Key result
Female patients had a significantly smaller distal radial artery diameter compared to males (2.40 mm vs. 2.65 mm, p = 0.016) during the snuffbox approach.
Why the study?
Does gender affect the distal radial artery diameter and procedural success rate of the left snuffbox approach in patients undergoing coronary angiography or PCI?
Population
117 patients with suspected myocardial ischemia and a well-palpable pulse in the left snuffbox area planned…
Comparison
Left snuffbox approach using a 6-French sheath… vs Male vs. Female patients.
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Women’s smaller distal radial arteries may warrant access-site caution; observational data leaves open effects on snuffbox procedural success.
Observational (n=117)
No
Does gender affect the distal radial artery diameter and procedural success rate of the left snuffbox approach in patients undergoing coronary angiography or PCI?
Absolute Event Rate: 2.4% vs 2.65%
p-value: p=0.016
Women have a significantly smaller distal radial artery diameter than men, but the left snuffbox approach remains a feasible access route for coronary procedures in both genders.
Kim et al. (2018) conducted an observational in suspected myocardial ischemia (n=117). Female gender vs. Male gender was evaluated on Distal radial artery diameter (p=0.016). Female patients had a significantly smaller distal radial artery diameter compared to males (2.40 mm vs. 2.65 mm, p = 0.016) during the snuffbox approach.
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