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Complications associated with percutaneous placement of intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation: can unsheathed

A Oguzhan1, H L Kisacik, E Varol

  • 1Department of Cardiology, Erciyes University School of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey. abdurrahmano@hotmail.com

Acta Cardiologica
|July 21, 2000
PubMed

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Sheathless insertion of intra-aortic balloon pump catheters did not reduce lower limb ischemia complications. Peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, and female gender are key risk factors for this complication.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Percutaneous placement of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) counterpulsation is associated with significant complications.
  • Despite advancements in catheter design and techniques, complication rates remain high.
  • Lower limb ischemia is a primary concern following IABP insertion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a sheathless insertion technique for intra-aortic balloon pump catheters.
  • To compare complication rates, specifically lower limb ischemia, between conventional and sheathless insertion methods.
  • To identify predictors of lower limb ischemia in patients undergoing IABP insertion.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study of 148 patients undergoing intra-aortic balloon pumping.
  • Patients were divided into two groups: conventional percutaneous insertion (Group I, n=103) and sheathless insertion (Group II, n=45).
  • Complication rates, particularly lower limb ischemia, were analyzed and compared between groups. Predictors of limb ischemia were identified.

Main Results:

  • The overall complication rate was 16.6% (25 of 150 patients).
  • Lower limb ischemia occurred in 11.5% of patients in Group I and 8.9% in Group II, a statistically insignificant difference.
  • Peripheral vascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and female gender were significant predictors of limb ischemia (p=0.01, p=0.02, p=0.03, respectively).

Conclusions:

  • Sheathless insertion of intra-aortic balloon pump catheters does not significantly reduce the incidence of lower limb ischemia.
  • Risk factors such as peripheral vascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and female gender are crucial in predicting limb ischemia after IABP insertion.
  • Further research may be needed to explore alternative strategies for reducing IABP-related complications.

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