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Abstract:
Vascular access for cerebral angiography has traditionally been performed via the common femoral artery. It is crucial to obtain safe access to prevent complications that could lead to limb ischemia, groin hematoma, or retroperitoneal hematoma. This is especially true in neurointervention as many patients are anticoagulated or have received intravenous thrombolytics prior to their intervention. Special attention to anatomic landmarks, both grossly and radiographically, can help to assure safe access. The patient consented for this procedure. This video details rapid but safe femoral artery access in a patient undergoing emergent thrombectomy.
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