Correction to: Double chimney stent technique in bilateral sequential coronary occlusion during corevalve valve-in-valve procedure.

This corrects the article DOI: 10.23736/S0026-4725.19.05064-3.

The Feasibility and Safety of Ambulatory Percutaneous Coronary Interventions in Complex Lesions.

BACKGROUND: The safety and feasibility of ambulatory PCI has been demonstrated in selected patients with "simple" lesions, but it is not well known whether it could be applied in more "complex" scenarios. METHODS: Main objective is to assess the feasibility and safety of ambulatory complex PCI. Prospective multicentre registry of 1047 consecutive patients planned for ambulatory trans-radial PCI. Outcomes in patients with "complex angioplasty" (CA group: 313 (30%)) were analysed and compared with those of "simple angioplasty" (SA group: 734, 70%). The feasibility (% of patients finally discharged) and safety (MACE at 24 h and at 1 month) were compared between groups. We also analyse admissions, visits to the emergency department and minor vascular complications. RESULTS: Feasibility was higher for SA (80.6% vs. 63.6%, OR 1.89, 95% CI 1.52-2.35, p < 0.001). Ambulatory PCI was very safe in both groups. In CA no MACE occurred at 24 h (vs. 0.17% SA) or 30 days (vs. 0.68% in SA). There were also no differences in re-admissions, visits to the emergency department or minor vascular complications (there was a non-significant tendency to higher rate of radial occlusion at 1 month in the CA group, 5.5% vs. 2.7%, p: 0.07). CONCLUSIONS: The feasibility of ambulatory PCI in selected patients with complex lesions is lower than in simple lesions, however when it is possible, it is as safe as in selected patients with simple lesions.

Seguridad y factibilidad de la intervención coronaria percutánea ambulatoria en pacientes seleccionados: datos de un registro multicéntrico español / Safety and feasibility of outpatient percutaneous coronary intervention in selected patients: a Spanish multicenter registry

Introducción y objetivos: El aumento exponencial de la intervención coronaria y la generalización del acceso radial son el escenario ideal para iniciar programas de angioplastia ambulatoria con el objetivo de disminuir ocupación y reducir el coste manteniendo la seguridad. Se presentan por primera vez datos de un registro multicéntrico español sobre angioplastia transradial ambulatoria en pacientes seleccionados. Métodos: Registro prospectivo de angioplastia ambulatoria electiva con acceso radial-cubital en pacientes con cardiopatía isquémica estable. Los pacientes eran dados de alta el mismo día y se realizó seguimiento a las 24 h y a los 30 días. Se analizan la seguridad y la factibilidad. Resultados: De un total de 723 pacientes incluidos (el 76% varones; edad, 66,6 ± 10,5 años), a 533 (73,7%) se les dio finalmente el alta tras 4-12 h de vigilancia. El motivo más frecuente de ingreso entre los 190 (26,7%) restantes fue inestabilidad clínica tras el procedimiento (60,5%). El antecedente de arteriopatía periférica, un valor de creatinina basal más elevado, la realización del procedimiento ad hoc y sobre enfermedad multivaso fueron predictores independientes de ingreso. A las 24 h se registró un evento adverso mayor (0,19%) en 1 paciente que necesitó ingreso por hemorragia mayor no relacionada con el acceso vascular. A los 30 días se registraron 3 eventos mayores (0,56%), 1 trombosis subaguda de stent, 1 revascularización sobre un vaso diferente del tratado y 1 ictus minor. A los 30 días habían necesitado ingreso 8 pacientes (1,5%). Conclusiones: La aplicación de un programa de angioplastia ambulatoria transradial-cubital con alta tras 4-12 h de vigilancia es factible y segura en pacientes apropiadamente seleccionados (AU)

Introduction and objectives: The exponential increase in coronary interventions plus the generalization of the radial approach represent the ideal scenario for starting outpatient angioplasty programs with the aim of reducing the costs while maintaining safety. This article reports data from a multicenter Spanish registry on fully ambulatory transradial angioplasty in selected patients for the first time. Methods: Prospective registry of elective outpatient transradial-ulnar angioplasty in patients with stable coronary disease. Patients were discharged the same day and were followed up at 24 hours and 30 days. Safety and feasibility were analyzed. Results: Of the 723 patients included (76% male; age, 66.6 ± 10.5 years), 533 (73.7%) were finally discharged after 4 to 12 hours of surveillance. Among the remaining 190 (26.7%) patients, the most common reason for hospitalization was clinical instability after the procedure (60.5%). Independent predictors of admission were a history of peripheral artery disease, a higher baseline creatinine level, ad hoc performance of the procedure, and multivessel disease. At 24 hours, there was 1 major adverse event in 1 patient (0.19%), who required hospitalization for major bleeding not related to vascular access. At 30 days, there were 3 major adverse events (0.56%): 1 subacute stent thrombosis, 1 revascularization of a vessel other than the treated vessel, and 1 minor stroke. Eight patients (1.5%) required admission at 30 days. Conclusions: The application of an outpatient transradial-ulnar angioplasty program with discharge after 4 to 12 hours’ surveillance is safe and feasible in well-selected patients (AU)

Safety and Feasibility of Outpatient Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Selected Patients: A Spanish Multicenter Registry.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The exponential increase in coronary interventions plus the generalization of the radial approach represent the ideal scenario for starting outpatient angioplasty programs with the aim of reducing the costs while maintaining safety. This article reports data from a multicenter Spanish registry on fully ambulatory transradial angioplasty in selected patients for the first time. METHODS: Prospective registry of elective outpatient transradial-ulnar angioplasty in patients with stable coronary disease. Patients were discharged the same day and were followed up at 24hours and 30 days. Safety and feasibility were analyzed. RESULTS: Of the 723 patients included (76% male; age, 66.6±10.5 years), 533 (73.7%) were finally discharged after 4 to 12hours of surveillance. Among the remaining 190 (26.7%) patients, the most common reason for hospitalization was clinical instability after the procedure (60.5%). Independent predictors of admission were a history of peripheral artery disease, a higher baseline creatinine level, ad hoc performance of the procedure, and multivessel disease. At 24hours, there was 1 major adverse event in 1 patient (0.19%), who required hospitalization for major bleeding not related to vascular access. At 30 days, there were 3 major adverse events (0.56%): 1 subacute stent thrombosis, 1 revascularization of a vessel other than the treated vessel, and 1 minor stroke. Eight patients (1.5%) required admission at 30 days. CONCLUSIONS: The application of an outpatient transradial-ulnar angioplasty program with discharge after 4 to 12 hours' surveillance is safe and feasible in well-selected patients.

Safety of transradial diagnostic cardiac catheterization in patients under oral anticoagulant therapy.

BACKGROUND: Cardiac catheterization in anticoagulated patients is usually performed after the anticoagulation has been withdrawn, at least in the previous 48h, and sometimes bridging therapy with heparin is used. METHODS: A prospective observational study including 489 patients undergoing transradial catheterization was conducted. A total of 140 patients were under acenocoumarol (group A) and they were compared with the remainder (group B) for complications after the procedure (bleeding and vascular access complications). RESULTS: Patients in group A were older (74±12 years vs. 68±17 years, p<0.01) and the main indication for anticoagulation was atrial fibrillation (58.6%). No complications occurred during the procedures. There were no acute bleedings just after the bandage removal. During the first 24h, only 3 (2.1%) radial occlusions in group A and 2 (0.6%) in group B (p=0.14) were recorded. Hematomas between 5 and 10cm appeared in 5% of the group A vs. 4.6% in group B. During the 1-month follow-up period, one more radial occlusion in each group was recorded and there were 4 (1.1%) additional mild hematomas in group B and none in group A (p=0.48). CONCLUSIONS: Performing a transradial diagnostic cardiac catheterization without removal of the oral chronic anticoagulation appears safe in patients under acenocumarol therapy.

Incidencia y pronóstico de las complicaciones mecánicas del IAMCEST sometido a angioplastia primaria: datos de un registro unicéntrico de Código Infarto / Incidence and prognosis of mechanical complications of stemi after primary angioplasty: Data from a single-center registry of an infarction code program

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Hemoptisis masiva como complicación inusual de un cateterismo derecho. Hemostasia temporal con catéter diagnóstico Berman / Massive hemoptysis as an unusual complication of right heart catheterization. Temporary hemostasis with a Berman diagnostic catheter

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