Outcomes after stroke complicating left ventricular assist device.
J Heart Lung Transplant
; 35(8): 1003-9, 2016 08.
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| ID: mdl-27160495
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Stroke is one of the leading complications during continuous flow-left ventricular assist device (CF-LVAD) support. Risk factors have been well described, although less is known regarding treatment and outcomes. We present a large single-center experience on stroke outcome and transplant eligibility by stroke sub-type and severity in CF-LVAD patients.METHODS:
Between January 1, 2008, and April 1, 2015, 301 patients underwent CF-LVAD (266 HeartMate II [HM I], Thoratec Corp, Pleasanton, CA; 35 HeartWare [HVAD], HeartWare International Inc, Framingham, MA). Stroke was defined as a focal neurologic deficit with abnormal neuroimaging. Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) definition excluded sub-dural hematoma and hemorrhagic conversion of an ischemic stroke (IS). Treatment in IS included intra-arterial embolectomy when appropriate; treatment in ICH included reversal of coagulopathy. Stroke severity was measured using the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Outcomes were in-hospital mortality and transplant status.RESULTS:
Stroke occurred in 40 patients 8 ICH (4 HM II, 4 HVAD) and 32 IS (26 HM II, 6 HVAD). Among 8 ICH patients, there were 4 deaths (50%), with NIHSS of 18.8 ± 13.7 vs 1.8 ± 1.7 in survivors (p = 0.049). Among 32 IS patients, 12 had hemorrhagic conversion and 5 were treated with intra-arterial embolectomy. There were 9 deaths (28%), with NIHSS of 16.2 ± 10.8 vs 7.0 ± 7.6 in survivors (p = 0.011). Among the 32 IS patients, 12 underwent transplant, and 1 is awaiting transplant. No ICH patients received a transplant.CONCLUSIONS:
In-hospital mortality after stroke is significantly affected by the initial neurologic impairment. Patients with IS appear to benefit the most from in-hospital treatment and often make sufficient recovery to be able to progress to transplant.Palavras-chave
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Acidente Vascular Cerebral
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Humans
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Ano de publicação:
2016
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