Unmasking the borderline coarctation: the utility of isoproterenol in the paediatric cardiac catheterisation laboratory
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951118000239
Abstract: Abstract Background One indication for intervention in coarctation of the aorta is a peak-to-peak gradient >20 mmHg. Gradients may be masked in patients under general anaesthesia and may be higher during exercise. Isoproterenol was given… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; cardiac catheterisation; isoproterenol; coarctation ... See more keywords
Implementation of virtual reality for patient distraction during diagnostic cardiac catheterisation.
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951121002845
Abstract: Until now, the application of virtual reality as a distraction model has been widely described in the medical field, showing different benefits offered on patient's perception, particularly related to pain and anxiety. Previous clinical experience… read more here.
Keywords: distraction; virtual reality; cardiac catheterisation; diagnostic cardiac ... See more keywords
Safety and feasibility of the paediatric post-cardiac catheterisation Wrap: a pilot study.
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951122000178
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The paediatric post-cardiac catheterisation Wrap (Wrap), an innovative medical safety device, swaddles young paediatric patients in a supine position aiding in immobilisation post-cardiac catheterisation. This pilot study investigated the feasibility and safety of using… read more here.
Keywords: wrap; safety; cardiac catheterisation; post cardiac ... See more keywords
The effects of music intervention on anxiety and stress responses in adults with CHD undergoing cardiac catheterisation.
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951122000439
Abstract: INTRODUCTION This study evaluated the effect of music intervention on the anxiety and stress responses of patients who underwent an interventional cardiac catheterisation. METHODS The study design was a pre- and post-test randomised controlled trial… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; music intervention; anxiety; cardiac catheterisation ... See more keywords
Intra-abdominal haemorrhaging after cardiac catheterisation: the importance of recognising vascular anomalies in heterotaxy syndrome.
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951122004279
Abstract: A 2-month-old boy with a single ventricle underwent cardiac catheterisation. Inferior vena cava angiography at the end of the examination revealed local stenosis, flexion, and connection to the right hepatic vein. Six hours after catheterisation,… read more here.
Keywords: catheterisation; heterotaxy syndrome; vascular anomalies; cardiac catheterisation ... See more keywords
Patient dosimetry survey of pediatric diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac catheterisation in Japan.
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DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncad139
Abstract: To propose reference values for air-kerma at the reference point (Ka,r), air-kerma area product (PKA), fluoroscopy time (FT) and number of cine images (CI) for four age groups in Japan, a nationwide questionnaire was posted… read more here.
Keywords: catheterisation; therapeutic cardiac; diagnostic therapeutic; cardiac catheterisation ... See more keywords
Intranasal dexmedetomidine premedication in children with recent upper respiratory tract infection undergoing interventional cardiac catheterisation: A randomised controlled trial.
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DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000001097
Abstract: BACKGROUND Recent upper respiratory tract infection (URI) is a risk factor for the occurrence of peri-operative respiratory adverse events (PRAE). This risk may be higher in children with congenital heart disease (CHD), particularly in those… read more here.
Keywords: interventional cardiac; incidence prae; cardiac catheterisation; undergoing interventional ... See more keywords
Penoscrotal haematoma after cardiac catheterisation
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2016-218934
Abstract: Scrotal haematoma is an extremely rare complication after cardiac catheterisation (CC) with only few cases reported in literature. We report a 56-year-old patient who developed large scrotal haematoma after CC via transfemoral approach requiring blood… read more here.
Keywords: cardiac catheterisation; penoscrotal haematoma; haematoma; haematoma cardiac ... See more keywords
Study protocol for a matter of heart: a qualitative study of patient factors driving overuse of cardiac catheterisation
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017629
Abstract: Introduction Overuse of cardiac catheterisation (CC) for stable coronary artery disease (CAD) is documented in Germany and other regions, although percutaneous coronary interventions do not provide a benefit over medical therapy for stable patients. Various… read more here.
Keywords: cardiac catheterisation; patient factors; study; factors driving ... See more keywords
24 Accuracy of computed tomography for detecting great vessel stenosis or hypoplasia in complex congenital heart disease prior to superior bidirectional cavopulmonary connection: comparison with cardiac catheterization and surgical findings
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DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2017-311499.24
Abstract: Aim This study sought to investigate diagnostic accuracy and safety of computed tomography (CT) in assessing great vessel stenosis/hypoplasia prior to superior bidirectional cavopulmonary connection (BCPC) compared with cardiac catheterisation and surgical findings. Method and… read more here.
Keywords: cardiac catheterisation; vessel stenosis; great vessel; stenosis hypoplasia ... See more keywords
Radiation protection in the cardiac catheterisation lab: best practice
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DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2019-316369
Abstract: ### Learning objectives Occupational doses of radiation in cardiac procedures guided by fluoroscopy are the highest registered among medical staff using X-rays.1–5 Electrophysiologists and interventional cardiologists are the group with the highest exposure. Patient and… read more here.
Keywords: cardiac catheterisation; radiation; exposure; background radiation ... See more keywords