Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions
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Catheter Cardiovasc Interv · Dec 2013
Endovascular treatment of type B dissection in patients with Marfan syndrome: mid-term outcomes and aortic remodeling.
To evaluate the mid-term outcomes, and the aortic remodeling in Marfan syndrome (MFS) patients with type B dissection that were treated with endovascular repair. ⋯ Our results suggest that TEVAR is feasible, safe, and associated with a high reintervention rate and reduced rate of positive aortic remodeling in patients with Marfan syndrome. Survival at 8 years was comparable to contemporary series of open repair.
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Catheter Cardiovasc Interv · Dec 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of ultrasound guidance with the traditional palpation and fluoroscopy method for the common femoral artery puncture.
To compare the success and complication rates of ultrasound-guided or palpation-guided punctures of the common femoral artery in a prospective randomized study. ⋯ Ultrasound guidance improves secondary outcomes of the common femoral artery puncture when compared to palpation-guided puncture. Technical success and complication rates seem lower in the presence of ultrasound guidance but larger study populations are needed to verify the result.
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Catheter Cardiovasc Interv · Dec 2013
Case ReportsSubclavian artery pseudoaneurysm complicating central venous catheterization: endovascular treatment with Amplatzer Vascular Plug 4 and covered stent.
Central venous catheterization is a routine vascular access procedure; however, it may be associated with life-threatening complications such as arterial puncture, leading to pseudoaneurysm formation. We report a case of a 41-year-old female that developed an iatrogenic left subclavian pseudoaneurysm complicating the attempt of left internal jugular vein cannulation for temporary hemodialysis therapy. ⋯ The patient's recovery was unremarkable. Follow-up till 24 months reveals total exclusion of the pseudoaneurysm of the left SCA with patency of the distal branches.
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Catheter Cardiovasc Interv · Dec 2013
Comparative StudyCost-analysis of percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation compared to surgical pulmonary valve replacement.
To perform cost evaluation and economic modeling of percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation (PPVI) compared to surgical revision. ⋯ PPVI holds a significant cost advantage over the surgical approach, fewer hospital days, and incurs less patient wage loss. Furthermore, it would need to have a very high failure rate at 10 years to lose its cost advantage.