Non-fasting versus fasting before percutaneous cardiac procedures: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background And Objective: Despite the absence of scientific evidence, fasting before percutaneous cardiac catheterization is still recommended to minimize complications. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the outcomes of non-fasting protocols in patients undergoing percutaneous cardiac procedures.

Materials And Methods: A systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, WOS, Embase, and Cochrane was conducted until September 2024.