Why the study?
Is the percutaneous radial artery approach feasible and safe for coronary angiography in patients with a normal Allen test?
Population
100 patients with a normal Allen test undergoing coronary angiography
Design
Case_series
Authors
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Radial access appears feasible with few complications in this series; leaves open need for randomized confirmation versus brachial approach.
Is the percutaneous radial artery approach feasible and safe for coronary angiography in patients with a normal Allen test?
The percutaneous radial artery approach for coronary angiography is feasible and has a low rate of symptomatic complications, suggesting it may be an effective alternative to transbrachial entry.
Lucien Campeau (1989) studied this question.