Fasting Versus Non-fasting Protocols Before Cardiac Catheterization Procedures: A Meta-analysis of Clinical Trials
We found that the nonfasting group had similar risk of complications as the fasting group, lending support to liberalizing oral intake prior to these procedures. Our findings provide impetus for standardized, evidence-based protocols in cardiac catheterization.
Authors
- Ankur Kalra
- Issac Georgy
- Vivek Bhat
- Ashish Kumar
Institutions
- Mayo Clinic (US)
- SUNY Upstate Medical University (US)
- University of Minnesota Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions
- Published
- 2026-01-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jscai.2025.104161
- Primary Topic
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00