .01).

CONCLUSIONS: After cfLVAD implantation, moderate-severe MR and RVD predicted RV failure. Patients with preoperative moderate-severe MR and TR coupled with moderate-severe RVD might benefit the most from mitral and tricuspid valve intervention.

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CommentIn: J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar;159(3):906-907. - PMID 31128905

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2020

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2020

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:159

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The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery - 159(2020), 3 vom: 05. März, Seite 897-905.e4

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Tang, Paul C [VerfasserIn]
Haft, Jonathan W [VerfasserIn]
Romano, Matthew A [VerfasserIn]
Bitar, Abbas [VerfasserIn]
Hasan, Reema [VerfasserIn]
Palardy, Maryse [VerfasserIn]
Wu, Xiaoting [VerfasserIn]
Aaronson, Keith D [VerfasserIn]
Pagani, Francis D [VerfasserIn]

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Clinical outcomes
Cluster analysis
Echocardiography
Journal Article
Left ventricular assist device
Right ventricular assist device
Right ventricular failure
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Date Completed 23.03.2020

Date Revised 08.05.2020

published: Print-Electronic

CommentIn: J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar;159(3):906-907. - PMID 31128905

Citation Status MEDLINE

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10.1016/j.jtcvs.2019.03.089

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NLM297199161