Procedural characteristics
| Variable | Radial (N = 182) | Femoral (N = 72) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guide catheter size (Fr) | 6.4 ± 0.5 | 6.8 ± 0.7 | 0.00 |
| Burr size (mm) | 1.47 ± 0.15 | 1.52 ± 0.19 | 0.08 |
| Bare metal stent (%) | 14.9 | 11.4 | 0.63 |
| Number of stents (mean ± SD) | 1.8 ± 0.9 | 2.0 ± 1.0 | 0.39 |
| Stent diameter (mm) | 3.1 ± 0.5 | 3.2 ± 0.5 | 0.65 |
| Stent length (mm) | 40.7 ± 20.1 | 40.1 ± 22.4 | 0.67 |
| IVUS/OCT use (%) | 11.7 | 6.8 | 0.24 |
| Procedural success (%) | 96.7 | 94.6 | 0.44 |