Radial artery sterile granulomatous reaction secondary to hydrophilic-coated sheath used for transradial cardiac catheterization: a case series.
Radial access has lower risk of vascular complication for cardiac catheterization and is rapidly replacing femoral access. There are few unique complications associated with this approach. We present 3 cases of sterile granulomatous reaction associated with a specific hydrophilic radial sheath and possibly contribution by radial wrist band [TR band; Terumo Medical used for hemostasis after sheath removal (2101 cotton tail lane somerset NJ, USA)]. Awareness of this association will help clinicians use appropriate preventive measures.
Department of Medicine, Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA, USA. dexter_deleonmd@yahoo.co.uk
Dexter
D
De Leon
Gary
G
Swank
M Ayoub
MA
Mirza
D000368:Aged; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D015745:Granuloma, Foreign-Body; D006489:Hemostatic Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D020100:Hydrogels; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017534:Radial Artery
D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D020100:Hydrogels