Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 25, 2026

Transradial Access Chemoembolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients
05:31

Transradial Access Chemoembolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients

Published on: September 20, 2020

6.1K

Transradial Approach to Coronary Angiography and Percutaneous Intervention in Patients With Dextrocardia

Gregory J Sinner1, Bennet George, Adrian W Messerli

  • 1Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, 900 South Limestone Avenue, CTW Building RM 320, Lexington, KY 40536-0200 USA. gregory.sinner@uky.edu.

The Journal of Invasive Cardiology
|April 30, 2019
PubMed

Insights

Radial artery access is safe and effective for coronary interventions in patients with dextrocardia. This approach, along with specific catheter choices and understanding fluoroscopy, aids in treating these unique cardiac anatomy cases.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Dextrocardia presents anatomical variations impacting cardiac procedures.
  • Percutaneous coronary interventions require careful planning due to atypical anatomy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review published data on radial artery access for coronary interventions in dextrocardia patients.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of the radial approach in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of published reports on radial artery access.
  • Analysis of diagnostic and/or therapeutic coronary interventions in dextrocardia.

Main Results:

  • The radial approach is demonstrated as safe and effective for coronary interventions in dextrocardia.
  • Multipurpose catheters and awareness of mirror-image fluoroscopy are beneficial.

Conclusions:

  • Radial artery access is recommended for coronary interventions in dextrocardia patients.
  • A stepwise approach to access, fluoroscopy, and catheter selection is proposed.

Keywords:
dextrocardiainvasive angiographyradial artery access

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Innovative Technique for Coronary Angiography in Marginal Donors06:25

Author Spotlight: Innovative Technique for Coronary Angiography in Marginal Donors

Published on: July 12, 2024

841
Interventional Diagnostic Procedure: A Practical Guide for the Assessment of Coronary Vascular Function10:28

Interventional Diagnostic Procedure: A Practical Guide for the Assessment of Coronary Vascular Function

Published on: March 15, 2022

5.8K

Related Concept Videos

Nursing Interventions I: Taxonomy of Nursing Interventions01:03

Nursing Interventions I: Taxonomy of Nursing Interventions

Nursing interventions are chosen as part of the planning process to achieve patient outcomes. Once nursing diagnoses are determined, the goals and outcomes are specified, then the nursing interventions are selected and individualized according to the patient's situation.
A nursing intervention is a treatment or action based on scientific concepts and knowledge from the nursing, behavioral, and physical sciences. Identifying and prioritizing nursing interventions based on the desired outcome...
3.7K
Nursing Interventions II: Selecting and Classifying the Nursing Interventions01:29

Nursing Interventions II: Selecting and Classifying the Nursing Interventions

Creating and executing a nursing diagnosis helps nurses plan care and guide patient, family, and community interventions. They are developed based on a patient's physical evaluation and support measuring the outcomes. It is not recommended to select random interventions throughout the planning process. Instead, consider the following six essential factors when choosing interventions:
3.1K
Community Based Intervention01:30

Community Based Intervention

Community-based interventions in mental health represent a paradigm shift from institution-centered care to treatments embedded within the fabric of local communities. By prioritizing inclusion and leveraging existing societal structures, this approach fosters a supportive environment conducive to addressing mental health challenges while promoting individual dignity and agency.
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
288
Operant Conditioning Intervention01:24

Operant Conditioning Intervention

Operant conditioning serves as a foundational principle in therapeutic interventions aimed at modifying maladaptive behaviors. Central to this approach is the notion that behaviors, both adaptive and maladaptive, are learned through reinforcement. By analyzing the environmental factors that reinforce problematic behaviors, clinicians can design interventions to weaken these reinforcements and replace maladaptive behaviors with healthier alternatives.
In operant conditioning, behaviors that are...
483
Coronary Circulation01:21

Coronary Circulation

The heart, an organ critical to survival, gets nourishment not from the blood it pumps but from a separate circulation system known as coronary circulation. This is the shortest circulation in the body and is responsible for supplying the heart with the nutrients it needs to function effectively.
Coronary circulation begins at the base of the aorta, where two main arteries arise—the left and right coronary arteries. These arteries encircle the heart in the coronary sulcus and supply the...
6.9K
Heart Failure VII: Nursing Interventions01:30

Heart Failure VII: Nursing Interventions

The first step in nursing management of a patient with heart failure involves thoroughly assessing the patient's medical history.Subjective Data: Obtain the patient's medical history of coronary artery disease, hypertension, myocardial infarction, and symptoms like dyspnea, orthopnea, and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea.Objective Data: Conduct a physical examination to identify findings such as jugular vein distention, pulmonary crackles, tachycardia, murmurs, peripheral edema, and vital signs,...
455