The Radial Artery for Percutaneous Coronary Procedures or Surgery?
Gaudino M., Burzotta F., Bakaeen F., Bertrand O., Crea F., Di Franco A., Fremes S., Kiemeneij F., Louvard Y., Rao SV., Schwann TA., Tatoulis J., Tranbaugh RF., Trani C., Valgimigli M., Vranckx P., Taggart DP., Arterial Grafting International Consortium Alliance .
This article summarizes the current research on the benefits of using the transradial approach for percutaneous procedures and the radial artery as a conduit for coronary artery bypass surgery. Based on the available evidence, the authors provide recommendations for the use of the radial artery in patients undergoing percutaneous or surgical coronary procedures.