Incidence and predictors of cardiac catheterisation-related arterial thrombosis in children. Issue 12 (23rd January 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Brotschi, Barbara; Hug, Maja I; Kretschmar, Oliver; Rizzi, Mattia; Albisetti, Manuela
• Is Part Of: Heart. Volume 101:Issue 12(2015)
• Page Start: 948
• Page End: 953
• Publication Date: 2015-01-23
• Subjects: Heart -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Cardiology -- Periodicals; 616.12
• DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2014-306713
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1355-6037

Abstract

Abstract : Objective: Arterial thrombosis is one of the most reported complications of cardiac catheterisation (CC) in children. The aim of the study was to evaluate the incidence and predictors of arterial thrombosis in children with cardiac diseases (CDs). Methods: During 12 consecutive months, all children aged 0–19 years undergoing CC of the femoral arteries were included in this observational study. After CC, clinical evaluation of impaired limb perfusion was performed according to local guidelines. Doppler ultrasonography was performed when decreased limb perfusion was suspected. Results: 123 children (30% aged <12 months, 70% aged >12 months) underwent CC. Arterial thrombosis occurred in 14 of the 123 children (11.4%). Twelve cases (12/14=86%) of arterial thrombosis occurred in infants aged <12 months and 2 (2/14=14%) in older children. Overall younger age (p<0.01, OR (95% CI) 0.49 (0.28 to 0.86)) and low body weight (p<0.004, OR (95% CI) 0.78 (0.65 to 0.92)) were significantly associated with an increased risk of arterial thrombosis. Cyanotic CD (p=0.07, OR (95% CI) 2.87 (0.90 to 9.15)) showed a trend towards increased thrombotic risk. Conclusions: Arterial thrombosis is a common complication of CC in infants. Diagnosis of CC-related arterial thrombosis remains a challenge. Well-defined clinical monitoring protocols may be valuable methods for timely detection and treatment of arterial thrombosis.