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Incidence and predictors of vasoplegia after heart failure surgery

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

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Source

Source Name: EJCTS

Source URL: https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezw316

Author(s)

Marieke E. van Vessem, Meindert Palmen, Lotte E. Couperus, Bart Mertens, Remco R. Berendsen, Laurens F. Tops, Harriëtte F. Verwey, Evert de Jonge, Robert J.M. Klautz,

Vasoplegia was analysed in 225 patients undergoing heart failure surgery (left ventricular restoration, CorCap implantation or LVAD implantation). The complication was observed in 29% of patients. A higher risk was observed in patients with anaemia and higher thyroxine levels, whereas higher creatinine clearance and beta-blocker medication were associated with a lower risk.