I25
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Patients who were admitted to the department of cardiology for coronary angiography were then randomized 1:1 to the transradial access or transulnar access for intervention.
Group 2: Transul
Sponsors
Department of Cardiology, Postgraduate Medical School, Grochowski Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Regardless of sex, patients who were at least 18 years old and hospitalized for their first elective CAG (coronary angiography) were eligible for the trial.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with upper limb anomalies and those who underwent prior vascular interventions (TRA or TUA) were excluded. The additional exclusion criteria were as follows: RA or UA <1.5mm based on ultrasound and/or positive Allen's test results
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Efficacy, defined as a successful coronary angiography without the crossover of vascular access during intervention till the end of the procedure. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Safety, assessed as the number of vascular complications (total artery occlusion, pseudoaneurysm, hematoma) with clinical exam and ultrasound after 24 hours, 30 days, 3 months and 6 months after procedure (coronary angiography). | — |
Countries
Poland
Contacts
Public ContactPawel Lewandowski
Department of Cardiology, Postgraduate Medical School, Grochowski Hospital
Outcome results
None listed