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Neurologic sequelae of cardiac catheterization.

B M Weissman, D M Aram, M W Levinsohn

    Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Pediatric cardiac catheterization can cause neurologic complications. A heparinization protocol significantly reduced these events, preventing strokes and seizures in children undergoing the procedure.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Cardiology
    • Neurology
    • Interventional Cardiology

    Background:

    • Neurologic complications are a recognized risk following cardiac catheterization in children.
    • These events can range from seizures to focal neurologic deficits and stroke.
    • Understanding contributing factors is crucial for prevention strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify risk factors for neurologic complications in pediatric cardiac catheterization.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of a heparinization protocol in preventing these adverse events.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 1,362 pediatric cardiac catheterizations (age < 15) over four years.
    • Comparison of 18 children with neurologic sequelae to matched controls.
    • Prospective observation after implementing a heparinization protocol.

    Main Results:

    • Neurologic complications occurred in 1.3% (18/1,362) of pediatric patients.
    • Factors associated with complications included intracatheterization neurologic events and greater hematocrit changes.
    • No neurologic complications were observed in the three years following the heparinization protocol.

    Conclusions:

    • Intracatheterization events and hematocrit shifts are linked to neurologic complications.
    • A heparinization protocol appears effective in preventing neurologic sequelae post-cardiac catheterization.
    • This strategy may reduce the risk of thromboembolic events in pediatric patients.

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