Journal article
Radial Versus Femoral Access for Coronary Interventions Across the Entire Spectrum of Patients With Coronary Artery Disease A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to provide a quantitative appraisal of the effects on clinical outcomes of radial access for coronary interventions in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).
BACKGROUND: Randomized trials investigating radial versus femoral access for percutaneous coronary interventions have provided conflicting evidence. No comprehensive quantitative appraisal of the risks and benefits of each approach is available …
Authors
Ferrante G; Rao SV; Jüni P; Da Costa BR; Reimers B; Condorelli G; Anzuini A; Jolly SS; Bertrand OF; Krucoff MW
Journal
JACC Cardiovascular Interventions, Vol. 9, No. 14, pp. 1419–1434
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
July 2016
DOI
10.1016/j.jcin.2016.04.014
ISSN
1936-8798