Transradial access for coronary angiography and angioplasty: a novel approach.
Coronary angiography and angioplasty are usually performed via transfemoral access. Though this route provides an easier vascular access, it is associated with a small but potentially serious incidence of vascular complications at the puncture site that may result in significant groin haematoma, blood transfusion or require surgical repair. A useful alternative approach is through the transradial access. This route has a very low rate of vascular complications and also allows early mobilisation of patients. We performed an analysis of our experience with transradial angiography and angioplasty, demonstrating this to be a safe and effective technique suitable for most patients.
Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre, Mistri Wing, 17 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168752.
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Mak
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Koh
D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000379:methods*; D017023:Coronary Angiography / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017534:Radial Artery; D016896:Treatment Outcome