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[Transumbilical heart diagnosis and ballon atrioseptostomy]
Zeitschrift Fur Kardiologie
|February 1, 1976
Insights
Transumbilical heart catheterization via the umbilical vein is an effective diagnostic and therapeutic method. This approach, used in 63 patients, proved elegant and time-saving for cardiac procedures.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular medicine
- Pediatric cardiology
- Interventional cardiology
Context:
- Transumbilical heart catheterization is a minimally invasive procedure.
- Umbilical vein access is utilized for cardiac interventions in neonates and infants.
- Evaluating the efficacy and safety of transumbilical catheterization is crucial.
Purpose:
- To present the technique of transumbilical heart catheterization.
- To evaluate the success rate of diagnostic catheterization and balloon atrial septostomy via the umbilical vein.
- To discuss potential complications and recommend this approach.
Summary:
- Transumbilical heart catheterization was attempted in 63 patients.
- Diagnostic success was achieved in 49 patients (63-14=49).
- Balloon atrial septostomy was successfully performed transumbilically in 17 out of 26 patients.
Impact:
- Transumbilical heart catheterization is recommended as an elegant and time-saving method.
- This technique offers a valuable alternative for cardiac interventions.
- Further research may explore expanded applications and long-term outcomes.
Abstract:
The way of catheter insertion through the umbilical vein is presented. We attempted the transumbilical heart catheterization in 63 patients, in 14 we failed to make an exact diagnosis. Furthermore, in 17 out of 26 patients we could perform the balloon atrial septostomy transumbilically. The possible complications are discussed and this access is recommended as an elegant and time-saving method.