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SUBMITTER: Sindberg B
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6739780 | biostudies-literature | 2019
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Sindberg Birthe B Aagren Nielsen Christel Gry CG Hestbjerg Poulsen Marianne M Bøhme Rasmussen Martin M Carstensen Steen S Thim Troels T Jakobsen Lars L Thorsted Sørensen Jacob J Haastrup Benedicte B Maare Søndergaard Hanne H Mæng Michael M Juhl Terkelsen Christian C
Journal of interventional cardiology 20190304
<h4>Background</h4>The transradial approach is generally associated with few complications. However, periprocedural pain is still a common issue, potentially related to sheath insertion and/or arterial spasm, and may result in conversion to femoral access. Radial artery occlusion (RAO) following the procedure is also a potential risk. We evaluate whether the design of the sheath has any impact on these variables.<h4>Methods</h4>A total of 1,000 patients scheduled for radial CAG or PCI were rando ...[more]