International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 145, Issue 2 , Page 383, 19 November 2010

Letter regarding the article “Transradial access compared with femoral puncture closure devices in percutaneous coronary procedures”: An underestimated revolution

  • Bernardo Cortese

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    • Corresponding Author InformationInterventional Cardiology, Fondazione Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Via Sforza 37, 20122 Milano, Italy. Tel.: +39 0255033539; fax: +39 0255034157.

Received 24 January 2010; accepted 14 February 2010. published online 08 March 2010.

Abstract 

We comment on the results of a recently published study that shows how the transradial approach for coronary procedures is safer and is preferred by patients. We comment on the possibility of using a stronger antithrombotic treatment in case of high risk percutaneous interventions. Is scientific evidence regarding the transradial approach enough to warrant its widespread use?

Keywords: PCI, Transradial, Transfemoral, Bleeding

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PII: S0167-5273(10)00121-X

doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2010.02.054

International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 145, Issue 2 , Page 383, 19 November 2010

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