Distal versus proximal radial access in coronary angiography: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Distal radial access (DRA) represents a promising alternative to conventional proximal radial access (PRA) for coronary angiography. Substantial advantages regarding safety and efficacy have been suggested for DRA, but the ideal access route remains controversial.

Aims

The aim of this study was to compare safety, efficacy and feasibility of DRA to PRA.

Methods

National Library of Medicine PubMed, Web of Science, clinicaltrials.gov and Cochrane Library were systematically searched for randomized controlled trials and registry studies comparing DRA and PRA that were published between January 1, 2017 and April, 2024. Primary endpoint was the rate of radial artery occlusion (RAO). Secondary endpoints were access failure, access time, procedure time, arterial sp

SUBMITTER: Lueg J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12783226 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature