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Gabriel Sánchez-Fernández1, Manuel López-Pérez
1Cardiology Department, Hospital Arquitecto Marcide, Ferrol, A Coruña, Spain. Gabriel.Sanchez.Fernandez@sergas.es.
The Journal of Invasive Cardiology
|August 2, 2019
Summary
Compartment syndrome is a rare complication of transradial catheterization, occurring in only 0.125% of cases. This case highlights the importance of recognizing this uncommon but serious complication.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Interventions
- Vascular Surgery
- Interventional Cardiology
Background:
- Transradial catheterization is a common procedure for cardiac interventions.
- Vascular complications, though infrequent, can occur.
- Compartment syndrome is a potential, albeit rare, complication.
Observation:
- A patient undergoing transradial catheterization developed symptoms suggestive of compartment syndrome.
- Prompt recognition and intervention were crucial to prevent severe outcomes.
- The incidence of this complication is exceptionally low.
Findings:
- This case report details an extremely uncommon complication of transradial catheterization.
- The described incidence of compartment syndrome post-transradial access is approximately 0.125%.
- The clinical presentation nearly led to a diagnosis of compartment syndrome.
Implications:
- Highlights the need for vigilance regarding rare vascular complications after transradial procedures.
- Emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and management of compartment syndrome.
- Contributes to the understanding of the risk profile associated with transradial catheterization.
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