Distal transradial artery access in the anatomical snuffbox for coronary angiography as an alternative access site for faster hemostasis.

Shunsuke Aoi Wah Wah HtunStephanie FreeoSamuel LeeHtoo KyawVictor AlfaroJohn CoppolaSamir B Pancholy Tak W Kwan

Published in: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions (2019)

Despite longer time to access the distal radial artery in the anatomical snuffbox, it is a safe and feasible alternative to conventional TRA and might result in shorter time to hemostasis especially in cases of PCI.

Keyphrases

percutaneous coronary intervention
minimally invasive
acute coronary syndrome
acute myocardial infarction
atrial fibrillation
st elevation myocardial infarction
antiplatelet therapy
st segment elevation myocardial infarction
heart failure
coronary artery bypass grafting
left ventricular
coronary artery bypass