The Journal of invasive cardiology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Magnesium sulphate during transradial cardiac catheterization: a new use for an old drug?
To assess the effect of intra-arterial magnesium on the radial artery during transradial cardiac catheterization. ⋯ This study demonstrates that magnesium is a more effective vasodilator when compared to verapamil, with a reduced hemodynamic effect, and is equally effective at preventing radial artery spasm. As such, the use of this agent offers distinct advantages over verapamil during radial catheterization.