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Compartment Syndrome: A Rare and Frightening Complication of Transradial Catheterization

09/25/2018

The compartment syndrome is a severe complication of transradial approach and can be prevented by prompt treatment of forearm hematoma; otherwise, fasciotomies are urgent.

The compartment syndrome is a...

09/25/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Impact of Aging on Radial Spasm During Coronary Catheterization

11/25/2015

Xavier Freixa , MD, PhD;

Victoria Martin-Yuste , MD, PhD;

Salvatore Brugaletta , MD, PhD;

Manel Sabaté , MD, PhD;

Ander Regueiro , MD;

Marc Trilla , RN;

Diego Fernandez-Rodriguez , MD;

Marcelo A. Jimenez , MD;

Amadeo Betriu , MD;

Monica Masotti , MD;

This study on the impact of aging on the incidence and severity of radial spasm during coronary catheterization suggests the need to intensify preventive measures in young patients in order to reduce the incidence of radial spasm.

This study on the impact of...

11/25/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology