An Update on Radial Artery Access and Best Practices for Transradial Coronary Angiography and Intervention in Acute Coronary Syndrome
Published: September 04, 2018
- Transradial artery (TRA) access for percutaneous coronary intervention is associated with lower bleeding and other vascular complications than transfemoral artery (TFA) access.
- This scientific statement discusses the two approaches and supports a “radial first” access strategy in the United States for patients with acute coronary syndromes.
- The statement also reflects current thought and updates previously published papers on transradial artery access technique and best practices, particularly as they relate to the management of patients with acute coronary syndromes.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: It’s Time to Get With The Guidelines: The AHA Scientific Statement in Support of Transradial Artery Access for Coronary Angiography and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Acute Coronary Syndromes by Zachary K. Wegermann, MD* and Sunil V. Rao, MD**
- Top Things to Know: An Update on Radial Artery Access and Best Practices for Transradial Coronary Angiography and Intervention in Acute Coronary Syndrome
Recommended Reading
- 2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for the Management of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
- 2015 ACC/AHA/SCAI Focused Update on Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Patients With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: An Update of the 2011 ACCF/AHA/SCAI Guideline for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and the 2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for the Management of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
- 2014 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Management of Patients With Non–ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes
- ACCF/AHA/SCAI 2013 Update of the Clinical Competence Statement on Coronary Artery Interventional Procedures