Experience with miniaturized cardiopulmonary bypass in cardiac surgery: A prospective comparison of the NovoSCI ready system to off-pump and conventional coronary artery bypass grafting

Authors

Dominic Emerson, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DC
Debbie Baldwin, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DC
Miguel Pinales, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DC
Michael Greenberg, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DC
Melissa Mattes, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DC
Gregory D. Trachiotis, George Washington UniversityFollow

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

2014

Journal

World Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery

Volume

Volume 4

Inclusive Pages

232-238

Abstract

The major source of morbidity following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is the systemic inflammatory response (SIRS response) which leads to multiple derangements in different organ systems. To combat this, miniaturized cardiopulmonary bypass circuits (MCPBC) have been created to lessen the inflammatory response to CPB. Here we examine early outcomes following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using a MCPBC system compared to conventional bypass techniques at a single institution. Methods: 60 consecutive patients undergoing elective CABG were prospectively enrolled. Nine patients underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with conventional CPB (cCABG), 33 underwent off-pump CABG (OPCAB), and the remaining 18 patients underwent CABG with a MCPBC system. Demographics and outcomes were compared between groups and statistical analyses applied. Results: No significant difference was observed in mortality between groups, with only one death reported in total. Morbidity was also low, totaling only 6.7%, with none occurring in the MCPBC group. The MCPBC group required less PRBC and total blood product transfusion than the cCABG and OPCABG groups (p = 0.05), but changes in PLT and Hct over time were not different between groups. Conclusions: The MCPBC system was shown to be comparable to conventional bypass and OPCABG in terms of postoperative complications and mortality. Furthermore, the MCPBC system had the advantage of a decreased transfusion requirement. Based on our preliminary observations, this mini-cardiopulmonary bypass circuit provides a safe alternative to conventional bypass techniques.

Comments

Reproduced with permission of Scientific Research. World Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery.

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APA Citation

Emerson, D. , Baldwin, D. , Pinales, M. , Greenberg, M. , Mattes, M. and Trachiotis, G. (2014) Experience with Miniaturized Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Comparison of the NovoSCI Ready System to Off-Pump and Conventional Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. World Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, 4, 232-238.

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