Key result
Left heart catheterisation by the femoral approach was complicated by cholesterol embolism in 7 of 4587 procedures, frequently resulting in progressive renal failure (5/7) and death (4/7).
Why the study?
What are the clinical manifestations and outcomes of cholesterol embolism following left heart catheterisation?
Population
7 men who developed cholesterol embolism after left heart catheterisation by the femoral approach, out of a…
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
up to four and a half months
Authors
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Cholesterol embolism after femoral catheterization carries high mortality; case reports leave open optimal prevention strategies.
Case Report (n=7)
What are the clinical manifestations and outcomes of cholesterol embolism following left heart catheterisation?
Cholesterol embolism is a rare but serious complication of left heart catheterisation by the femoral approach, often presenting with renal failure, cutaneous signs, and eosinophilia.
Drost et al. (1984) conducted a case report in Cholesterol embolism (n=7). Left heart catheterisation by the femoral approach was evaluated. Left heart catheterisation by the femoral approach was complicated by cholesterol embolism in 7 of 4587 procedures, frequently resulting in progressive renal failure (5/7) and death (4/7).
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