Outcomes of a Modified Technique for Deflation of Distal Radial Artery Occlusion Device on Radial Artery Patency After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.

Objective: This study aimed to compare two protocols of deflation with increased intervals versus late deflation with smaller intervals for distal radial artery occlusion device (DROAD) removal to assess for radial artery occlusion (RAO). Methods: All patients who underwent PCI with distal radial access were enrolled in the study. The DROAD was applied using an occlusive hemostasis method. Patients were assigned to either protocol 1 or protocol 2 at the primary physician's discretion. Protocol 1 involved the removal of 2 ml of air starting 1 h after the sheath removal and then the removal of 2 ml every 30 min until the band came off. Protocol 2 involved the removal of 4 ml of air 2 h after the sheath removal and then a further 4 ml of air every 15 min until the band came off. Results: A total of 446 patients were enrolled in this study (mean age; 61 ± 6 (Group 1) and 60 ± 5 (Group 2); females 45.83% (Group 1) and 46.34% (Group 2)). The baseline characteristics were the same, including mean hemostasis time (256 ± 25 min (Group 1) and 254 ± 28 min (Group 2), P-value = 0.611). Primary and secondary endpoints did not reach significance in either group (RAO; 21 (8.71) Group 1 and 18 (8.78) Group 2 (P-value = 0.932)). Age (OR (95%CI): 1.07 (0.57-1.45); P-value = 0.031), female gender (OR (95%CI): 1.42 (0.93-1.74); P-value = 0.012), distal artery diameter (OR (95%CI): 0.57 (0.21-0.93); P-value = 0.005), procedure time (OR (95%CI): 2.64 (0.95-4.32); P-value = 0.001), and sheath size (OR (95%CI): 2.47 (1.43-3.76); P-value = 0.044) were predictors of RAO in our cohort. Conclusion: This investigation shows no difference in the incidence of RAO with the standard versus accelerated deflation protocol after PCI. However, local vascular complications, including hematoma were increased with the accelerated protocol.

Outcomes of primary leadless pacemaker implantation: A systematic review.

BACKGROUND: During the last decade, leadless pacemakers (LPMs) have turned into a prevalent alternative to traditional transvenous (TV) pacemakers; however, there is no consolidated data on LPM implantation in emergencies. METHODS: Digital databases were searched for this review and four relevant studies, including 1276 patients were included in this review with procedure duration, fluoroscopic time, major complications, and mortality as primary outcomes and pacing threshold, impedance, sensing of LPM, and hospital stay as secondary outcomes. RESULTS: Gonzales et al. and Marschall et al. showed the duration of the procedure to be 180 ± 45 versus 324.6 ± 92 and 39.9 ± 8.7 versus 54.9 ± 9.8, respectively. Zhang et al. demonstrated the duration of the procedure and fluoroscopy time to be 36 ± 13.4 and 11.1 ± 3.1, respectively. Similarly, Schiavone et al. exhibited intermediate times of implantation at 60 (45-80) versus 50 (40-65) and fluoroscopic times at 6.5 (5-9.7) versus 5.1 (3.1-9). Hospital stay was more with a temp-perm pacemaker as compared to LPM and pacing parameters were not significantly different in all the studies. CONCLUSION: For underlying arrhythmias, whenever appropriate, our review shows that LPMs may be a better option than temporary pacemakers, even as an urgent treatment.

Efficacy and safety of cardiac resynchronization therapy in chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy: A systematic review.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) in patients with chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy (CIC). METHODS: With the increasing incidence of CIC, the association of CRT with improvement in clinical outcomes, echocardiographic parameters, and New York Heart Classification (NYHA) class was assessed through this qualitative systematic review. RESULTS: The five studies included a total of 169 patients who underwent CRT after CIC, and of these, 61 (36.1%) patients were males. All studies showed an improvement in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), among other echocardiographic parameters of LV volume. However, these findings are limited by short follow-up periods, small sample sizes, and the absence of a control group. CONCLUSION: CRT was associated with improvement in all patient parameters with CIC.