(UPDATED) For patients undergoing transradial coronary angiography, manual and mechanical compression of the puncture site result in similar rates of radial artery occlusion, although the time ...

BOSTON, MA—For patients undergoing transradial coronary procedures, a short course of rivaroxaban (Xarelto; Bayer/Janssen) reduces the rate of radial artery occlusion without significantly increasing ...

Radial artery occlusion appears to be a common complication after transradial interventions. Maintenance of radial patency, high-dose heparin and shorter compression times may be recommended to reduce ...

Among patients undergoing diagnostic cardiac catheterization using transradial access, the use of prophylactic ipsilateral ulnar compression during radial artery hemostasis safely and effectively ...

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A 35-year-old woman recently presented with bilateral hand and finger pain with color changes. Initial diagnosis was Raynaud's disease. The condition worsened, and angiography revealed bilateral ...

One-year findings from the Distal versus Proximal Radial Artery Access for Cardiac Catheterization and Intervention (DIPRA) study were presented today as late-breaking clinical research at the Society ...

PARIS -- For coronary procedures, conventional radial access held up against a newer technique developed to reduce radial artery occlusion (RAO), according to the DISCO RADIAL investigators. They ...

ATLANTA, GA (May 19, 2022) – Initial findings from the Distal versus Proximal Radial Artery Access for Cardiac Catheterization and Intervention (DIPRA) study were presented today as late-breaking ...

Also called a modified Allen test, this is a simple way to measure how well blood flows in your hand. Your doctor may need to check your circulation before they operate on your wrist or a spot nearby, ...

An Indian-American doctor has invented a device to help prevent complications connected with a type of surgery used to treat heart disease. Pennsylvania-based Dr. Samir Pancholy developed the device, ...