Why the study?
Is left heart catheterization by the transbronchial route safe and useful for the study of cardiovascular defects?
Population
Patients with congenital and acquired cardiovascular defects undergoing left heart catheterization (n > 500)
Design
Case_series
Authors
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Transbronchial left heart catheterization may be feasible in select cases; leaves open its role versus contemporary approaches.
Is left heart catheterization by the transbronchial route safe and useful for the study of cardiovascular defects?
The transbronchial method for left heart catheterization is reported as a safe technique, with over 500 procedures performed without serious complications.
Morrow et al. (1957) studied this question.