Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Radial or Femoral Access for Carotid Stenting

ConclusionThe modest quality of the data suggested comparable procedural outcomes between the transradial and transfemoral approaches when performing carotid stenting; however, high level evidence regarding postoperative brain images and risk of stroke in transradial carotid stenting are lacking. Therefore, it is reasonable for interventionists to weigh up the risks of neurological events and potential benefits, including fewer access site complications, before choosing the radial or femoral arteries as access sites. Future large-scale randomized controlled trials are imperative.
Source: Klinische Neuroradiologie - Category: Radiology Source Type: research