Deep vein thrombosis in the arm following transradial cardiac catheterization: an unusual complication related to hemostatic technique

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2004 Jul;62(3):346-8. doi: 10.1002/ccd.20110.

Abstract

Transradial cardiac catheterization is an increasingly popular technique mainly because of the low vascular complication rate. We report a case of arm deep vein thrombosis that may be related to a common puncture site hemostasis technique. This complication supports the use of specific unilateral compression hemostatic systems following transradial procedures.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
  • Arm / blood supply*
  • Bandages
  • Cardiac Catheterization / adverse effects*
  • Cardiac Catheterization / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Punctures / adverse effects
  • Radial Artery
  • Venous Thrombosis / drug therapy
  • Venous Thrombosis / etiology*
  • Warfarin / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Warfarin