Comparison of transradial coronary procedures via right radial versus left radial artery approach: A meta‐analysis

ConclusionOur meta‐analysis suggests a small but statistically significant difference in terms of contrast use and fluoroscopy time in favor of coronary procedures performed via left radial approach in comparison to right radial approach without any significant difference in access site or other procedural complications between the two radial approaches. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - March 31, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Rachit M. Shah, Dhavalkumar Patel, Antonio Abbate, Michael J. Cowley, Ion S. Jovin Tags: Coronary Artery Disease Source Type: research