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Hand Function after Distal Radial Access: Is it Safe?

The benefit of the transradial approach in percutaneous interventions is well known. Its main limitation is radial...

The Current Role of Thrombus Aspiration in Primary PCI

In general, thrombus aspiration in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) has not been shown beneficial by large studies....

FFR and IFR: Are We Talking About the Same Thing?

To evaluate borderline coronary lesions (a 40% to 70% obstruction), determining associated ischemia is paramount. For this...

Using Biolimus-Coated Balloons for Treating Small-Vessel Disease Yields Promising Results

Drug-eluting balloons have demonstrated safety and effectiveness in the treatment of small-vessel coronary artery disease and in-stent...

When is the Ideal Timing for NSTE-ACS Percutaneous Intervention?

According to the European Society of Cardiology (ESC Guidelines 2021) an early invasive strategy is recommended (<24h)...

Should We Start Thinking Again About Bioresorbable Stents?

Coronary revascularization with drug-eluting stents (DES) is very frequent, especially in acute coronary syndromes, but these metallic...

Revascularization Using DES in Infrapopliteal Disease: Meta-Analysis and Change of Paradigm?

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) has been under-studied and under-recognized in comparison with ischemic heart disease and stroke,...

DISCO RADIAL: Conventional or Distal Transradial Access?

Conventional transradial access (TRA) is already established as the access of choice for percutaneous coronary procedures, regardless...