Changes in Regional Ventilation-Perfusion Match Following Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty for Arteriovenous Graft Thrombosis
Changes in Regional Ventilation-Perfusion Match Following Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty for Arteriovenous Graft Thrombosis: A Prospective Observation Pilot Study
First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College
20 participants
Oct 24, 2024
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) often require arteriovenous grafts (AVG) for hemodialysis. AVG thrombosis is a common complication, usually managed by percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) to restore blood flow. PTA achieves patency by balloon-mediated compression and fragmentation of thrombus. Small thrombus fragments may enter the venous circulation and cause transient pulmonary microembolism, leading to ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) mismatch. This study uses electrical impedance tomography (EIT) to noninvasively monitor short-term changes in regional ventilation and perfusion during and after PTA, exploring the immediate pulmonary physiological consequences of thrombus fragmentation and revascularization in dialysis patients.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Age ≥ 18 years.
- Diagnosis of end-stage renal disease receiving maintenance hemodialysis.
- Documented AVG thrombosis requiring PTA.
- Able to cooperate and tolerate EIT monitoring.
- Provided written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria6
- Severe respiratory failure incompatible with supine position.
- Thoracic skin condition or deformity preventing EIT electrode placement.
- Acute pulmonary embolism or acute pulmonary edema before procedure.
- NYHA Class IV heart failure or hemodynamic instability.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Any other circumstance judged unsuitable by investigator.
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Interventions
Non-invasive 16-electrode EIT belt applied at the 4th intercostal level. Continuous data acquisition begins 10 min pre-PTA, continues throughout balloon angioplasty, and up to 30 min post-recanalization. No alteration to standard clinical care.
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NCT07613632