Key result
The Superflow (5F) catheter was associated with significantly longer fluoroscopy time compared to the 8F catheter (4.5 vs 2.8 min, p=0.027) and poorer left ventriculograms.
Why the study?
Does the Superflow (5F) catheter improve procedural outcomes compared to the conventional 8F catheter in adults undergoing cardiac catheterization by the femoral route?
Cohort (n=34)
Does the Superflow (5F) catheter improve procedural outcomes compared to the conventional 8F catheter in adults undergoing cardiac catheterization by the femoral route?
Absolute Event Rate: 4.5% vs 2.8%
p-value: p=0.027
The use of a 5F catheter for femoral cardiac catheterization confers no advantage over an 8F catheter and is associated with longer fluoroscopy times and poorer left ventriculograms.
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No procedural advantage with 5F catheters; should not change practice and leaves open questions for randomized trials.
Molajo et al. (1987) conducted a cohort in cardiac catheterization (n=34). Superflow (5F) catheter vs. 8F catheter was evaluated on fluoroscopy time (p=0.027). The Superflow (5F) catheter was associated with significantly longer fluoroscopy time compared to the 8F catheter (4.5 vs 2.8 min, p=0.027) and poorer left ventriculograms.
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