radial spasm

Original Contribution

Should Technical and Anatomical Difficulties Discourage Operators From Embarking on Transradial Access for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention?

07/15/2018

Sandeep Basavarajaiah, MD, MRCP^1,2; Adam Brown, PhD, MRCP²; Toru Naganuma, MD³; Parag Gajendragadkar MD, MRCP²; Liam McCormick, MD, MRCP²; Nick West, PhD, FRCP²

Sandeep Basavarajaiah, MD, MRCP1,2; ...

We aimed to define the frequency of anatomic variants and success rates during transradial access for PCI. These data provide reassurance for would-be radial converts that the learning curve may not be as steep as envisaged.

We aimed to define the frequency...

07/15/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Clinical Images

Coronary Embolism After Iatrogenic Radial Endarterectomy

05/27/2016

Jose Rozado, MD¹; Isaac Pascual, MD²; Pablo Avanzas, MD²; Cesar Moris, MD²

Jose Rozado, MD1; Isaac Pascual, MD2...

We present a rare complication of severe radial artery spasm and endarterectomy, with occlusion of the diagnostic catheter and coronary embolization.

We present a rare complication...

05/27/2016

Journal of Invasive Cardiology