Endoscopic Vascular Harvest in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery: A Consensus Statement of the International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS) 2005

OBJECTIVE:: This purpose of this consensus statement was to compare endoscopic vascular graft harvesting (EVH) with conventional open vascular harvesting (OVH) in adults undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery and to determine which resulted in improved clinical and resource outcomes. METHODS:: Before the consensus conference, the consensus panel reviewed the best available evidence, whereby systematic reviews, randomized trials, and nonrandomized trials were considered in descending order of importance. Evidence-based statements were created, and consensus processes were used to determine the ensuing statements. The AHA/ACC system was used to label the level of evidence and class of recommendation. RESULTS:: The consensus panel agreed upon the following statements: CONCLUSIONS:: Given these evidence-based statements, the consensus panel stated that EVH should be the standard of care for patients who require saphenous vein grafts for coronary revascularization (Class I, Level B). Future research should address long-term safety, cost-effectiveness, and endoarterial harvest.     

Use of Pulmonary Artery Catheter in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft. Costs and Long-Term Outcomes

BackgroundPulmonary artery catheters (PAC) are used widely to monitor hemodynamics in patients undergoing coronary bypass graft (CABG) surgery. However, recent studies have raised concerns regarding both the effectiveness and safety of PAC. Therefore, our aim was to determine the effects of the use of PAC on the short- and long-term health and economic outcomes of patients undergoing CABG.Methods1361 Chinese patients who consecutively underwent isolated, primary CABG at the Cardiovascular Institute of Fuwai Hospital from June 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 were included in this study. Of all the patients, 453 received PAC during operation (PAC group) and 908 received no PAC therapy (control group). Short-term and long-term mortality and major complications were analyzed with multivariate regression analysis and propensity score matched-pair analysis was used to yield two well-matched groups for further comparison.ResultsThe patients who were managed with PAC more often received intraoperative vasoactive drugs dopamine (70.9% vs. 45.5%; P<0.001) and epinephrine (7.7% vs. 2.6%; P<0.001). In addition, costs for initial hospitalization were higher for PAC patients ($14,535 vs. $13,873, respectively, p = 0.004). PAC use was neither associated with the perioperative mortality or major complications, nor was it associated with long-term mortality and major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events. In addition, comparison between two well-matched groups showed no significant differences either in baseline characteristics or in short-term and long-term outcomes.ConclusionsThere is no clear indication of any benefit or harm in managing CABG patients with PAC. However, use of PAC in CABG is more expensive. That is, PAC use increased costs without benefit and thus appears unjustified for routine use in CABG surgery.     

TLR4 Expression Is Associated with Left Ventricular Dysfunction in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Introduction

Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) is an innate immune receptor expressed in immune cells and the heart. Activation of the immune system following myocardial ischemia causes the release of proinflammatory mediators that may negatively influence heart function.

Aim

The aim of this study is to determine whether TLR4 is activated in peripheral monocytes and heart tissue taken from patients with varying degrees of myocardial dysfunction caused by coronary artery diseases and scheduled for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery before 12 months following operation.

Methods and Results

Patients (n = 44) undergoing CABG surgery having left ventricular ejection fraction ≤ 45% (‘reduced EF’, n = 20) were compared to patients with preserved EF >45% (‘preserved EF’ group, n = 24). ‘Reduced EF’ patients exhibited increased TLR4 expression in monocytes (2.78±0.49 vs. 1.76±0.07 rMFI, p = 0.03). Plasma levels of C-reactive protein, microRNA miR-320a, brain natriuretic peptide (pro BNP) and NADPH oxidase (NOX4) were also significantly different between the ‘preserved EF’ and ‘reduced EF’groups. Elevated TLR4 gene expression levels in the right auricle correlated with those of EF (p<0.008), NOX4 (p<0.008) and miR320, (p<0.04). In contrast, no differences were observed in peripheral monocyte TLR2 expression. After CABG surgery, monocyte TLR4 expression decreased in all patients, reaching statistical significance in the ‘reduced EF’ group.

Conclusion

TLR4 is activated in peripheral monocytes and heart tissue obtained from patients with ischemic heart disease and reduced left ventricular function. Coronary revascularization decreases TLR4 expression. We therefore propose that TLR4 plays a pathogenic role and may serve as an additional marker of ischemic myocardial dysfunction.     

The Impact of Body Mass Index on Short- and Long-Term Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Graft Bypass

Objective

This study was designed to investigate the impact of body mass index (BMI) on short- and long-term outcomes after initial revascularization with coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.

Methods

4916 Chinese who consecutively underwent isolated, primary CABG at the Cardiovascular Institute of Fuwai Hospital from January 1, 1999 to December 31, 2005 were included in this study. They were classified based on BMI as follows: underweight: <18.5 kg/m², normal weight: 18.5 to 23.9 kg/m², overweight: 24 to 27.9 kg/m², obesity: 28 to 32 kg/m², and severe obesity: >32 kg/m². Short (in-hospital) and long-term (5-years) major post-operative complications and mortalities were compared among various BMI groups after initial revascularization.

Results

Multiple regression analysis of five years follow-up of clinical end points indicated that various BMI groups were not associated with significant differences in 5 years mortality and MACCE, however, old age, smoking, hypertension, myocardial infarction and heart failure were the risk factor for the mortality.

Conclusions

In this large-scale study with long term follow-up after primary CABG in an exclusively ethnic Chinese population, we found that different BMI groups were not significantly associated with 5-years mortality and MACCE, however, old age, smoking, hypertension, myocardial infarction and heart failure were the risk factors of post-operative mortality, and old age, hypertension and heart failure increased the rate of MACCE.     

Evaluation of Bachmann Bundle Pacing Versus Right Atrial Pacing in Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Background

In patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery (CABGS), occurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) is common in the postoperative period and is associated with increased morbidity with longer intensive unit care (ICU) and hospital stay. Prevention with antiarrhythmic drugs is of limited success and associated with significant side effects. Therefore alternative approaches, such as Bachmann Bundle pacing, are required.

Methods and Results

154 consecutive patients, mean age 58±8.8 years, including 134 males and 20 females, were randomized to three groups; Group I : No pacing n= 54, Group II : RA pacing n= 52, Group III : Bachmann Bundle pacing n= 48. All the groups were well matched with regard to age, left atrial size, ejection fraction and use of beta blockers. Patients in Groups II and III were continually paced at a rate of 100 beats per minute (bpm) or at 10 bpm more than patients'' intrinsic heart rate. All the patients were monitored for 72 hours by telemetry and occurrence of AF was noted. Incidence of AF was 0% (none of 48 patients) in Group III as compared to 16.6% in Group I (9 of 54 patients) (p 0.003) and 12.5% in Group II (5 of 52 patients) (p 0.03). There was a trend towards shorter ICU stay in Group III (3.9 days) as compared to Group II (4.5 days) and Group I (4.1 days). Among the three groups, the reduction in mean P wave duration also was greater in Bachmann bundle paced group.

Conclusion

In patients undergoing CABGS, Bachmann bundle pacing is superior to right atrial / no pacing in the post operative period for preventing occurrence of AF and reducing ICU stay, commensurate with a reduction in mean P wave duration on surface ECG.     

冠脉搭桥术后肺水肿患者氧化应激状态的变化观察

目的:研究冠脉搭桥术后肺水肿患者氧化应激状态变化观察,评价氧化应激状态与肺水肿的关联性,为临床减轻冠脉搭桥术后肺部并发症提供依据。方法:将本院2014年1月-2015年6月收治的冠脉搭桥术后肺水肿患者40例作为试验组,另选同期冠脉搭桥术后未发生肺水肿患者40例作为对照组。检测并比较两组患者术后3天、7天及14天的丙二醛(MDA)、总抗氧化能力(TAC)、过氧化氢酶(CAT)、C反应蛋白(CRP)、过氧化脂(LPO)及超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)的水平变化。结果:与对照组患者相比,试验组患者术后3 d、7 d、14 d三个时间点MDA,LPO及CRP表达水平均显著提高,而TAC,SOD及CAT表达水平均显著降低,差异均具有统计学意义(P0.05)。与术后3 d相比,两组患者术后7 d、14 d两个时间点的MDA,LPO和CRP表达水平均显著降低,而TAC,SOD及CAT表达水平均显著提高,差异具有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论:冠脉搭桥术后肺水肿的发生与患者氧化应激状态密切相关,机体自由基增多、抗氧化能力下降是肺水肿发生的重要机制。     

Decreased Plasma IL-35 Levels Are Related to the Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction in Coronary Artery Diseases

Background

Accumulating evidence shows that the novel anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-35 can efficiently suppress effector T cell activity and alter the progression of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The two subunits of IL-35, EBI3 and p35, are strongly expressed in human advanced plaque, suggesting a potential role of IL-35 in atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD). However, the plasma levels of IL-35 in patients with CAD have yet to be investigated.

Methods

Plasma IL-35, IL-10, TGF-β1, IL-12 and IL-27 levels were measured using an ELISA in 43 stable angina pectoris (SAP) patients, 62 unstable angina pectoris (UAP) patients, 56 acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients and 47 chest pain syndrome patients as a control group.

Results

The results showed that plasma IL-35 levels were significantly decreased in the SAP group (90.74±34.22 pg/ml), the UAP group (72.20±26.63 pg/ml), and the AMI group (50.21±24.69 pg/ml) compared with chest pain syndrome group (115.06±32.27 pg/ml). Similar results were also demonstrated with IL-10 and TGF-β1. Plasma IL-12 and IL-27 levels were significantly increased in the UAP group (349.72±85.22 pg/ml, 101.75±51.42 pg/ml, respectively) and the AMI group (318.05±86.82 pg/ml, 148.88±68.45 pg/ml, respectively) compared with chest pain syndrome group (138.68±34.37 pg/ml, 63.60±22.75 pg/ml, respectively) and the SAP group (153.84±53.86 pg/ml, 70.84±38.77 pg/ml, respectively). Furthermore, lower IL-35 levels were moderately positively correlated with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in CAD patients (R = 0.416, P<0.01), whereas higher IL-27 levels were weakly negatively correlated with LVEF in CAD patients(R = −0.205, P<0.01).

Conclusions

The results of the present study show that circulating IL-35 is a potentially novel biomarker for coronary artery disease. Regulating the expression of IL-35 also provides a new possible target for the treatment of atherosclerosis and CAD.     

Obesity and Long-Term Clinical and Economic Outcomes in Coronary Artery Disease Patients

Objective: Obesity is an important risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD); however, its effect on acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients’ long-term clinical and economic outcomes has not been quantified. We assessed the impact of increasing body mass index (BMI) on 10-year outcomes for ACS patients. Research Methods and Procedures: ACS patients with significant CAD receiving an initial cardiac catheterization at Duke University Medical Center between 1986 and 1997 were included. Patients with a BMI < 18.5 kg/m² were excluded; the remaining patients were classified by BMI as normal, overweight, obese, or very obese. Medical costs were estimated from a prior ACS clinical trial with costs adjusted to 1997 dollars and discounted at 3% per annum. Results: There were 9405 patients with data available for analysis. Follow-up was complete on >95% of patients. Patients who were obese at baseline increased from 20% to 33% between 1986 and 1997. Increased BMI was associated with younger age, multi-morbidity, and less severe CAD at baseline. It was also associated with more clinical events, higher cumulative inpatient medical costs, and significant differences in unadjusted survival at 10 years. However, it was not associated with differences in 10-year survival after adjusting for baseline characteristic differences. Discussion: Obese ACS pateints are younger and are hospitalized more frequently during the first 10 years of their illness than are non-obese patients. They also incur higher cumulative inpatient medical costs, especially the very obese. These findings highlight the opportunities for therapeutic benefit that aggressive weight management and secondary prevention may provide this population.     

Overexpression of miRNA 4451 is Associated With a Poor Survival of Patients With Hypopharyngeal Cancer After Surgery With Postoperative Radiotherapy

Hypopharyngeal cancer (HC) is the most common subset of head and neck cancers. These tumors often have an aggressive clinical outcome characterized by local invasion and regional nodal metastasis. Upregulated miRNAs might be useful as biomarkers for prognosis and molecular targets for these tumors. We determined tumor expression of candidate miRNAs using microarray in 8 HC patients and validated in 372 HC patients. We also used paired tumorous and mucosal tissue to verify the miRNA expression. Log-rank test and Cox model were used to evaluate the survival; and Harrell's C-index was used to compare concordance of Cox models. Our results indicated 7 miRNAs aberrantly expressed in HC. Three of these candidate miRNAs (miRNA-4415, miRNA-200a, and miRNA-30b) were selected for further qRT-PCR validation and all of them were frequently found upregulated in HC tumors; with miR-4451 being the most differentially expressed. Moreover, high expression of miR-4451 was positively correlated with advanced tumor stage and increased mortality risk (HR: 1.6, 95% CI: 1.2–2.3; adjusted HR: 1.5, adjusted 95% CI: 1.1–2.1). Finally, significantly higher expression of miR-4451 in tumors compared to in fresh adjacent normal tissues indicates an oncogenic role of miR-4451 in this tumor. Upregulated miR-4451 in HC samples were frequently found and is significantly associated with advanced stage and poor survival of HC, which may indicate an association of this miRNA with the carcinogenesis process in this tumor site; and they could serve as a prognostic biomarker as well as help develop potential new targets for therapy.     

七氟醚对冠状动脉旁路移植术患者心肺功能的影响

目的:探讨七氟醚对冠状动脉旁路移植术(CABG)患者心肺功能的影响。方法:选择行CABG治疗的冠心病患者60例,随机分为观察组与对照组,每组各30例,两组患者均采用静脉全麻,全麻后对照组仅给予面罩吸氧,生理盐水维持静脉通道通畅;观察组于体外循环心肺转流(CPB)开始即洗入1%七氟醚辅助麻醉,维持至CPB结束,观察麻醉前30min(T0)、术后2h(T1)、6h(T2)、24h(T3)、48h(T4)心肺功能变化。结果:1T1、T2、T3时间段观察组平均动脉压(MAP)、心率(HR)、左室射血分数(LVEF)低于对照组,T1-T4时间段观察组肌酸激酶同工酶(CK-MB)低于对照组,比较差异有统计学意义(P0.05);2T1、T2时间段两组患者潮气量(Vt)、肺活量(Vc)、氧合指数(PaO_2/FiO_2)降低,呼吸频率(RR)、肺泡-动脉血氧分压差(PA-aO_2)呈增高趋势,T3、T4时间段下降;T1、T2时间段观察组Vt、Vc高于对照组,RR低于对照组,T1-T4时间段观察组PaO_2/FiO_2高于对照组,PA-aO_2低于对照组,两组比较差异均有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论:七氟醚有助于维持CABG患者围术期心功能稳定,减轻心肌损伤,改善呼吸抑制。     

急性心肌梗死患者冠脉搭桥术前中性粒细胞-淋巴细胞比率与围术期心肌损伤相关分析

目的：探讨急性心肌梗死患者冠脉搭桥（CABG）术前中性粒细胞．淋巴细胞比率（NLR）与围术期心肌损伤的关系,为,临床CABG围术期心肌保护提供参考依据。方法：选取2012年1月至2012年6月于首都医科大学附属北京安贞医院因急性心肌梗死接受冠脉搭桥手术（CABG）患者210例,收集术前血常规及术后肌钙蛋白I（cTnI）？Life酸激酶同工酶（CK-MB）,计算NLR;采用四分位法根据NLR水平将患者分为四组,比较各组cTnI及CK—MB峰值,多元逐步回归分析NLR与cTnI及CK-MB峰值的相关性。结果：随着NLR水平升高,高血压病史和射血分数〈50％患者比例逐渐增多;白细胞计数、术后CK-MB及cTnI峰值、术后血肌酐值均逐渐增加;多元逐步回归分析显示,NLR、WBC分别与cTnI峰值呈正相关（r=0．526,r=0．186,P〈0．05）。结论：术前NLR、WBC与cTnI峰值呈正相关,NLR可能是反应急性心肌梗死患者冠脉搭桥围术期心肌损伤的良好标志物。     

Predictive Value of Assessing Diastolic Strain Rate on Survival in Cardiac Amyloidosis Patients with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Objectives

Since diastolic abnormalities are typical findings of cardiac amyloidosis (CA), we hypothesized that speckle-tracking-imaging (STI) derived longitudinal early diastolic strain rate (LSR_dias) could predict outcome in CA patients with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF >50%).

Background

Diastolic abnormalities including altered early filling are typical findings and are related to outcome in CA patients. Reduced longitudinal systolic strain (LS_sys) assessed by STI predicts increased mortality in CA patients. It remains unknown if LSR_dias also related to outcome in these patients.

Methods

Conventional echocardiography and STI were performed in 41 CA patients with preserved LVEF (25 male; mean age 65±9 years). Global and segmental LS_sys and LSR_dias were obtained in six LV segments from apical 4-chamber views.

Results

Nineteen (46%) out of 41 CA patients died during a median of 16 months (quartiles 5–35 months) follow-up. Baseline mitral annular plane systolic excursion (MAPSE, 6±2 vs. 8±3 mm), global LSR_dias and basal-septal LSR_dias were significantly lower in non-survivors than in survivors (all p<0.05). NYHA class, number of non-cardiac organs involved, MAPSE, mid-septal LS_sys, global LSR_dias, basal-septal LSR_dias and E/LSR_dias were the univariable predictors of all-cause death. Multivariable analysis showed that number of non-cardiac organs involved (hazard ratio [HR]  = 1.96, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.17–3.26, P = 0.010), global LSR_dias (HR = 7.30, 95% CI 2.08–25.65, P = 0.002), and E/LSR_dias (HR = 2.98, 95% CI 1.54–5.79, P = 0.001) remained independently predictive of increased mortality risk. The prognostic performance of global LSR_dias was optimal at a cutoff value of 0.85 S⁻¹ (sensitivity 68%, specificity 67%). Global LSR_dias <0.85 S⁻¹ predicted a 4-fold increased mortality in CA patients with preserved LVEF.

Conclusions

STI-derived early diastolic strain rate is a powerful independent predictor of survival in CA patients with preserved LVEF.     

急性心肌梗死患者冠脉搭桥术前中性粒细胞-淋巴细胞比率与 围术期心肌损伤相关分析*

摘要目的：探讨急性心肌梗死患者冠脉搭桥（CABG）术前中性粒细胞- 淋巴细胞比率（NLR）与围术期心肌损伤的关系,为临床 CABG 围术期心肌保护提供参考依据。方法：选取2012 年1 月至2012年6 月于首都医科大学附属北京安贞医院因急性心肌梗死 接受冠脉搭桥手术（CABG）患者210 例,收集术前血常规及术后肌钙蛋白I（cTnI）及肌酸激酶同工酶（CK-MB）,计算NLR;采用 四分位法根据NLR 水平将患者分为四组,比较各组cTnI 及CK-MB 峰值,多元逐步回归分析NLR 与cTnI 及CK-MB 峰值的相 关性。结果：随着NLR 水平升高,高血压病史和射血分数＜50%患者比例逐渐增多;白细胞计数、术后CK-MB 及cTnI峰值、术后 血肌酐值均逐渐增加;多元逐步回归分析显示,NLR、WBC分别与cTnI 峰值呈正相关（r=0.526,r=0.186,P<0.05）。结论：术前 NLR、WBC 与cTnI 峰值呈正相关,NLR 可能是反应急性心肌梗死患者冠脉搭桥围术期心肌损伤的良好标志物。     

冠状动脉旁路移植术后患者I期心脏康复治疗临床研究

目的：研究冠状动脉旁路移植术（coronary artery bypass grafting, CABG）后患者I 期心脏康复治疗的临床效果。方法：选取我 院收治的行CABG患者44 例,采取数字随机法分成观察组和对照组,对照组给予常规康复治疗,观察组则在对照组基础上,给予 I期心脏康复治疗,比较两组临床效果。结果：观察组康复治疗后PF、GH、MH 水平均优于对照组,且康复治疗后PF、BP、GH水平 均优于术前,差异具有统计学意义（P＜0.05）。对照组康复治疗后PF、BP、GH、MH 水平均优于术前,差异具有统计学意义（P＜ 0.05）。结论：状动脉旁路移植术（CABG）后患者I 期心脏康复治疗的临床效果显著,是一种有效的综合性康复疗法。     

Growth Differentiation Factor-15 (GDF-15) Levels Are Associated with Cardiac and Renal Injury in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting with Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Objective

Growth differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15) has been identified as a strong marker of cardiovascular disease; however, no data are available concerning the role of GDF-15 in the occurrence of organ dysfunction during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) associated with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).

Methods

Five arterial blood samples were taken sequentially in 34 patients from anesthesia induction (IND) until 24 h after arrival at the intensive care unit (ICU). Plasma levels of GDF-15, follistatin-like 1 (FLST1), myeloperoxidases (MPO), hydroperoxides and plasma antioxidant status (PAS) were measured at each time-point. Markers of cardiac (cardiac-troponin I, cTnI) and renal dysfunction (neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin, NGAL) and other classical biological factors and clinical data were measured.

Results

Plasma GDF-15 levels increased gradually during and after surgery, reaching nearly three times the IND levels in the ICU (3,075±284 ng/L vs. 1,061±90 ng/L, p<0.001). Plasma MPO levels increased dramatically during surgery, attaining their highest level after unclamping (UNCLAMP) (49±11 ng/mL vs. 1,679±153 ng/mL, p<0.001) while PAS significantly decreased between IND and UNCLAMP (p<0.05), confirming the high oxidative status induced by this surgical procedure. ICU levels of GDF-15 correlated positively with cTnI and NGAL (p = 0.006 and p = 0.036, respectively), and also with hemoglobin and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Among all the post-operative biomarkers available, only eGFR, NGAL and GDF-15 measured at ICU arrival were significantly associated with the onset of acute kidney injury (AKI). Patients with a EuroSCORE >3 were shown to have higher GDF-15 levels.

Conclusions

During cardiac surgery associated with CPB, GDF-15 levels increased substantially and were associated with markers of cardiac injury and renal dysfunction.     

High Spinal Anesthesia Enhances Anti-Inflammatory Responses in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery and Aortic Valve Replacement: Randomized Pilot Study

Background

Cardiac surgery induces many physiologic changes including major inflammatory and sympathetic nervous system responses. Here, we conducted a single-centre pilot study to generate hypotheses on the potential immune impact of adding high spinal anaesthesia to general anaesthesia during cardiac surgery in adults. We hypothesized that this strategy, previously shown to blunt the sympathetic response and improve pain management, could reduce the undesirable systemic inflammatory responses caused by cardiac surgery.

Methods

This prospective randomized unblinded pilot study was conducted on 14 patients undergoing cardiac surgery for coronary artery bypass grafting and/or aortic valve replacement secondary to severe aortic stenosis. The primary outcome measures examined longitudinally were serum pro-inflammatory (IL-6, IL-1b, CCL2), anti-inflammatory (IL-10, TNF-RII, IL-1Ra), acute phase protein (CRP, PTX3) and cardiovascular risk (sST2) biomarkers.

Results

The kinetics of pro- and anti-inflammatory biomarker was determined following surgery. All pro-inflammatory and acute phase reactant biomarker responses induced by surgical stress were indistinguishable in intensity and duration between control groups and those who also received high spinal anaesthesia. Conversely, IL-10 levels were markedly elevated in both intensity and duration in the group receiving high spinal anesthesia (p = 0.005).

Conclusions

This hypothesis generating pilot study suggests that high spinal anesthesia can alter the net inflammatory response that results from cardiac surgery. In appropriately selected populations, this may add incremental benefit by dampening the net systemic inflammatory response during the week following surgery. Larger population studies, powered to assess immune, physiologic and clinical outcomes in both acute and longer term settings, will be required to better assess potential benefits of incorporating high spinal anesthesia.

Trial Registration

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冠状动脉旁路移植术后老年患者早期肺部并发症危险因素分析

目的:探讨老年冠心病(CHD)患者冠状动脉旁路移植术(CABG)后早期肺部并发症危险因素。方法:收集296例在我院接受CABG的老年冠心病患者(≥60岁)的临床资料,按照术后早期是否出现肺部并发症将患者分为肺部并发症组和非肺并发症组,比较两组一般临床资料及相关围术期指标的差异,利用Logistic回归分析探讨影响早期术后肺部并发症的危险因素。结果:296例CABG手术患者中有52例出现肺部并发症(发生率17.6%);两组在年龄、吸烟、体质量指数(BMI)、术前心功能分级、术前左室射血分数(LEVF)、三支病变、左主干病变、体外循环、体外循环时间、主动脉阻断时间、手术时间、术后24 h输红细胞(RBC)量、术后24 h胸腔引流量、术后24 h平均血糖存在统计学差异(P0.05);年龄(OR=1.137)、BMI(OR=1.636)、术前LEVF(OR=1.733)、左主干病变(OR=1.532)、体外循环(OR=2.134)、术后24 h输RBC量(OR=1.243)、术后24 h平均血糖水平(OR=1.335)是影响术后肺部并发症发生的危险因素(P0.05)。结论:老年冠心病患者CABG术后早期肺部并发症受到多种因素影响,临床中应当重视此类高危因素,以制定相关干预措施降低肺部并发症的发生率。