Transradial access: A case for knowledge translation

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Vascular Interventions

Background:

• Transradial access (TRA) is a minimally invasive technique for vascular procedures.
• Current global practices and adherence to established guidelines for TRA are not well-understood.

Discussion:

• A notable decline in preprocedure collateral assessment has been observed.
• There is low utilization of ultrasound for guiding TRA.
• Radial artery patency checks post-hemostasis are infrequent.

Key Insights:

• Significant knowledge-practice gaps exist in the current application of TRA.
• Suboptimal adherence to best practices may impact patient outcomes and procedural success.

Outlook:

• There is a critical need for increased dissemination of best practices in TRA.
• Further education and training initiatives are required to improve TRA implementation worldwide.