Transulnar approach for coronary catheterization in patients with a harvested ipsilateral radial artery: A case series

Cardiovasc Revasc Med. 2017 Jul-Aug;18(5):364-366. doi: 10.1016/j.carrev.2016.10.011. Epub 2016 Oct 29.

Abstract

Forearm approach for coronary catheterization is associated with better outcomes, compared to the femoral approach. However, the possibility of post catheterization forearm artery occlusion is a medical concern, which leads many patients to be treated transfemorally. We present a case series of patients who had a harvested radial artery and were successfully catheterized from ipsilateral ulnar artery without any complications recorded.

Keywords: Forearm access; Radial extraction; Ulnar artery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / diagnosis
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / surgery*
  • Catheterization
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radial Artery / pathology*
  • Ulnar Artery / pathology*