Why the study?
Does transradial PTCA compared to transfemoral PTCA improve the safety and feasibility of outpatient management in patients undergoing routine coronary angioplasty?
Population
644 patients undergoing routine coronary angioplasty (PTCA)
Comparison
Transradial PTCA using 6 Fr equipment vs Transfemoral PTCA using 6 Fr equipment
Design
RCT, Randomized to either transradial or transfemoral PTCA
Follow-up
24 hours
Authors
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Supports outpatient PTCA feasibility; extends RCT evidence favoring transradial access to cut minor bleeding.
Does transradial PTCA compared to transfemoral PTCA improve the safety and feasibility of outpatient management in patients undergoing routine coronary angioplasty?
Outpatient coronary angioplasty is safe and feasible for a majority of patients, with transradial access facilitating higher same-day discharge rates by reducing minor bleeding complications.
Slagboom et al. (2005) studied this question.
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