Comparison of percutaneous coronary intervention by transradial and transfemoral approaches

Abstract

Objective To evaluate coronary arteriography and intervention treatment(PCI) by transradial and transfemoral approaches. Methods 195 patients undergoing PCI were divided into transradial group (98 cases) and transfemoral group(97 cases). The complications of operation, time of lying in bed after operation, length of stay were compared between two groups. Results The incidence rate of access site complication including hemorrhage and hematoma was significantly lower in transradial group (P＜0.01). The time of lying in bed after operation, length of stay were significantly shorter in transradial group than in transfemoral group(P＜0.01). Conclusion Transradial PCI can be successfully performed with excellent safety and effectiveness.There are fewer complication by the transradial approach. Key words: Radial artery; Femoral artery; Percutaneous coronary; Intervention; Postoperative complication