The Transradial Approach and Antithrombotic Therapy: Rationale and Outcomes.

Interv Cardiol Clin

Quebec Heart-Lung Institute, 2725, Chemin Sainte Foy, Quebec City, Quebec G1V 4G5, Canada. Electronic address:

Published: April 2015

This article reviews antithrombotic strategies for percutaneous coronary interventions according to the access site and the current evidence with the aim of limiting ischemic complications and preventing radial artery occlusion (RAO). Prevention of RAO should be part of the quality control of any radial program. The incidence of RAO postcatheterization and interventions should be determined initially using the echo-duplex and then frequently assessed using the more cost-effective pulse oximetry technique. Any evidence of higher risk of RAO should prompt internal analysis and multidisciplinary mechanisms to be put in place.

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