Abstract
Background and Objectives:Transradial percutaneous coronary intervention enables early ambulation and causes less complications at the puncture site. This study was performed in order to evaluate the safety of transradial coronary intervention with early discharge in selected patients. Materials and Method:Thirty patients were studied retrospectively. Twenty-five patients experienced transradial percutaneous coronary int- ervention with next morning discharge and 5 patients underwent transradial percutaneous coronary intervention on an outpatient basis. Each patient was checked for cardiovascular complications and other problems at the puncture site immediately following, 2 weeks after and 1 month after the procedure. Results:The study group consisted of 30 patients with a mean age of 60 years. The indications for intervention were unstable angina (63.3%, stable angina (20.0%, and restenosis at the 6-month follow-up after intervention. A total of 21 stents were implanted at 40 lesions. No major cardiovascular complication nor puncture site complication was reported at the 1 month follow-up. Conclusion:Early discharge at least 5 hours after intervention is safe for those with optimal angiographic results and no clinical problems. (Korean Circulation J 2001;31(10 :1013-1018
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