Deep vein thrombosis in the arm following transradial cardiac catheterization: an unusual complication related to hemostatic technique.
Transradial cardiac catheterization is an increasingly popular technique mainly because of the low vascular complication rate. We report a case of arm deep vein thrombosis that may be related to a common puncture site hemostasis technique. This complication supports the use of specific unilateral compression hemostatic systems following transradial procedures.
Hall
Ian R
IR
Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom.
Lo
Ted S N
TS
Nolan
James
J
D000368:Aged; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply*; D001458:Bandages; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011677:Punctures / Q000009:adverse effects; D017534:Radial Artery; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D014859:Warfarin / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000925:Anticoagulants; D014859:Warfarin