Sultan Qaboos University medical journal
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Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J · Dec 2009
Comparative study of the radial and femoral artery approaches for diagnostic coronary angiography.
Femoral artery access is the standard approach for coronary procedures; however, the radial approach has gained sound recognition as an alternative to femoral access. We present our early experience with the transradial approach. ⋯ The transradial approach for coronary angiography is associated with significantly reduced local vascular complications and shorter hospital stays. The femoral approach is the standard access site for coronary angiography; however, interventional cardiologists should acquire experience in the radial approach as an alternative in specific situations.