Key result
A pigtail-straight guide wire system for crossing stenotic aortic valves was successful in 95% of attempts with an average fluoroscopic time of three minutes and no major complications.
Why the study?
Is retrograde catheterization of the left ventricle using a pigtail-straight guide wire system safe and effective in patients with aortic stenosis?
Population
82 patients with aortic stenosis
Design
Case_series
Authors
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May aid retrograde LV access in aortic stenosis; leaves open randomized comparison to conventional techniques.
Observational (n=82)
Is retrograde catheterization of the left ventricle using a pigtail-straight guide wire system safe and effective in patients with aortic stenosis?
The pigtail-straight guide wire system provides a safe, rapid, and highly successful method for retrograde left ventricular catheterization in patients with aortic stenosis.
Laskey et al. (1982) conducted an observational in severe aortic stenosis (n=82). pigtail-straight guide wire system was evaluated on successful crossing of stenotic aortic valves. A pigtail-straight guide wire system for crossing stenotic aortic valves was successful in 95% of attempts with an average fluoroscopic time of three minutes and no major complications.
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