Early Trends in N-Terminal Pro–Brain Natriuretic Peptide Values After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation for Chronic Heart Failure - 26/09/14
, Sudhir S. Kushwaha, MD a, Timothy G. Lesnick, MS b, Walter Kremers, PhD b, Barry A. Boilson, MD a, John A. Schirger, MD a, Alfredo L. Clavell, MD a, Richard J. Rodeheffer, MD a, Robert P. Frantz, MD a, Brooks S. Edwards, MD a, Naveen L. Pereira, MD a, John M. Stulak, MD c, Lyle Joyce, MD c, Richard Daly, MD c, Soon J. Park, MD c, Allan S. Jaffe, MD a, dAbstract |
Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) acutely decrease left ventricular wall stress. Thus, early postoperative levels of N-terminal pro–brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) should decrease. This study investigated postoperative changes in NT-proBNP levels, the parameters related to changes, and the possible association with complications by performing a retrospective analysis of changes in daily NT-proBNP (pg/ml) levels from admission to discharge both before and after LVAD implantation in a tertiary referral center. For 72 patients implanted with HeartMate II LVADs, baseline NT-proBNP levels were elevated at 3,943 ng/ml (interquartile range 1,956 to 12,964). Preoperative stabilization led to marked decreases in NT-proBNP. Levels peaked 3 days after surgery and subsequently decreased. Patients with complicated postoperative courses had higher early postoperative elevations. By discharge, NT-proBNP decreased markedly but was still 2.83 (1.60 to 5.76) times the age-based upper limit of normal. The 26% reduction in NT-proBNP between admission and discharge was due mostly to the preoperative reductions and not those induced by the LVAD itself. The decrease was not associated with decreases in LV volume. In conclusion, preoperative treatment reduces NT-proBNP values. The magnitude of early postoperative changes is related to the clinical course. Levels at discharge remain markedly elevated and similar to values after preoperative stabilization despite presumptive acute LV unloading.
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• | Preoperative treatment in advanced heart failure reduces N-terminal pro–brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) values. |
• | Magnitude of early postoperative NT-proBNP changes is related to clinical course. |
• | Discharge NT-proBNP values after left ventricular assist device implantation remain elevated despite acute left ventricular unloading. |
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Vol 114 - N° 8
P. 1257-1263 - octobre 2014 Retour au numéro
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