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Abstract: SA-PO1080

A Second Opinion: The Role of Cardiac Revascularization in Kidney Transplant Candidates

Session Information

Category: Transplantation

  • 2102 Transplantation: Clinical

Authors

  • Iyer, Sudhanvan, The University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine, Galveston, Texas, United States
  • Shirafkan, Ali, The University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine, Galveston, Texas, United States
  • Nguyen, Philong, The University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine, Galveston, Texas, United States
  • Wang, Joshua, The University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine, Galveston, Texas, United States
  • Rastellini, Cristiana, The University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine, Galveston, Texas, United States
  • Golovko, George, The University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine, Galveston, Texas, United States
  • Cicalese, Luca, The University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine, Galveston, Texas, United States
Background

Pre-kidney transplant (KTX) cardiac risk stratification currently relies on protocols developed for non-transplant end-stage renal disease (ESRD) populations and a positive stress test (+ST) is often not followed by cardiac catheterization (CC). We investigated whether patients who receive CC after +ST and +/- revascularization improve survival and transplant outcomes.

Methods

Using the TriNetX Research Network, we identified adults who underwent KTX (2004–2024) and had a +ST within five years prior. +ST patients were grouped by whether they received CC (n=11,171) or not (n=47,833) and whether those with CC had following revascularization (n = 2,891) or not (n=8,280). Propensity score matching by demographic and cardiovascular factors yielded 2,853 patients per group. Primary outcomes were one-year mortality and five-year transplant complications.Using the TriNetX Research Network, we identified adults who underwent KTX (2004–2024) and had a +ST within five years prior. +ST patients were grouped by whether they received CC (n=11,171) or not (n=47,833) and whether those with CC had following revascularization (n = 2,891) or not (n=8,280). Propensity score matching by demographic and cardiovascular factors yielded 2,853 patients per group. Primary outcomes were one-year mortality and five-year transplant complications.

Results

Among propensity matched KTX recipients, those who underwent CC with subsequent revascularization experienced significantly lower one-year mortality (RR, 1.446; 95% CI, 1.034-2.062) and five-year kidney transplant complications (RR: 0.847; 95% CI, (0.782-0.916) compared to those who did not. This suggests a potential benefit of CC following +ST and revascularization in optimizing patient survival and early post-transplant outcomes.

Conclusion

In our cohort, patients who underwent +ST evaluation with subsequent revascularization exhibited the highest survival rates.These data suggest that during pre-KTX evaluation, CC should routinely follow a +ST, and revascularization should be pursued when indicated. This approach is associated with the best survival in this patient population.

Funding

  • Other NIH Support

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