Purpose: To investigate the possible role of stent selection and procedure-related vessel diameter changes in the development of persisting hemodynamic depression (PHD) and to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of permanent pacemaker implantation in patients with refractory PHD.
Methods: Data from 584 procedures performed in 542 patients (398 men; mean age 67.3 years) between 2008 and 2011 using Wallstent, Precise, and Xact stents in a nonrandomized fashion were analyzed retrospectively. Cardiovascular risk factors and lesion, stent, and balloon characteristics were collected, and the pre- and postprocedure diameters of the common carotid artery (CCA) and internal carotid artery were measured. PHD was defined as any episode of hypotension (systolic blood pressure <90 mm Hg) and/or bradycardia (heart rate <60/min) lasting >6 hours. Risk factors for PHD were sought using logistic regression analyses; the results are presented as the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI).
Results: The incidence of PHD was 37.0% (216/584). Refractory PHD was encountered in 9 patients; among these, 6 were successfully treated with pacemaker implantation. A history of prior ipsilateral carotid endarterectomy (OR 0.44, 95% CI 0.22 to 0.87, p=0.019) and the presence of a contralateral high-grade stenosis (OR 0.12, 95% CI 0.02 to 0.95, p=0.045) were independent protective factors, while calcification (OR 1.5, 95% CI 1.03 to 2.18, p=0.034), involvement of the carotid bulb (OR 2.56, 95% 1.62 to 4.03, p<0.001), and implantation of a nitinol stent (adjusted OR 1.62, 95% CI 1.12 to 2.34, p=0.011) were independent risk factors for developing PHD after carotid artery stenting. The ratio of the post-/preprocedure CCA diameter (p=0.002), the stent to CCA diameter ratio (p=0.009), and the presence of residual stenosis (p=0.009) were significantly higher in the PHD group.
Conclusion: Stent selection and procedure-related changes in vessel diameter may have an influence on the development of PHD. Permanent pacemaker implantation is an effective treatment option in patients with refractory PHD.
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