Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions
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Catheter Cardiovasc Interv · Jul 2014
Comparative StudyRight heart catheterization using antecubital venous access: feasibility, safety and adoption rate in a tertiary center.
To determine feasibility, safety, and adoption rates of right heart catheterization (RHC) using antecubital venous access (AVA) as compared to using the traditional approach of proximal venous access (PVA). ⋯ RHC via the AVA is a feasible and safe alternative to PVA. Our experience and rapid adoption support the use AVA as the access site of choice for RHC in uncomplicated patients.
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Catheter Cardiovasc Interv · Jul 2014
Complications related to transhepatic venous access in the catheterization laboratory--a single center 12-year experience of 124 procedures.
To identify complications and measures that can be undertaken to prevent complications from transhepatic central venous access. ⋯ Transhepatic access is an extremely useful modality of access to the heart and vascular structures in some patients with complex heart disease. Prevention of complications should focus on minimizing bleeding risks and heart block.