Transradial catheterization: a word of caution |
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| Authors: | Merin O Shapira N Silberman S Bitran D |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, P. O. Box 32335, Jerusalem, 91031, Israel. lr_ns@netvision.net.il. |
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| Abstract: | The radial artery has been used as an access for transcatheter procedures as well as a source for arterial conduit during coronary bypass surgery. It has been reported that 5Eth 13% of radial arteries may be damaged during transradial catheterization. The damage can be irreversible, and may therefore prohibit the radial arteryOs subsequent utilization as a coronary conduit. |
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