Comparision of pain levels of transradial versus transfemoral coronary catheterization: A prospective and randomized study.

CONCLUSION: The current study suggests that a radial approach for CAG and PCI in patients with a low BMI and small wrist circumference may cause more access site pain as compared with a femoral approach.
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Source: The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology - January 14, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Aktürk E, Kurtoğlu E, Ermiş N, Açıkgöz N, Yağmur J, Altuntaş MS, Pekdemir H, Ozdemir R Tags: Anadolu Kardiyol Derg Source Type: research