Radial Artery Occlusion
Conditions
Keywords
radial vs femoral, radial artery cardiac catheterization
Brief summary
Cardiac catheterization has traditionally been performed via access to the arterial circulation from the femoral artery located in the groin. As an alternative to this approach, the radial artery, located in the arm, is gaining wider use in clinical practice. Multiple studies have demonstrated that cardiac catheterization via the radial approach has a very low complication rate, in the short term. This study is intended to determine if there are any differences in the long term complication rate between radial artery cardiac catheterization as compared with femoral artery cardiac catheterization.
Interventions
OTHERAllen's test
The Allen's test checks to make sure that radial and ulnar arteries that supply blood to the hand are not blocked. A pulse oximeter is placed on the index finger of the hand. The subject is asked to make a fist for 10 seconds.At this time, pressure is applied over the ulnar and radial arteries as to occlude (block) both of them. The pulse oximeter reading will begin to fall. Radial arterial pressure is then released. If the artery is patent (working), the pulse oximeter reading will begin to rise.
OTHERDistal pulses
Practitioner will check that the dorsalis pedis and posterior tibialis are palpable.
Sponsors
Creighton University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
19 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Male or Female * 19 years old or older * candidate for radial or femoral cardiac catheterization
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To determine if there is a difference in complication rate measured at 30 days between radial and femoral catheterization | 30 days |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed