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Limb dysfunction after transradial access: A search for an understanding
Author(s) -
Gilchrist Ian C.
Publication year - 2020
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.29092
Subject(s) - medicine , radial artery , endothelial dysfunction , thrombosis , cardiology , radial nerve , artery , surgery
Key Points Limb dysfunction is common after radial access although many show dysfunction at baseline. Thrombosis may be present in the radial artery but is not necessary to manifest limb dysfunction. The role of periarterial nerve damage to this syndrome remains uncertain.