Chest Pain
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and effects of fasting or not fasting overnight before a cardiac catheterization (heart procedure). The study will compare patients who have nothing to eat after midnight before the procedure to those who are allowed to eat or drink before the procedure.
Detailed description
For years it has been common to have patients fast before a cardiac catheterization. It is believed that fasting may lower the risks of upset stomach, vomiting, and aspiration (stomach contents going to the lungs). New findings show that fasting before the procedure may not be needed. This study will look at the safety and possible benefits of not fasting.
Interventions
OTHERNo Fasting prior to catheterization
No restriction for oral intake
Sponsors
The Guthrie Clinic
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE (Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Subjects who are planned for coronary angiogram or percutaneous intervention, either as outpatients or inpatients
Exclusion criteria
* Subjects undergoing emergent procedures or requiring post procedure emergent cardiothoracic surgery * Pregnant Women * Prisoners
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Composite incidence of contrast induced nephropathy, peri procedural hypotension, aspiration pneumonia/pneumonitis, nausea, vomiting, hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia | 72 hours |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient Satisfaction score | 72 hours |
| Total cost of hospitalization | 72 hours |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed