title: Identification and management of complications of transradial procedures.
abstract: Adoption of the transradial approach for coronary procedures is rapidly growing in the US. A decrease in vascular complications and improved patient comfort are the primary benefits of this technique compared to femoral artery access. However, as this is still an invasive procedure, it is important for operators who utilize this technique to be aware of the known complications that are associated with radial access. Radial artery occlusion and spasm are the most common issues that occur with transradial procedures. Vascular complications such as perforations, forearm hematomas and pseudoaneurysm formation are much less common.
authors: University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA. arshroff@uic.edu
authors: Adhir
authors: A
authors: Shroff
authors: Saifullah
authors: S
authors: Siddiqui
authors: Aaron
authors: A
authors: Burg
authors: Ish
authors: I
authors: Singla
mesh_terms: D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000209:etiology; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D005542:Forearm; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D062645:Percutaneous Coronary Intervention / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D017534:Radial Artery / Q000293:injuries; D012307:Risk Factors