RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Thrombogenicity of Heparin- and Non-Heparin-Coated Catheters: Clinical Trial
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 535
OP 539
VO 3
IS 5
A1 Kido, Daniel K.
A1 Paulin, Sven
A1 Alenghat, J. A.
A1 Waternaux, Christine
A1 Riley, William D.
YR 1982
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/3/5/535.abstract
AB Catheters used in clinical cerebral angiography were examined by scanning electron microscopy for buildup of thrombus. In 21 (67%) of 31 individuals studied with non-heparin-coated catheters, either cell aggregations or thrombi developed compared with seven (28%) of 25 individuals studied with heparin-coated catheters. The median size of the cell aggregations and thrombi on non-heparin- and heparin-coated catheters was significantly different (p < 0.01). The slopes that estimated the probable rate of thrombus formation were also significantly different (p < 0.01). This suggests the desirability of replacement of non-heparin-coated catheters if the angiographic procedure is extended.