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MATRIX: The radial access reduces events, bivalirudin with mixed results

Two separate works are part of the MATRIX study investigating strategies to reduce bleeding and mortality in patients with acute coronary syndrome. The first part of the work that was simultaneously published in The Lancet found a significant reduction in major bleeding and mortality in patients undergoing coronary angiography and angioplasty using radial versus femoral...

STEMI RADIAL A prospective, randomized trial which compares radial versus femoral access in patients with ST- segment elevation acute myocardial infarction.

Fundamentals: Previous studies have shown the benefits of a transradial approach in the context of coronary syndromes with ST-segment elevation. The aim of this study was to evaluate these benefits in AMI patients with ST-segment elevation within a window of up to 12 hours from the onset of symptoms. Methods: A randomized study conducted in...

SAFE-PCI for Women: Radial versus femoral access for women

Radial access is associated with a lower rate of vascular and bleeding complications however female patients with smaller diameter arteries such access might be technically more difficult. This prospective, randomized, multicenter study compared both approaches in the context of coronary angioplasty in female patients. 1787 patients were randomized (893 in the radial group and 894...

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