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In 2009, just 1.4% of the procedures were performed via the radial artery. By 2018, 18.7% of cases were done with radial access. Overall, women were less likely than men to be treated with the radial ...

In addition, there was a 27% reduction in risk of all-cause mortality (HR, 0.73; 95% confidence interval, 0.57–0.93) at 10 years associated with the radial artery graft.

Clinical trial supports radial artery access as preferable to femoral artery for angioplasty in patients with ST elevation acute coronary syndrome Results of the RIFLE STEACS Clinical Trial Reported ...

Radial artery spasm occurred more with DRA vs. TRA (2.7% vs. 5.4%; P = .015). There were no between-group differences in overall bleeding events and vascular complications.

A nine-month-old infant was diagnosed with a radial artery aneurysm, a rare and dangerous condition. After comprehensive diagnostic tests, a successful surgery was performed to remove the aneurysm.

Use of the radial artery was associated with about a 27% reduction in deaths, a 26% reduction in heart attacks and a 38% reduction in repeat procedures.

Additionally, radial access was found to have the potential to be a safe and effective alternative for performing peripheral artery interventions. The researchers believe that the wrist and ...

Meeting Coverage > SCAI Distal Radial Artery PCI Access Doesn't Hurt the Hand — Randomized trial answers questions on grip, pinch, and other hand outcomes by Crystal Phend, Contributing Editor ...

Meeting Coverage > TCT Brief Anticoagulation Preserves Radial Artery After Catheter Access — Trial shows promise of a short course of direct-acting oral anticoagulant by Crystal Phend ...