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December 1, 1957CirculationOpen Access

More than 500 left heart catheterizations were performed by the transbronchial method without death or serious sequelae.

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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

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Authors

AMAndrew G. MorrowEBEugene BraunwaldJHJulia A. Haller

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Overview

Transbronchial left heart catheterization may be feasible in select cases; leaves open its role versus contemporary approaches.

Key Points

  • The aim is to assess the effectiveness and safety of left heart catheterization performed by the transbronchial route.
  • Conducted over 500 left heart catheterizations via the transbronchial method.
  • Evaluated safety and effectiveness regarding complications and outcomes.
  • Investigated applications in congenital and acquired cardiovascular defects.
  • No deaths or serious complications occurred during the procedures.
  • Effective assessment of valvular heart disease was demonstrated.

Structured PICO

Is left heart catheterization by the transbronchial route safe and useful for the study of cardiovascular defects?

P
Population
Patients with congenital and acquired cardiovascular defects undergoing left heart catheterization (n > 500)
I
Intervention
Left heart catheterization by the transbronchial method
O
Outcome
Safety (death or serious sequelae) and usefulness in clinical investigation and assessment of valvular heart diseasesafety

The transbronchial method for left heart catheterization is reported as a safe technique, with over 500 procedures performed without serious complications.

Cite This Study

Morrow et al. (1957) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a20feb5fd1130a429f64754https://doi.org/10.1161/01.cir.16.6.1033
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