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Abstract
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a prevailing cause of mortality after pediatric heart transplant (HT) but remains understudied. We analyzed the incidence, outcomes, and risk factors for SCA at our center.Retrospective review of all pediatric HT patients at our center from 1/1/2009-9/1/2021. SCA was defined as an abrupt loss of cardiac function requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation and/or mechanical circulatory support (MCS). Events that occurred in the setting of limited resuscitative wishes, or while on MCS were excluded. Patient characteristics and risk factors were analyzed.Fourteen of 254 (6%) experienced SCA at a median of 3 (1, 4) years post-HT. Seven (50%) events occurred out-of-hospital. Eleven (79%) died from their initial event, 2 (18%) after failure to separate from extracorporeal membrane (ECMO). In univariate analysis, black race, younger donor age, prior acute cellular rejection (ACR) episode, pacemaker and/or ICD in place, and pre-mortem diagnosis of allograft vasculopathy were associated with SCA (P=0.003-0.02). In multivariable analysis, history of ACR, younger donor age, and black race retained significance. [OR=6.3, 95% CI: 1.6-25.4, P=0.01], [OR=0.9, 95% CI: 0.8-1, P=0.04], and [OR=7.3, 95% CI: 1.1-49.9, P=0.04], respectively. SCA occurred in 3 patients with a functioning ICD or pacemaker, which failed to restore a perfusing rhythm.SCA occurs relatively early after pediatric HT and is usually fatal. Half of events happen at home. Those who received younger donors, have a history of ACR, or are of black race are at increased risk. ICDs/pacemakers may offer limited protection.
View details for DOI 10.1016/j.ahj.2022.06.003
View details for PubMedID 35705134