Transradial arterial access: economic considerations.
The economic benefits of transradial compared to transfemoral access for percutaneous coronary procedures are derived from advantages primarily related to a lower incidence of access site complications and earlier ambulation. While multiple aspects of transradial access are associated with economic benefit, a reduced incidence of complications with transradial access appears to provide the greatest magnitude of cost reduction.
Caputo
Ronald P
RP
St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse, New York, USA. caputo331@msn.com
D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics* / Q000379:methods*; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000191:economics* / Q000628:therapy*; D017046:Cost Savings; D017721:Hospital Costs; D006801:Humans; D010351:Patient Discharge; D017534:Radial Artery