Radial versus femoral approach for same ‐day inter‐facility transfer for percutaneous coronary intervention

ConclusionsTransradial access for inter‐facility transfer for PCI after diagnostic angiogram appears safe and feasible, without increasing the risk for ischemic hand complications. Transradial access was associated with fewer bleeding and vascular access‐site complications, and with a higher likelihood for a same‐day discharge home in outpatients.

Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - December 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zeev Israeli, Shahar Lavi, Olivier F. Bertand, Mamas A. Mamas, Rodrigo Bagur Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research