A rare case of radial arteriovenous fistula after coronary angiography.
The percutaneous transfemoral approach has been routinely used for cardiac catheterization and coronary angioplasty. Local vascular complications following angioplasty are seen in 5% to 10% of patients, especially in those who need prolonged anticoagulation. Transradial access for coronary procedures dramatically reduces access site complications. We report a rare case of radial arteriovenous fistula, which developed after coronary angiography perfomed using the transradial approach.
Division of Cardiology, National Health Insurance Corporation Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea.
Min Seub
MS
Kwac
Se-Jung
SJ
Yoon
Seung Jin
SJ
Oh
Dong Woon
DW
Jeon
Dong Hwan
DH
Kim
Joo Young
JY
Yang
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