Table 3.
Breakdown of 93 catheterization-related complications (73 minor, 20 major)
| n | Total complications | Minor complications | Major complications | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age group | ||||
| Adults | 825 | 22 (2.7) | 17 (2.1) | 5 (0.6) |
| Pediatrics (<18 years) | 812 | 71 (8.7) | 56 (6.9) | 15 (1.8) |
| Infants/toddlers (<2 years) | 121 | 31 (25.6) | 23 (19.0) | 8 (6.6) |
| GA status | ||||
| No GA | 835 | 16 (1.9) | 13 (1.5) | 3 (0.4) |
| GA | 802 | 77 (9.6) | 60 (7.5) | 17 (2.1) |
| GA with intubation | 210 | 45 (21.4) | 33 (15.7) | 12 (5.7) |
| PAH type | ||||
| IPAH | 786 | 35 (4.4) | 25 (3.2) | 10 (1.3) |
| APAH | 851 | 58 (6.8) | 48 (5.6) | 10 (1.2) |
| Intervention status | ||||
| No intervention | 1,525 | 75 (4.9) | 62 (4.1) | 13 (0.8) |
| Associated intervention | 112 | 18 (16.1) | 11 (9.8) | 7 (6.3) |
Note
Data are no. (%). GA: general anesthesia; PAH: pulmonary arterial hypertension; IPAH: idiopathic PAH; APAH: associated PAH.