3. Why
is
the
transradial
approach
more
challenging?
• Small
artery
• Vasospasm
• Thrombosis
• Anatomic
varia;on
• Subop;mal
training
• Equipment
designed
for
femoral
approach
• Right
radial
approach-‐more
challenging
9. Different
learning
curves
for
right
vs.
LeA
radial
angiography
Sciahbasi AJC 2011;108:185–188
• 532 coronary angiograms
• 6 fellows
• Randomized to right or left radial approach
• 3 stages in learning curve:
Ø 0-100 cases
Ø 101-200 cases
Ø >200 cases
10. Fluoroscopy time (sec)
Radial artery cannulation time ≤ 3 min
• Stage 1: <40 % of cases
• Stage 3: >60 % of cases
11. Conclusions
• A
learning
curve
exists
for
both
radial
access
&
transradial
coronary
angiography
• The
right
radial
approach
is
more
challenging
(vs.
leA
radial)
18. • Don’t
fear
failure:
Can
almost
always
convert
to
femoral
access
• Access
the
radial
artery
gently-‐1
shot,
anterior
puncture
• Use
dedicated
access
device.
eg.
Cook
system
• Fluoroscopy
during
wire
advance
• Use
angio
if
difficulty
in
advancing
wire
• Use
hydrophilic
wire
• Medica;on:
Verapamil-‐5
mg,
Heparin
• Choice
of
sheath???
• For
angio/PCI:
Use
regular
femoral
equipment
with
different
sizes