Julia Lortz1, Konstantinos Tsagakis2, Christos Rammos1, Alexander Lind1, Thomas Schlosser3, Heinz Jakob2, Tienush Rassaf1, Rolf Alexander Jánosi1. 1. Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West-German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany. 2. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, West-German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany. 3. Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Precise stent graft sizing in Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is crucial to receive optimal long-term results. Computed tomography (CT), as the current standard in assessing aortic diameters (ADs), is often performed at initial diagnosis. Since several acute aortic diseases are associated with blood loss and/or volume re-distribution, assessed AD might be influenced by impaired hemodynamic conditions. Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) offers real-time assessment, especially after hemodynamic restoration, and might help for stent graft choice. METHODS: We investigated the correlation between CT and later IVUS measurements in elective (n=83) and emergency patients (n=32) at the level distal to the left subclavian artery (LSA), a frequent proximal landing zone in TEVAR. Patients were grouped depending on their shock index (heart rate/systolic blood pressure): emergency patients with diagnosis of acute aortic syndrome, urgently required treatment after admission and had a shock index >1, otherwise were grouped as elective. Basic hemodynamics were assessed for both groups at admission and at definite IVUS-procedure. RESULTS: At time of admission the emergency group showed lower blood pressure (99±19.8 vs. 141±24 mmHg; P=0.001) and higher heart rate (98±13 vs. 70±12 bpm; P=0.001) compared to elective patients. By hemodynamic stabilization comparable blood pressure and heart rate were achieved in both groups at time of IVUS. In the emergency group, we found a significantly increase in AD after hemodynamic stabilization, whereas the diameters did not change in the elective group (IVUSmeanvs. CTmean: 5.1±1.0 vs. 0.4±2.2 mm; P=0.001 and IVUSminvs. CTmean: 3.9±1.3 vs. -0.3±2.2 mm; P=0.011). CONCLUSIONS: IVUS for stent graft sizing is a valuable approach during TEVAR, especially in the light of emergency treatment by offering real-time assistance. Impaired hemodynamic conditions might lead to relevant changes in AD and may strongly influence stent graft choice. In these cases, careful stent graft selection might contribute to avoidance of stent graft related complication.
BACKGROUND: Precise stent graft sizing in Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is crucial to receive optimal long-term results. Computed tomography (CT), as the current standard in assessing aortic diameters (ADs), is often performed at initial diagnosis. Since several acute aortic diseases are associated with blood loss and/or volume re-distribution, assessed AD might be influenced by impaired hemodynamic conditions. Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) offers real-time assessment, especially after hemodynamic restoration, and might help for stent graft choice. METHODS: We investigated the correlation between CT and later IVUS measurements in elective (n=83) and emergency patients (n=32) at the level distal to the left subclavian artery (LSA), a frequent proximal landing zone in TEVAR. Patients were grouped depending on their shock index (heart rate/systolic blood pressure): emergency patients with diagnosis of acute aortic syndrome, urgently required treatment after admission and had a shock index >1, otherwise were grouped as elective. Basic hemodynamics were assessed for both groups at admission and at definite IVUS-procedure. RESULTS: At time of admission the emergency group showed lower blood pressure (99±19.8 vs. 141±24 mmHg; P=0.001) and higher heart rate (98±13 vs. 70±12 bpm; P=0.001) compared to elective patients. By hemodynamic stabilization comparable blood pressure and heart rate were achieved in both groups at time of IVUS. In the emergency group, we found a significantly increase in AD after hemodynamic stabilization, whereas the diameters did not change in the elective group (IVUSmeanvs. CTmean: 5.1±1.0 vs. 0.4±2.2 mm; P=0.001 and IVUSminvs. CTmean: 3.9±1.3 vs. -0.3±2.2 mm; P=0.011). CONCLUSIONS: IVUS for stent graft sizing is a valuable approach during TEVAR, especially in the light of emergency treatment by offering real-time assistance. Impaired hemodynamic conditions might lead to relevant changes in AD and may strongly influence stent graft choice. In these cases, careful stent graft selection might contribute to avoidance of stent graft related complication.
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