Cohen Howard A. (ed.) Transradial Access: Techniques for Diagnostic Angiography and Percutaneous Intervention

Cardiotext Publishing, 2013. — 227 p.Transradial Access: Techniques for Diagnostic Angiography and Percutaneous Intervention offers a single source for both novice and experienced interventional cardiologists for safely and effectively performing transradial catheterization procedures. First described in 1989, the transradial approach for coronary angiography and percutaneous interventions has seen a constant and progressive increase around the world as a result of significantly reduced procedural complications, shorter hospital stays, increased patient satisfaction, and lower associated costs compared with the transfemoral approach.Yet despite its apparent benefits, adoption of this technique in the United States has been slow, largely due to the increased technical aspects of entering a smaller artery, accessing the central circulation and engaging the coronary arteries from this approach. In addition, until recently the technique was not routinely taught in the majority of training programs. This book flattens that learning curve by highlighting the technical aspects of transradial diagnostic and interventional procedures.Techniques are demonstrated in detail using both still images and video. Whether you are an experienced transfemoral operator who wants to refine and expand your technique or a new transradial operator looking to master the technique, this comprehensive text holds the key to mastering this revolutionary procedure.Rationale for Transradial Access
Vascular Anatomy of the Arm and Hand
Preoperative Evaluation of the Potential Patient for Transradial Access
Obtaining Access
Closure and Hemostasis after Transradial Access
Basic Catheter Techniques for Diagnostic Angiography and PCI
Sheathless Transradial Intervention
Transradial Access and Outpatient PCI: State-of-the-Art and Persisting Challenges
Transradial Access for PCI in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Transradial Approach to Peripheral Interventions
Right Heart Catheterization and Transradial Access
The Learning Curve for Transradial Access
Transradial Arterial Access: Economic Considerations
Tips and Tricks for Transradial Access
Complications of Transradial Access
How to Start a Transradial Program at Your Hospital