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Published on: April 1, 2022
Vascular access: Femoral, radial and large-bore alternative access
Kaushik Darbha1, Vincent J Long1, Caleb M Lowe1
1Charles R Drew University School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America.
Abstract:
Vascular access for coronary, peripheral, and structural interventions has changed significantly over the past two decades. The evolving demand for both large-bore access for valvular interventions and mechanical support devices, and for safer access for coronary interventions, in patients with comorbidities have driven progress in these areas. This review will provide an overview of the techniques of arterial access in the femoral, forearm (radial and ulnar), and alternative (transcarotid, transaxillary, and transcaval) locations based on the latest evidence and experience.
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