Learning curves for transradial access versus transfemoral access in diagnostic cerebral angiography: a case series.

Michael K TsoGary B RajahRimal H DossaniMichael J MeyerMatthew J McPheetersKunal VakhariaMuhammed WaqasKenneth V SnyderElad I Levy Adnan H Siddiqui Jason M Davies

Published in: Journal of neurointerventional surgery (2021)

Technical proficiency improved significantly over time for both access types, typically requiring between 25 and 50 diagnostic angiograms to achieve asymptomatic improvement in efficiency. Reduced access-site complications and decreased fluoroscopy time were benefits associated with transradial angiography.

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