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Retrograde catheterisation of left atrium.

A S Iskandrian, C E Bemis, D Kimbiris

    British Heart Journal
    |December 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Retrograde left atrial catheterization via femoral artery access is a safe and effective technique. This diagnostic cardiac catheterization method showed a high success rate with minimal complications in a recent study.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Interventional Cardiology
    • Vascular Access

    Background:

    • Left atrial access is crucial for various cardiac procedures.
    • Percutaneous femoral artery access is a common route for cardiac interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the feasibility and safety of retrograde left atrial catheterization.
    • To assess complications associated with this technique during diagnostic cardiac catheterization.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrograde catheterization of the left atrium using an 8 French pigtail catheter.
    • Percutaneous introduction via the femoral artery.
    • Performed in 50 patients undergoing diagnostic cardiac catheterization.

    Main Results:

    • Successful left atrial catheterization in 48 out of 50 patients (96% success rate).
    • One instance of ventricular fibrillation requiring cardioversion (no sequelae).
    • One self-terminating episode of ventricular tachycardia; no other complications or deaths.
    • Average fluoroscopy time was 4 minutes.

    Conclusions:

    • Retrograde left atrial catheterization via femoral artery is a highly successful and safe approach.
    • The procedure is associated with a low incidence of significant complications.
    • This technique is a valuable option for diagnostic cardiac catheterization.

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