Limited Predictive Role of the Revised Cardiac Risk Index in Kidney Transplant: Single Center Evaluation and Comparison With International Literature.

Perioperative risk factors predicting major cardiovascular events (MACE) and the performance of the Revised Cardiac Risk Index (RCRI) in a retrospective cohort of 325 consecutive adult patients undergoing kidney transplant from deceased donor grafts were assessed. Primary outcome was a composite of MACE up to 30 days post-transplant. Incidence of MACE was 5.

Safety and feasibility of upper limb vascular access for cardiac catheterization in anticoagulated and non-anticoagulated patients.

Background: The upper limb approach utilizing transradial access for combined left and right heart catheterization (CLRHC) and ultrasound-guided antecubital venous access for isolated right heart catheterization (IRHC) are strategies that may reduce risks, especially in anticoagulated patients. combined left and right heart catheterization.

Objectives: To assess safety and feasibility of upper limb approach for IRHC or CLRHC in anticoagulated versus non-anticoagulated patients.