Angioplastie périphérique par voie radiale

Radial access for coronary intervention has gained popularity due to a low rate of access site bleeding complications and the possibility for early discharge. The preferential access site for peripheral intervention remains femoral, via antegrade or retrograde puncture. Not all peripheral lesions are suitable for transradial intervention due to the distance between the access site and the lesion location. This technique requires a precise strategy planning and knowledge of the available devices. We describe accessible sites from radial approach and the techniques to be used.