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…
Benefits of Distal Radial Access
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…
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 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…