Department of Propaedeutics of Internal Medicine, Grodno State Medical University, Grodno, Belarus.
*Corresponding Author: Maksimovich Yelizaveta., Department of Propaedeutics of Internal Medicine, Grodno State Medical University, Grodno, Belarus.
Citation: Maksimovich Yelizaveta, (2025), Association Between Intraoperative Hemolysis and Diminished Postoperative Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction, Journal of Clinical Surgery and Research, 6(4); DOI:10.31579/2768-2757/172
Copyright: © 2025, Maksimovich Yelizaveta. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Received: 20 March 2025 | Accepted: 10 April 2025 | Published: 21 April 2025
Keywords: left ventricular ejection fraction; coronary bypass; hemolysis
Abstract
This study investigated the impact of varying intraoperative hemolysis levels on left ventricular ejection fraction in patients with coronary artery disease undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting. Our findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying complications arising from CABG. The negative correlation between free hemoglobin levels and postoperative LVEF indicates that the hemolytic process itself may contribute to impaired cardiac function. This warrants further investigation into the specific pathways involved, such as the inflammatory cascade and oxidative stress induced by free hemoglobin release
Introduction
This study demonstrates a clear association between intraoperative hemolysis (IOH) and diminished postoperative left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) recovery in patients with coronary artery disease undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) [1-3]. While CABG generally improves LVEF, the degree of this improvement is significantly attenuated by the severity of IOH. This suggests that IOH plays a detrimental role in myocardial recovery following CABG.
The aim
was to study changes left ventricular ejection fraction in patients with coronary artery disease after coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) with different levels of intraoperative hemolysis (IOH) [4-5].
Methods
Studies have been conducted on 123 patients with coronary artery disease with CABG. The assessment of the degree of IOH is made by the level of free hemoglobin (Hb). In accordance with the level of [Hb] at the end of the operation, patients with CABG surgery are divided into three groups: 1 – without IOH (Hb≤ 0,1 g/l), n = 43, 2 – with low IOH (l IOH, Hb> 0,1 g/l and <0 n=42), n=38).>
Results of research
Our findings demonstrate a significant impact of intraoperative hemolysis (IOH) on postoperative left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for coronary artery disease [1, 2]. Preoperatively, all patient groups exhibited reduced LVEF. While CABG resulted in improved LVEF across all groups postoperatively, the magnitude of this improvement varied significantly depending on the degree of IOH. Specifically, patients in the high IOH group (hIOH, Hb ≥ 0.5 g/L) experienced a median LVEF improvement of 5.39% (interquartile range: -8.7% to 16.0%). This increase was substantially lower than the improvements observed in the no IOH group (Hb ≤ 0.1 g/L) and the low IOH group (lIOH, Hb > 0.1 g/L and < 0 xss=removed>
Conclusion
- IOH negatively impacts LVEF recovery: This study confirms that increased intraoperative hemolysis (IOH) is associated with reduced improvement in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients with coronary artery disease.
- Mechanism of IOH's effect: The strong negative correlation between free hemoglobin levels and postoperative LVEF suggests that the hemolytic process itself contributes to impaired myocardial recovery. Further research is needed to elucidate the specific mechanisms involved, such as inflammation and oxidative stress.
- Clinical implications-minimizing IOH: Minimizing IOH during CABG is crucial for optimizing postoperative cardiac function. This can be achieved through refined surgical techniques, optimized cardiopulmonary bypass management, and potential pharmacological interventions.
- Clinical implications-risk stratification and monitoring: Preoperative risk stratification for IOH can help identify patients requiring more intensive perioperative care. Postoperative monitoring of LVEF and other cardiac markers, especially in patients with significant IOH, is essential for early detection and intervention.
- Future research directions: Further studies should focus on developing and evaluating strategies to minimize IOH and its impact on cardiac function following CABG. This includes exploring specific mechanisms of action and developing targeted therapies.
Abbreviations:
CABG: coronary artery bypass grafting
IOH: intraoperative hemolysis
LVEF: left ventricular ejection fraction
Conflict of Interest:
The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest
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