Transradial access for peripheral vascular interventions

Cezar S Staniloae; Ravikiran Korabathina; John T Coppola

doi:10.1002/ccd.24608

Transradial access for peripheral vascular interventions

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2013 Jun 1;81(7):1194-203. doi: 10.1002/ccd.24608. Epub 2013 Feb 12.

Authors

Cezar S Staniloae¹, Ravikiran Korabathina, John T Coppola

Affiliation

¹ Cardiovascular Division, Cardiac and Vascular Institute, New York University Medical Center, New York, New York 10016, USA. cezar.staniloae@nyumc.org

PMID: 22899648
DOI: 10.1002/ccd.24608

Abstract

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.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Catheterization, Peripheral / adverse effects
Catheterization, Peripheral / instrumentation
Catheterization, Peripheral / methods*
Endovascular Procedures / adverse effects
Endovascular Procedures / instrumentation
Endovascular Procedures / methods*
Equipment Design
Humans
Peripheral Arterial Disease / diagnostic imaging
Peripheral Arterial Disease / therapy*
Radial Artery* / diagnostic imaging
Radiography, Interventional
Treatment Outcome
Vascular Access Devices