Transradial approach for diagnostic angiography

• Published in: Journal de radiologie Vol. 85; no. 6 Pt 1; pp. 783 - 786
• Main Authors: Michel, C, Laffy, P Y, Leblanc, G, Le Guen, O, Le Blevec, G, Sarfati, L, Riou, J Y, Jue Denis, P
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: French
• Published: France 01.06.2004
• Subjects: Angiography - adverse effects; Angiography - instrumentation; Angiography - methods; Angiography - standards; Anticoagulants - therapeutic use; Catheterization, Peripheral - adverse effects; Catheterization, Peripheral - instrumentation; Catheterization, Peripheral - methods; Catheterization, Peripheral - standards; Drug Combinations; Female; Femoral Artery; Hematoma - etiology; Heparin - therapeutic use; Humans; Injections, Intravenous; Male; Middle Aged; Molsidomine - analogs & derivatives; Molsidomine - therapeutic use; Patient Selection; Radial Artery; Risk Factors; Vasodilator Agents - therapeutic use; Verapamil - therapeutic use
• DOI: 10.1016/S0221-0363(04)97684-6
• ISSN: 0221-0363

Seventy five arteriographies were performed via the transradial route using 5F 130cm - long catheter. Prior to puncture the radial artery was evaluated with Allen test. Satisfying quality examinations were obtained for the thoracic aorta, selective carotid arteries examinations, infra renal aorta, pelvic and legs arteries. The major advantages obtained for the technique were the very low rate complication and technical failure. Transradial route for arteriography is a reasonable alternative approach to transfemoral or brachial arteriography for out patient management (peripheral angiography) in case in which transfemoral route is not feasible but also with patients with important haemorragic-risks.