Abstract
The aim of this study was to describe the feasibility, technique, and safety of distal transradial access in the anatomic snuffbox for diagnostic cerebral angiography. A retrospective review of diagnostic cerebral angiograms obtained during a 6-month period with distal transradial access was performed. Thirty-four successful procedures were performed via distal transradial access. There were 4 failed attempts. This single-center experience using distal transradial access suggests that this technique is safe and effective.
Highlights
A total of 129 cerebral angiograms were obtained during the study period, of which 34 were successfully performed in 31 patients using Distal transradial access (dTRA)
The 12 patients who had previously undergone the transfemoral approach (TFA) reported that they preferred dTRA
Fluoroscopy time per vessel decreased with time, demonstrating that the learning curve associated with this novel procedure can be overcome with experience (Fig 3)
Summary
SUMMARY: The aim of this study was to describe the feasibility, technique, and safety of distal transradial access in the anatomic snuffbox for diagnostic cerebral angiography
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