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Komócsi A, Kónyi A, Kovács E, Ungi I. Radiation exposure during cardiac catheterization: Implications for the transradial approach. Interv Med Appl Sci 2010. [DOI: 10.1556/imas.2.2010.3.3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Coronary angiography and intervention became an integral part of the modern cardiology. These invasive procedures beside their firmly established benefits also expose the patient to a hazard for access site complication, contrast material and radiation exposure. Transradial access significantly reduces the risk associated with the arterial puncture; however its effect regarding the radiation exposure is debated. Our aim was to review the aspects of transradial coronary intervention in the context of the radiation exposure. This review focuses on key aspects of feasibility and safety related to the access site choice and the learning curve.
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Affiliation(s)
- András Komócsi
- 1 Heart Institute, Faculty of Medicine, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
- 4 Heart Institute, University of Pécs, Ifjúság u. 13, H-7624, Pécs, Hungary
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- 1 Heart Institute, Faculty of Medicine, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- 2 Department of Cardiology, State Hospital for Cardiology, Balatonfüred, Hungary
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- 3 Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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