Introduction
This study evaluated myocardial protection and clinical outcomes when using
lactated Ringer’s solution as the base solution for del Nido cardioplegia
compared with histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate (HTK) solution in valvular
surgery.
Methods
From January 2017 to May 2018, 71 adult patients who underwent valvular
surgery with del Nido cardioplegia (n=37) or HTK cardioplegia (n=34) were
retrospectively analyzed.
Results
Patients’ characteristics were comparable between groups. Postoperative peak
troponin T levels were similar. The del Nido group had a decreased incidence
of ventricular fibrillation after aortic cross-clamp removal (13.51
vs.
55.88%;
P
<0.001), lower total
volume of cardioplegia administered (1,000 [1,000, 1,250]
vs.
1,800 [1,500, 2,000] mL;
P
<0.001), shorter hospital stay (6 [5, 8]
vs.
7 [6, 10] days;
P
=0.03), and less
postoperative red cell transfusion (34.29
vs.
61.11%;
P
=0.024). There is no difference in aortic
cross-clamping time, postoperative change in left ventricular ejection
fraction, intensive care unit stay, duration of inotropic support, new onset
of atrial fibrillation, in-hospital mortality, complications, and three-year
overall survival rate.
Conclusion
Lactated Ringer’s-based del Nido cardioplegia can be safely used for valvular
surgery with acceptable clinical outcomes compared to HTK cardioplegia.