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Key Points
Radial access for catheterization is associated with reduced bleeding and mortality across a spectrum of clinical conditions compared to femoral.
Transradial technique is associated with a higher rate of access site failure but this is in those most likely to have a femoral‐based complication.
Improved outcomes will come with further radial technique refinement and not with a retreat to legacy femoral approaches.
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ian C. Gilchrist Tags: Coronary Artery Disease Source Type: research