Journal article
A Registry-Based Randomized Trial Comparing Radial and Femoral Approaches in Women Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention The SAFE-PCI for Women (Study of Access Site for Enhancement of PCI for Women) Trial
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This study sought to determine the effect of radial access on outcomes in women undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) using a registry-based randomized trial.
BACKGROUND: Women are at increased risk of bleeding and vascular complications after PCI. The role of radial access in women is unclear.
Authors
Rao SV; Hess CN; Barham B; Aberle LH; Anstrom KJ; Patel TB; Jorgensen JP; Mazzaferri EL; Jolly SS; Jacobs A
Journal
JACC Cardiovascular Interventions, Vol. 7, No. 8, pp. 857–867
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
August 2014
DOI
10.1016/j.jcin.2014.04.007
ISSN
1936-8798