Transradial access: A case for knowledge translation.

Jorge A BelardiPablo M Lamelas

Published in: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions (2020)

Current transradial access (TRA) practices are unknown in the United States and the rest of the world. There is a decline in preprocedure collateral assessment, low use of ultrasound, and infrequent radial patency check after hemostasis. Significant knowledge-practice gaps exist in TRA calling for more dissemination and education.

Keyphrases

healthcare
percutaneous coronary intervention
primary care
magnetic resonance imaging
quality improvement
ultrasound guided
coronary artery disease
computed tomography
atrial fibrillation
contrast enhanced ultrasound