Key result
Retrograde left-heart catheterization was complicated by complete heart block in three patients with cardiac allografts, suggesting an increased risk in this population.
Why the study?
Is complete heart block a complication of retrograde left-heart catheterization in patients with cardiac allografts?
Population
3 patients with cardiac allografts
Design
Case_series
Authors
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Complete heart block may occur more often during left catheterization in cardiac allografts; leaves open need for heightened vigilance or prospective study.
Case Report (n=3)
No
Is complete heart block a complication of retrograde left-heart catheterization in patients with cardiac allografts?
Highlights a potentially higher risk of complete heart block during left-sided cardiac catheterization in heart transplant recipients.
Sack et al. (1992) conducted a case report in Cardiac allografts (n=3). Retrograde left-heart catheterization was evaluated on Complete heart block. Retrograde left-heart catheterization was complicated by complete heart block in three patients with cardiac allografts, suggesting an increased risk in this population.
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