Incidence and Predictors of Radial Artery Occlusion Associated Transradial Catheterization
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Date
2013
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Publisher
Ivyspring Int Publ
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info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Abstract
In this study, we sought to assess the incidence and predictors of radial artery occlusion (RAO), which is a significant complication of transradial cardiac catheterization. We prospectively evaluated the results of 106 patients who underwent coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) via the transradial approach (TRA). At the 3rd h of intervention, the radial artery was checked by palpation; color doppler ultrasonography was performed at the 24th h. Fluoroscopy duration, procedure success, and complications of the radial artery were recorded. The procedure was successfully completed in all patients. RAO was detected in eight female and two male patients. In terms of RAO, there was a statistically significant difference between males and females (p=0.019). Other parameters did not show a significant correlation with RAO. Altough did not have any effect on procedural success, eight patients developed transient radial artery spasm. Gender was not associated with radial arterial spasms (p=0.19). TRA in the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease has shown high procedural success and low complication rates; it addition, it presents a low economic burden. It should be used widely and be involved in the routine cardiology residency program.
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Keywords
Radial artery occlusion, Transradial approach, Radial arterial spasm
Journal or Series
International Journal of Medical Sciences
WoS Q Value
Q2
Scopus Q Value
Q1
Volume
10
Issue
12
