Patient preference: An important emerging factor in operator access site selection

Key Points Patient preference should emerge as a third component influencing radial versus femoral access for cardiac catheterization. Ideally dually experienced “switch‐operators” will consider co‐morbidities, technical procedural factors, and patient preferences to choose a tailored approach with each patient. A tailored and tempered three component approach to access selection which includes patient preferences will likely optimize patient‐centered outcomes.
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: Coronary Artery Disease Source Type: research