Radial Artery Catheterization for Neuroendovascular Procedures

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Vascular Surgery
• Interventional Radiology

Background:

• Radial artery catheterization is an emerging access route for neuroendovascular procedures.
• Limited studies exist on the safety and efficacy of this approach.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the safety and efficacy of transradial neuroendovascular interventions.
• To compare outcomes and patient satisfaction with transfemoral access.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective analysis of 233 neuroendovascular interventions using radial artery access.
• Comparison of outcomes in 98 patients who underwent both transradial and transfemoral procedures.

Main Results:

• Low overall complication rate (4.3% conversion to femoral access).
• Shorter procedure times for diagnostic angiograms (18.8 vs 39.5 minutes).
• High patient preference (94%) for transradial access due to shorter recovery.

Conclusions:

• Transradial catheterization is a safe and effective alternative for neuroendovascular procedures.
• The transradial approach offers advantages in procedure time and patient recovery.
• Patient preference strongly favors the transradial route over transfemoral access.