The incidence of post procedure radial occlusion (RAO) ranges from 1% to 12 % according to some studies. Different strategies to reduce RAO include the use of small caliber catheters, adequate anticoagulation and punction site care after procedure. Vasodilators are used to prevent radial spasm during procedure. However, using it after procedure should increase flow,…
EuroPCR 2021 | COLOR: Complex PCI via Transradial vs Transfemoral Approach
Treating total occlusions, complex bifurcations, grossly calcified lesions or left main lesions via transradial approach is associated with significant reduction in access-site bleeding or vascular complications vs transfemoral approach. This kind of procedures have been typically excluded from studies randomizing patients to transradial vs transfemoral approach. The COLOR study used the transradial bore-guiding catheter Glidesheath…
International Consensus to Prevent Radial Artery Occlusion After Interventions
This study provides the steps to follow in order to prevent or at least reduce radial artery occlusion after using it as an access for a diagnosis or treatment study. The use of transradial access is exponentially increasing worldwide due to its lower chance of bleeding events and vascular complications than transfemoral access. Radial artery…