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[Risks and complications in selective coronarography: results of 2500 studies]
Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
|October 11, 1980
Insights
Selective coronary arteriography, a cardiac procedure, showed a 1.6% mortality rate and 4.4% complication rate in a 1969-1980 study. These findings are comparable to other cardiac labs.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Interventional Cardiology
Context:
- Between 1969 and February 1980, a significant number of selective coronary arteriographies were performed.
- This period represents a key phase in the development and widespread adoption of interventional cardiology procedures.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the safety and outcomes of selective coronary arteriography.
- To establish benchmarks for mortality and complication rates in cardiac laboratories.
Summary:
- A total of 2508 selective coronary arteriographies were conducted.
- The study recorded 4 deaths (1.6% mortality rate).
- Additional complications included 7 myocardial infarctions and 4 cerebrovascular accidents (4.4% overall complication rate).
Impact:
- The reported outcomes are comparable to those of other leading cardiac laboratories.
- This data provides valuable insights into the historical safety profile of coronary arteriography.
- Contributes to the understanding of risk stratification for cardiac procedures.
Abstract:
Between 1969 and February 1980, 2508 selective coronary arteriographies have been performed, 4 patients died (mortality: 1.6%). There were in addition 7 myocardial infarctions and 4 cerebrovascular accidents (4.4%). These results are comparable with those of other cardiac laboratories.