Korean Circulation Journal

The Korean Society of Cardiology (대한심장학회)
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Right Cardiac Catheterization Using the Antecubital Fossa Vein in Korean Patients

  • Lee, Sang Hyun (Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital) ;
  • Chun, Kook Jin (Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Dae Sung (Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Soo Yong (Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital) ;
  • Hwang, Jongmin (Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital) ;
  • Chon, Min Ku (Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital) ;
  • Hwang, Ki Won (Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Jeong Su (Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital) ;
  • Park, Yong Huyn (Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital) ;
  • Kim, June Hong (Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital)
  • Received : 2015.07.07
  • Accepted : 2015.10.19
  • Published : 2016.03.30
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Abstract

Background and Objectives: Right heart catheterization is traditionally performed using a femoral vein approach that involves admission, bed rest, and risks of bleeding and hematoma. Recent studies have confirmed safety of the use of forearm vein for right cardiac catheterization. In the present study, we evaluated the feasibility of right cardiac catheterization via the antecubital fossa vein in Korean patients. Subjects and Methods: The medical records of all patients who underwent right heart catheterization at our hospital between January 2003 and December 2014 were reviewed retrospectively. Right cardiac catheterizations via the antecubital fossa vein and the femoral vein were compared in terms of demographic data (age, sex, weight, height, and body mass index), indications for right cardiac catheterization, and procedural and outcome data (initial success rate, procedure time, compression to ambulation time, and complications). Results: We reviewed 132 cases (antecubital fossa vein approach, n=37; femoral vein approach, n=95). The demographic data, initial success rate (100% vs. 100%) and procedure time ($21.6{\pm}16.8min$ vs. $25.6{\pm}12.6min$, p=0.14) were similar in both groups. The antecubital fossa vein group had a shorter mean compression to ambulation time than the femoral vein group (0.0 min vs. $201.2{\pm}48.1min$, p<0.01). No complications were observed in either group. Conclusion: Our study indicated the ease of performance of right cardiac catheterization via the antecubital fossa vein. Thus, the antecubital fossa vein can be an alternative access site for right cardiac catheterization in Korean patients.

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Supported by : Pusan National University

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