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Routine use of del Nido Cardioplegia compared to blood cardioplegia in all types of adult cardiac surgery procedures
  • Khaled Algarni
Khaled Algarni
King Saud University

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Abstract

Background and aim of the study: Several studies reported safety and potential benefits of single dose Del Nido cardioplegia (DNC) in selected Adult Cardiac Surgery (ACS) procedures. However, studies are scarce on routine use of DNC in more complex procedures and patients with high risk profile. We sought to compare DNC with cold blood cardioplegia (BC) in all types of ACS including complex procedures. Methods: Data for 305 consecutive unselected patients who underwent ACS procedures (July/2017 to Nov/2019) were included. DNC was routinely used whenever is available (n=231) and if not available, cold BC is used (n=74). All categories of ACS procedures (primary or redo) were included. Repeated measures analysis was performed to compare baseline, peak and trough Troponins levels in both groups. Linear regression analysis was used to identify independent predictors of peak Troponins level. Results: The two groups were comparable in baseline characteristics including euro score (ES II), risk profile and surgical complexity. DNC was associated with lower cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and cross clamp times, cardioplegia volume and number of cardioplegia doses (P<.001). Importantly, DNC was associated with lower postoperative Troponin level (P=.001), shorter duration of inotropic support (P=.02) and shorter intensive care unit stay (P=.04). On linear regression analysis, DNC was an independent predictor of lower postoperative peak Troponin (t = -3.5, P<.001). Conclusions: Routine use of DNC in all types of ACS procedures compared to BC was associated with significantly shorter CPB and clamp times, significantly lower post-operative troponin release and shorter duration of inotropic support.
29 Jul 2020Submitted to Journal of Cardiac Surgery
29 Jul 2020Submission Checks Completed
29 Jul 2020Assigned to Editor
31 Jul 2020Reviewer(s) Assigned
10 Aug 2020Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
11 Aug 2020Editorial Decision: Revise Major
04 Sep 20201st Revision Received
05 Sep 2020Submission Checks Completed
05 Sep 2020Assigned to Editor
06 Sep 2020Reviewer(s) Assigned
10 Sep 2020Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
12 Sep 2020Editorial Decision: Accept