Selective percutaneous coronary arteriography: an experience with 600 procedures

Area of Science:

• Cardiovascular Medicine
• Interventional Cardiology
• Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

• Coronary angiography is crucial for diagnosing heart disease.
• The Judkins technique is a standard method for selective coronary angiography.
• Assessing the safety and efficacy of percutaneous coronary angiography is vital.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the safety and tolerability of selective percutaneous coronary angiography.
• To determine the risk-benefit ratio of the Judkins technique in a large patient cohort.
• To establish the role of coronary angiography in pre-surgical cardiac evaluation.

Main Methods:

• Performed 600 selective percutaneous coronary angiographies.
• Utilized the Judkins technique for all procedures.
• Included critically ill patients in the study population.

Main Results:

• The procedure was well-tolerated across all patient groups.
• Low mortality rate of 1.7% observed.
• Infrequent complications reported at 2.7%.

Conclusions:

• Selective percutaneous coronary angiography is a safe and effective diagnostic tool.
• The Judkins technique offers a favorable risk-benefit profile.
• Coronary angiography is a prerequisite for meaningful cardiac surgical planning.