Perfil clínico, abordaje y pronóstico del paciente con shock cardiogénico sometido a traslado interhospitalario en España / Clinical profile, management and outcomes of patients with cardiogenic shock undergoing transfer between centers in Spain

Introducción y objetivos El objetivo es analizar el perfil clínico, el abordaje y el pronóstico del shock cardiogénico (SC) por infarto agudo de miocardio con elevación del segmento ST (IAMCEST) que requiere traslado interhospitalario, así como el impacto pronóstico de las variables estructurales de los centros en este contexto. Métodos Se incluyó a los pacientes con SC-IAMCEST atendidos en centros con capacidad de revascularización (2016-2020). Se consideró a: a) pacientes atendidos durante todo el ingreso en hospitales con cardiología intervencionista sin cirugía cardiaca; b) pacientes atendidos en hospitales con cardiología intervencionista y cirugía cardiaca, y c) pacientes trasladados a centros con cardiología intervencionista y cirugía cardiaca. Se analizó la asociación del volumen de SC-IAMCEST atendidos y la disponibilidad de cuidados intensivos cardiológicos (UCIC) y trasplante cardiaco con la mortalidad hospitalaria. Resultados Se incluyeron 4.189 episodios, 1.389 (33,2%) del grupo A, 2.627 del grupo B (62,7%) y 173 del grupo C (4,1%). Los pacientes trasladados eran más jóvenes, tenían más riesgo cardiovascular y recibieron más frecuentemente revascularización, asistencia circulatoria y trasplante cardiaco durante el ingreso (p<0,001). Los pacientes trasladados presentaron menor tasa bruta de mortalidad (el 46,2 frente al 60,3% del grupo A y el 54,4% del grupo B; p<0,001). Mayor volumen asistencial (OR=0,75; p =0,009) y disponibilidad de UCIC (OR=0,80; p =0,047) se asociaron con menor mortalidad. Conclusiones El porcentaje de SC-IAMCEST trasladados en nuestro medio es bajo. Los pacientes trasladados son más jóvenes y reciben más procedimientos invasivos. Los traslados a centros con mayor volumen y UCIC presentan menor mortalidad. (AU)

Introduction and objectives The aim of this study was to analyze the clinical profile, management, and prognosis of ST segment elevation myocardial infarction-related cardiogenic shock (STEMI-CS) requiring interhospital transfer, as well as the prognostic impact of structural variables of the treating centers in this setting. Methods This study included patients with STEMI-CS treated at revascularization-capable centers from 2016 to 2020. The patients were divided into the following groups: group A: patients attended throughout their admission at hospitals with interventional cardiology without cardiac surgery; group B: patients treated at hospitals with interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery; and group C: patients transferred to centers with interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery. We analyzed the association between the volume of STEMI-CS cases treated, the availability of cardiac intensive care units (CICU), and heart transplant with hospital mortality. Results A total of 4189 episodes were included: 1389 (33.2%) from group A, 2627 from group B (62.7%), and 173 from group C (4.1%). Transferred patients were younger, had a higher cardiovascular risk, and more commonly underwent revascularization, mechanical circulatory support, and heart transplant during hospitalization (P<.001). The crude mortality rate was lower in transferred patients (46.2% vs 60.3% in group A and 54.4% in group B, (P<.001)). Lower mortality was associated with a higher volume of care and CICU availability (OR, 0.75, P=.009; and 0.80, P=.047). Conclusions The proportion of transfers in patients with STEMI-CS in our setting is low. Transferred patients were younger and underwent more invasive procedures. Mortality was lower among patients transferred to centers with a higher volume of STEMI-CS cases and CICU. (AU)

Clinical profile, management and outcomes of patients with cardiogenic shock undergoing transfer between centers in Spain.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to analyze the clinical profile, management, and prognosis of ST segment elevation myocardial infarction-related cardiogenic shock (STEMI-CS) requiring interhospital transfer, as well as the prognostic impact of structural variables of the treating centers in this setting. METHODS: This study included patients with STEMI-CS treated at revascularization-capable centers from 2016 to 2020. The patients were divided into the following groups: group A: patients attended throughout their admission at hospitals with interventional cardiology without cardiac surgery; group B: patients treated at hospitals with interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery; and group C: patients transferred to centers with interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery. We analyzed the association between the volume of STEMI-CS cases treated, the availability of cardiac intensive care units (CICU), and heart transplant with hospital mortality. RESULTS: A total of 4189 episodes were included: 1389 (33.2%) from group A, 2627 from group B (62.7%), and 173 from group C (4.1%). Transferred patients were younger, had a higher cardiovascular risk, and more commonly underwent revascularization, mechanical circulatory support, and heart transplant during hospitalization (P<.001). The crude mortality rate was lower in transferred patients (46.2% vs 60.3% in group A and 54.4% in group B, (P<.001)). Lower mortality was associated with a higher volume of care and CICU availability (OR, 0.75, P=.009; and 0.80, P=.047). CONCLUSIONS: The proportion of transfers in patients with STEMI-CS in our setting is low. Transferred patients were younger and underwent more invasive procedures. Mortality was lower among patients transferred to centers with a higher volume of STEMI-CS cases and CICU.

Calidad de atención interhospitalaria: Revisión sistemática / Quality of interhospital care: Systematic review / Qualidade do atendimento inter-hospitalar: revisão sistemática

En la actualidad la calidad de atención durante los traslados interhospitalarios de pacientes es una tarea compleja, que desafía la capacidad del personal de salud para mantener un ambiente de cuidado alrededor de estos pacientes. Objetivo. Analizar la calidad de atención interhospitalaria. Metodología. Se realizó una revisión sistemática y se evalúa la calidad de atención interhospitalaria. En la búsqueda de información se utilizaron términos DeCS y operadores boleanos con algoritmos (calidad de atención) AND (Interhospitalaria); (Care quality) AND (Interhospital). Considerando estudios de 2017-2023, en bases de datos como PubMed se obtuvieron 48 artículos, PLoS one 5 artículos, Science Direct 11, Scielo 33 artículos, Sage Journals 6, Elsevier 7, Springer Link 5 artículos. De los 131 artículos en total, se eliminaron 70 en base a resúmenes incompletos y se excluyeron 34 artículos que no tenían información completa; obteniendo 17 artículos para realizar la extracción y el análisis de los datos. Conclusión. Existen estrategias para una adecuada atención interhospitalaria, tales como: oxigenación por membrana extracorpórea como una opción para transportar de forma segura a los pacientes con Síndrome de distrés respiratorio agudo grave, es fundamental garantizar medidas de higiene y el suministro de equipos de protección personal para prevenir propagación de enfermedades; asegurar adecuada comunicación e intercambio de información, a través de medios virtuales, tanto para los familiares y personal; es esencial tener un plan general para prevenir cualquier evento impredecible y agudo, mejoran la eficiencia de la prestación de atención médica, lo que finalmente se traduce en mejores resultados para los pacientes.

Currently, the quality of care during interhospital transfers of patients is a complex task, which challenges the ability of health care personnel to maintain a caring environment around these patients. Objective. To analyze the quality of interhospital care. Methodology. A systematic review was carried out and the quality of interhospital care was evaluated. DeCS terms and Boolean operators with algorithms (Care quality) AND (Interhospital); (Care quality) AND (Interhospital) were used in the information search. Considering studies from 2017-2023, in databases such as PubMed 48 articles were obtained, PLoS one 5 articles, Science Direct 11, Scielo 33 articles, Sage Journals 6, Elsevier 7, Springer Link 5 articles. Of the 131 articles in total, 70 were eliminated based on incomplete abstracts and 34 articles that did not have complete information were excluded; obtaining 17 articles to perform data extraction and analysis. Conclusion. There are strategies for adequate interhospital care, such as: extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as an option to safely transport patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, it is essential to ensure hygiene measures and the provision of personal protective equipment to prevent the spread of disease; ensure adequate communication and exchange of information, through virtual means, both for family members and staff; it is essential to have a general plan to prevent any unpredictable and acute event, improve the efficiency of health care delivery, which ultimately translates into better outcomes for patients.

A qualidade do atendimento durante as transferências inter-hospitalares de pacientes é atualmente uma tarefa complexa, que desafia a capacidade da equipe de saúde de manter um ambiente de cuidado em torno desses pacientes. Objetivo. Analisar a qualidade do atendimento interhospitalar. Metodologia. Realizamos uma revisão sistemática e avaliamos a qualidade do atendimento inter-hospitalar. Na busca de informações, foram utilizados termos do DeCS e operadores booleanos com algoritmos (Care quality) AND (Interhospital); (Care quality) AND (Interhospital). Considerando estudos de 2017 a 2023, foram obtidos 48 artigos em bancos de dados como PubMed, 5 artigos em PLoS one, 11 artigos em Science Direct, 33 artigos em Scielo, 6 artigos em Sage Journals, 7 artigos em Elsevier e 5 artigos em Springer Link. Do total de 131 artigos, 70 artigos foram eliminados com base em resumos incompletos e 34 artigos foram excluídos por não terem informações completas, obtendo-se 17 artigos para extração e análise de dados. Conclusões. Existem estratégias para o atendimento inter-hospitalar adequado, tais como oxigenação por membrana extracorpórea como uma opção para o transporte seguro de pacientes com síndrome da angústia respiratória aguda grave; garantia de medidas de higiene e fornecimento de equipamentos de proteção individual para evitar a propagação de doenças; garantia de comunicação e troca de informações adequadas, por meios virtuais, tanto para os familiares quanto para a equipe; ter um plano geral para evitar qualquer evento imprevisível e agudo é essencial para melhorar a eficiência da prestação de serviços de saúde, o que, em última análise, se traduz em melhores resultados para os pacientes.