TCT-266 A Randomized Comparison of Transradial versus Transfemoral Approach for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Angiography and Intervention (the RADIAL CABG trial)

Transradial access for Visceral Endovascular Interventions in Morbidly Obese Patients: Safety and Feasibility

“…However, technical limitations and the theoretical risk of cerebral microemboli possibly have curbed the use of TRA in visceral interventions (8, 16). Additionally, many studies of TRA in PCI and coronary angiography report increased patient and operator radiation exposure compared to TFA (17, 18). Yet, with ongoing popular efforts to more efficiently train and educate trainees in TRA there is likely to be enhanced implementation of the technique, including less reliance on fluoroscopy (19, 20).…”

Transradial approach for coronary chronic total occlusion interventions: Insights from a contemporary multicenter registry

“…Transradial CTO PCI has potential disadvantages, as it provides less effective guide catheter support and coronary artery engagement and imposes limitations on what equipment can be utilized and on use of the trapping technique. This may explain why cases performed via transradial access were not as efficient as cases performed via transfemoral access in our study, requiring more crossing strategy changes, as well as longer procedural time and higher radiation exposure.…”

Description of Technique and Short-Term Outcomes of Radial Artery Access for Vascular Disease

“…The increased popularity of the radial artery access in coronary angiography has given rise to several randomized trials and studies comparing the latter to CFA access. 1,2,5 Studies have concluded that there was a significant decrease in access site complications with radial artery access. Furthermore, patient comfort has been reportedly better with radial artery access with early ambulation and no conclusive data regarding the amount of radiation used.…”