BACKGROUND: Additional cardiac pathologies including tricuspid or mitral valve regurgitation are common in left ventricular assist device (LVAD) recipients and whether to address them remains controversial. We present our institutional outcomes of concomitant cardiac procedures, other than temporary right ventricular (RV) support, at the time of LVAD implantation. METHODS: From 03/2006 to 06/2020, 352 adult patients {median age 60 [interquartile range (IQR): 52-66] years; INTERMACS level 1 29%; INTERMACS level 2 17%; INTERMACS level 3 23%, INTERMACS level 4-6 31%; male 86%} underwent continuous-flow LVAD [Medtronic HVAD® (HVAD) 50%; Abbott HeartMate IITM (HMII) 17%; Abbott HeartMate 3TM (HM3) 33%] implantation. Concomitant valvular procedures were performed in 86 patients (24%) and the majority of patients received the LVAD as bridge to candidacy (BTC) for transplant (74%). Primary study endpoints were short- and mid-term mortality, as well as need for temporary RV support. RESULTS: Tricuspid valve annuloplasty was the most frequent concomitant procedure (77%), followed by aortic valve replacements (AVRs) or Park's stitch (33%). Temporary RV support was common in the study cohort (35%) using either extracorporeal life support (ECLS, 37%) or a temporary RV assist device (RVAD, 63%). A less invasive (LIS) implantation technique was pursued in 12%. Thirty-day mortality was comparable between those with and without concomitant surgery (4% vs. 6%, P=0.426). In-hospital mortality was significantly higher for additional interventions (22% vs. 14%, P=0.05), whereas one-year survival was similar (71% vs. 79%, P=0.106). CONCLUSIONS: Concomitant cardiac procedures, especially tricuspid and aortic valve surgery, are frequent but are associated with a higher perioperative morbidity and mortality. 2021 Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery. All rights reserved.
BACKGROUND: Additional cardiac pathologies including tricuspid or mitral valve regurgitation are common in left ventricular assist device (LVAD) recipients and whether to address them remains controversial. We present our institutional outcomes of concomitant cardiac procedures, other than temporary right ventricular (RV) support, at the time of LVAD implantation. METHODS: From 03/2006 to 06/2020, 352 adult patients {median age 60 [interquartile range (IQR): 52-66] years; INTERMACS level 1 29%; INTERMACS level 2 17%; INTERMACS level 3 23%, INTERMACS level 4-6 31%; male 86%} underwent continuous-flow LVAD [Medtronic HVAD® (HVAD) 50%; Abbott HeartMate IITM (HMII) 17%; Abbott HeartMate 3TM (HM3) 33%] implantation. Concomitant valvular procedures were performed in 86 patients (24%) and the majority of patients received the LVAD as bridge to candidacy (BTC) for transplant (74%). Primary study endpoints were short- and mid-term mortality, as well as need for temporary RV support. RESULTS: Tricuspid valve annuloplasty was the most frequent concomitant procedure (77%), followed by aortic valve replacements (AVRs) or Park's stitch (33%). Temporary RV support was common in the study cohort (35%) using either extracorporeal life support (ECLS, 37%) or a temporary RV assist device (RVAD, 63%). A less invasive (LIS) implantation technique was pursued in 12%. Thirty-day mortality was comparable between those with and without concomitant surgery (4% vs. 6%, P=0.426). In-hospital mortality was significantly higher for additional interventions (22% vs. 14%, P=0.05), whereas one-year survival was similar (71% vs. 79%, P=0.106). CONCLUSIONS: Concomitant cardiac procedures, especially tricuspid and aortic valve surgery, are frequent but are associated with a higher perioperative morbidity and mortality. 2021 Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery. All rights reserved.
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