Pedal access: Put the "pedal to the metal" or drive with caution?

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2019 Jun 1;93(7):1315-1316. doi: 10.1002/ccd.28350.

Abstract

Pedal artery access is associated with few acute complications. Pedal access differs from radial access by often being and associated with the atherosclerotic process being treated. Long-term patency of pedal artery access is necessary before routine adoption.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Foot*
  • Metals
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Patency
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures*

Substances

  • Metals