Initial Experience with Transradial Access for Cerebrovascular Procedures: Is It Feasible and Safe?
BACKGROUND
Despite the proven benefit of transradial access over transfemoral access in cardiac procedures, the transition for cerebrovascular procedures has only been slowly enforced. We present our experience with transradial access in cerebral diagnostic angiographies and neurointerventional procedures.


METHODS
We performed a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent transradial access for cerebrovascular procedures in 3 German centers between February 2017 and May 2019. Demographics, technical features, and complications were evaluated.


RESULTS
Transradial access was successful in 40/45 endovascular procedures (89%). Selected catheterization of the intended vessels was obtained in 95% of cases (40/42). The rate of procedure-related vascular complications was 2% (1/45).


CONCLUSIONS
In this small retrospective series, transradial access proved to be safe and efficient. In the future, it is planned to further promote it as a standard access alternative for more patients.
['Styczen|Hanna|H|', 'Maus|Volker|V|', 'Tsogkas|Ioannis|I|', 'Meila|Dan|D|', 'Bester|Maxim|M|', 'Buhk|Jan-Hendrik|JH|', 'Psychogios|Marios Nikos|MN|']
D000293:Adolescent D000368:Aged D000369:Aged, 80 and over D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases D002533:Cerebral Angiography D057510:Endovascular Procedures D005240:Feasibility Studies D005260:Female D006801:Humans D008297:Male D008875:Middle Aged D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures D061214:Patient Safety D017534:Radial Artery D012189:Retrospective Studies D013035:Spasm
Transradial Cerebral angiography Endovascular therapy Radial access Radial artery