Distal versus conventional radial artery access for coronary catheterization: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Julien FeghalyKai ChenAnamarys BlancoAndres M Pineda

Published in: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions (2023)

DRA access is a safe and feasible approach for coronary angiography and interventions. Compared to CRA, DRA provides a shorter hemostasis time, lower incidence of RAO, any bleeding, and pseudoaneurysm, and is associated with increased access time and crossover rates.

Keyphrases

coronary artery
coronary artery disease
ultrasound guided
risk factors
physical activity
minimally invasive
randomized controlled trial
open label
double blind
left ventricular
aortic stenosis