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Thin‐walled access sheath to hold a larger guide: New technology specifically for transradial access
Author(s) -
Davies Rhian E.,
Gilchrist Ian C.
Publication year - 2017
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.27079
Subject(s) - medicine , vascular access , radial artery , catheter , biomedical engineering , surgery , hemodialysis , artery
Key Points Vascular access sheaths are now available with thin walls specifically designed for transradial use. A thin‐walled sheath with an outside diameter on the same order of size as a 6‐F traditional sheath can carry a 7‐F guiding catheter. While the larger‐sized guides may increase the interventional options for the radial operator, a hazard from vascular damage due to the larger‐sized lumens may exist and points to a need for further improvement in radial specific equipment.