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Transradial interventions -local perspective. Dr Syed Nadeem Hassan Rizvi, MBBS (Pb), Dip Card (lon) , MRCP(UK), FSCAI As. Professor of Cardiology, National institute of Cardiovascular diseases, Karachi. Why Transradial ?. Early (immediate?) ambulation
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Transradial interventions-local perspective Dr Syed Nadeem Hassan Rizvi, MBBS (Pb), Dip Card (lon) , MRCP(UK), FSCAI As. Professor of Cardiology, National institute of Cardiovascular diseases, Karachi
Why Transradial ? • Early (immediate?) ambulation • Less local complications than transfemoral • Less ‘labour / staff ’ intensive
Downside of transradial • Steep learning curve • Limited availability of specific radial catheters at present • Access limited upto 7F in most patients , which therefore, excludes certain techniques e.g simultaneous stenting and IABP insertion
TRI- Material Easy Radial Radistop Gauze and tape/ bandage Stepty P Radstat
Guide catheters Fadajet (Cordis) Muta wiseguide (BSS) Kimney Runway (BSS) Mann IMA (BSS) Radial curve (BSS)
Conclusion I • TRI is a safe and effective procedure • Has a steep learning curve and therefore needs persistence and dedication to master technique • Variety of specific hardware is limited in Pakistan mainly due to low volumes
Conclusion II • Fluro times are marginally longer than femoral procedures but usually decline with increasing expertise • No specific subgroup should be exempted from this technique except those where >7F diameter access is necessary • Teaching institutes should try and adopt this technique as ‘first line’ due to its safety and cost effectiveness