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Coronary Artery Ligation and Intramyocardial Injection in a Murine Model of Infarction
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Coronary Artery Ligation and Intramyocardial Injection in a Murine Model of Infarction

Published on: June 7, 2011

[Coronary arteriography in threatened myocardial infarction. Performance and results (author's transl)]

P Deeg, K W Schneider

    MMW, Munchener Medizinische Wochenschrift
    |August 6, 1976
    PubMed

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    Coronary arteriography using the Sones technique showed no deaths in 315 patients. This cardiac catheterization procedure proved safe, even for outpatients and those requiring urgent transfer for surgery.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Interventional Cardiology
    • Vascular Surgery

    Background:

    • Coronary arteriography is a key diagnostic tool for coronary artery disease.
    • The Sones technique is a specific method for performing coronary arteriography.
    • Assessing the safety and feasibility of this procedure in various clinical settings is important.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the safety and outcomes of coronary arteriography performed using the Sones technique.
    • To assess the feasibility of outpatient and urgent transfer protocols within this procedure.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective analysis of 315 coronary arteriographies performed using the Sones technique over 12 months.
    • Inclusion of data on patient management, including outpatient investigations and urgent surgical transfers.

    Main Results:

    • No deaths were recorded among the 315 patients undergoing the procedure.
    • Successful outpatient investigations were performed for 6 patients with impending infarction.
    • 9 patients required urgent transfer to cardiovascular surgery, with transfer times ranging from 4 to 24 hours.

    Conclusions:

    • Coronary arteriography via the Sones technique is a safe procedure with a zero mortality rate.
    • The procedure is feasible for selected outpatients and allows for timely transfers to surgery when necessary.

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