Ulnar artery catheterization with occlusion of corresponding radial artery.
The transradial approach to coronary angiography has become a popular technique. Because of potential advantages, the transulnar approach has also recently been described. We report a successful case of transulnar catheterization with documented occlusion of the radial artery and normal inverse Allen test in a patient with limited vascular access.
Lanspa
Thomas J
TJ
Division of Cardiology, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska, USA.
Reyes
Antonio P
AP
Oldemeyer
J Bradley
JB
Williams
Mark A
MA
D000792:Angiography; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000150:complications; D017534:Radial Artery; D017535:Ulnar Artery; D014654:Vascular Patency