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This trial will investigate the clinical and haemodynamic effects of temporary biventricular pacing after cardiac surgery. Subjects with poor left ventricular systolic function will receive either temporary biventricular pacing or 'standard' post-operative pacing for 48 hours.
The investigators hypothesis that reversal of cardiac dyssynchrony will improve tissue perfusion and cardiac haemodynamics after surgical revascularisation. This will shorten post-operative recovery in cardiac ITU.
Patients with poor left ventricular (LV) function are at higher risk of complications after cardiac surgery, compared to patients with preserved LV function. The higher complication rates also lead to prolonged Cardiac Intensive Care (CITU) admissions for monitoring and multi-organ support.
The investigators hypothesise that BiV pacing will reverse cardiac dyssynchrony and improve target organ perfusion. This will be significantly reduced the post operative requirement for Level 3 CITU care.
This study will compare 48 hours of temporary biventricular (BiV) pacing to enhance cardiac function against standard post-operative pacing, in patients with poor LV function undergoing cardiac surgery. Temporary biventricular (BiV) pacing will be achieved with the addition of a third pacing electrode attached to the left ventricle. Using a pulmonary arterial catheter the interventricular (VV) delay will be adjusted to yield the maximum cardiac output at constant heart rate- sequential BiV pacing. A pilot study conducted at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) showed that this approach is likely to be successful.
The primary endpoint of the study will be the mean duration of Level 3 CITU care required by patients after cardiac surgery. Secondary endpoints will include: haemodynamic improvement with BiV pacing; post-operative renal function; atrial fibrillation (AF)/ ventricular arrhythmias; post operative inotropic requirements and changes in biomarkers- NT Pro BNP and Troponin T.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard pacing | Active Comparator | Standard pacing settings prescribed by the cardiac surgeon or intensivist after revascularisation. |
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| BiVentricular pacing (BiV). | Active Comparator | The group of patients receiving biventricular pacing after cardiac surgery. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biventricular pacing | Device | Optimised temporary biventricular pacing. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Duration of Level 3 care after cardiac surgery, as defined by the 'Designed for Life' document- Welsh Assembly Government. | 30 days |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Mortality | 30 days | |
| Haemodynamic support after surgery (inotropes/ intra-aortic balloon pump.) | 30 days | |
| Vascular event (stroke or myocardial infarction.) |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Zaheer R Yousef, MD | Cardiff and Vale Local Heath Board, Cardiff. | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. | Cardiff | CF14 4XW | United Kingdom | |||
| Morriston Hospital |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23138590 | Derived | Russell SJ, Tan C, O'Keefe P, Ashraf S, Zaidi A, Fraser AG, Yousef ZR. Optimized temporary bi-ventricular pacing improves haemodynamic function after on-pump cardiac surgery in patients with severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction: a two-centre randomized control trial. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012 Dec;42(6):e146-51. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezs492. | |
| 22348447 |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D006333 | Heart Failure |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D006331 | Heart Diseases |
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| D058406 | Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy |
| ID | Term |
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| D002304 | Cardiac Pacing, Artificial |
| D004599 | Electric Stimulation Therapy |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
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| 30 days |
| post operative arrhythmia. | 48 hours |
| Haemodynamic measurements of cardiac status (Pulmonary arterial catheter, echo data and FloTrac monitor). | 48 hours |
| Renal function and requirement for haemofiltration. | 30 days |
| Biomarkers (Troponin T and NT Pro BNP.) | 72 hours |
| Re-intubation or re-sternotomy. | 30 days |
| Swansea |
| SA6 6NL |
| United Kingdom |
| Russell SJ, Tan C, O'Keefe P, Ashraf S, Zaidi A, Fraser AG, Yousef ZR. Temporary epicardial cardiac resynchronisation versus conventional right ventricular pacing after cardiac surgery: study protocol for a randomised control trial. Trials. 2012 Feb 20;13:20. doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-13-20. |