scholarly journals Left Distal Transradial Approach for Coronary Intervention: Insights from Early Clinical Experience and Future Directions

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hao Feng ◽  
Zhenfei Fang ◽  
Shenghua Zhou ◽  
Xinqun Hu

Left distal transradial approach is a novel technique for coronary intervention. This technique is convenient for specialists to operate and welcomed for right-handed patients. The anatomical snuffbox and the first intermetacarpal are two available puncture sites on the basis of hand anatomy. In technical aspects, main differences between left distal transradial approach and conventional transradial approach are patient’s special position, puncture procedure, sheath choice, and hemostasis methods. According to the preliminary data, this technique is feasible and safe and it has low rate of complications including radial artery occlusion in forearm. Left distal transradial approach is a quite promising strategy of coronary intervention and deserves further exploration. In this review article, we describe the main technical characteristics and the results obtained from early clinical experiences. We also discuss the main challenges and future perspectives on this novel technique.

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 2246-2249
Author(s):  
Muhammad Asif Farooqi ◽  
Bilal Rafique Malik ◽  
Rehan Anwar

Introduction: Radial artery occlusion may occur after percutaneous coronary intervention when done via transradial approach. The frequency of radial artery occlusion is almost nil in patients after PCI through transradial approach. Thus radial artery approach for PCI can be a good opportunity to conduct the procedure. Objective: To assess the frequency of radial artery occlusion after percutaneous coronary intervention through transradial approach in patients of acute coronary syndrome Material & Methods Study Design: Descriptive case study Settings: Department of Cardiology, Punjab Institute of Cardiology, Lahore. Duration: Six months i.e. 1st July 2020 to 31st December 2020. Data Collection: Total 100 patients who underwent PCI through transradial approach 6 months ago were studied. All the selected patients then underwent Doppler scan to assess patency of radial artery. Radial artery occlusion was confirmed by when there was reduced flow in radial artery as compared to the adjacent side artery Results: In this study, the mean age of patients was 54.56 ± 8.96 years. There were 43 (43%) males and 57 (57%) females. The frequency of radial artery occlusion in patients after PCI through transradial approach was seen in 3 (3%) of the patients. Conclusion: Results of this study demonstrates that the frequency of radial artery occlusion is almost nil in patients after PCI through transradial approach. Thus radial artery approach for PCI can be a good opportunity to conduct the procedure. Key Words: Radial artery Occlusion, Transradial approach, percutaneous coronary intervention, acute coronary syndrome


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthaios Didagelos ◽  
Areti Pagiantza ◽  
Thomas Zegkos ◽  
Christos Papanastasiou ◽  
Konstantina Zarra ◽  
...  

Radial artery occlusion (RAO) is the commonest complication of transradial catheterization. There is no evidence-based therapy, in the frame of a randomized control study, for the treatment of RAO. The purpose of the LOW-RAO study is to question the hypothesis if low-molecular-weight heparin is effective in the treatment of RAO after transradial coronary catheterization (both angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention). It is a prospective, open label, randomized controlled trial that will randomize 60 patients with RAO, irrespective of symptoms, into two groups, one receiving anticoagulation with low-molecular-weight heparin and the other receiving no treatment. The primary end point is improvement in radial artery patency rate at 4 weeks after the procedure. Trial registration number: NCT04196309 (ClinicalTrials.gov)


2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_F) ◽  
pp. F23-F29
Author(s):  
Stepan Jirous ◽  
Ivo Bernat ◽  
David Slezak ◽  
Roman Miklik ◽  
Richard Rokyta

Abstract The transradial approach is recommended as a first choice in coronary catheterizations and interventions, for among other reasons, the reduction in the number of local complications. A head-to-head comparison of the reverse Barbeau test (RBT) and duplex ultrasonography (DUSG) for the detection of post-procedural radial artery patency and occlusion has not yet been evaluated. In 500 patients from our same-day discharge program (age 65 ± 9.4 years, 148 women), radial artery patency and occlusion, compression time, haematomas, and other local complications were evaluated. Radial artery patency was confirmed in 495 patients (99.0%), and complete radial artery occlusion (RAO) was detected in 2 (0.4%) patients using both methods. In 3 patients (0.6%), the RBT was negative, while incomplete RAO was detected by DUSG. Superficial haematomas (˃ 5 but ≤10 cm) were found in 27 (5.4%) patients. There were no other local complications. Detection of radial artery patency and occlusion using the RBT and DUSG was comparable. The incidence of RAO in our study was extremely low. Thanks to its simplicity, the RBT has the potential to be used as the first method of detection of radial occlusion after coronary catheterizations.


2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 713-718
Author(s):  
Shoji Saito ◽  
Hitoshi Hasegawa ◽  
Tomoyoshi Ota ◽  
Toru Takino ◽  
Yuichi Yoshida ◽  
...  

Purpose We aimed to evaluate the safety and feasibility of the distal transradial approach (DTRA) as a novel technique for cerebral angiography based on our institutional initial experience. Methods We retrospectively analyzed our institutional database of consecutive diagnostic cerebral angiographies performed with DTRA from December 2018 to August 2019. Patient demographics and clinical and procedural data were recorded. Results In total, 51 diagnostic cerebral angiographies in 51 patients (age, 15–83 years; mean age, 59.4 years, SD 13.5; 35 (69%) females) were performed or attempted with DTRA. Ultrasound evaluation showed that the mean inner distal radial artery diameter was significantly smaller than the mean inner forearm radial artery diameter (2.19 mm vs. 2.56 mm, P < 0.001). Cannulation via the distal radial artery was successful in 47 (92%) procedures. In the four procedures that failed, operators converted to the ipsilateral transradial approach without repositioning or redraping. Selective catheterization of the intended vessel was achieved in 64 (91%) of 70 vessels. In the remaining six, operators achieved the objective of the examination with angiography injecting from proximal and conversion to another approach was not required. One patient experienced temporary numbness around the puncture site after the procedure. No radial artery occlusion was identified in the patients who underwent ultrasound evaluation. Conclusion Our results demonstrate that DTRA could become a standard approach for diagnostic cerebral angiography owing to the low complication rate and the high cannulation success rate.


2016 ◽  
Vol 129 (8) ◽  
pp. 898-902 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xi-Le Bi ◽  
Xiang-Hua Fu ◽  
Xin-Shun Gu ◽  
Yan-Bo Wang ◽  
Wei Li ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (9) ◽  
pp. 030006052095472
Author(s):  
Yingkai Xu ◽  
Yingkai Li ◽  
Jiancai Yu ◽  
Deguang Wang ◽  
Qi Zhao ◽  
...  

Objectives To compare the effectiveness and safety of the Braidin® slender 7 Fr sheath with a standard 6 Fr sheath for treating left main bifurcation disease. Methods From January 2017 to March 2019, 277 patients with left main bifurcation disease who underwent the transradial approach for percutaneous coronary intervention were divided into the slender 7 Fr sheath group (Braidin® slender 7 Fr sheath, n = 154) and standard 6 Fr sheath group (n = 123). Pathological features, surgical effect, and complications were evaluated. Results The rate of using the classic crush technique was significantly higher in the slender 7 Fr sheath group than in the standard 6 Fr sheath group. The slender 7 Fr sheath group had a significantly shorter operation time than the standard 6 Fr sheath group. There were no significant differences in the radial artery occlusion rate after surgery and at 1 month of follow-up between the groups. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that 6 Fr and Braidin slender 7 Fr sheaths did not predict radial artery occlusion. Conclusion The Braidin slender 7 Fr sheath has a superior operative process and similar safety for the radial artery as that of the standard 6 Fr sheath for treating left main bifurcation disease.


Cardiology ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Lianna Xie ◽  
Xianjing Wei ◽  
Zezhou Xie ◽  
Shengying Jia ◽  
Siwei Xu ◽  
...  

<b><i>Objective:</i></b> Asymptomatic radial artery occlusion remains the most common complication in transradial coronary interventional procedure. To prevent radial artery occlusion, distal transradial access (dTRA) has been suggested recently. In this article, we aim to describe our experience and to assess feasibility and safety of this new access site for routine coronary angiography (CAG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). <b><i>Methods:</i></b> We retrospective analyzed 1,063 consecutive patients who were assigned to undergo CAG or procedural PCI through dTRA between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2019 at Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University. The size of radial sheath used was 5 or 6 French. The sheath was removed at procedure termination, and hemostasis was obtained by compression bandage with gauze. The success rate of dTRA access defined by successful radial artery cannulation on the first dTRA side attempted, the cause of access failure, the hemostasis duration, the incidence of post-catheterization radial artery occlusion, and the other access-related complications including hematoma of forearm and thumb numbness were assessed. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Radial artery cannulation via dTRA was successful in 953 of 1,063 patients with a success rate of 89.7%. Mean age of successful cases was 64.6 ± 11.2 years (26–94 years) with 339 (35.6%) women. A total of 363 (38.1%) cases were PCI. Among them, 95 cases (10%) underwent urgent PCI, including primary PCI in 64 patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and immediate PCI (&#x3c;2 h from hospital admission) in 31 patients with very high-risk non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome. A total of 269 (28.2%) cases were via left dTRA. The 6 French sheath was used in 602 (63.2%) cases. Hemostasis was obtained within 2 h in 853 (89.5%) patients. There were 110 (10.3%) procedural failures: 59 (5.6%) cases of artery puncture failure, 49 (4.9%) cases of guide wire insertion failure, and 2 (0.2%) cases of sheath insertion failure. Complications potentially related to distal radial access included radial artery occlusion at the access site (13 cases, 1.4%), forearm radial artery occlusion (4 cases, 0.4%), hematoma of forearm (5 cases, 0.5%), and transient thumb numbness (2 cases, 0.2%). <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> dTRA is a feasible and safe access and can be used as a rational alternative to traditional radial access for routine coronary interventional procedure.


Circulation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (Suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Takeshi Yamada ◽  
Yuki Matsubara ◽  
Soichiro Washimi ◽  
Sho Hashimoto ◽  
Norimasa Taniguchi ◽  
...  

Background: The distal transradial approach (dTRA) for coronary catheterisation is a newly introduced alternative to the conventional transradial approach. This study investigated the incidence of vascular complication of the dTRA in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) who underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods: Consecutive 131 patients with AMI who underwent primary PCI between April 2018 and October 2019 were investigated. The dTRA was used as the primary approach whenever feasible in this study period. The bleeding complication after dTRA and the patency of the radial artery were investigated. The patency of the radial artery was examined using Doppler ultrasound in follow-up period. Results: Among the 131 AMI patients, 116 patients (88.5%) underwent successful primary PCI using the dTRA. The patients included 83 men (71.6%), and the mean age was 70.4 ± 12.9 years. A 5- or 6-French sheath (conventional or slender) was used in the primary procedure. The average time to achieving hemostasis was 5.0 ± 4.1 hours; TIMI minor bleeding was observed in 2 patients (1.5%) and there were no TIMI major bleeding. Color Doppler sonography of the radial artery was performed in 94 patients with the mean follow-up period of 273 ± 183 days, and the incidence of radial artery occlusion (RAO) was 1.1% (n=1). Conclusions: The application of dTRA is considered to have low incidences of bleeding complication and radial artery occlusion in the patients with AMI.


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