B-type natriuretic peptide and plasma hemoglobin levels following transfusion of shorter-storage versus longer-storage red blood cells: Results from the TOTAL randomized trial

Aggrey Dhabangi, Brenda Ainomugisha, Christine Cserti-Gazdewich, Henry Ddungu, Dorothy Kyeyune, Ezra Musisi, Robert Opoka, Christopher P. Stowell, Walter H. Dzik

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Abstract

Background Prior studies have suggested that transfusion of stored red blood cells (RBCs) with increased levels of cell-free hemoglobin might reduce the bioavailability of recipient nitric oxide (NO) and cause myocardial strain. Methods Ugandan children (ages 6-60 months) with severe anemia and lactic acidosis were randomly assigned to receive RBCs stored 1-10 days versus 25-35 days. B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), vital signs, renal function test results, and plasma hemoglobin were measured. Most children had either malaria or sickle cell disease and were thus at risk for reduced NO bioavailability. Results Seventy patients received RBCs stored 1-10 days, and 77 received RBCs stored 25-35 days. The median (interquartile range) cell-free hemoglobin was nearly 3 times higher in longer-storage RBCs (26.4 [15.5-43.4] μmol/L) than in shorter-storage RBCs (10.8 [7.8-18.6] μmol/L), P < .0001. Median (interquartile range) BNP 2 hours posttransfusion was 156 (59-650) pg/mL (shorter storage) versus 158 (59-425) pg/mL (longer storage), P = .76. BNP values 22 hours posttransfusion were 110 (46-337) pg/mL (shorter storage) versus 96 (49-310) pg/mL (longer storage), P = .76. Changes in BNP within individuals from pretransfusion to 2 hours (or 22 hours) posttransfusion were not significantly different between the study groups. BNP change following transfusion did not correlate with the concentration of cell-free hemoglobin in the RBC supernatant. Blood pressure, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, and change in plasma hemoglobin were not significantly different in the 2 groups. Conclusion In a randomized trial among children at risk for reduced NO bioavailability, we found that BNP, blood pressure, creatinine, and plasma hemoglobin were not higher in patients receiving RBCs stored for 25-35 versus 1-10 days.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)129-136
Number of pages8
JournalAmerican Heart Journal
Volume183
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2017
Externally publishedYes

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