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Transradial access for peripheral vascular interventions
Author(s) -
Staniloae Cezar S.,
Korabathina Ravikiran,
Coppola John T.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.24608
Subject(s) - medicine , psychological intervention , vascular access , peripheral , intensive care medicine , physical therapy , surgery , nursing , hemodialysis
Transradial access for coronary interventions has grown substantially in the last few years. Currently, there is an increased interest in applying this approach to peripheral vascular interventions. This report reviews the current status of transradial peripheral interventions, and offers advice in terms of feasibility, equipment use, and technical challenges. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.