Identification and Management of Complications of Transradial Procedures

Adoption of the transradial approach for coronary procedures is rapidly growing in the US. A decrease in vascular complications and improved patient comfort are the primary benefits of this technique compared to femoral artery access. However, as this is still an invasive procedure, it is important...

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Published in:Current cardiology reports 2013-04, Vol.15 (4), p.350-350, Article 350
Main Authors: Shroff, Adhir, Siddiqui, Saifullah, Burg, Aaron, Singla, Ish
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aneurysm, False - etiology
Arterial Occlusive Diseases - etiology
Cardiac Catheterization - adverse effects
Cardiac Catheterization - methods
Cardiology
Forearm
Hematoma - etiology
Humans
Interventional Cardiology (S Rao
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - adverse effects
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - methods
Radial Artery - injuries
Risk Factors
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Topical Collection on Interventional Cardiology
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Summary:Adoption of the transradial approach for coronary procedures is rapidly growing in the US. A decrease in vascular complications and improved patient comfort are the primary benefits of this technique compared to femoral artery access. However, as this is still an invasive procedure, it is important for operators who utilize this technique to be aware of the known complications that are associated with radial access. Radial artery occlusion and spasm are the most common issues that occur with transradial procedures. Vascular complications such as perforations, forearm hematomas and pseudoaneurysm formation are much less common.
ISSN:1523-3782
1534-3170
DOI:10.1007/s11886-013-0350-x