Transradial catheterization: a word of caution.
The radial artery has been used as an access for transcatheter procedures as well as a source for arterial conduit during coronary bypass surgery. It has been reported that 5Eth 13% of radial arteries may be damaged during transradial catheterization. The damage can be irreversible, and may therefore prohibit the radial arteryOs subsequent utilization as a coronary conduit.
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Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, P. O. Box 32335, Jerusalem, 91031, Israel. lr_ns@netvision.net.il.
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Silberman
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Bitran
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D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000379:methods; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017534:Radial Artery / Q000293:injuries* / Q000637:transplantation