Radial Artery Occlusion After Transradial Interventions: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

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Authors

Muhammad Rashid · Keele University

Chun Shing Kwok · Keele University

Samir Pancholy · The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education

Sanjay Chugh · Artemis Hospitals

Saško Kedev · University Clinic of Traumatology

Ivo Bernát

Karim Ratib · Royal Stoke University Hospital

Abstract

RAO is a common complication of transradial access. Maintenance of radial patency should be an integral part of all procedures undertaken through the radial approach. High-dose heparin along with shorter compression times and patent hemostasis is recommended in reducing RAO.

Topics & Keywords

Vascular Procedures and Complications Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Peripheral Artery Disease Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American Heart Association

Volume 5, Issue 1

DOI: 10.1161/jaha.115.002686

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