Interv Akut Kardiol 2012; 11(3-4): 134-137
Transradial approach has became a good alternative and, consequently, the preferred approach during both, diagnostic and therapeutic
procedures of stable coronary artery disease in many intervention centers in recent years. It is associated with a reduction of serious
bleeding complications at the puncture site, with faster mobilisation of patients after procedure, with shorter stay in hospital and without
a significant increase in radiation exposure for patients and staff. The logical consequence of this is the increasing number of centers
that prefers radial access even during primary-PCI in treatment of myocardial infarction with ST segment elevation.
Published: May 11, 2012 Show citation