Transradial Access Versus Transfemoral Approach for Carotid Artery Stenting: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Carotid artery stenting (CAS) has emerged as a viable alternative to carotid endarterectomy for managing carotid artery stenosis in high-risk patients. Although transfemoral arterial access remains the preferred method, it is associated with inherent limitations and potential complications. Consequently, exploring transradial artery access as a potential option becomes crucial in optimizing patient outcomes and procedural success rates. There are limited data comparing the outcomes of the transradial with the transfemoral approach for CAS. This study aimed to systematically review and meta-analyze the outcomes and complication rates between transradial and transfemoral access for CAS.

Methods

A systematic electronic search was conducted in 4 databases. Studies wit

SUBMITTER: Rodriguez-Calienes A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12778474 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature