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Balancing the tug of war: intraoperative and postoperative management of multiorgan transplantation

Balancing the tug of war: intraoperative and postoperative management of multiorgan transplantation Purpose of reviewMultiorgan heart transplants (MOHT) have steadily increased and account for approximately 4% of all heart transplants performed. Although long-term outcomes of MOHT are similar to heart transplant alone, perioperative management remains an issue with nearly double the rate of prolonged hospitalization. Better understanding of hemodynamic environments encountered and appropriate therapeutic targets can help improve perioperative management.Recent findingsAccurate and precise hemodynamic monitoring allows for early identification of complications and prompt assessment of therapeutic interventions. This can be achieved with a multimodal approach using traditional monitoring tools, such a pulmonary artery catheter and arterial line in conjunction with transesophageal echocardiography. Specific targets for optimizing graft perfusion are determined by phase of surgery and organ combination. In some circumstances, the surgical sequence of transplant can help mitigate or avoid certain detrimental hemodynamic environments.SummaryWith better understanding of the array of hemodynamic environments that can develop during MOHT, we can work to standardize hemodynamic targets and therapeutic interventions to optimize graft perfusion. Effectively navigating this perioperative course with multimodal monitoring including transesophageal echocardiography can mitigate impact of complications and reduce prolonged hospitalization associated with MOHT. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation Wolters Kluwer Health

Balancing the tug of war: intraoperative and postoperative management of multiorgan transplantation

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Wolters Kluwer Health
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1087-2418
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Purpose of reviewMultiorgan heart transplants (MOHT) have steadily increased and account for approximately 4% of all heart transplants performed. Although long-term outcomes of MOHT are similar to heart transplant alone, perioperative management remains an issue with nearly double the rate of prolonged hospitalization. Better understanding of hemodynamic environments encountered and appropriate therapeutic targets can help improve perioperative management.Recent findingsAccurate and precise hemodynamic monitoring allows for early identification of complications and prompt assessment of therapeutic interventions. This can be achieved with a multimodal approach using traditional monitoring tools, such a pulmonary artery catheter and arterial line in conjunction with transesophageal echocardiography. Specific targets for optimizing graft perfusion are determined by phase of surgery and organ combination. In some circumstances, the surgical sequence of transplant can help mitigate or avoid certain detrimental hemodynamic environments.SummaryWith better understanding of the array of hemodynamic environments that can develop during MOHT, we can work to standardize hemodynamic targets and therapeutic interventions to optimize graft perfusion. Effectively navigating this perioperative course with multimodal monitoring including transesophageal echocardiography can mitigate impact of complications and reduce prolonged hospitalization associated with MOHT.

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Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation – Wolters Kluwer Health

Published: Feb 7, 2022

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