The first experiences with distal radial access (DRA) have revealed significant benefits compared against the transradial approach (TRA), showing reduced bleeding events and better puncture site occlusion rate. Even the spectrum of diseases treated with DRA has grown, and now includes chronic total occlusion (CTO) though 7Fr inductors, such as Terumo’s Glidesheath Slender. The aim...
Radial wall strain (RWS) has been recently linked with plaque vulnerability and has been identified as a predictor of lesion progression and clinical outcomes. However, RWS should be assessed together with physiological indices and plaque characteristics. The aim of this post hoc analysis of the CCTA-FFR registry was to look into the link between RWS...
Despite major advances in secondary prevention and reperfusion strategies, acute myocardial infarction (AMI) still causes morbidity and mortality. A significant portion of acute events arise from mild to moderate lesions identified months to years before the index event. Early detection of lesions at higher risk of progression and rupture may allow for more targeted treatment...
Conventional radial access (CRA) has a proven great benefit as it lowers the rates for bleeding and complications. Also, this access is more comfortable for the patient. Currently, distant radial access (DRA) is being used in some patients. However, its benefit remains unclear, as few studies have analyzed it. In this sense, this meta-analysis that...
Transradial access is currently the preferred access for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. However, about 7% of patients experience radial artery occlusion (RAO), which is not expressed by clinical symptoms. However, RAO is a limit for future interventions; it reduces the potential use of that artery as a conduit for aorto-coronary bypass and for the creation...
✔️ PCI by RADIAL ACCESS – SOLACI-SOCIME 2022 ✔️ Video del SOLACI-SOCIME 2022 👨🏫 Contents: 00:03 – Welcoming Words – Dr. Guering Eid-Lidt (MEX) 01:09 – Distal radial approach – Dr. Shigeru Saito (JPN) 17:00 – Slender techniques – Dr. Guering Eid Lidt (MEX)
Angioplasty by transradial access was discussed during a session on Day 2. We were pleased to participate in a conference by Dr. Shigeru Saito on distal radial access. Currently, complications associated with transfemoral access are well-established, so transradial access is suggested as the initial strategy in several guidelines of various associations. However, Dr. Saito shared...
The benefit of the transradial approach in percutaneous interventions is well known. Its main limitation is radial artery occlusion (RAO) which would compromise the artery for future use in percutaneous procedures. Even though it is clinically silent, reported cases might reach 33%. More recently, the distal radial access (DRA) has surged as an alternative to...
Conventional transradial access (TRA) is already established as the access of choice for percutaneous coronary procedures, regardless of clinical presentation. This choice is based on multiple randomized studies and meta-analyses that have shown reduced bleeding at the puncture site, less vascular complications, and benefits on mortality (mainly in high-risk patients). The practicality of recovery allows...
Percutaneous treatment of chronic total occlusion (CTO) has traditionally been via the transfemoral approach (TFA). The use of the transradial approach (TRA) in complex coronary interventions has been increasing. A randomized study assessed the use of TRA vs TFA in complex PCI (58% CTO) and TRA saw favorable outcomes. The aim of this prospective, randomized,...