Language

English

Publication Date

4-28-2026

Journal

npj Cardiovascular Health

DOI

10.1038/s44325-026-00125-6

PMID

42050356

PMCID

PMC13125624

PubMedCentral® Posted Date

4-28-2026

PubMedCentral® Full Text Version

Post-print

Abstract

Transradial approach (TRA) is preferred over transfemoral approach (TFA) for percutaneous coronary interventions due to lower bleeding, vascular complications, and mortality, particularly in acute coronary syndrome. Radial access complications included intraprocedural events (spasm, dissection, and perforation) and postprocedural events (radial artery occlusion, hematoma, pseudoaneurysm, arteriovenous fistula, nerve injury, and infection). TFA remains necessary in certain settings but carries higher complication risk. Optimizing patient selection and procedural planning is essential to minimize vascular complications.

Keywords

Cardiology, Diseases, Medical research, Risk factors

Published Open-Access

yes

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