Procedural duration and complications
The median length of the procedure was 360 min (IQR, 60 min), and we
noticed no intraprocedural complications. Median duration of
hospitalization measured seven days (IQR, 2 days). Following CA, six
patients (24%) developed medical issues, five of which were mild (mild
acute kidney injury, n=3; cystitis, n=1; pneumonia, n=1), and were
managed with conservative measures. One patient (4%) developed severe
acute kidney injury requiring dialysis, followed by partial recovery in
renal function (serum creatinine levels at last follow-up, 1.6 mg/dl),
with no need for permanent renal replacement therapy. Remarkably, there
were no stroke/transient ischemic attacks, and no patient was
hospitalized or had urgent visits for heart failure during follow-up.