Effects of left ventricular assist device on pulmonary functions and pulmonary hemodynamics: A meta-analysis |
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Authors: | Waqas Ullah Casey Meizinger Zain Ali Ankur Panchal Rehan Saeed Donald C Haas Eduardo Rame |
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Affiliation: | Waqas Ullah, Casey Meizinger, Zain Ali, Rehan Saeed, Department of Internal Medicine, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA 19001, United StatesAnkur Panchal, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United StatesDonald C Haas, Department of Cardiology, Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA 19001, United StatesEduardo Rame, Department of Cardiology, Thomas Jefferson University, Abington, PA 19001, United States |
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Abstract: | BACKGROUNDGiven current evidence, the effect of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation on pulmonary function tests remains controversial.AIMTo better understand the factors contributing to the changes seen on pulmonary function testing and the correlation with pulmonary hemodynamics after LVAD implantation.METHODSElectronic databases were queried to identify relevant articles. The summary effect size was estimated as a difference of overall means and standard deviation on a random-effects model.RESULTSA total of four studies comprising 219 patients were included. The overall mean forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC) and diffusion lung capacity of carbon monoxide (DLCO) after LVAD implantation were significantly lower by 0.23 L (95%CI: 0.11-0.34, P = 00002), 0.18 L (95%CI: 0.03-0.34, P = 0.02), and 3.16 mmol/min (95%CI: 2.17-4.14, P < 0.00001), respectively. The net post-LVAD mean value of the cardiac index was significantly higher by 0.49 L/min/m2 (95%CI: 0.31-0.66, P < 0.00001) compared to pre-LVAD value. The pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and pulmonary vascular resistance were significantly reduced after LVAD implantation by 8.56 mmHg (95%CI: 3.78-13.35, P = 0.0004), and 0.83 Woods U (95%CI: 0.11-1.55, P = 0.02), respectively. There was no significant difference observed in the right atrial pressure after LVAD implantation (0.61 mmHg, 95%CI: -2.00 to 3.32, P = 0.65). Overall findings appear to be driven by studies using HeartMateII devices.CONCLUSIONLVAD implantation might be associated with a significant reduction of the spirometric measures, including FEV1, FVC, and DLCO, and an overall improvement of pulmonary hemodynamics. |
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Keywords: | Pulmonary function tests Left ventricular assist device Spirometry Ventricular assist device |
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