RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 TRA is an Alternative to a TFA for PCI in Patients with ULMCA Stenosis
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2011
FD SAGE Publications
VO 11
IS 6
SP 10
OP 11
DO 10.1177/155989771106003
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/11/6/10.abstract
AB Compared with a transfemoral approach (TFA), using a transradial approach (TRA) for unprotected left main coronary artery (ULMCA) disease results in a comparable procedural success rate, a lower rate of vascular complications, similar fluoroscopy time, and shorter hospital stays. TRA should be considered as an alternative to TFA in performing percutaneous coronary intervention for ULMCA diseases.