Is Verapamil In TransRadial Interventions OmittabLe?

Summary

Background Verapamil is traditionally applied prophylactically in transradial procedures to prevent radial artery spasm. However, verapamil may have side effects and is contraindicated in some clinical settings. Methods: During an investigator-initiated, randomized, double-blind trial, we evaluate the need for preventive verapamil administration. After vascular access is established, patients receive either 5 mg verapamil (n=297) or placebo (n=294). We compare the rate of access site conversions as primary end point using a superiority margin of 5%. Occurrence of code breaks (composite of conversions and unplanned use of verapamil), overall verapamil use, procedural and fluoroscopic times, contrast volume, and subjective pain are investigated as secondary end points.

Timeline

Start

2011-03

Primary completion

2011-08

Completion

2011-08

Publications

• Results Hizoh I, Majoros Z, Major L, Gulyas Z, Szabo G, Kerecsen G, Korda A, Molnar F, Kiss RG. Need for prophylactic application of verapamil in transradial coronary procedures: a randomized trial. The VITRIOL (is Verapamil In TransRadial Interventions OmittabLe?) trial. J Am Heart Assoc. 2014 Apr 14;3(2):e000588. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.113.000588.

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