Transradial access for peripheral vascular interventions.
Transradial access for coronary interventions has grown substantially in the last few years. Currently, there is an increased interest in applying this approach to peripheral vascular interventions. This report reviews the current status of transradial peripheral interventions, and offers advice in terms of feasibility, equipment use, and technical challenges.
Cardiovascular Division, Cardiac and Vascular Institute, New York University Medical Center, New York, New York 10016, USA. cezar.staniloae@nyumc.org
Cezar S
CS
Staniloae
Ravikiran
R
Korabathina
John T
JT
Coppola
D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D058729:Peripheral Arterial Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D017534:Radial Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D062666:Vascular Access Devices