Editorial
The radial approach for coronary angiography and stenting
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Remarkable
technological advances have occurred in the field of interventional
cardiology
for example, the development of smaller, dependable stent
systems that can be delivered through 6 F guide catheters. As a
result, the technique of transradial coronary stenting has evolved
under the leadership of Keimeneij and others. Although the procedure
has been adopted at numerous centres around the world, many
cardiologists continue to question the utility of the procedure.
The superficial location of the radial artery allows easy haemostasis, and access site bleeding complications are virtually eliminated.1 2 Inexpensive mechanical compression devices safely obtain haemostasis, and personnel use is minimised. Patients are ambulatory immediately after the procedure and hospital length of stay is significantly reduced. Compared to the femoral approach, there is substantial economic benefit because of reduced vascular complications and shorter hospital stay.3-5
From the patient's perspective, the most important benefit is a
substantial reduction in morbidity. Rapid ambulation reduces
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