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Objetivo: Describir las complicaciones asociadas a cirugía cardíaca, compararlas con una población de referencia e identificar factores de riesgo de mortalidad. Pacientes y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo. Se incluyeron todos los pacientes operados en 2013-2015 en el Hospital Garrahan. Se registró edad, peso, procedimiento, ventilación mecánica, días de internación, morbilidad y evolución. Se consideró morbilidad la insuficiencia renal con diálisis, déficit neurológico, marcapaso permanente, asistencia circulatoria, parálisis frénica o de cuerdas vocales, reoperación, infección de herida, quilotórax y traqueotomía. Se realizó un análisis estadístico descriptivo y por categorías de riesgo utilizando la escala de morbilidad de la Sociedad de Cirugía Torácica (Surgical Thoracic Society, STS). Resultados: 1536 pacientes, mediana de 12 meses (rango intercuartílico -RIC- 25-75: 3-60), peso de 8 kg (RIC25-75: de 4,4 a 17,5), con mortalidad de 5%. Se registraron 361 eventos en 183 pacientes. La reoperación no planificada fue el más frecuente (7,2%); los restantes ocurrieron en ≤ 3% de los pacientes. En comparación con los pacientes sin complicaciones, los pacientes con eventos tuvieron más días de ventilación mecánica: 9,95 (RIC25-75: 7,65-12,24) vs. 1,8 (RIC25- 75: 1,46-2,14), p< 0,00001; mayor internación: 28,8 (RIC25-75: 25,1-32,5) vs. 8,5 (RIC25-75: 7,99,2), p <0,0001; y mayor mortalidad: 19,6% vs. 3,1%(RR 4,58;IC95%: de 3,4 a 6,0), p <0,0001. La asistencia circulatoria e insuficiencia renal se asociaron con mayor mortalidad. Conclusiones: La reoperación no planificada fue el evento más frecuente. Los pacientes con complicaciones tuvieron más días de ventilación mecánica, de internación y mayor mortalidad. La asistencia circulatoria y la insuficiencia renal se asociaron con mayor mortalidad.
Objective: To describe the complications associated with heart surgery, compare them to a reference population, and identify mortality risk factors. Patients and methods: Retrospective and descriptive study. All patients who underwent surgery at Hospital Garrahan in the 2013-2015 period were included. Age, weight, procedure, mechanical ventilation, length of stay in days, morbidity, and course were recorded. Renal failure requiring dialysis, neurological deficit, permanent pacemaker, circulatory support, phrenic nerve or vocal cord palsy, reoperation, wound infection, chylothorax, and tracheotomy were considered morbidities. A descriptive, statistical analysis by risk category was done using the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) morbidity score. Results: 1536 patients, median age: 12 months (interquartile range --#91;IQR--#93; 25-75: 3-60), weight: 8 kg (IQR 25-75: 4.4 to 17.5), mortality: 5%. A total of 361 events were recorded in 183 patients. An unplanned reoperation was the most common event (7.2%); the rest occurred in < 3% of patients. Compared to patients without complications, patients who had events required more days on mechanical ventilation: 9.95 (IQR 25-75: 7.6512.24) versus 1.8 (IQR 2575: 1.46-2.14), p< 0.00001; a longer length of stay: 28.8 (IQR 25-75: 25.1-32.5) versus 8.5 (IQR 25-75: 7.9-9.2), p< 0.0001; and had a higher mortality: 19.6% versus 3.1% (RR: 4.58, 95% CI: 3.4 to 6.0), p< 0.0001. Circulatory support and renal failure were associated with a higher mortality. Conclusions: An unplanned reoperation was the most common event. Patients with complications required more days on mechanical ventilation and a longer length of stay and had a higher mortality. Circulatory support and renal failure were associated with a higher mortality.
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Lactente , Pré-Escolar , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/mortalidade , Cardiopatias Congênitas/cirurgia , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/etiologia , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/epidemiologia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de Risco , Mortalidade Hospitalar , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Cardíacos/efeitos adversos , Hospitais PúblicosRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To describe the complications associated with heart surgery, compare them to a reference population, and identify mortality risk factors. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Retrospective and descriptive study. All patients who underwent surgery at Hospital Garrahan in the 2013-2015 period were included. Age, weight, procedure, mechanical ventilation, length of stay in days, morbidity, and course were recorded. Renal failure requiring dialysis, neurological deficit, permanent pacemaker, circulatory support, phrenic nerve or vocal cord palsy, reoperation, wound infection, chylothorax, and tracheotomy were considered morbidities. A descriptive, statistical analysis by risk category was done using the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) morbidity score. RESULTS: 1536 patients, median age: 12 months (interquartile range [IQR] 25-75: 3-60), weight: 8 kg (IQR 25-75: 4.4 to 17.5), mortality: 5%. A total of 361 events were recorded in 183 patients. An unplanned reoperation was the most common event (7.2%); the rest occurred in < 3% of patients. Compared to patients without complications, patients who had events required more days on mechanical ventilation: 9.95 (IQR 25-75: 7.6512.24) versus 1.8 (IQR 2575: 1.46-2.14), p< 0.00001; a longer length of stay: 28.8 (IQR 25-75: 25.1-32.5) versus 8.5 (IQR 25-75: 7.9-9.2), p< 0.0001; and had a higher mortality: 19.6% versus 3.1% (RR: 4.58, 95% CI: 3.4 to 6.0), p< 0.0001. Circulatory support and renal failure were associated with a higher mortality. CONCLUSIONS: An unplanned reoperation was the most common event. Patients with complications required more days on mechanical ventilation and a longer length of stay and had a higher mortality. Circulatory support and renal failure were associated with a higher mortality.
OBJETIVO: Describir las complicaciones asociadas a cirugía cardíaca, compararlas con una población de referencia e identificar factores de riesgo de mortalidad. PACIENTES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo. Se incluyeron todos los pacientes operados en 2013-2015 en el Hospital Garrahan. Se registró edad, peso, procedimiento, ventilación mecánica, días de internación, morbilidad y evolución. Se consideró morbilidad la insuficiencia renal con diálisis, déficit neurológico, marcapaso permanente, asistencia circulatoria, parálisis frénica o de cuerdas vocales, reoperación, infección de herida, quilotórax y traqueotomía. Se realizó un análisis estadístico descriptivo y por categorías de riesgo utilizando la escala de morbilidad de la Sociedad de Cirugía Torácica (Surgical Thoracic Society, STS). RESULTADOS: 1536 pacientes, mediana de 12 meses (rango intercuartílico -RIC- 25-75: 3-60), peso de 8 kg (RIC25-75: de 4,4 a 17,5), con mortalidad de 5%. Se registraron 361 eventos en 183 pacientes. La reoperación no planificada fue el más frecuente (7,2%); los restantes ocurrieron en ≤ 3% de los pacientes. En comparación con los pacientes sin complicaciones, los pacientes con eventos tuvieron más días de ventilación mecánica: 9,95 (RIC25-75: 7,65-12,24) vs. 1,8 (RIC25- 75: 1,46-2,14), p< 0,00001; mayor internación: 28,8 (RIC25-75: 25,1-32,5) vs. 8,5 (RIC25-75: 7,99,2), p <0,0001; y mayor mortalidad: 19,6% vs. 3,1%(RR 4,58;IC95%: de 3,4 a 6,0), p <0,0001. La asistencia circulatoria e insuficiencia renal se asociaron con mayor mortalidad. CONCLUSIONES: La reoperación no planificada fue el evento más frecuente. Los pacientes con complicaciones tuvieron más días de ventilación mecánica, de internación y mayor mortalidad. La asistencia circulatoria y la insuficiencia renal se asociaron con mayor mortalidad.
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Cardiopatias Congênitas/cirurgia , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/epidemiologia , Argentina , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Cardíacos/efeitos adversos , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Mortalidade Hospitalar , Hospitais Públicos , Humanos , Lactente , Masculino , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/etiologia , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/mortalidade , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de RiscoRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To describe the results of congenital heart surgery at the Hospital de Pediatría J. P.Garrahan. METHODS: Between 2004 and 2009, 2942 patients, median age 2.5 years (1 d to 22.5 y), median weight 11.5 kg (1.6 kg to 96 kg), and 84% with cardiopulmonary bypass, were analyzed. Adjusted mortality risk analysis using RACHS and Aristotle score was performed. Newborn surgery and one stage repair in Fallot and ventricular septal defect with coarctation were analyzed as subgroupes. RESULTS: Mortality was 5.5%. Required mechanical ventilation 45%, 5% peritoneal dialysis, 12% delayed sternal closure and 8.4% reoperation. Twenty five percent with previous surgery, and 10% in poor clinical conditions. RACHS-1 categories morality distribution were 0.4% in one, 2.4% in two, 7.1% in three, 14% in four y 34 % in 5 and 6. One stage repair was performed in 84% of Fallots and 90% of ventricular septal defects with coarctation, with 3.2% and 10% mortality rate respectively. Two hundred and five newborns were operated with cardiopulmonary bypass with a mortality rate of 15% in the last year. CONCLUSIONS: Almost every congenital heart disease can be repaired without previous palliation, with satisfactory results in our institution. Poor clinical conditions significantly increased morbidity and mortality.
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Cardiopatias Congênitas/cirurgia , Adolescente , Argentina , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Hospitais Públicos , Humanos , Lactente , Recém-Nascido , Resultado do Tratamento , Adulto JovemRESUMO
Objetivo: Describir los resultados en cirugía cardiovascular del Hospital de Pediatría J. P. Garrahan. Métodos: Se analizaron 2942 pacientes entre 2004 y 2009; de los cuales, 84% con circulación extracorpórea, mediana de edad 2.5 años, rango de un día a 22.5 años y peso 11.5 kg (1.6 kg a 96 kg); con cirugías previas 25% y 10% malas condiciones preoperatorias. Se analizó la mortalidad por RACHS-1 y Aristóteles, la cirugía neonatal, la cirugía en un tiempo de Fallot y de comunicación interventricular con coartación de aorta. Resultados: La mortalidad fue 5.5%. Requirió ventilación mecánica 45%, 5% diálisis peritoneal, 12% cierre esternal diferido y 8.4% reoperación. De los Fallot 84% y 90% de las comunicaciones interventriculares con coartación se repararon en un tiempo, con 3.2% y 10% de mortalidad respectivamente. Se operaron 205 neonatos con bomba y con 15% de mortalidad en el último año. Las malas condiciones previas aumentaron la morbilidad, (Odds ratio 3.63 IC 95%, 2.27 -4.81) y la mortalidad (Odds ratio 6.47 IC 95%, 4.36 - 9.60). La mortalidad por RACHS fue 0.4% en categoría uno, 2.4% en la dos, 7.1% en la tres, 14% en la cuatro y 34% en la cinco y seis. Conclusiones: En nuestra institución la mayoría de las cardiopatías se resuelven en un tiempo con resultados satisfactorios. Las malas condiciones preoperatorias aumentan significativamente la morbimortalidad.
Objective: To describe the results of congenital heart surgery at the Hospital de Pediatría J. P.Garrahan. Methods: Between 2004 and 2009, 2942 patients, median age 2.5 years (1 d to 22.5 y), median weight 11.5 kg (1.6 kg to 96 kg), and 84% with cardiopulmonary bypass, were analyzed. Adjusted mortality risk analysis using RACHS and Aristotle score was performed. Newborn surgery and one stage repair in Fallot and ventricular septal defect with coarctation were analyzed as subgroupes. Results: Mortality was 5.5%. Required mechanical ventilation 45%, 5% peritoneal dialysis, 12% delayed sternal closure and 8.4% reoperation. Twenty five percent with previous surgery, and 10% in poor clinical conditions. RACHS-1 categories morality distribution were 0.4% in one, 2.4% in two, 7.1% in three, 14% in four y 34 % in 5 and 6. One stage repair was performed in 84% of Fallots and 90% of ventricular septal defects with coarctation, with 3.2% and 10% mortality rate respectively. Two hundred and five newborns were operated with cardiopulmonary bypass with a mortality rate of 15% in the last year. Conclusions: Almost every congenital heart disease can be repaired without previous palliation, with satisfactory results in our institution. Poor clinical conditions significantly increased morbidity and mortality.
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Adolescente , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Humanos , Lactente , Recém-Nascido , Adulto Jovem , Cardiopatias Congênitas/cirurgia , Argentina , Hospitais Públicos , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
The objective of this study was to describe our experience (1373 days of support) with the Berlin Heart Excor (BH) ventricular-assist device (VAD) as bridging to cardiac transplantation in pediatric patients with end-stage cardiomyopathy. This study involved a retrospective observational cohort. Records of patients supported with the BH VAD were reviewed. Data regarding age, sex, weight, diagnosis, preoperative condition, single versus biventricular support, morbidity, and mortality were collected. Criteria for single versus biventricular support and intensive care unit management were registered. The procedure was approved by our Institutional Ethics Committee, and informed consent was obtained. Between March 2006 and March 2010, 12 patients with diagnosis of dilated (n = 10) and restrictive (n = 2) cardiomyopathy were supported. Median age was 56.6 months (range 20.1-165.9); mean weight was 18.3 kg (range 8.5-45); and nine patients were female. Every patient presented with severe heart failure refractory to pharmacological therapy. Biventricular support was necessary in four patients. Nine patients underwent heart transplantation. No child was weaned off the BH VAD because of myocardial recovery. Mean length of support was 73 days (range 3-331), and the total number of days of support was 1373. Three patients had fatal complications: 2 had thrombo-hemorrhagic stroke leading to brain death, and one had refractory vasoplegic shock. The BH VAD is a useful and reasonable safe device for cardiac transplantation bridging in children with end-stage heart failure. Team experience resulted in less morbidity and mortality, and time for implantation, surgical procedure, anticoagulation monitoring, and patient care improved.
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Cardiomiopatia Dilatada/cirurgia , Cardiomiopatia Restritiva/cirurgia , Comparação Transcultural , Transplante de Coração , Coração Auxiliar , Adolescente , Argentina , Cardiomiopatia Dilatada/mortalidade , Cardiomiopatia Restritiva/mortalidade , Causas de Morte , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Insuficiência Cardíaca/mortalidade , Insuficiência Cardíaca/cirurgia , Transplante de Coração/mortalidade , Mortalidade Hospitalar , Humanos , Lactente , Unidades de Terapia Intensiva Pediátrica , Masculino , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/mortalidade , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/cirurgia , Desenho de Prótese , Estudos Retrospectivos , Taxa de SobrevidaRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Four hundred newborns die every year in our country suffering from congenital heart disease. Definitive surgical repair, whenever possible, is nowadays the optimal therapeutic strategy. Our goal is to describe mortality and morbidity in neonatal surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass in a tertiary public hospital in Argentina. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Descriptive, retrospective study. Every patient, younger than 45 days, with cardiac surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass, at the Garrahan Hospital between 2004 and 2008 was included. Demographic, surgical and postoperative data were collected. Adjusted mortality risk analysis, and descriptive statistics from the most frequent diagnosis were performed. Results are expressed as median and rank or percentage. RESULTS: 200 newborns were operated, 62% males. Median age was 21 days (r 1- 45) and median weight 3.1 kg (r 1.6-6.2). Total anomalous pulmonary venous return, transposition of great arteries an hypoplastic left heart syndrome diagnoses accounted for 75% of the procedures. Median length of stay was 12 days (r 0-191), and 6 days of mechanical ventilation (r 0-180). Eighteen percent of the patients required peritoneal dialysis. Whole series mortality was 19% and fell to 14% in 2008. Unstable preoperative condition and postoperative complications increased mortality, OR= 2.23 (1.02-4.89) and OR= 10 (3.6-33.4), respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Our postoperative mortality is similar to those reported in foreign countries databases. Patients with unstable preoperative condition and post-operative complications had higher mortality.
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Cardiopatias/congênito , Cardiopatias/cirurgia , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Cardíacos , Feminino , Humanos , Lactente , Recém-Nascido , Masculino , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de TempoRESUMO
Introducción. En nuestro país fallecen anualmente 400 niños con cardiopatía congénita, en el 1er mes de vida. La cirugía constituye la estrategia actual para su tratamiento. El objetivo es describir la mortalidad hospitalaria y las complicaciones de la cirugía cardíaca neonatal con circulación extracorpórea en un hospital público de alta complejidad. Pacientes y métodos. Estudio descriptivo retrospectivo. Se registraron datos demográficos, de la cirugía y del postoperatorio de los pacientes con circulación extracorpórea, menores de 45 días, operados en el Hospital Garrahan, entre 2004-2008. Se realizó un análisis por patologías y de mortalidad ajustado por riesgo. Los resultados se expresan en mediana e intervalo, o en porcentaje, según corresponda. Resultados. Se operaron 200 recién nacidos, 62 por ciento varones. La edad fue 21 (1- 45) días y el peso 3,1 (1,6-6,2) kg. Anomalía total de retorno venoso pulmonar, transposición de grandes arterias y síndrome de corazón izquierdo hipoplásico concentraronel 75 por ciento de las cirugías. El tiempo de internación fue 12 (0-191) días, con 6 (0-180) días de ventilación mecánica, y 18 por ciento de los pacientes requirieron diálisis. La mortalidad global fue 19 por ciento y 14 por ciento en el último año analizado. Los pacientes en mala condición preoperatoria, así como los que presentaron complicaciones, exhibieron una mortalidad mayor (OR= 2,23 [1,02-4,89] y OR= 10 [3,6-33,4], respectivamente). Conclusiones. La mortalidad postoperatoria es similar a la comunicada en bases de datos del exterior. Los pacientes con mala condición preoperatoria y aquellos con complicaciones presentaron mayor mortalidad en nuestra serie.(AU)
Introduction. Four hundred newborns die every year in our country suffering from congenital heart disease. Definitive surgical repair, whenever possible, is nowadays the optimal therapeutic strategy. Our goal is to describe mortality and morbidity in neonatal surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass in a tertiary public hospital in Argentina. Patients and methods. Descriptive, retrospective study. Every patient, younger than 45 days, with cardiac surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass, at the Garrahan Hospital between 2004 and 2008 was included. Demographic, surgical and postoperative data were collected. Adjusted mortality risk analysis, and descriptive statistics from the most frequent diagnosis were performed. Results are expressed as median and rank or percentage. Results. 200 newborns were operated, 62 percent males. Median age was 21 days (r 1- 45) and median weight 3.1 kg (r 1.6-6.2). Total anomalous pulmonary venous return, transposition of great arteries and hypoplastic left heart syndrome diagnoses accounted for 75 percent of the procedures. Median length of stay was 12 days (r 0-191), and 6 days of mechanical ventilation (r 0-180). Eighteen percent of the patients required peritoneal dialysis. Whole series mortality was 19 percent and fell to 14 pecent in 2008. Unstable preoperative condition and postoperative complications increased mortality, OR= 2.23 (1.02-4.89) and OR= 10 (3.6-33.4), respectively. Conclusions. Our postoperative mortality is similar to those reported in foreign countries databases. Patients with unstable preoperative condition and post-operative complications had higher mortality.(AU)
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Humanos , Recém-Nascido , Mortalidade Infantil , Circulação Extracorpórea/estatística & dados numéricos , Cardiopatias Congênitas/complicações , Cardiopatias Congênitas/mortalidade , Cardiopatias Congênitas/cirurgia , Cirurgia Geral , Epidemiologia Descritiva , Estudos Retrospectivos , Dados EstatísticosRESUMO
Introducción. En nuestro país fallecen anualmente 400 niños con cardiopatía congénita, en el 1er mes de vida. La cirugía constituye la estrategia actual para su tratamiento. El objetivo es describir la mortalidad hospitalaria y las complicaciones de la cirugía cardíaca neonatal con circulación extracorpórea en un hospital público de alta complejidad. Pacientes y métodos. Estudio descriptivo retrospectivo. Se registraron datos demográficos, de la cirugía y del postoperatorio de los pacientes con circulación extracorpórea, menores de 45 días, operados en el Hospital Garrahan, entre 2004-2008. Se realizó un análisis por patologías y de mortalidad ajustado por riesgo. Los resultados se expresan en mediana e intervalo, o en porcentaje, según corresponda. Resultados. Se operaron 200 recién nacidos, 62 por ciento varones. La edad fue 21 (1- 45) días y el peso 3,1 (1,6-6,2) kg. Anomalía total de retorno venoso pulmonar, transposición de grandes arterias y síndrome de corazón izquierdo hipoplásico concentraronel 75 por ciento de las cirugías. El tiempo de internación fue 12 (0-191) días, con 6 (0-180) días de ventilación mecánica, y 18 por ciento de los pacientes requirieron diálisis. La mortalidad global fue 19 por ciento y 14 por ciento en el último año analizado. Los pacientes en mala condición preoperatoria, así como los que presentaron complicaciones, exhibieron una mortalidad mayor (OR= 2,23 [1,02-4,89] y OR= 10 [3,6-33,4], respectivamente). Conclusiones. La mortalidad postoperatoria es similar a la comunicada en bases de datos del exterior. Los pacientes con mala condición preoperatoria y aquellos con complicaciones presentaron mayor mortalidad en nuestra serie.
Introduction. Four hundred newborns die every year in our country suffering from congenital heart disease. Definitive surgical repair, whenever possible, is nowadays the optimal therapeutic strategy. Our goal is to describe mortality and morbidity in neonatal surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass in a tertiary public hospital in Argentina. Patients and methods. Descriptive, retrospective study. Every patient, younger than 45 days, with cardiac surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass, at the Garrahan Hospital between 2004 and 2008 was included. Demographic, surgical and postoperative data were collected. Adjusted mortality risk analysis, and descriptive statistics from the most frequent diagnosis were performed. Results are expressed as median and rank or percentage. Results. 200 newborns were operated, 62 percent males. Median age was 21 days (r 1- 45) and median weight 3.1 kg (r 1.6-6.2). Total anomalous pulmonary venous return, transposition of great arteries and hypoplastic left heart syndrome diagnoses accounted for 75 percent of the procedures. Median length of stay was 12 days (r 0-191), and 6 days of mechanical ventilation (r 0-180). Eighteen percent of the patients required peritoneal dialysis. Whole series mortality was 19 percent and fell to 14 pecent in 2008. Unstable preoperative condition and postoperative complications increased mortality, OR= 2.23 (1.02-4.89) and OR= 10 (3.6-33.4), respectively. Conclusions. Our postoperative mortality is similar to those reported in foreign countries databases. Patients with unstable preoperative condition and post-operative complications had higher mortality.
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Humanos , Recém-Nascido , Cardiopatias Congênitas/cirurgia , Cardiopatias Congênitas/complicações , Cardiopatias Congênitas/mortalidade , Circulação Extracorpórea , Cirurgia Geral , Mortalidade Infantil , Dados Estatísticos , Epidemiologia Descritiva , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Low cardiac output syndrome occurs frequently in pediatric patients after cardiac surgery. Catecholamines are used as inotropic drugs to treat this threatening condition, but may cause undesirable and potentially harmful side effects. This study was performed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of levosimendan (LEVO) in pediatric patients with low cardiac output syndrome. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Open prospective, quasi-experimental cohort. LEVO was given as compassionate treatment in patients with refractory post-surgical low cardiac output syndrome. Every patient received an IV infusion of LEVO at 6 microg/kg during a fifteen minutes period, followed by a 24 h IV infusion at 0.1 microg/kg/min. Clinical improvement of cardiac output was the primary end point of the study. Two independent observers performed clinical evaluation, bidimensional echocardiogram, hemodynamic and laboratory tests were performed pre and after LEVO infusion. RESULTS: LEVO was infused in 18 opportunities (fourteen children). The response was considered successful in 9/18 interventions (50%; p= 0.004). Both inotropic score (12.1 vs. 6,1, p= 0.01) and A-VDO(2)2 (26.78 +/- 11.5% vs. 20.81 +/- 7.72%, p= 0.029) showed reduction, while SvO2 improved (69.5 +/- 11.4% vs. 76 +/- 9.29%, p= 0.03). No adverse effects were noticed. Four patients died, none of them related to LEVO administration. CONCLUSIONS: LEVO improved cardiac output in 50% of the interventions with post-surgical LCOS and no adverse effect was observed.
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Baixo Débito Cardíaco/tratamento farmacológico , Cardiotônicos/uso terapêutico , Hidrazonas/uso terapêutico , Piridazinas/uso terapêutico , Doença Aguda , Adolescente , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Humanos , Lactente , Masculino , Estudos Prospectivos , SimendanaRESUMO
Introducción. El síndrome de bajo gasto cardíaco ocurre frecuentemente en el posoperatorio de pacientes con cirugía cardíaca. Las catecolaminas, utilizadas como inotrópicos, pueden provocar efectos adversos potencialmente deletéreos. El levosimendán es un nuevo fármaco inotrópico no adrenérgico con posibles beneficios en esta poblaciónde pacientes. Este estudio evaluó la seguridad y eficacia del levosimendán en niños con bajo gasto posoperatorio.Población, material y métodos. Estudio prospectivo, abierto, no controlado, realizado en la Unidad de Recuperación Cardiovascular de un hospital pediátrico de alta complejidad. Se administrólevosimendán, como uso compasivo, a todos los pacientes con bajo gasto posoperatorio refractario al tratamiento convencional. Se administró una dosisde carga de 6 μg/kg EV, seguido de 0,1 μg/kg/min por 24 h. La variable primaria predeterminada fue el impacto clínico del levosimendán sobre el gastocardíaco. Dos observadores independientes realizaron la evaluación clínica del gasto cardíaco. Se analizó la función cardíaca por ecocardiografía yvariables clínicas, bioquímicas y hemodinámicas antes de la infusión y después de ella. Resultados. Se administró levosimendán a 14 pacientesen 18 oportunidades La mediana de edadfue de 27,5 meses (r: 0,16-197) y el peso de 11,1 kg (r: 2,98-48). En 9/18 intervenciones (50%; p= 0,004) seobservó una mejoría en el gasto cardiaco. El puntaje de inotrópicos disminuyó (12,1 contra 6,1; p= 0,01),la SvO2 mejoró (69,5 ± 11,4% contra 76 ± 9,29%, p= 0,03) y la A-VDO2 disminuyó (26,78 ± 11,5% contra 20,81 ± 7,72%, p= 0,029). No se identificaron efectos adversos. Cuatro pacientes fallecieron, ninguno en relación con la administración del fármaco. Conclusiones. En el 50% de las intervenciones se observó mejoría en el gasto cardíaco. No se detectaron efectos adversos atribuibles al fármaco.(AU)
Introduction. Low cardiac output syndrome occurs frequently in pediatric patients after cardiac surgery. Catecholamines are used as inotropic drugs to treat this threatening condition, but may cause undesirable and potentially harmfull side effects. Thisstudy was performed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of levosimendan (LEVO) in pediatric patients with low cardiac output syndrome. Patients and methods. Open prospective, cuasi experimental, cohort. LEVO was given as compassionate treatment in patients with refractory possurgical low cardiac output syndrome. Every patient received an IV infusion of LEVO at 6 μg/kg during a fifteen minutes period, followed by a 24 h IV infusion at 0.1 μg/kg/min. Clinical improvement of cardiac output was the primary end point of the study. Two independent observers performedclinical evaluation, bidimensional echocardiogram, hemodinamic and laboratory tests were performed pre and after LEVO infusión. Results. LEVO was infused in 18 oportunities (fourteenchildren). The response was considered successful in 9/18 interventions (50%; p= 0.004). Both inotropic score (12.1 vs. 6,1, p= 0.01) and A-VDO22 (26.78 ± 11.5% vs. 20.81 ± 7.72%, p= 0.029) showed reduction, while SvO2 improved (69.5 ± 11.4% vs. 76 ± 9.29%, p= 0.03). No adverse effects were noticed.Four patients died, none of them related to LEVO administration. Conclusions. LEVO improved cardiac output in 50% of the interventions with pos-surgical LCOS and no adverse effect was observed.(AU)